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Ricoh GR IV Monochrome

A black-and-white-only GR IV: the 25.7MP APS-C sensor has no colour filter array, so every pixel records luminance and the native ISO range climbs to 409,600. The GR IV's switchable ND filter makes way for a built-in red filter that darkens blue skies, and the tone presets are rebuilt for monochrome. Otherwise it is the standard GR IV: the same 28mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens, 6-stop IBIS, 262g body and no built-in viewfinder.

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Core
Released
2026
Sensor
25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (monochrome, no colour filter)
Resolution
26.0 MP
Mount
Fixed 18.3mm f/2.8 lens (28mm equivalent)
Weight
262g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF
Stabilisation
6-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction)
Burst Rate
4fps
Battery Life
250 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
1080p/60p
Viewfinder
None (optional external finder accessory)
Screen
3.0" fixed touchscreen
Memory Cards
Single microSD (UHS-I) + 53GB internal
Connectivity
USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
APS-C
Viewfinder Type
Optional add-on
Screen Type
Fixed
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
250 shots
Dimensions
109 × 61 × 33mm
Weight (Grams)
262g
Autofocus Type
On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)
Subject Detection
Eye, Face
Max Burst Rate
4.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
Yes (6.0 stops)
Maximum Native ISO
409600
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
2.7
Street
8.4
Travel
4.3
Wedding & Events
3.1
Documentary
5.3
Landscape
5.4
Casual
3.6
Food
3.6
Macro
4.5
Architecture
5.4
Astrophotography
4.5
Fun & simple
4.6
✅ Great For
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Street 8.4 Strong on portability, its 28mm lens and discreet body.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Portrait 2.7 Held back by its 28mm lens and screen flexibility. Scored down: monochrome-only sensor and fixed wide prime for portraits.
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Wedding & Events 3.1 Held back by pro reliability and weather sealing. Scored down: monochrome-only sensor.
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Food 3.6 Held back by screen flexibility and its 28mm lens. Scored down: monochrome-only sensor.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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