Z6 IIIvs GR IIIx HDF
Ricoh
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street & documentary photography with a distinctive aesthetic
View GR IIIx HDF
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
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 z6 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the gr iiix hdf is the most affordable; only the z6 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z6 III (2024) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 760g body only | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z6 III | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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