GR IIIx HDFvs A7 II
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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The a7 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable; only the a7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GR IIIx HDF (2024) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4fps continuous | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear LCD only | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GR IIIx HDF | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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