Upgrade Guide

Ricoh Ricoh GR IV→Ricoh GR IIIx HDF

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

You own

Ricoh

Ricoh GR IV

£1299

2025

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Upgrade to

Ricoh

GR IIIx HDF

£999 (-£300)

2024

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Skip it

The GR IIIx HDF offers little measurable spec improvement over the Ricoh GR IV. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Ricoh GR IV	GR IIIx HDF
Price	£1,299	£999
Released	2025	2024	↓
Sensor	25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	26MP	24MP	↓
Video	1080p/60p	1920 × 1080 / 60fps
Autofocus	Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF	Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus
Stabilisation	6-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction)	3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops
Burst Rate	4fps	4fps continuous
Battery Life	250 shots (CIPA)	~200 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	262g (with battery and card)	262g (body only)
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None (optional external finder accessory)	None — rear LCD only
Screen	3.0" fixed touchscreen	3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots
Mount	Fixed 18.3mm f/2.8 lens (28mm equivalent)	Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent)
Memory Cards	Single microSD (UHS-I) + 53GB internal	Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot

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