GR IIIx HDFvs ZV-1 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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt 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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The gr iiix hdf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GR IIIx HDF (2024) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £649 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 4fps continuous | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g body only | 292g |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear LCD only | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GR IIIx HDF | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| 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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