GR IIIx HDFvs Sigma fp
Ricoh
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street & documentary photography with a distinctive aesthetic
View GR IIIx HDF
Sigma
Sigma fp (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
View Sigma fp
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers — Sigma fp (2019): The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.
Who should buy what
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
Sigma fp (2019)
- Filmmakers who want the world's smallest full-frame camera as a B or C camera
- Experimental photographers who want to build a unique, modular setup
- L-mount photographers who want an ultra-compact full-frame body
- Anyone who wants a conversation-starting camera that delivers serious results
Quick take: The sigma fp has the highest resolution at 25mp; the gr iiix hdf is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GR IIIx HDF (2024) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 4fps continuous | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g body only | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear LCD only | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GR IIIx HDF | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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