GR IIIx HDFvs A6400
Ricoh
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street & documentary photography with a distinctive aesthetic
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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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
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
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The a6400 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GR IIIx HDF (2024) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 4fps continuous | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear LCD only | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GR IIIx HDF | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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