OM-1vs 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?
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
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
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
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 gr iiix hdf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the gr iiix hdf is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-1 (2022) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £999 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | 520 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-1 | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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