Upgrade Guide
Ricoh Ricoh GR IV HDF→Ricoh GR III
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The GR III offers little measurable spec improvement over the Ricoh GR IV HDF. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Ricoh GR IV HDF | GR III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.5 | ||
| Street | -0.4 | ||
| Travel | -0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.8 | ||
| Documentary | -0.9 | ||
| Landscape | -0.5 | ||
| Casual | -0.2 | ||
| Food | -0.8 | ||
| Macro | -0.7 | ||
| Architecture | -0.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.3 | ||
| Fun & simple | +0.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Ricoh GR IV HDF | GR III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £899 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2018 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | 6-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 4fps | |
| Battery Life | 250 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 262g (with battery and card) | 227g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (optional external finder accessory) | No viewfinder | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed 18.3mm f/2.8 lens (28mm equivalent) | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD (UHS-I) + 53GB internal | Single SD UHS-I |
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