Upgrade Guide

Ricoh GR III→Ricoh GR IIIx HDF

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

You own

Ricoh

GR III

£1,026

2018

→

Upgrade to

Ricoh

GR IIIx HDF

£1,199 (+£173)

2024

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the GR III. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

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 III	GR IIIx HDF
Price	£1,026	£1,199
Released	2018	2024	↑
Sensor	24.2MP APS-C CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP
Video	1080p/60p	1920 × 1080 / 60fps
Autofocus	Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection	Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus
Stabilisation	4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction)	3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops
Burst Rate	4fps	4fps continuous
Battery Life	200 shots (CIPA)	~200 shots (CIPA)
Weight	227g (body only)	262g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	No viewfinder	None — rear LCD only
Screen	3.0" fixed touchscreen	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 UHS-I	Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot

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