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Ricoh GR IIIx HDF

Ricoh · Compact · 24.24 MP · APS-C · Full HD video

Ricoh GR IIIx HDF

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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

About This Camera
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.
BrandRicoh
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Mar 2024
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Camera weight262 g
Camera typeCompact

Sensor

TypeAPS-C CMOS
Resolution24.24 megapixels (6000 x 4000 pixels)
FilterAnti-aliasing (AA) filterless

Lens

Focal Length26.1 mm (40 mm equivalent in 35mm format)
Aperturef/2.8
Construction7 elements, 5 groups
Special FeatureHighlight Diffusion Filter (HDF)

Optics

Optical TechnologyGR unique optical technology for high image quality
Sensor format
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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

TypeHybrid AF
Zone Select AF3×3 focusing area with zone selection

Image stabilization

Type3-axis Shake Reduction (sensor-shift)
CompensationUp to 4 steps of shutter speed

Video

ResolutionFull HD 1080p
Frame Rates60p/30p/24p
AudioStereo
Max video resolution
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The best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video.
Full HD

Display

Type3-inch touchscreen LCD
Resolution1.037 million dots

Processor

EngineGR ENGINE 6

ISO

Range100 - 102400 (native)

Recording

FormatsJPEG, 14-bit RAW (DNG)
Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2

Battery

TypeDB-110 Rechargeable Lithium-ion
LifeApproximately 200 shots

Connectivity

USBUSB Type-C
WirelessBluetooth, Wireless LAN
Video OutputDisplayPort over USB-C (Alternative Mode)

Build

MaterialMagnesium alloy
Dimensions109 x 62 x 35 mm

Design

Shutter ButtonDark silver
HDF ControlFunction button on back

Features

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