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
Released Mar 2019
Ricoh
GR IV
Latest GR with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, 5-axis SR, 53GB internal memory, and pocket street-camera handling.
$1,499
Released Jan 2026
GR IV is 6.8 years newer.
Wins
GR III
Wins
GR IV
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 102,400)
- BGR IV has higher Battery life (CIPA) (250 shots vs 200 shots)
- BGR IV has higher Resolution (25.74 MP vs 24.24 MP)
- AGR III has lower Weight (257 g vs 262 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GR III
109 × 62 × 33 mm
257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
GR III is 1mm taller and 1mm thicker than GR IV.
GR III is 5 g lighter than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR III · 33mm GR IV
Sensor size, to scale
GR III
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 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 III
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC UHS-I
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 61.9, 33.2
Weight
257 g vs 262 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
GR IV
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 61.1, 32.7
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 102,400 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
250 shots vs 200 shots — higher is better
Resolution
25.74 MP vs 24.24 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 49
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 4 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 4 fps
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
GR IV
Pros
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
- ✓Pocketable 28mm GR lens
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, GR III or GR IV?
GR III scores 6.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for GR IV — 24.24MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the GR III and GR IV?
GR III is 24.24 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR III and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
GR III has in-body image stabilization, while gR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR III or the GR IV?
GR III reaches 4 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR III and GR IV?
GR III weighs 257 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR III is 5 g lighter.
Do the GR III and GR IV record 4K video?
GR III: 4K up to 60p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GR III and GR IV weather sealed?
GR III: No. GR IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 200 shots (CIPA) for the GR III and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the GR IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR III launched at $899 and GR IV at $1,499. The GR III is $600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.