Leica SL2vs GR IIIx HDF
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GR IIIx HDF (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street & documentary photography with a distinctive aesthetic
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
Street & Documentary Photography With A Distinctive Aesthetic — GR IIIx HDF (2024): The GR IIIx with a built-in dream filter — for photographers who want the GR's legendary APS-C quality with an added layer of analogue magic.
Who should buy what
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
- GR IIIx fans who want the HDF bloom effect without using post-processing
- Street photographers who want a distinctive, instantly recognisable aesthetic
- Film photography enthusiasts who want to replicate analogue optical character digitally
- GR III owners ready to upgrade to the 40mm equivalent perspective
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the gr iiix hdf is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £999 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL2 | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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