Description
Ricoh GR IV Monochrome: what you need to know
The GR IV Monochrome uses a sensor with no colour filter, so it records black-and-white images only, with sensitivity up to ISO 409,600.
Who it suits
It is made for street and documentary photographers who shoot only in black and white and want a camera that fits in a jacket pocket. It has no viewfinder and records Full HD video, so it is a stills-first camera.
Key facts
- 25.7MP APS-C monochrome sensor (no colour filter)
- 18.3mm f/2.8 lens (28mm equivalent), with 35mm and 50mm crop modes
- 5-axis sensor-shift stabilisation
- Built-in red filter effect for black-and-white contrast
- 3.0-inch touchscreen, no viewfinder
- Full HD video up to 60p
- About 262g with battery and card; DB-120 battery, USB-C charging
Buying it in the UK
UK retailers list the GR IV Monochrome at £1,599 to £1,699 (checked 14 October 2026). Our price is £1,499.
Our price includes UK import duty and VAT, so there is nothing more to pay when it arrives. Your estimated delivery dates are shown near the top of this page.
More detail: Ricoh GR IV buying guide.
The “ultimate snap shooter” designed exclusively for monochrome photography, the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is a specialized version of the popular compact fixed-lens camera, featuring a unique sensor that has been modified to solely record black-and-white imagery.
Specifications
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| Effective Sensor Resolution | 25.74 Megapixel (6192 x 4128) |
| Image Sensor | 23.3 x 15.5 mm (APS-C) CMOS |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| Focal Length | 18.3mm (35mm Equivalent: 28mm) |
| Digital Zoom | 1.8x Maximum |
| Aperture | Maximum: f/2.8 Minimum: f/16 |
| Focus Range | Normal 3.9″ to Infinity / 10 cm to Infinity Macro 2.4″ to 5.9″ / 6 cm to 15 cm |
| Optical Design | 7 Elements in 5 Groups |
| Shutter Speed | Electronic Shutter Up to 1/16000 Second Mechanical Shutter 1/4000 to 30 Seconds |
| Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb & Time Mode (Up to 20 Minutes) |
| ISO/Gain Sensitivity | Native: 160 to 409,600 |
| Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| Interval Recording | Yes |
| Self-Timer | 2/10-Second Delay |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | DNG, JPEG |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Internal Recording | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps |
| Video Output | No |
| Recording Limit | 25-Minute Maximum |
| IP Streaming | No |
| Built-In Microphone | Stereo |
| Audio Recording | 2-Channel |
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (UHS-I) |
| Internal Storage | 53 GB |
| Video I/O | No |
| Audio I/O | No |
| Power I/O | 1x USB-C Input |
| Other I/O | 1x USB-C (Data) Output (Shared with Power Input) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) / Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Mobile App Compatible | Yes: Android & iOS App Name: GR WORLD |
| Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | No |
| Display Type | Fixed 3″ Touchscreen LCD |
| Resolution | 1,037,000 Dot |
| Viewfinder Type | Dedicated Viewfinder Available Separately |
| Built-In Flash/Light | No |
| Non-Shoe Flash Connection | No |
| Environmental Resistance | No |
| Battery | 1x DB-120 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 3.85 VDC, 1800 mAh (Included) Approx. 250 Shots |
| Shoe Mount | 1x Hot Shoe |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.3 x 2.4 x 1.3″ / 109.4 x 61.1 x 32.7 mm (Without Protrusions) |
| Weight | 8.0 oz / 228 g (Body Only) 9.2 oz / 262 g (With Battery, Recording Media) |
Package includes
1 x Ricoh GR IV Monochrome Digital Camera
1 x Ricoh DB-120 Battery (1800mAh)
1 x Ricoh GN-3 Ring Cap (Black)
1 x USB Cable
1 x Hand Strap
1 x Hot Shoe Cover
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