Ricoh
GR Digital IV
Cult compact GR Digital with 10MP CCD sensor, fast 28mm equivalent f/1.9 lens, and sensor-shift stabilization.
$599
Launch priceReleased Sep 2011
Ricoh
GR III
Street photography icon with 24.24MP APS-C, 28mm equivalent GR lens, 3-axis SR, and snap-focus in a pocket body.
$899
Launch priceReleased Mar 2019
GR III is 7.5 years newer.
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Wins
GR Digital IV
Wins
GR III
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR III has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 3,200)
- BGR III has higher Burst (mechanical) (4 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- BGR III has higher Burst (electronic) (4 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- BGR III has higher Resolution (24.24 MP vs 10 MP)
- AGR Digital IV has higher Battery life (CIPA) (390 shots vs 200 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareGR Digital IV
109 × 60 × 33 mm
219 g (0.48 lb / 7.73 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR III
109 × 62 × 33 mm
257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)
GR Digital IV is 1mm narrower, 2mm shorter, and 1mm thinner than GR III.
GR Digital IV is 38 g lighter than GR III.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR Digital IV · 33mm GR III
Sensor size, to scale
GR III
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
GR Digital IV
Codecs
Adds Motion JPEG AVI
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 108.6, 59.8, 32.5
Battery life (CIPA)
390 shots vs 200 shots — higher is better
Card types
Adds Eye-Fi
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
Weight
219 g vs 257 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
GR III
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.9, 33.2
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
4 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
4 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better
Resolution
24.24 MP vs 10 MP — higher is better
Eye AF
Only GR III supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GR Digital IV
Pros
- ✓Fast f/1.9 GR lens
- ✓CCD rendering
- ✓Compact classic
- ✓Sensor-shift stabilization
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –VGA video only
- –Very old model
GR III
Pros
- ✓Pocketable APS-C
- ✓28mm equivalent GR lens
- ✓3-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓Snap focus street shooting
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, GR Digital IV or GR III?
GR III scores 6.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for GR Digital IV — 24.24MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the GR Digital IV and GR III?
GR Digital IV is 10 MP and GR III is 24.24 MP, so the GR III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR Digital IV and GR III have in-body image stabilization?
GR Digital IV has in-body image stabilization, while GR III has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR Digital IV or the GR III?
GR Digital IV reaches 1.54 fps electronic. GR III reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR Digital IV and GR III?
GR Digital IV weighs 219 g and GR III weighs 257 g, so the GR Digital IV is 38 g lighter.
Do the GR Digital IV and GR III record 4K video?
GR Digital IV: 4K up to 60p. GR III: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GR Digital IV and GR III weather sealed?
GR Digital IV: No. GR III: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 390 shots (CIPA) for the GR Digital IV and 200 shots for the GR III, giving the GR Digital IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR Digital IV launched at $599 and GR III at $899. The GR Digital IV is $300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.