Ricoh GR (large sensor compact camera) explained

Camera Name:Ricoh GR
Maker:Ricoh
Sensor Type:CMOS
Sensor Size:23.7 x 15.7 mm (APS-C type)
Recording Medium:SD, SDHC, SDXC
Res:GR, GR II – 4928 x 3264 (16 megapixels)
GR III, GR IIIx – 6000 x 4000 (24 megapixels)
Lens:28 mm equivalent
Shutter Speeds:1/4000 s to 300 s
F-Numbers:f/2.8 at the widest
Cont:4 frames per second
Ovf:Optical viewfinder available as an accessory
Speedrange:100-25600
Wb:Yes
Rearlcd:3 inches with 1,230,000 dots
Dimensions:117 x 61 x 34.7 mm (4.61 x 2.4 x 1.38 inches)
Weight:245 g including battery

The Ricoh GR is a digital large sensor compact camera announced by Ricoh on April 17, 2013, one of a number of Ricoh GR digital cameras. It was succeeded by the Ricoh GR II in 2015, the Ricoh GR III in 2019, and the GR IIIx in 2021.

Ricoh GR

Unlike its predecessors (the "GR Digital" series), the Ricoh GR incorporated an APS-C image sensor, while retaining a relatively compact form factor. Coupled with its retractable lens, the GR is potentially the slimmest of any camera in its class when powered off. Aside from portability, reviewers praised the GR for its lens quality and ergonomics.[1]

An unusual feature of the Ricoh GR was its built-in ND filter. Its maximum shutter speed was variable, depending on the aperture setting (ie, 1/4000s was only available at apertures smaller than 5.6).

The Ricoh GR series has been compared against the Nikon Coolpix A and the Fujifilm X70, other large sensor compacts with the same fixed focal length (28mm).

Ricoh GR II

DPReview said that over the Ricoh GR, the GR II is "a fairly minor update ... the camera isn't a dramatic update ... the core of the camera remains the same".[2]

New features

Ricoh GR III

The Ricoh GR III was announced as "under development" on September 25, 2018, immediately prior to Photokina that year.[3] The camera was released in March 2019.

While the GR II was seen as an incremental upgrade, the GR III was the result of a longer development cycle and boasted more significant changes. Ricoh indicated that several key components, including the sensor and the lens, would be upgraded. The body dimensions would decrease slightly, with the built-in flash removed. As July 30, 2020, a new firmware version was released.[4]

New features

Ricoh GR IIIx

The Ricoh GR IIIx was announced in September 2021.[14] The camera was released the same month. An incremental update from the GR III, the GR IIIx includes a new 26.1mm lens.[15]

Model differences

ModelGRGR IIGR IIIGR IIIx
Sensor16 MP, CMOS, APS-C24 MP, CMOS, APS-C
Lens specification18.3mm 2.8
(Equiv. 28mm)		26.1mm 2.8
(Equiv. 40mm)
Shutter speed300 ~ 1/4000 sec
(1/2000 at 2.8)		300 ~ 1/4000 sec
(1/2500 at 2.8)		30 ~ 1/4000 sec
(1/2500 at 2.8)
AF typeContrast DetectPhase Detect and Contrast Detect
Built-in flashYesNo
Image stabilizationNoYes, 3-axis
Dust reduction systemNoYes
Wi-Fi connectivityNoYes
Dimensions117 x 61 x 35 mm117 x 63 x 35 mm109 x 62 x 33 mm109 x 62 x 35 mm
Weight245 g251 g257 g262 g
Announcement dateApril 2013June 2015September 2018September 2021

GR II Accessories

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ricoh GR comparative review . . Richard . Butler . June 20, 2013.
  2. Web site: Ricoh GR II: What's new and what does it mean? . . Richard . Butler . June 17, 2015 . January 18, 2016.
  3. Web site: Vlad. Savov. March 19, 2019. Ricoh’s GRIII camera is just tiny and powerful enough to survive the smartphone age. September 28, 2018. The Verge.
  4. Web site: RICOH GR III firmware update released｜RICOH IMAGING . news.ricoh-imaging.co.jp . November 18, 2020 . en.
  5. Web site: RICOH GR III, a high-end digital compact camera, to be exhibited for a preview at Photokina 2018 . September 25, 2018 . Ricoh Imaging Company, Ltd..
  6. Web site: March 19, 2019. Ricoh GR III: 24MP APS-C, New Lens, 3-Axis IS, Touchscreen. petapixel.com.
  7. Web site: March 19, 2019. Get ready, Ricoh’s GRIII is On Its Way. DigitalRev.
  8. Web site: Alex. Cranz. March 19, 2019. Ricoh Finally Updated Its Cult Favorite Compact Camera, and It's a Beauty. Gizmodo.
  9. Web site: March 19, 2019. Ricoh GR III: new high-end pocket compact arrives. February 21, 2019. Amateur Photographer.
  10. Web site: Chris. George 2019-02-21T22:00:18ZReviews. March 19, 2019. Hands on: Ricoh GR III review. digitalcameraworld.
  11. Web site: Mark. Wilson. March 19, 2019. The Ricoh GR III lands to prove that compact cameras aren't dead yet. February 21, 2019. Trusted Reviews.
  12. Web site: March 19, 2019. Ricoh GRIII Hands-On: Compact Street-Shooting Camera. February 21, 2019. Tom's Guide.
  13. Web site: March 19, 2019. Ricoh's $899 large-sensor GR III compact will go on sale in March. Engadget.
  14. Web site: Dadika . Jennifer . 2021-09-14 . Ricoh announces the Ricoh GR IIIx . 2024-07-08 . Ricoh . en-US.
  15. Web site: Hands-on with the Ricoh GR IIIx . 2024-07-08 . DPReview.
  16. Web site: Accessories . September 25, 2018 . Ricoh Imaging Company, Ltd..

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