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Ricoh GR IV Compact Camera
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The next-gen. Ricoh GR IV Compact Camera features a new high-res sensor, new sharper lens, updated autofocus and usability updates for the best experience yet from the popular point-and-shoot compact range.
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We Love
- Truly pocket-sized, so this is the one you'll actually bring everywhere
- The 28mm view feels made for city streets, travel and spontaneous everyday moments
- Film-inspired looks give photos character before they ever reach an editing app
- Lightning-fast start-up means fleeting moments don't have to wait
- Rare, understated and unmistakably RICOH, it's become an accessory in its own right
Product Summary
The GR IV puts a 25.7MP APS-C sensor and fixed 28mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens into a pocket-sized body for street, travel and everyday photography. It starts in around 0.6 seconds, while Snap Focus supports the fast, instinctive shooting style that has built such a following.
Fourteen Image Control options include two Cinema looks, with custom settings for creating a distinctive aesthetic straight from the camera. At just 262g, with 5-axis stabilisation and 53GB of built-in storage, this is a remarkably capable digital camera to carry everywhere, which helps explain why stock can be so difficult to find.
In More Detail
A fixed focal length prime lens, done properly
The built-in 18.3mm f/2.8 prime provides a 28mm-equivalent view, with seven elements in five groups including three aspherical elements to control distortion and chromatic aberration while maintaining detail towards the edges. Forgoing a zoom mechanism also helps keep the optics bright and the body exceptionally slim.
APS-C quality in your pocket
A 25.74MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor combines with GR Engine 7 for detailed RAW and JPEG files, broad tonal control and sensitivity up to ISO 204800. An AA Filter Simulator uses sensor shift to reduce moiré when required while retaining the detail advantages of a design without a conventional anti-aliasing filter.
Up to 6 stops of stabilisation
Five-axis Shake Reduction provides up to 6 stops of compensation at the centre and 4 stops towards the edges, correcting pitch, yaw, roll and shift movement. DR II ultrasonic cleaning combines with anti-stain and antistatic treatment to help reduce dust adhesion.
Ready in around 0.6 seconds
Start-upis quick so you never miss a moment, with faster macro activation and lens retraction than the previous generation. Hybrid AF combines image-plane phase and contrast detection, while Snap Focus works at a preset distance and Full Press Snap can bypass conventional autofocus when immediate response takes priority.
Get closer
Macro mode focuses from approximately 6–15cm with up to 0.35x magnification, adding close-ups of food, objects and smaller details to the possibilities of the fixed wide-angle view.
Shoot one-handed
At 262g including battery and memory card, the magnesium alloy body features a revised grip and thumb contour while retaining its exceptionally slim profile. Front and rear e-dials, exposure compensation button, ADJ dial and Fn button provide extensive customisation and quick access to frequently used settings.
Faster control over the moment
Snap Distance Priority AE lets you specify subject distance and depth of field, with exposure selected around those choices for faster snapshot shooting. Program Auto Ex also provides quick access to Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority behaviour through the front and rear control dials.
Create your look in-camera
Fourteen Image Control options include Cinema Yellow and Cinema Green for distinct film-inspired colour. Saturation, hue, key, contrast and grain can be adjusted, including grain strength and size, with favourite combinations saved as custom settings for a consistent personal look.
Wide open in brighter light
A built-in 2-stop ND filter reduces incoming light, supporting wider apertures and slower shutter speeds in bright conditions without requiring an additional filter.
App and wireless sharing
Bluetooth 5.3 and dual-band Wi-Fi connect with the GR WORLD app for wireless transfer, remote shooting, location information and firmware management, providing a straightforward route from dedicated camera capture to mobile sharing.
Clear outdoor viewing
The fixed 3.0-inch touchscreen uses air-gapless construction to reduce reflections, with reinforced glass for durability. Outdoor Monitor Setting adds automatic brightness adjustment according to ambient conditions.
More ways to frame the world
Bracketing, interval shooting, multiple exposure and interval composite expand the creative options, while crop modes provide 35mm-equivalent framing at around 15MP or 50mm at around 7MP.
RAW files can be processed in-camera, while Full HD recording reaches 60p. This remains a photography-first model rather than a 4K hybrid.
53GB built in
Internal storage provides approximately 53GB before a memory card is required, with microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC UHS-I media supported for expansion. The DB-120 is rated for around 250 shots and charges through USB-C for convenient top-ups from a compatible power source.
