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GR IIIx vs Ricoh GR IV Monochrome
Quick take: The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome has the highest resolution at 26MP; the GR IIIx is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·12 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
GR IIIx — Street Portraits & Reportage: APS-C in a shirt pocket with a 40mm perspective — the GR IIIx is the ideal street portrait compact for photographers who want a slightly tighter frame.
Who should buy what
GR IIIx (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
- Street photographers who want the most pocketable APS-C camera available
- GR III owners who prefer a 40mm equivalent over 28mm
- Travel photographers who want one discreet camera that fits anywhere
- Photographers who want a pocketable backup to a larger mirrorless system
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GR IIIxRicoh · 2021 | Ricoh GR IV MonochromeRicoh · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099Best | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (monochrome, no colour filter) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.0MPBest |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | 6-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | 250 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 232g (body only)Best | 262g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | None (optional external finder accessory) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Fixed 18.3mm f/2.8 lens (28mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single microSD (UHS-I) + 53GB internal |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
GR IIIx
Ricoh GR IV Monochrome
Portrait
5.1/10
2.7/10
Street
8.0/10
8.4/10
Travel
6.8/10
4.3/10
Wedding & Events
4.3/10
3.1/10
Documentary
4.4/10
5.3/10
Landscape
4.3/10
5.4/10
Casual
5.9/10
3.6/10
Food
5.2/10
3.6/10
Macro
3.8/10
4.5/10
Architecture
4.0/10
5.4/10
Astrophotography
4.2/10
4.5/10
Fun & simple
4.7/10
4.6/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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