GR IIIx HDFvs Sony RX100 VII
Ricoh
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street & documentary photography with a distinctive aesthetic
View GR IIIx HDF
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
View Sony RX100 VII
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 & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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 RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The gr iiix hdf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the gr iiix hdf is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GR IIIx HDF (2024) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 4fps continuous | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g body only | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear LCD only | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GR IIIx HDF | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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