GR IIIx HDFvs A7R
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.
Studio, Tripod Landscape & Camera History — A7R (2013): The world's first 36MP full-frame mirrorless — a landmark camera that launched the A7R series, despite contrast-detect AF and significant shutter shock limitations.
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
A7R (2013)
- Collectors and photographers interested in the camera that started the A7R lineage
- Studio photographers who work on a tripod and can manage contrast-detect AF
- Landscape photographers who prioritise resolution over autofocus performance
- Sony FE system users who want a historical body at a very low used price
Quick take: The a7r has the highest resolution at 36mp; the a7r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GR IIIx HDF (2024) | A7R (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £349 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 36.4MP Full-Frame CMOS (no OLPF) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 36.4MP |
| Video | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus | Contrast-detect AF only (no phase-detect on sensor) |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 4fps continuous | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g body only | 465g (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 | A7R |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| 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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