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
Ricoh
GR IV HDF
GR IV variant with built-in Highlight Diffusion Filter for softer rendering and the same 25.74MP APS-C pocket platform.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
GR IV HDF is 6.8 years newer.
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Wins
GR III
Wins
GR IV HDF
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IV HDF has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 102,400)
- BGR IV HDF has higher Battery life (CIPA) (250 shots vs 200 shots)
- BGR IV HDF 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
📸 Snap this size diff to shareGR III
109 × 62 × 33 mm
257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IV HDF
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
GR III is 1mm taller and 1mm thicker than GR IV HDF.
GR III is 5 g lighter than GR IV HDF.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR III · 33mm GR IV HDF
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GR III
109 × 62 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV HDF
109 × 61 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
GR III
109 × 33 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV HDF
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR III
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
GR IV HDF
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 HDF
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 HDF
Pros
- ✓Built-in HDF effect
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
Cons
- –No ND filter
- –Fixed lens
- –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 III or GR IV HDF?
GR III scores 6.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for GR IV HDF — 24.24MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the GR III and GR IV HDF?
GR III is 24.24 MP and GR IV HDF is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV HDF captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR III and GR IV HDF have in-body image stabilization?
GR III has in-body image stabilization, while GR IV HDF has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR III or the GR IV HDF?
GR III reaches 4 fps electronic. GR IV HDF reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR III and GR IV HDF?
GR III weighs 257 g and GR IV HDF weighs 262 g, so the GR III is 5 g lighter.
Do the GR III and GR IV HDF record 4K video?
GR III: 4K up to 60p. GR IV HDF: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GR III and GR IV HDF weather sealed?
GR III: No. GR IV HDF: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 200 shots (CIPA) for the GR III and 250 shots for the GR IV HDF, giving the GR IV HDF the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR III launched at $899 and GR IV HDF at $1,599. The GR III is $700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Ricoh press materials.