Upgrade Guide

Ricoh GR II→Ricoh GR IIIx HDF

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Ricoh

GR II

No UK price today

2015

→

Upgrade to

Ricoh

GR IIIx HDF

£1,199

2024

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the GR II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the GR IIIx HDF

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	GR II	GR IIIx HDF
Price	—	£1,199
Released	2015	2024	↑
Sensor	16.2MP APS-C CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	16MP	24MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60	1920 × 1080 / 60fps
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF: multi, spot, pinpoint, tracking, face detection; Snap focus	Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops
Burst Rate	4fps	4fps continuous
Battery Life	~320 shots (CIPA)	~200 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	251g (with battery)	262g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None built in (optional optical GV-1 / GV-2)	None — rear LCD only
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots	3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots
Mount	Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens	Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent)
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot

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