GR IIIx HDFvs ZV-E10
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.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly 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
ZV-E10 (2021)
- Vloggers and content creators wanting interchangeable lenses on a budget
- Beginners moving up from a smartphone who want a proper camera for video
- YouTubers who need a lightweight APS-C camera with a flip screen
- ZV-1 owners who want the flexibility of swappable lenses
Quick take: The zv-e10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GR IIIx HDF (2024) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £399 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 4fps continuous | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g body only | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear LCD only | None |
| 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 E-mount |
| 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, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GR IIIx HDF | ZV-E10 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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