Read our Ricoh GR IV review for a closer look at the camera, its features and performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is it best suited to?
Street photographers, travellers and creators who prioritise stills, portability and distinctive in-camera looks. The fixed wide-angle view particularly suits cities and everyday storytelling, while wildlife, sport and video-led content are less natural territory.
Does it have a zoom?
No. The fixed 18.3mm f/2.8 prime provides a 28mm-equivalent view, with 35mm and 50mm crop modes available for tighter framing at reduced resolution.
What are Snap Focus and Full Press Snap?
Snap Focus works at a preset focusing distance, while Full Press Snap can capture immediately at that distance without waiting for autofocus. Both support fast, instinctive shooting.
Do I need a memory card?
No. Around 53GB of storage is built in. A microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC UHS-I card can be added when more capacity is required.
Does it have a viewfinder or tilting screen?
No built-in viewfinder is provided and the 3.0-inch touchscreen is fixed. Optional external optical viewfinders are available separately.
Can it record 4K video?
No. Recording reaches Full HD at up to 60p. This is primarily a stills camera rather than a video-focused hybrid.
Which version should I choose?
The standard version includes a 2-stop ND filter. The HDF substitutes a Highlight Diffusion Filter for softer highlights, while the Monochrome is dedicated to black-and-white photography.
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Specifications
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Effective Pixels |
Approx. 25.74 megapixels |
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Sensor Size |
23.3 x 15.5mm |
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Image Sensor |
Back-illuminated APS-C CMOS |
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Image Processor |
GR Engine 7 |
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Lens Construction |
7 elements in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical elements |
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Focal Length |
18.3mm (approx. 28mm full-frame equivalent) |
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Aperture |
f/2.8 to f/16 |
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Focus Range |
Normal: approx. 0.1m to infinity |
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Macro Focus Range |
Approx. 0.06–0.15m |
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Autofocus System |
Hybrid AF with image-plane phase and contrast detection |
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Focus Modes |
Auto-area, Zone Select, Select, Pinpoint, Tracking, Continuous AF, Manual Focus, Snap and Infinity |
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Image Stabilisation |
5-axis sensor-shift Shake Reduction, up to 6 stops |
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Dust Removal |
DR II ultrasonic sensor cleaning |
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ISO Sensitivity |
ISO 100–204800 |
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Shutter Speed |
Up to 1/4000 sec |
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Exposure Modes |
Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Snap Distance Priority AE, Manual |
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ND Filter |
Built-in 2-stop ND, Auto/On/Off |
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Still Image Formats |
14-bit RAW (DNG), JPEG |
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Aspect Ratios |
3:2, 4:3, 1:1, 16:9 |
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Crop Modes |
Off, 35mm, 50mm |
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Drive Modes |
Single, Continuous, Bracketing, Multiple Exposure, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite |
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Image Control |
14 preset styles plus 3 Custom settings |
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LCD Monitor |
3.0-inch TFT, approx. 1.04 million dots, air-gapless tempered glass |
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Touchscreen |
Capacitive |
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Viewfinder |
None built in |
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Internal Memory |
Approx. 53GB |
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Memory Card |
microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, UHS-I |
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Video Resolution |
Full HD 1920 x 1080 at 60p, 30p or 24p |
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USB |
USB Type-C for charging and data transfer, with DisplayPort support |
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Wireless LAN |
2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi |
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Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy |
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Battery |
Rechargeable Li-ion DB-120 |
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Battery Life |
Approx. 250 shots |
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Dimensions |
109.4 x 61.1 x 32.7mm |
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Weight |
Approx. 262g with battery and memory card |
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Body Construction |
Magnesium alloy |
What's in the Box
- Ricoh GR IV Compact Digital Camera
- Rechargeable Battery DB-120
- USB Cable I-USB198
- Hand Strap O-ST198
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Our Verdict
This compact is desirable. It does something increasingly rare, which is deliver serious stills quality in a format you want to carry everywhere. It’s discreet, stylish and fast, with enough creative control to satisfy experienced photographers while remaining approachable for creators moving beyond a phone.
Existing GR users gain faster operation, improved stabilisation, more resolution and significantly more internal storage while retaining the familiar 28mm formula. Newcomers get one of the most distinctive routes into dedicated photography.
For a different look, consider the HDF or Monochrome versions.
If you’re upgrading, trading in an older model or other equipment can also help fund the move.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
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