Ricoh
GR
Original APS-C GR with 16MP sensor and 28mm equivalent lens — the pocket street camera that started it all.
$799
Launch priceReleased Apr 2013
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 5.9 years newer.
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Wins
GR
Wins
GR III
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR III has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AGR has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 4 fps)
- AGR has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 200 shots)
- AGR has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AGR has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 4 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareGR
117 × 61 × 35 mm
245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR III
109 × 62 × 33 mm
257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)
GR is 1mm shorter than GR III but it is also 8mm wider and 1mm thicker.
GR is 12 g lighter than GR III.
Depth (front-to-back): 35mm GR · 33mm GR III
Sensor size, to scale
GR
23.7 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
372 mm² area
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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 117, 61, 34.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
15 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 200 shots — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only GR supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only GR supports it
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
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Resolution
24.24 MP vs 16.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 49
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GR
Pros
- ✓Original GR formula
- ✓APS-C in pocket
- ✓28mm GR lens
- ✓Snap focus culture
Cons
- –16MP dated
- –No IBIS
- –Fixed lens
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
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Ricoh GR III
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, GR or GR III?
GR scores 6.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for GR III — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the GR and GR III?
GR is 16.2 MP and GR III is 24.24 MP, so the GR III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR and GR III have in-body image stabilization?
GR has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR III has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR or the GR III?
GR reaches 15 fps electronic. GR III reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR and GR III?
GR weighs 245 g and GR III weighs 257 g, so the GR is 12 g lighter.
Do the GR and GR III record 4K video?
GR: 4K up to 60p. GR III: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GR and GR III weather sealed?
GR: No. GR III: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the GR and 200 shots for the GR III, giving the GR the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR launched at $799 and GR III at $899. The GR is $100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.