OM-3vs GR IIIx HDF
OM System
OM-3 (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure photography
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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?
Travel, Outdoor & Adventure Photography — OM-3 (2024): The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.
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-3 (2024)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need weather sealing and compact size
- Wildlife and bird photographers wanting improved AF over the OM-5
- Travel shooters who want a rugged, lightweight MFT system
- OM-5 or E-M5 III owners wanting better autofocus without going to the OM-1
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; only the om-3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-3 (2024) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 414g (with battery) | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-3 | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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