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 IVx
40mm-equivalent GR IV sibling with a newly designed 26.1mm f/2.8 lens, 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 5-axis SR, 4K video, 53GB internal storage, and pocket street-camera handling. Winter 2026 planned.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Dec 2026
GR IVx is 7.7 years newer.
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Wins
GR III
Wins
GR IVx
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 102,400)
- AGR III has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BGR IVx has higher Battery life (CIPA) (250 shots vs 200 shots)
- BGR IVx has higher Resolution (25.74 MP vs 24.24 MP)
- AGR III has lower Weight (257 g vs 265 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 IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
GR III is 1mm taller than GR IVx.
GR III is 8 g lighter than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR III · 33mm GR IVx
Sensor size, to scale
GR III
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
GR IVx
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
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Weight
257 g vs 265 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
GR IVx
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 61.1, 33.4
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
- ✓1080p 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 IVx
Pros
- ✓New 26.1mm f/2.8 GR lens (40mm equiv.)
- ✓GR IV 25.74MP APS-C + 5-axis SR
- ✓4K 30p/24p and 53GB built-in storage
- ✓Snap focus, 50/71mm crops, 2-stop ND
- ✓Pocketable 265g body
Cons
- –Price not yet announced (listed at GR IV $1,499)
- –Winter 2026 or later — still in development as of Aug 2026
- –No built-in EVF
- –Fixed 40mm-equiv. lens
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 vlogging, GR III or GR IVx?
GR III scores 6.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for GR IVx — 257g — easy to handhold for selfie video.
What's the resolution difference between the GR III and GR IVx?
GR III is 24.24 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the GR IVx captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR III and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
GR III has in-body image stabilization, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR III or the GR IVx?
GR III reaches 4 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR III and GR IVx?
GR III weighs 257 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR III is 8 g lighter.
Do the GR III and GR IVx record 4K video?
GR III: 4K up to 60p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the GR III and GR IVx weather sealed?
GR III: No. GR IVx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 200 shots (CIPA) for the GR III and 250 shots for the GR IVx, giving the GR IVx the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR III launched at $899 and GR IVx at $1,499. The GR III is $600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Ricoh press materials.