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Ricoh GR III HDF review: 112 specs compared

Avg. price:~£970Sensor size:APS-CWeight:257 gBattery life (CIPA):200 shots

Ricoh GR III HDF Review: Compare 112 technical specifications and 8 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

Ricoh GR III HDF
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.3

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.3

Reviews score

10%

6.3

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 60% of cameras
6.3

Value for money

Value for money
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

5.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 85%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

28%

7.5

Sensor & Image

25%

6.6

Photo Features

18%

4.8

Video & Audio

14%

6.2

Display & Design

8%

4.1

Battery & Power

7%

6.6

Connectivity & Storage

â–²Better than 77%
6.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.3

Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.3

Average grade

20%

7.2

Popularity

Grades by review (8)
6 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 53%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Ricoh GR III HDF

Based on 5 · 2

Reviewers enjoy the dreamy glow filter, tiny size and image quality, but video is weak and durability and autofocus raise concerns.
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What owners say about the Ricoh GR III HDF

Based on 38 owners sharing their experience in online comments

61%positive15%mixed24%negative

Owners love its small size and lovely images, but unreliable controls and weak focusing are the biggest frustrations.

What owners dislike

  • The rear click wheel is the most common complaint, often breaking or skipping values after about a year.9
  • Owners say autofocus is slow and needs practice to use well. Focus can be unreliable in some situations, especially in low light.5
  • Owners say the body has no weather sealing, so dust gets inside. Some have had to tape over the microphone openings.5
  • Owners say high ISO and low light performance is weak, and low-light autofocus is not as good as rivals like the Fujifilm X100VI.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of camera Ricoh GR III HDF

