A calm, spec-by-spec look at the Ricoh GR IV compact camera: its 25.7MP APS-C sensor and 28mm lens, autofocus and stabilisation, storage, video and connections, plus how the GR IV HDF and GR IV Monochrome differ. Specs below are taken from the manufacturer and independent reviews.
Sensor & lens
A 25.7MP APS-C sensor
- Newly developed back-illuminated APS-C CMOS sensor
- Paired with Ricoh's GR ENGINE 7 image processor
- Saves 14-bit DNG raw files as well as JPEG
At a glance: 25.7MP – Effective resolution; APS-C – 23.3 × 15.5mm sensor; 204,800 – Top ISO setting; 14-bit – DNG raw files
A fixed 28mm-equivalent lens
- New 18.3mm f/2.8 GR lens, 7 elements in 5 groups
- Crop modes give 35mm (15MP) and 50mm (7MP) views
- Macro mode focuses from about 6cm
- There is no optical zoom: it is a fixed focal length
Small enough for a jacket pocket
- Fixed 3.0-inch touchscreen, about 1.04 million dots
- No built-in flash; a hot shoe takes an external one
- The body is not weather sealed
At a glance: 228g – Body only; 262g – With battery and card; 109mm – Body width; 3.0in – Touchscreen LCD
Speed & handling
Ready to shoot quickly
- Ricoh rates start-up at about 0.6 seconds
- Hybrid AF using image-plane phase detection
- Face and eye detection, plus subject tracking
- Snap focus shoots at a preset distance on a full press
Steady shots in low light
- 5-axis sensor-shift stabilisation, rated up to 6 stops
- Built-in ND filter cuts light by 2 stops
- Mechanical shutter from 1/4000s to 30 seconds
At a glance: 5-axis – Sensor-shift stabilisation; 6 stops – CIPA-rated shake reduction; 2EV – Built-in ND filter; 1/4000 – Fastest mechanical shutter
Looks you can set in camera
- New Cinema (Yellow) and Cinema (Green) modes
- Also Monotone, Negative Film and Positive Film styles
- Exposure compensation of ±5 EV in 1/3 steps
Storage & connections
Plenty of room built in
- About 53GB of internal memory for shooting without a card
- A microSD (UHS-I) slot adds more space
- USB-C for charging and data transfer
At a glance: 53GB – Internal memory; microSD – UHS-I card slot; 250 – Shots per charge (CIPA); USB-C – Charging and data
Video is a secondary feature
- Full HD (1080p) recording at up to 60fps
- Saved as H.264 with stereo sound
- Clips are limited to 25 minutes
- There is no 4K video mode
Sharing and accessories
- Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 built in
- Pairs with Ricoh's GR WORLD app on iOS and Android
- Hot shoe for an external flash or accessories
At a glance: Wi-Fi 6 – Wireless image transfer; BT 5.3 – Bluetooth connection; App – GR WORLD for iOS/Android; Shoe – Hot shoe for accessories
Who it suits
A good fit if you…
- Want APS-C image quality in a pocketable body
- Shoot street, travel or everyday scenes at 28mm
- Value fast start-up and snap focus
- Like setting a finished look in camera
Consider another option if you…
- Want softer highlights: the GR IV HDF has a diffusion filter
- Shoot only B&W: the GR IV Monochrome reaches ISO 409,600
- Need zoom or 4K video: the GR IV offers neither
- Want a viewfinder or weather sealing: look elsewhere
Where to buy
Brand new, with UK import duty and VAT already included in the price, so there is nothing extra to pay on delivery. See today’s price and stock:
Specs checked on 11 October 2026. Questions? Our team is on live chat 11am–6pm UK time, every day.
