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GR IV Digital Camera

RICOH GR IV Digital Camera

With demand for high-quality compacts on the rise, the Ricoh GR IV evolves the acclaimed GR III with targeted upgrades. It features a redesigned 18.3mm f2.8 lens for improved edge-to-edge sharpness, a 25.74MP CMOS sensor, and enhanced 5-axis image stabilisation. Hybrid autofocus improves speed and precision, while 14-bit RAW, Full HD video, and GR WORLD app connectivity make this a powerful pocket-sized camera for street and everyday photography.

New precision-engineered GR lens
At the heart of the Ricoh GR IV is the newly developed 18.3mm F2.8 GR lens, delivering a classic 28mm equivalent angle of view (equivalent in the 35mm format). Its optical construction features seven elements in five groups, including glass-moulded aspherical lens elements, with a large-diameter element used as a final lens, and high-refraction, low-dispersion elements. This design minimises distortion and chromatic aberration while maintaining edge-to-edge sharpness and exceptional contrast for high-resolution imaging.

Designed for high-resolution imaging
The GR IV is built to deliver enhanced image quality with upgraded sensitivity. Equipped with a back-illuminated APS-C CMOS sensor offering approximately 25.7 effective megapixels and the GR Engine 7 imaging processor, it ensures higher sensitivity and reduced noise. Together with Ricoh’s dedicated accelerator unit, this system optimises the high signal-to-noise ratio image data captured by the sensor, reproduces rich gradation, and ensures clarity even at the highest sensitivity settings. With ISO levels reaching up to 204800, photographers can confidently shoot in low-light conditions while retaining detail.

Advanced Shake Reduction for smooth results
Ricoh’s original SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism has been refined for this generation, providing five-axis stabilisation for smooth image capture. Compensating for pitch, yaw, roll and shift, the system delivers up to six stops of correction in central areas of the frame and four at the edges, measured under strict 2024 CIPA standards. This allows handheld shooting at slower shutter speeds without compromising image sharpness.

Rapid AF for high-speed shooting
Alongside fast autofocus performance, the GR IV features upgrades to start-up time, allowing for faster operation and ensuring you never miss a shot. A redesigned lens barrel and optimised start-up sequence give the GR IV a start-uptime of just 0.6 seconds, the fastest in GR series history. Combined with a high-speed lens drive and rapid sensor readout, autofocus is both precise and quick, even in low light. Switching to macro mode is equally swift, ensuring you never miss critical moments.

Quick settings and new Cinema mode for creative control
The GR IV offers a wide range of exposure modes tailored for different shooting styles and subjects. When set to Program AE, the GR IV has a new Program Auto Ex function that enables instant shifting between aperture and shutter priority by rotating the dials. A new Snap Distance-Priority AE mode has also been added, allowing you to capture images with emphasised depth of field.