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GR IIIx HDFvs ZV-E1

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Ricoh GR IIIx HDF Ricoh GR IIIx HDF (2024) Starting from £999 new Best for Street & documentary photography with a distinctive aesthetic View GR IIIx HDF
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Sony ZV-E1 Sony ZV-E1 (2023) Starting from £1999 new Best for Video creators, vloggers & filmmakers View ZV-E1

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, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.

↓ Full specifications below

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-E1 (2023)

  • Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
  • Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
  • Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
  • A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body

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)ZV-E1 (2023)
Price £999 £1,999
Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R
Resolution 24.2MP 12.1MP
Video 1920 × 1080 / 60fps 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition
Stabilisation 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops IBIS — Active Mode for video
Burst Rate 4fps continuous 10fps
Battery Life ~200 shots (CIPA) ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video
Weight 262g body only 483g (with battery)
Dimensions 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder None — rear LCD only None — screen only
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 mount (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe
Genre GR IIIx HDFZV-E1
Street
9.0
7.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Portrait
7.0
7.0
Landscape
7.0
4.0
Sports
4.0
Wildlife
4.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Low Light
9.0

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