Upgrade Guide

Ricoh GR II→Ricoh Ricoh GR IV Monochrome

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Ricoh

GR II

No UK price today

2015

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Ricoh GR IV Monochrome

£1,699

2026

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Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the GR II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome

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Full spec comparison

Spec	GR II	Ricoh GR IV Monochrome
Price	—	£1,699
Released	2015	2026	↑
Sensor	16.2MP APS-C CMOS	25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (monochrome, no colour filter)
Resolution	16MP	26MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60	1080p/60p
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF: multi, spot, pinpoint, tracking, face detection; Snap focus	Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	6-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction)
Burst Rate	4fps	4fps
Battery Life	~320 shots (CIPA)	250 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	251g (with battery)	262g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None built in (optional optical GV-1 / GV-2)	None (optional external finder accessory)
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots	3.0" fixed touchscreen
Mount	Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens	Fixed 18.3mm f/2.8 lens (28mm equivalent)
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single microSD (UHS-I) + 53GB internal

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