Ricoh

GR IIIx HDF

The Ricoh GR IIIx HDF is a limited-edition variant of the GR IIIx fitted with a built-in Highlight Diffusion Filter — a custom optical element that adds a subtle, dreamy bloom to bright highlights, mimicking the character of classic analogue lenses. The 24.2MP APS-C sensor, 40mm equivalent f/2.8 fixed lens, and compact, pocketable body of the GR IIIx remain unchanged. The HDF filter is embedded in the lens and always active — you either love the effect or you buy the standard GR IIIx. For those who do, it produces instantly distinctive images.

Starting from
£999 new
Average price across retailers: ~£1049
Available at 3 retailers
✓ Available at 3 retailers 🔒 No signup needed 📦 UK stock only
RetailerPrice
Amazon
Amazon
New
Check on Amazon →
eBay
eBay
New
Check on eBay →
Wex Photo Video
Wex Photo Video
New
Check on Wex Photo Video →
Core
Released
2024
Sensor
24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution
24.2 MP
Mount
Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent)
Dimensions
122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm
Weight
262g body only
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus
Stabilisation
3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops
Burst Rate
4fps continuous
Battery Life
~200 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
1920 × 1080 / 60fps
Viewfinder
None — rear LCD only
Screen
3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots
Memory Cards
Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot
Connectivity
USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Select up to 2 cameras to compare against the GR IIIx HDF. It's always pinned as the baseline.

Select 1–3 cameras to compare
Who should buy this
  • 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
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Street
9.0
Travel
9.0
Portrait
7.0
Landscape
7.0
Sports
4.0
Wildlife
4.0
Great For
🏙️
Street The GR IIIx HDF is a statement street camera — APS-C quality, pocketable, and instantly distinctive.
✈️
Travel 262g and pocket-sized — the ultimate travel compact for photographers who want APS-C quality.
👤
Portrait The HDF bloom effect is flattering on portraits. 40mm equivalent gives natural perspective.
🏔️
Landscape 24.2MP APS-C delivers excellent landscape quality. HDF effect adds atmosphere to highlight-heavy scenes.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🏅
Sports AF is not suited to fast action. Fixed focal length limits flexibility for sports shooting.
🦅
Wildlife Fixed 40mm equivalent cannot reach distant wildlife subjects.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
Price History — GR IIIx HDF
Go deeper

Keep exploring

📸
Series history
Ricoh GR Series
Ricoh's iconic APS-C fixed-lens compact line