The Ricoh Jihadist
If Bresson was alive today he would be shooting with a Ricoh on a wrist strap. Considering he gave up photography at the end of his life and is no longer alive, maybe it’s time for the next best Ricoh shooter to take the throne?
Ricoh GR IV — Complete Overview
General Information
- Model Name: Ricoh GR IV
- Announcement Date: May 22, 2025
- Launch Schedule: Autumn 2025
- Special Version: HDF (Highlight Diffusion Filter) version coming Winter 2025
- Design Philosophy: Ultimate portable snapshot camera for speed, quality, and simplicity
Sensor & Imaging
- Sensor: APS-C CMOS, approx. 25.74 MP
- Image Size: Up to 6192 × 4128
- ISO Range: 100–204,800
- Processor: GR ENGINE 7
- File Formats: RAW (14-bit DNG), JPEG
- Special Features: Built-in 2-stop ND filter, AA filter simulator, ultrasonic dust removal
Lens & Stabilization
- Lens: 18.3 mm (28 mm equivalent), f/2.8–16
- Construction: 7 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspherical elements
- Stabilization: 5-axis sensor-shift IBIS
Autofocus & Shooting
- AF System: Hybrid AF (phase + contrast detect)
- Extra AF Modes: Face/Eye detection, improved low-light performance
- Exposure Compensation: ±5 EV
- Shooting Modes: Program AE, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Snap Distance Priority AE
Display & Build
- LCD: 3″ fixed touchscreen, ~1.04M dots
- Dimensions: 109.4 × 61.1 × 32.7 mm
- Weight: 228 g (body only), 262 g (with battery + microSD)
Storage & Connectivity
- Internal Storage: ~53 GB built-in
- Memory Card: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (UHS-I)
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 6 (2.4/5 GHz, 802.11ax)
- App Support: Compatible with GR WORLD app
Video
- Format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
- Resolution: Full HD 1080p up to 60 fps
- Limitations: ~25 min or 4 GB per clip
Notable Improvements Over GR III
- Higher resolution sensor (25.7 MP vs. 24 MP)
- 5-axis IBIS (vs. 3-axis)
- Larger built-in storage (53 GB vs. 2 GB)
- Wi-Fi 6 for faster transfer
- Faster boot-up speed
- New HDF version for creative highlight diffusion
Release Notes
- GR III production ends July 2025
- GR IIIx remains in production for now
- HDF version will follow several months after the standard GR IV release