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Ricoh GR IV review: 112 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,320Sensor size:APS-CWeight:262 gBattery life (CIPA):250 shots

Ricoh GR IV Review: Compare 112 technical specifications, 28 expert and video reviews and 19 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

Ricoh GR IV
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 87% of models
Score components

35%

6.8

Technical score

30%

9.0

List score

25%

8.1

Reviews score

10%

6.8

Sentiment score

▲Better than 87% of cameras
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

3.5

Price

▼Worse than 77%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components

28%

8.2

Sensor & Image

25%

7.0

Photo Features

18%

4.8

Video & Audio

14%

6.2

Display & Design

8%

6.7

Battery & Power

7%

7.4

Connectivity & Storage

▲Better than 85%
8.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 60% of models

80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

8.5

Popularity

Grades by review (28)
21 reviews: 12 with a printed score, 9 estimated from the review. 7 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 60%
9.0

List score

List score
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (19)
List score: in 19 of 133 lists (14%)
★Better than 98%
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Ricoh GR IV

Based on 7 · 9

Reviewers love the pocketable size, sharp images and quick autofocus, but nearly all criticize the screen and the missing viewfinder.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Ricoh GR IV

Based on 203 owners sharing their experience in online comments

51%positive18%mixed31%negative

Owners love its pocketable size and image quality, while high prices, autofocus limits, and reliability problems temper enthusiasm.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say the exposure compensation rocker is easy to hit by accident and can shift exposure to -5 EV, and the rear dial and mode dial feel stiff or rough.18
  • Owners say the price is hard to justify, especially with no zoom, flash, or weather sealing included, and many feel it costs far more than similar cameras.17
  • Owners report the lens sometimes fails to fully retract or gets stuck when the camera is switched off, often after a few uses or a dust-related jam.13
  • Owners say autofocus still hunts in low light or misses focus, and face detection sometimes fails, so many keep to snap focus instead.13
  • Owners report repairs are expensive and slow, with sensor cleaning costing around 160 to 170 euros and warranty fixes taking weeks or being hard to arrange abroad.13
  • Owners say dust and sand get inside through the retracting lens, leaving sensor spots within a few hundred shots and sometimes needing costly cleaning.11
  • Owners say the flash shoe changed so older Pentax and Godox flashes no longer work, and the built-in flash lacks flash exposure compensation.6
  • Owners say the GR IV is only a small step up from the GR III, with minor gains in speed and storage but little visible improvement in image quality.6
  • Owners say the GR IV's default colours look less pleasing than the GR III or Fujifilm, and some find its files flat or less flexible to edit.6
  • Owners say motion blur still appears at fast shutter speeds, and the in-body stabilisation sometimes makes images blurrier, especially with horizon correction on.5

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Ranked #61 of 975 models in Cameras (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of camera Ricoh GR IV

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components:

