Upgrade Guide
Ricoh GR IIIx HDF→Ricoh Ricoh GR III
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the GR IIIx HDF. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Ricoh GR III
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GR IIIx HDF | Ricoh GR III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GR IIIx HDF | Ricoh GR III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £899 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | |
| Video | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | |
| Burst Rate | 4fps continuous | 4fps | |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 262g body only | 257g | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | None — rear LCD only | None | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-I |
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