GR IIIx HDFvs Sony FX30
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.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
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
Sony FX30 (2022)
- Filmmakers and video creators who want a dedicated cinema-style APS-C body
- Content creators who need S-Cinetone and S-Log3 in a compact form factor
- A6700 owners who want cinema-style ergonomics and a full-size HDMI port
- Video professionals who want Sony's colour science without full-frame pricing
Quick take: The sony fx30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the gr iiix hdf is the most affordable; only the sony fx30 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GR IIIx HDF (2024) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 4fps continuous | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g body only | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear LCD only | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GR IIIx HDF | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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