28%

8.2

Sensor & Image

25%

7.0

Photo Features

18%

4.8

Video & Audio

14%

6.2

Display & Design

8%

6.7

Battery & Power

7%

7.4

Connectivity & Storage

6.8
Reviews score
8.1
List score
9.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

3.5

Price

6.5
Sensor size
APS-C
This camera has a sensor size of APS-C, which is larger than 58.6% of cameras and the same as 24.8% of cameras.
Sensor resolution
25.74 MP
This camera captures images at 25.74 MP, which is higher than 89.2% of cameras.
Sensor pixel size
3.77 µm
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 3.77 µm, which are larger than those in 62% of cameras and the same size as those in 1.1% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100, which is lower than 26.7% of cameras and equal to 53.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 204800 ISO
This camera reaches ISO 204,800, which is higher than 99.4% of cameras and equal to 0.2% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
N/A
N. of focus points
9
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has a focus-point count of 9, which is lower than 66.3% of cameras and equal to 26.2% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos. 36.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 87.4% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Max video resolution
1920 px
This camera records at 1920 px, which is higher than the resolution in 28.7% of cameras and the same as in 46.7% of cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video bit depth
8 bit
This camera records in 8 bit, which is higher than the colour depth in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 79.8% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
This camera records with 4:2:0, which is better than the chroma sampling in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 70% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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What reviewers say
Type
compact
Weight
262 g
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 262 g, which is lighter than 66.1% of cameras and equal to 0.1% of cameras.
Width
109.4 mm
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera is 109.4 mm wide, which is narrower than 67.7% of cameras and equal to 0.2% of cameras.
Height
61.1 mm
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera is 61.1 mm tall, which is shorter than 75.1% of cameras and equal to 0.2% of cameras.
Thickness
32.7 mm
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera is 32.7 mm thick, which is thinner than 71.6% of cameras and equal to 0.3% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Battery life (CIPA)
250 shots
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera lasts for 250 shots per charge, which is shorter than 71.4% of cameras and equal to 4.2% of cameras.
Battery capacity
1,800 mAh
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has 1,800 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 78.2% of cameras and equal to 3.6% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
This camera has a removable battery, and 97.8% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
yes
This camera supports USB Power Delivery. 10.5% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
What reviewers say
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 48.1% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This camera uses Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is more advanced than the Wi-Fi in 99.5% of cameras and the same as in 0.2% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This camera has Bluetooth. 24% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5
This camera has Bluetooth 5, which is newer than 95.3% of cameras and the same as 3.6% of cameras.
USB Type-C
yes
This camera features USB Type-C. 16.3% of cameras use USB-C ports.
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Ricoh GR IV vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • In-body stabilization
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • 198,400 ISO higher maximum sensitivity
    This camera reaches a higher maximum ISO than the average camera (204,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO). The average camera's maximum ISO is 6,400 ISO.
    204,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Human eye AF
    This camera supports human eye-detection AF, the average camera does not.
  • More megapixels
    This camera has more megapixels than the average camera (25.7 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    25.74 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 2 stops more stabilisation
    This camera has better stabilisation than the average camera (6 stops vs 4 stops). The average camera is rated at 4 stops.
    6 stops vs 4 stops
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 35.7% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Has USB Type-C
    This camera has a USB Type-C port, the average camera does not. 16.4% of cameras use USB-C.
  • 25.0% higher list score
    List score
    9.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (19)
    List score: in 19 of 133 lists (14%)
    9.0 vs 7.2
  • 24.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 60% of models

