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Ricoh GR Series
Ricoh's iconic APS-C fixed-lens compact line
Ricoh's iconic APS-C fixed-lens compact line — the GR series is defined by its pocketable form, APS-C sensor, and sharp prime lens. From the GR III's 28mm equivalent to the GR IIIx and GR IIIx HDF at 40mm equivalent, the GR is the street photographer's tool of choice.
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Generation 1
Ricoh GR IIIx HDF
24MP
1920 × 1080 / 60fps
Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus
3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops
4fps continuous
~200 shots (CIPA)
262g (body only)
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Generation 2
Ricoh Ricoh GR IV
26MP
1080p/60p
Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF
6-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction)
4fps
250 shots (CIPA)
262g (with battery and card)
What's new in this generation
- IBIS added
- Video: 1080p/60p
- Price: +£300 vs previous
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Generation 3
Ricoh Ricoh GR IV HDF
26MP
1080p/60p
Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF
6-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction)
4fps
250 shots (CIPA)
262g (with battery and card)
What's new in this generation
- Price: +£100 vs previous
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Current generation
Ricoh Ricoh GR IV Monochrome
26MP
1080p/60p
Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF
6-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction)
4fps
250 shots (CIPA)
262g (with battery and card)
What's new in this generation
- Price: +£300 vs previous
All generations at a glance
| Spec | GR IIIx HDF (2024) | Ricoh GR IV (2025) | Ricoh GR IV HDF (2025) | Ricoh GR IV Monochrome (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1299 | £1399 | £1699 |
| Resolution | 24MP | 26MP | 26MP | 26MP |
| Video | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops | 6-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | 6-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | 6-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 4fps continuous | 4fps | 4fps | 4fps |
| Battery | ~200 shots (CIPA) | 250 shots (CIPA) | 250 shots (CIPA) | 250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No | No |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 262g (with battery and card) | 262g (with battery and card) | 262g (with battery and card) |