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Ricoh GR IIIx HDF
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Ricoh · Compact · 24.24 MP · APS-C · Full HD video

Ricoh GR IIIx HDF

KEY FACTS
BrandRicoh
Announcement dateMar 2024
Released2024
Camera weight262 g
Camera typeCompact
What We Like
+Built-in Highlight Diffusion Filter for creative film-like effects and nostalgic aesthetic
+Compact and remarkably pocketable despite having an APS-C sensor
+Excellent image sharpness with high-resolution sensor and quality GR lens
+Hybrid autofocus system with fast and accurate focusing
+Responsive touchscreen with intuitive control layout for single-handed operation
Worth Knowing
−Limited battery life (~200 shots per charge) requires spares for extended shooting
−No electronic viewfinder; rear LCD brightness limits usability in bright sunlight
−Fixed 40mm focal length with non-interchangeable lens offers limited flexibility
−No weather sealing makes it vulnerable to dust and moisture in harsh conditions

General

Brand
Ricoh
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Mar 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Camera weight
262 g
Camera type
Compact
Read our notes on general
The Ricoh GR IIIx HDF camera joins the Ricoh GR III series as the 40mm focal length sibling with a physical button dedicated to a built-in Highlight Diffusion Filter (HDF) filter. It is a genuinely pocketable camera that packs an APS-C sensor inside a slim body, allowing you to carry it around in a trouser or jacket pocket where no other camera would fit. The HDF features a Highlight Diffusion Filter that diffuses highlights for softer light, and this special-effect filter creates a blurred effect along the image's edges, making it possible to capture somewhat nostalgic images resembling those captured in film photography or vintage movies.

Sensor

Type
APS-C CMOS
Resolution
24.24 megapixels (6000 x 4000 pixels)
Filter
Anti-aliasing (AA) filterless

Lens

Focal Length
26.1 mm (40 mm equivalent in 35mm format)
Aperture
f/2.8
Construction
7 elements, 5 groups
Special Feature
Highlight Diffusion Filter (HDF)

Optics

Optical Technology
GR unique optical technology for high image quality
Sensor format
ⓘ
Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
APS-C
Megapixels
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
24.24 MP050

Autofocus

Type
Hybrid AF
Zone Select AF
3×3 focusing area with zone selection

Image stabilization

Type
3-axis Shake Reduction (sensor-shift)
Compensation
Up to 4 steps of shutter speed

Video

Resolution
Full HD 1080p
Frame Rates
60p/30p/24p
Audio
Stereo
Max video resolution
ⓘ
The best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video.
Full HD

Display

Type
3-inch touchscreen LCD
Resolution
1.037 million dots

Processor

Engine
GR ENGINE 6

ISO

Range
100 - 102400 (native)

Recording

Formats
JPEG, 14-bit RAW (DNG)
Aspect Ratios
1:1, 3:2

Battery

Type
DB-110 Rechargeable Lithium-ion
Life
Approximately 200 shots

Connectivity

USB
USB Type-C
Wireless
Bluetooth, Wireless LAN
Video Output
DisplayPort over USB-C (Alternative Mode)

Build

Material
Magnesium alloy
Dimensions
109 x 62 x 35 mm

Design

Shutter Button
Dark silver
HDF Control
Function button on back

Features

Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
No