Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | GR IIIx HDF | Ricoh GR IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.6 | ||
| Street | +0.4 | ||
| Travel | +0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.8 | ||
| Documentary | +0.9 | ||
| Landscape | +1.1 | ||
| Casual | +0.5 | ||
| Food | +0.8 | ||
| Macro | +0.7 | ||
| Architecture | +1.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.3 | ||
| Fun & simple | +0.1 |
| Spec | GR IIIx HDF | Ricoh GR IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1,299 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops | 6-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | |
| Burst Rate | 4fps continuous | 4fps | |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | 250 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 262g (with battery and card) | |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None — rear LCD only | None (optional external finder accessory) | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) | Fixed 18.3mm f/2.8 lens (28mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single microSD (UHS-I) + 53GB internal |
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