Currently under development, the RICOH GR IV, the latest model of the GR series of high-end digital compact cameras. Designed to be the ultimate snapshot camera .
RICOH has announced the development of the GR IV, the next iteration of the hugely popular line of fixed lens compact cameras. The GR series competes with Fujifilm’s X100 series of cameras.
The current RICOH GRIII was announced in 2019, with a incremental update in 2021 with the GR IIIx. There have also been some special edition models released. The GR III uses a 24.2MP APS-C sensor and is equipped with a 28mm f/2.8 (35mm equivalent) along with 3 axis shake reduction, full HD 60p video and all the connectivity you’d expect.
These are great cameras, and RICOH will be announcing the new GR IV in Q4 of this year.
Press Release
TOKYO, May 22, 2025 — RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the development of the RICOH GR IV — the latest model of the GR-series high-end compact cameras.
Over a history of nearly three decades (since the introduction of the film camera, RICOH GR1 in 1996), and two decades (since the introduction of the first digital-format GR DIGITAL in 2005), the GR series has always kept the basic concept of pursuing the essential values of a camera: high image quality, quick response and portability.
At the same time, the series has always incorporated the changes and refinements demanded to meet emerging user needs. Because of this, GR-series models have been preferred by many photographers, particularly professionals and highly experienced amateurs.
Currently under development, the RICOH GR IV inherits the basic GR-series concept, while also incorporating totally new components, including a newly designed lens, a new image sensor and a new imaging engine, to further upgrade image quality.
It also features more advanced communications functions and is compatible with a new application designed for smart devices to improve operability and functionality.
Based on this new GR IV, another GR-series model featuring an HDF (Highlight Diffusion Filter) is also under development.
Designed to be the ultimate snapshot camera in the history of the GR series, the RICOH GR IV is a totally new breed of camera, one which will satisfy every photographer’s demands and expectations.
Note: The exterior design sample of the RICOH GR IV, currently under development, will be showcased at GR SPACE in Tokyo, Beijing and Shanghai, beginning on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
The production and shipment of the RICOH GR III, currently on the market, are scheduled to be discontinued this July, due to difficulty in procuring of parts and components. However, the production and marketing of the RICOH GR IIIx will be continued for the time being.
Overview of the product under development
- Model name: RICOH GR IV
- Launch date: Scheduled to be launched in Autumn 2025
- The HDF model is scheduled to be released after winter 2025.
GR WORLD (application for smart devices)
- Launch date: Scheduled to be released soon
- Supported models: All GR-series models released after the RICOH GR II
Note: The designs and specifications are identical to those first announced publicly about the camera’s development, and are subject to change without notice.
Major Specifications
| Lens | Lens Construction | 7 elements in 5 groups (3 aspherical lens elements) |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length, Aperture | 18.3mm (Approx. 28mm in 35mm equivalent focal length), F2.8～F16 | |
| Image Capture Unit | Image Sensor | Type: Primary color filter CMOS. Size: 23.3mm x 15.5mm |
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 25.74 megapixels | |
| Sensitivity (Standard output) | ISO100～204800: Auto (ISO Auto Lower/Upper Limit and Minimum Shutter Speed can be set), Manual | |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-shift shake reduction “SR” (5-axis) | |
| AA Filter Simulator | Moiré reduction using SR unit (Off, Low, High) | |
| Dust Removal | Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations “DR II” | |
| File Formats | Still Image | File Format: RAW (DNG) 14bit, JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant Color Space: sRGB、AdobeRGB Recorded Pixels:【3:2】L(26M:6192×4128), M(16M:4944×3296), S(8.2M:3504×2336), XS(2.5M:1920×1280)【4:3】L(23M:5504×4128), M(15M:4400×3296), S(7.3M:3120×2336), XS(2.8M:1920×1440)【1:1】L(17M:4128×4128), M(11M:3296×3296), S(5.5M:2336×2336), XS(1.6M:1280×1280)【16:9】L(22M:6192×3480), M(14M:4944×2784), S(6.9M:3504×1968), XS(2.1M:1920×1080) |
| Movie | File Format: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) Recorded Pixels: Full HD (1920×1080, 60p/30p/24p), Sound: Built-in stereo microphone Recording Time: Up to 25 minutes or 4GB; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high. | |
| Storage Medium | Internal Memory (Approx. 53GB), microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Card (Conforms to UHS-I standards) | |
| Focus | Type | Hybrid AF (Image plane phase-matching and Contrast detection) |
| Focus Mode | Auto-area AF, Zone AF, Select AF, Pinpoint AF, Tracking AF, Continuous AF, MF, Snap(0.3m,1m, 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m, 5m,∞), ∞ | |
