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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.

GearFrame's Take

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.

Starting from
£1199 new
Used from £940 (eBay)
Average price across retailers: ~£1049
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£1199
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£1462
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£940
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Value & Depreciation
£1199
Launch price
→
£999
Today
=
17%
Value drop
Over ~2 years, this camera has cost roughly £100/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.

What fits the Ricoh GR IIIx HDF

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Battery DB-110 200 shots per charge (CIPA) From £44.00 · Ricoh DB-110 Battery Every DB-110 battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
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
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
APS-C
Viewfinder Type
Optional add-on
Screen Type
Fixed
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
200 shots
Dimensions
122 × 70 × 35mm
Weight (Grams)
262g
Autofocus Type
On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)
Subject Detection
Face, Eye
Max Burst Rate
4.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
Yes (4.0 stops)
Maximum Native ISO
102400
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No

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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

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.1
Street
8.0
Travel
6.6
Wedding & Events
4.3
Documentary
4.4
Landscape
4.3
Casual
5.8
Food
5.2
Macro
3.8
Architecture
4.0
Astrophotography
4.2
Fun & simple
5.0
✅ Great For
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Street 8.0 Strong on portability, its 40mm lens and discreet body. The GR IIIx HDF is a statement street camera — APS-C quality, pocketable, and instantly distinctive.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Macro 3.8 Held back by its 40mm lens and in-camera focus stacking.
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Architecture 4.0 Held back by pixel-shift high-res mode and its 40mm lens. Scored down: fixed prime longer than 28 mm.
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Astrophotography 4.2 Held back by astro aids and battery life.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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Series history
Ricoh GR Series
Ricoh's iconic APS-C fixed-lens compact line
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