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

28%

7.5

Sensor & Image

25%

6.6

Photo Features

18%

4.8

Video & Audio

14%

6.2

Display & Design

8%

4.1

Battery & Power

7%

6.6

Connectivity & Storage

6.3
Reviews score
6.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

5.4

Price

6.3
Sensor size
APS-C
This camera has a sensor size of APS-C, which is larger than 58.6% of cameras and the same as 24.8% of cameras.
Sensor resolution
24.2 MP
This camera captures images at 24.2 MP, which is higher than 77.9% of cameras and equal to 5.9% of cameras.
Sensor pixel size
3.89 µm
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 3.89 µm, which are larger than those in 64% of cameras and the same size as those in 0.1% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100, which is lower than 26.7% of cameras and equal to 53.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 102400 ISO
This camera reaches ISO 102,400, which is higher than 97% of cameras and equal to 2% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
N/A
N. of focus points
1
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has a focus-point count of 1, which is lower than 94.8% of cameras and equal to 5.2% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos. 36.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 87.4% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Max video resolution
1920 px
This camera records at 1920 px, which is higher than the resolution in 28.7% of cameras and the same as in 46.7% of cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video bit depth
8 bit
This camera records in 8 bit, which is higher than the colour depth in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 79.8% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
This camera records with 4:2:0, which is better than the chroma sampling in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 70% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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What reviewers say
Type
compact
Weight
257 g
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 257 g, which is lighter than 66.3% of cameras and equal to 0.1% of cameras.
Width
109 mm
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera is 109 mm wide, which is narrower than 68% of cameras and equal to 0.2% of cameras.
Height
62 mm
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera is 62 mm tall, which is shorter than 72.3% of cameras and equal to 1.1% of cameras.
Thickness
33 mm
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera is 33 mm thick, which is thinner than 70.2% of cameras and equal to 1.2% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Battery life (CIPA)
200 shots
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera lasts for 200 shots per charge, which is shorter than 89.6% of cameras and equal to 4.4% of cameras.
Battery capacity
1,350 mAh
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has 1,350 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 69.8% of cameras and equal to 1.4% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
This camera has a removable battery, and 97.8% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.6% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 48.1% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
This camera uses Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is more advanced than the Wi-Fi in 54.8% of cameras and the same as in 34.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This camera has Bluetooth. 24% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
4.2
This camera has Bluetooth 4.2, which is newer than 85.1% of cameras and the same as 10.1% of cameras.
USB Type-C
yes
This camera features USB Type-C. 16.3% of cameras use USB-C ports.
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Ricoh GR III HDF vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • In-body stabilization
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • 96,000 ISO higher maximum sensitivity
    This camera reaches a higher maximum ISO than the average camera (102,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO). The average camera's maximum ISO is 6,400 ISO.
    102,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Human eye AF
    This camera supports human eye-detection AF, the average camera does not.
  • Has USB Type-C
    This camera has a USB Type-C port, the average camera does not. 16.4% of cameras use USB-C.
  • 76,800 ISO higher expanded sensitivity
    This camera extends sensitivity to a higher ISO than the average camera (102,400 ISO vs 25,600 ISO). The average camera extends sensitivity to 25,600 ISO.
    102,400 ISO vs 25,600 ISO
  • Sensor cleaning system
    This camera includes a sensor cleaning system, the average camera does not.
  • More megapixels
    This camera has more megapixels than the average camera (24.2 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    24.2 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • Has a touchscreen
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.7% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 132.5 g lighter
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (257 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    257 g vs 389.5 g
  • 11.7 mm shorter body
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (62 mm vs 73.7 mm). The average camera is 73.7 mm tall.
    62 mm vs 73.7 mm
  • 12.9 mm thinner
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (33 mm vs 45.9 mm). The average camera is 45.9 mm thick.
    33 mm vs 45.9 mm
  • 10 mm narrower
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (109 mm vs 119 mm). The average camera is 119 mm wide.
    109 mm vs 119 mm
  • 96,000 ISO higher maximum sensitivity
    This camera reaches a higher maximum ISO than the average camera (102,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO). The average camera's maximum ISO is 6,400 ISO.
    102,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 76,800 ISO higher expanded sensitivity
    This camera extends sensitivity to a higher ISO than the average camera (102,400 ISO vs 25,600 ISO). The average camera extends sensitivity to 25,600 ISO.
    102,400 ISO vs 25,600 ISO
  • Sensor cleaning system
    This camera includes a sensor cleaning system, the average camera does not.
  • More megapixels
    This camera has more megapixels than the average camera (24.2 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    24.2 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • Larger image sensor
    This camera has a larger sensor than the average camera (APS-C vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    APS-C vs 2/3"
  • 10 years newer
    This camera was released more recently than the average camera (2024 vs 2014). The average camera was released in 2014.
    2,024 vs 2,014
  • 0.85 µm larger sensor pixels
    This camera has larger sensor pixels than the average camera (3.9 µm vs 3.04 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.04 µm.
    3.89 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • In-body stabilization
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • Human eye AF
    This camera supports human eye-detection AF, the average camera does not.
  • Supports touch autofocus
    This camera supports touch autofocus, the average camera does not. 34.6% of cameras support touch autofocus.
  • Has anti-flicker mode
    This camera includes an anti-flicker mode, the average camera does not. 19.9% of cameras include it.
  • Supports 24p cinema mode
    This camera supports 24p cinema mode, the average camera does not. 43.1% of cameras support this mode.
  • Built-in timelapse
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • 230 mAh more battery capacity
    This camera has a larger battery than the average camera (1,350 mAh vs 1,120 mAh). The average camera has 1,120 mAh battery capacity.
    1,350 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • Has USB Type-C
    This camera has a USB Type-C port, the average camera does not. 16.4% of cameras use USB-C.
  • Has Bluetooth
    This camera supports Bluetooth, the average camera does not. 24.1% of cameras support Bluetooth.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 48.1% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
  • 2 GB more internal storage
    This camera has more internal storage than the average camera (2 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera has 0 GB internal storage.
    2 GB vs 0 GB
  • Lacks HDR mode
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 130 shots shorter battery life
    This camera lasts shorter per charge than the average camera (200 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera lasts for 330 shots.
    200 shots vs 330 shots
  • 22 fewer focus points
    This camera has a lower focus-point count than the average camera (1 vs 23). The average camera has a count of 23.
    1 vs 23
  • 1.6 fps slower mechanical burst
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (4 fps vs 5.6 fps). The average camera reaches 5.6 fps.
    4 fps vs 5.6 fps
  • No HDMI output
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 77.7% of cameras support HDMI output.
  • No flash
    This camera does not have a built-in flash, the average camera does. 73.1% of cameras have a flash.
  • 3.34x more expensive
    Ricoh GR III HDF is more expensive than the average camera (£970 vs £290).
    £970 vs £290
  • 9.9% worse value for money
    Ricoh GR III HDF has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (6.26 vs 6.9).
    6.26 vs 6.88
  • 3.34x more expensive
    Ricoh GR III HDF is more expensive than the average camera (£970 vs £290).
    £970 vs £290
  • 9.9% worse value for money
    Ricoh GR III HDF has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (6.26 vs 6.9).
    6.26 vs 6.88
  • 12.5% lower sentiment score
    6.3 vs 7.2
  • 3.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models