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (28)
    21 reviews: 12 with a printed score, 9 estimated from the review. 7 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 6.5
  • Has a touchscreen
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.7% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 127.5 g lighter
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (262 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    262 g vs 389.5 g
  • 12.6 mm shorter body
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (61.1 mm vs 73.7 mm). The average camera is 73.7 mm tall.
    61.1 mm vs 73.7 mm
  • 13.2 mm thinner
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (32.7 mm vs 45.9 mm). The average camera is 45.9 mm thick.
    32.7 mm vs 45.9 mm
  • 9.6 mm narrower
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (109.4 mm vs 119 mm). The average camera is 119 mm wide.
    109.4 mm vs 119 mm
  • 198,400 ISO higher maximum sensitivity
    This camera reaches a higher maximum ISO than the average camera (204,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO). The average camera's maximum ISO is 6,400 ISO.
    204,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • More megapixels
    This camera has more megapixels than the average camera (25.7 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    25.74 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 35.7% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Sensor cleaning system
    This camera includes a sensor cleaning system, the average camera does not.
  • Larger image sensor
    This camera has a larger sensor than the average camera (APS-C vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    APS-C vs 2/3"
  • 11 years newer
    This camera was released more recently than the average camera (2025 vs 2014). The average camera was released in 2014.
    2,025 vs 2,014
  • 0.73 µm larger sensor pixels
    This camera has larger sensor pixels than the average camera (3.8 µm vs 3.04 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.04 µm.
    3.77 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • In-body stabilization
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • Human eye AF
    This camera supports human eye-detection AF, the average camera does not.
  • 2 stops more stabilisation
    This camera has better stabilisation than the average camera (6 stops vs 4 stops). The average camera is rated at 4 stops.
    6 stops vs 4 stops
  • Supports touch autofocus
    This camera supports touch autofocus, the average camera does not. 34.6% of cameras support touch autofocus.
  • Supports 24p cinema mode
    This camera supports 24p cinema mode, the average camera does not. 43.1% of cameras support this mode.
  • Built-in timelapse
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • USB Power Delivery
    This camera supports USB Power Delivery, the average camera does not.
  • 680 mAh more battery capacity
    This camera has a larger battery than the average camera (1,800 mAh vs 1,120 mAh). The average camera has 1,120 mAh battery capacity.
    1,800 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • Has USB Type-C
    This camera has a USB Type-C port, the average camera does not. 16.4% of cameras use USB-C.
  • Has Bluetooth
    This camera supports Bluetooth, the average camera does not. 24.1% of cameras support Bluetooth.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 48.1% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
  • 53 GB more internal storage
    This camera has more internal storage than the average camera (53 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera has 0 GB internal storage.
    53 GB vs 0 GB
  • 14 fewer focus points
    This camera has a lower focus-point count than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera has a count of 23.
    9 vs 23
  • 80 shots shorter battery life
    This camera lasts shorter per charge than the average camera (250 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera lasts for 330 shots.
    250 shots vs 330 shots
  • 1.6 fps slower mechanical burst
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (4 fps vs 5.6 fps). The average camera reaches 5.6 fps.
    4 fps vs 5.6 fps
  • No flash
    This camera does not have a built-in flash, the average camera does. 73.1% of cameras have a flash.
  • 4.55x more expensive
    Ricoh GR IV is more expensive than the average camera (£1,320 vs £290).
    £1,320 vs £290
  • 5.3% worse value for money
    Ricoh GR IV has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (6.54 vs 6.9).
    6.54 vs 6.88
  • 5 min shorter recording time
    This camera has a shorter recording time than the average camera (25 min vs 30 min). The average camera records for 30 min.
    25 min vs 30 min
  • 84.6% less optical zoom
    This camera offers less optical zoom than the average camera (1 x vs 6.5 x). The average camera offers 6.5 x.
    1 x vs 6.5 x
  • 4.55x more expensive
    Ricoh GR IV is more expensive than the average camera (£1,320 vs £290).
    £1,320 vs £290
  • 5.3% worse value for money
    Ricoh GR IV has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (6.54 vs 6.9).
    6.54 vs 6.88
  • No flash
    This camera does not have a built-in flash, the average camera does. 73.1% of cameras have a flash.
  • 14 fewer focus points
    This camera has a lower focus-point count than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera has a count of 23.
    9 vs 23
  • 1.6 fps slower mechanical burst
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (4 fps vs 5.6 fps). The average camera reaches 5.6 fps.
    4 fps vs 5.6 fps
  • 84.6% less optical zoom
    This camera offers less optical zoom than the average camera (1 x vs 6.5 x). The average camera offers 6.5 x.
    1 x vs 6.5 x
  • 5 min shorter recording time
    This camera has a shorter recording time than the average camera (25 min vs 30 min). The average camera records for 30 min.
    25 min vs 30 min
  • 80 shots shorter battery life
    This camera lasts shorter per charge than the average camera (250 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera lasts for 330 shots.
    250 shots vs 330 shots

