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GR IIIx HDFvs Sigma fp

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Ricoh 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
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Sigma Sigma fp 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.

↓ Full specifications below

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
Genre GR IIIx HDFSigma fp
Street
9.0
9.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Portrait
7.0
7.0
Landscape
7.0
7.0
Sports
4.0
Wildlife
4.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Sports & Action
4.0

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