| Focus Limiter | Near Side, Far Side, OFF | |
| Full Press Snap | Performs shooting by focusing at the Snap distance with a single press of the Shutter Release Button or a touch of the LCD Monitor | |
| Face/Eye Detection | ON, Use only in Auto-area, OFF | |
| Focus Range (From lens face) | Normal: Approx. 0.1m～∞, Macro Mode: Approx. 0.06m～0.15m | |
| Exposure | Exposure Mode | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Snap Distance Priority AE, Manual Exposure |
| Metering Mode | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Highlight-weighted | |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec. – 30 sec. (Limit by aperture setting F2.8: 1/2500 sec, F5.6 or greater: 1/4000 sec.) Timed Exposure (10sec. – 20min.), Bulb, Time | |
| EV Compensation | Still Image: ±5EV, 1/3EV steps, Movie: ±2EV, 1/3EV steps | |
| ND Filter (2EV) | AUTO, ON, OFF | |
| White Balance | Auto White Balance, Auto WB (Warmth Pri.), Auto WB (White Pri.), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fl. – Daylight Color, Fl. – Daylight White, Fl. – Cool White, Fl. – Warm White, Tungsten, CTE, Manual White Balance, Color Temperature | |
| Fine Adjustment | Adjustable ±14 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis | |
| Drive Mode | Drive | Single Frame Shooting, Continuous Shooting, Bracketing, Multi-exposure, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite |
| Self-timer | 10 sec., 2 sec., OFF | |
| Shooting Functions | Crop | OFF,35mm,50mm |
| Image Control | Standard, Vivid, Monotone, Soft Monotone, Hard Monotone, Hi-Contrast B&W, Negative Film,Positive Film, Cinema (Yellow), Cinema (Green), Bleach Bypass, Retro, Cross Processing, HDR Tone, Custom1, Custom2, Custom3 Adjust parameters: Saturation, Hue, High/Low Key Adjustment, Contrast, Contrast (Highlight), Contrast (Shadow), Sharpness, Shading, Clarity, Toning, Filter Effect, Grain Effect, HDR Tone Level, Color Tone (Adjust parameter varies depending on the selected image setting) | |
| Dynamic Range Correction | Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction | |
| Noise Reduction | Slow Shutter Speed Noise Reduction, High-ISO Noise Reduction | |
| Horizon Correction | SR On: correction up to 1 degrees, SR Off: correction up to 1.5 degrees | |
| Display | Display magnification (4x, 16x), Grid display (4×4 Grid, 3×3 Grid), Histogram, Bright area warning, Electronic Level | |
| Playback Functions | Playback View | Single frame, Multi-image (20, 48 frames), Display magnification (up to 16x, 100% view and Quick Zoom view available), Histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), Grid display (3×3 Grid, 4×4 Grid), Bright area warning, Auto Image Rotation, Folder display, Calendar Filmstrip Display |
| Base Parameter Adjustment | Normal editing, Monotone editing Parameter: Brightness, Saturation, Filter Effect, Hue, Toning, Contrast, Sharpness (Adjust parameter varies depending on the selected editing setting) | |
| RAW Development | RAW file select: Select Single Image, Select Multiple Images, Select a folder, Select a shooting date RAW Development Parameter: Aspect Ratio, JPEG Recorded Pixels, Color Space, White Balance, Image Control, Peripheral Illumination Correction, Sensitivity, High-ISO Noise Reduction, Shadow Correction | |
| Edit | Delete, Protect, Image Rotation, Image Copy, File Transfer, Resize, Cropping (Aspect ratio and Slant adjustment available), Levels Adjustment, White Balance Adjustment, Color Moiré Correction, Movie Edit (Cut), Movie Edit (Divide), Save Movie Frame as Image | |
| LCD Monitor | Type | 3.0 inch TFT color LCD (aspect ratio 3:2)、Approx. 1037K dots, Wide viewing angle, Air-gapless tempered glass |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive sensing method | |
| Adjustments | Brightness, Saturation, Blue/Amber, Green/Magenta, Outdoor View Setting: Auto, Manual(±2 Steps) | |
| Wireless LAN | Standards | 2.4GHz : IEEE802.11 b/g/n/ax 5.2GHz : IEEE802.11 a/n/ac/ax (Not supported in some regions) 5.8GHz : IEEE802.11 a/n/ac/ax (Not supported in some regions) |
| Operating frequency band range | 2.4GHz : 2400MHz – 2483.5MHz 5.2GHz : 5150MHz – 5250MHz (Not supported in some regions) 5.8GHz : 5725MHz – 5850MHz (Not supported in some regions) | |
| Communication bandwidth | 2.4GHz : 20MHz 5.2GHz : 20/40/80MHz 5.8GHz : 20/40/80MHz | |
| Security | Authentication: WPA2, WPA3 / Encryption: AES | |
| Interfaces | USB Type-C | Battery Recharge/Power Supply, Data Transfer: MTP, Video output: DisplayPort over USB-C (DisplayPort Alternative Mode) |
| Hotshoe | Available | |
| Lens adapter pin | Available | |
| Power Supply | Battery Type | Dedicated rechargeable battery |
| Battery Life | To be finalized | |
| Dimensions and Weight | Dimensions | Approx. 109.4(W)×61.1(H)×32.7(D)mm (excluding operating controls and protrusions) Lens part：31.3(D)mm Body part：24.5(D)mm |
| Weight | Approx. 262g (Including battery and microSD memory card), Approx. 228g (Body only) | |
| Included Accessories | Dedicated rechargeable battery, USB cable, Handstrap | |
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-PetaPixel / Chris Niccolls