GR IIIx HDFvs A7
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.
Camera History & Full-Frame Introduction — A7 (2013): The camera that changed photography — the world's first compact full-frame mirrorless, the A7 launched a product family that redefined what was possible.
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 (2013)
- Photographers interested in the camera that launched the full-frame mirrorless era
- Budget-conscious buyers who want to experience full-frame image quality at minimal cost
- Sony FE system users who want the original A7 for sentimental or historical value
- Those adapting vintage lenses who want full-frame with phase-detect AF at low cost
Quick take: The a7 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GR IIIx HDF (2024) | A7 (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £299 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus | 117 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 4fps continuous | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g body only | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear LCD only | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch) |
| Mount | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GR IIIx HDF | A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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