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Ricoh GR IV
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Ricoh GR IV

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KEY FACTS
Focal Length18.3 mm (28 mm equivalent)
ApertureF2.8
Construction7 elements, 5 groups
Focus TypeHybrid autofocus (contrast detect, phase detect)
What We Like
+Exceptional image quality in ultra-compact form factor
+Improved 5-axis stabilization (6 EV) and faster autofocus
+Massive 53 GB internal storage reduces need for memory cards
+Refined design with glove-like grip and thinner profile
+Dedicated GR ecosystem with accessories and GR WORLD app
+Excellent low-light performance with native ISO up to 204,800
Worth Knowing
−Fixed 28mm lens limits compositional flexibility
−No weather sealing despite premium price point
−Limited video capabilities (1080p only, 25-min clip limit)
−Autofocus tracking modes lag behind modern mirrorless systems

Sensor

Type
Back-illuminated APS-C CMOS
Resolution
25.74 MP
ISO Range
100–204,800

Lens

Focal Length
18.3 mm (28 mm equivalent)
Aperture
F2.8
Construction
7 elements, 5 groups
Focus Type
Hybrid autofocus (contrast detect, phase detect)

Image Stabilization

Type
5-axis in-body stabilization
Rating
6 EV (approx. 6 stops)

Storage

Internal Memory
53 GB
Card Slot
microSD (UHS-I)

Display

Type
3.0-inch fixed LCD
Resolution
1.04 million dots
Touch
Yes

Video

Format
Full HD 1080p
Frame Rate
up to 60 fps
Codec
H.264
Clip Limit
25 minutes

Build

Dimensions
109.4 × 61.1 × 32.7 mm
Weight
262 g (with battery and memory card)
Material
Magnesium body
Dust Sealing
Improved around lens assembly

Performance

Continuous Shooting
up to 4 fps with continuous AF
Battery
DB-120 (6.9 Wh, ~40% larger capacity than DB-110)
Connectivity
USB-C, hot shoe

General

Brand
Ricoh
Model
GR IV
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
2025-08
Camera type
Compact
Camera size
109.4 x 61.1 x 32.7 mm
Camera weight
262 g
Read our notes on general
The Ricoh GR IV is the latest in the popular GR series, bringing a new 25.7MP BSI CMOS sensor, redesigned 28mm-equivalent lens, improved AF and shake reduction, more built-in memory, and a new battery. Ricoh trims the body even thinner with a new APS-C sensor, redesigned F2.8 lens, improved 5-axis image stabilization, and faster startup while ensuring the GR IV stays truly pocketable—the thinnest GR camera yet. The compound effect of all the little improvements—the more consistent lens, improved autofocus, nicer user interface, bigger battery and more storage—add up to make it a noticeably more enjoyable camera to use.

Optics

Megapixels
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
25.74 MP050
Sensor type
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The camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality.
CMOS
Sensor size
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The sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture.
23.3 x 15.5
Sensor format
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Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
APS-C
Lens mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Fixed
Continuous shooting
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The number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode.
4 fps045
Min ISO
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Refers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image.
10030200
Max ISO
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Refers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise.
2048003003280000
Max shutter speed
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The maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries.
400080032000
In-body stabilisation
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In-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake.
Yes
Viewfinder type
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The viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens.
None
Lens
18.3mm F2.8 (28mm equivalent)
Focal Length
28mm equivalent
Aperture
F2.8
Elements
5-group 7-element configuration

Video

Video
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Indicates if this camera is capable of recording video.
Yes
Max video resolution
ⓘ
The best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video.
Full HD
Max video format
ⓘ
Video resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video.
1920 x 1080
Max video frame rate
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How many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect.
60 fps
Resolution
1080p (Full HD)
Frame Rate
up to 60 fps
Codec
H.264
Clip Limit
25 minutes

Sensor

Type
25.74MP Back-illuminated APS-C CMOS
ISO Range
100–204,800

Autofocus

System
Hybrid autofocus with improved speed
Focus Modes
Single-point, Zone, Snap Distance Priority

Image stabilization

Type
5-axis in-body stabilization (SR)
Correction
6 stops (CIPA 2024 standard)

Build

Dimensions
109.4 × 61.1 × 32.7mm
Construction
Magnesium body
Thickness
Thinnest GR to date

Display

Size
3.0 inches
Resolution
1.04 million dots (1,230,000 pixels)
Type
Fixed LCD, touchscreen capable
Construction
Air-gapless

Storage

Internal Memory
53GB
Card Slot
microSD (UHS-I), up to 2TB
Capacity
Approximately 3,498 JPEGs and 995 RAWs in-camera

Battery

Type
DB-120 (1800mAh)
Capacity
6.9Wh
Life
Approximately 250 CIPA shots

Processor

Engine
GR ENGINE 7

Connectivity

Ports
USB-C
App
GR WORLD for iOS and Android

Startup

Startup Time
0.6 seconds

Burst

Continuous Shooting
up to 4 fps with continuous AF

Features

Wi-Fi
ⓘ
Built-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly.
Yes