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Wesley Streetshots
≈ estimated
18/10/2026
First look · street and low-light tests · Las Vegas
Verdict
Ricoh GR IV is worth a close look for its fast startup and great images, though weather sealing and the rear screen fall short.
8.0
Aristeidis Sfakianos
≈ estimated
26/04/2026
Personal impressions · everyday use and limitations
Verdict
Ricoh GR IV is expensive and lacks weather sealing and a viewfinder, but it is the camera most often reached for.
7.0
Eric Gibaud
≈ estimated
26/12/2025
Hands-on review · street use and personal impressions
Verdict
Ricoh GR IV has excellent image quality, but it only suits buyers who love its quirky minimalist concept.
7.0
Tony & Chelsea Northrup
≈ estimated
30/11/2025
Hands-on review · everyday carry and street photo tests
Verdict
Ricoh GR IV is only worth it for fans of its 90s look; image quality and autofocus are mediocre, but it is fun to shoot.
9.0
DPReview TV
≈ estimated
21/08/2025
First impressions · hands-on panel discussion · GR III comparison
Verdict
Ricoh GR IV is a clear refinement of the GR III that many owners will want, though the price is a real step up.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
12/02/2026
Hands-on review · Pocket APS-C
Verdict
The Ricoh GR IV is a pocketable APS-C camera with fast focus and 5-axis stabilization, suited to everyday carry, but it has no viewfinder or built-in flash.
8.9
cnet.com
✓ explicit
25/02/2026
Hands-on review · Pocket travel camera
Verdict
The Ricoh GR IV is an ultra-compact APS-C camera that fits in a pocket and suits travel and street, but its video stays basic at 1080p60.
9.0
digitalcameraworld.com
✓ explicit
31/03/2026
Two-week review · Built-in filter
Verdict
The Ricoh GR IV HDF is a pocketable street camera whose built-in diffusion filter gives a film-like softness, but it lacks a viewfinder and weather sealing.
8.0
photoscala.de
≈ estimated
05/02/2026
Lab test · Street photography
Verdict
The Ricoh GR IV is a quick street camera with strong stabilization, but its fixed screen and about four frames per second make it weak for action.
8.0
fotostreet.it
≈ estimated
01/06/2026
Opinion piece · Street photography
Verdict
The Ricoh GR IV is a snap-focus street camera that suits new buyers, but it overheats in long sessions and gains little over the GR III.
9.0
massimocristaldi.com
≈ estimated
03/08/2026
Field use review · Japan trip
Verdict
The Ricoh GR IV is a pocket camera whose fixed 28mm lens and quick response make it the one you actually carry, though it has no viewfinder or zoom.
9.0
bartros.nl
≈ estimated
31/05/2026
Hands-on review · City shooting
Verdict
The Ricoh GR IV is a compact street camera with a better sensor and battery than the GR III, but its lens ring can loosen and video is basic.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Ricoh GR IV

  • Six stops of stabilization let you shoot handheld in dim light.
  • A maximum ISO of 204800 covers very low light.
  • At 262 g it slips into a jacket pocket.
  • Eye detection autofocus keeps faces sharp.
  • 53 GB of internal storage gives room for many photos.
  • USB Power Delivery works over the USB-C cable most phones use.

What customers don't like about Ricoh GR IV

  • Battery life is 250 shots, so a spare battery is worth carrying.
  • Video is limited to 25 min at 1920 px.
  • There is no flash for indoor or night shots.
  • The lens does not zoom, so you move closer to frame a subject.
  • There is no weather sealing, so rain and dust need care.

Verdict

Six stops of sensor-shift stabilization make the Ricoh GR IV a pocket camera that stays sharp in dim cafés and at slow shutter speeds. A maximum ISO of 204800 helps in poor light, though the grain at the top end is obvious. The 262 g body slips into a jacket pocket, and the 25.74 MP APS-C sensor gives plenty of room to crop. Eye detection autofocus keeps faces sharp, and the touchscreen makes it quick to set focus. Battery life is modest at 250 shots, so a spare battery is a sensible buy for a day out. Video runs to 25 min at 1920 px, and there is no flash for indoor party shots. It suits a street or travel shooter who wants a small camera for available light and does not need a zoom or video.

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