    6.3

    Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.3

    Average grade

    20%

    7.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    6 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.3 vs 6.5
  • No flash
    This camera does not have a built-in flash, the average camera does. 73.1% of cameras have a flash.
  • Lacks HDR mode
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 22 fewer focus points
    This camera has a lower focus-point count than the average camera (1 vs 23). The average camera has a count of 23.
    1 vs 23
  • 1.6 fps slower mechanical burst
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (4 fps vs 5.6 fps). The average camera reaches 5.6 fps.
    4 fps vs 5.6 fps
  • 84.6% less optical zoom
    This camera offers less optical zoom than the average camera (1 x vs 6.5 x). The average camera offers 6.5 x.
    1 x vs 6.5 x
  • 5 min shorter recording time
    This camera has a shorter recording time than the average camera (25 min vs 30 min). The average camera records for 30 min.
    25 min vs 30 min
  • 130 shots shorter battery life
    This camera lasts shorter per charge than the average camera (200 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera lasts for 330 shots.
    200 shots vs 330 shots
  • No HDMI output
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 77.7% of cameras support HDMI output.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

5.0
Selishots
≈ estimated
29/07/2024
Return explanation · 3 days of use
Verdict
Ricoh GR III HDF is not for this shooter: autofocus, 28mm framing and build outweigh its strengths.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
digitalcameraworld.com
✓ explicit
15/08/2024
Lab test · Pocket diffusion camera
Verdict
The Ricoh GR III HDF is a pocketable APS-C camera with a sharp lens and quick controls, but its fixed screen and 1080p video hold it back.
6.0
petapixel.com
≈ estimated
13/07/2024
Hands-on review · Diffusion filter compact
Verdict
The Ricoh GR III HDF suits shooters who want a soft, glowing look straight out of the camera, but it has lost the built-in ND filter.
6.0
nerdycamera.com
≈ estimated
13/05/2025
Filter test · Dreamy-look compact
Verdict
The Ricoh GR III HDF gives highlights a dreamy glow with a button press, but the missing ND filter and battery life hold it back.
7.0
pocket-lint.com
✓ explicit
19/05/2024
Hands-on test · Street camera
Verdict
The Ricoh GR III HDF is a pocket camera with a built-in diffusion filter, but its 4 fps burst and slow autofocus suit street shooting, not action.
8.0
au.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
29/06/2024
Full review · Pocket camera
Verdict
The Ricoh GR III HDF suits street shooters who like a soft glow and a pocket body, but no weather sealing and short battery life hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Ricoh GR III HDF

  • At 257 g it is easy to carry all day.
  • Four stops of sensor-shift stabilization keep handheld shots steady.
  • A maximum ISO of 102400 helps in dim streets.
  • Eye detection autofocus keeps faces sharp.
  • A USB-C port uses a cable most phones already share.
  • Bluetooth and smartphone remote control make it easy to use with a phone.

What customers don't like about Ricoh GR III HDF

  • Only one focus point makes off-centre subjects harder to catch.
  • Battery life is 200 shots, so a spare battery is needed.
  • Video is limited to 25 min at 1920 px.
  • There is no flash for indoor or night shots.
  • There is no HDMI output for an external monitor.

Verdict

Light at 257 g, the Ricoh GR III HDF suits a photographer who walks all day with one camera and one lens. Its sensor-shift stabilization is rated at 4 stops, and the maximum ISO of 102400 gives usable results in dim streets. The APS-C sensor records 24.2 MP files with fine detail. Autofocus uses a single focus point, so you aim it at the subject and recompose. Continuous shooting runs at 4 fps, which suits a stroll rather than fast sport. The trade-off is battery: 200 shots means a spare is needed for a day out. Video stops at 25 min and 1920 px, there is no flash, and there is no HDMI port. It fits a street or travel shooter who wants a small camera and does not need video.

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