Ricoh has officially announced the development of the highly anticipated Ricoh GR IV, the next-generation model in its legendary GR series of premium compact cameras. According to the announcement, the GR IV is expected to launch later this year, continuing the legacy of compact street photography excellence that fans have come to love.
The Ricoh GR line has earned a cult following for its exceptional image quality, minimalist design, and pocketable form factor. With the GR IV, Ricoh promises to deliver enhanced performance, improved usability, and image innovations that build on the success of the GR III and GR IIIx.
The Ricoh GR III will be discontinued in July (already not available in the US for months). The production of the Ricoh GR IIIx will continue for the time being.
From the press text:
Currently under development, the RICOH GR IV inherits the basic GR-series concept, while also incorporating totally new components, including a newly designed lens, a new image sensor and a new imaging engine, to further upgrade image quality. It also features more advanced communications functions and is compatible with a new application designed for smart devices to improve operability and functionality.
Based on this new GR IV, another GR-series model featuring an HDF (Highlight Diffusion Filter) is also under development.
Designed to be the ultimate snapshot camera in the history of the GR series, the RICOH GR IV is a totally new breed of camera, one which will satisfy every photographer’s demands and expectations
Note: The exterior design sample of the RICOH GR IV, currently under development, will be showcased at GR SPACE in Tokyo, Beijing and Shanghai, beginning on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
The production and shipment of the RICOH GR III, currently on the market, are scheduled to be discontinued this July, due to difficulty in procuring of parts and components. However, the production and marketing of the RICOH GR IIIx will be continued for the time being.
Overview of the product under development
- Model name: RICOH GR IV
- Launch date: Scheduled to be launched in Autumn 2025
- The HDF model is scheduled to be released after winter 2025.
GR WORLD (application for smart devices)
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Launch date: Scheduled to be released soon
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Supported models: All GR-series models released after the RICOH GR I
Full Ricoh GR IV specifications
Here are the full Ricoh GR IV camera specifications
| Lens Construction | 7 elements in 5 groups (3 aspherical lens elements) |
| Focal Length, Aperture | 18.3mm (Approx. 28mm in 35mm equivalent focal length), F2.8～F16 |
| Image Sensor | Type: Primary color filter CMOS. Size: 23.3mm x 15.5mm |
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 25.74 megapixels |
| Sensitivity (Standard output) | ISO100～204800: Auto (ISO Auto Lower/Upper Limit and Minimum Shutter Speed can be set), Manual |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-shift shake reduction “”SR”” (5-axis) |
| AA Filter Simulator | Moiré reduction using SR unit (Off, Low, High) |
| Dust Removal | Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations “DR II” |
| Still Image | File Format: RAW (DNG) 14bit, JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant |
| Color Space: sRGB、AdobeRGB | |
| Recorded Pixels:【3:2】L(26M:6192×4128), M(16M:4944×3296), S(8.2M:3504×2336), XS(2.5M:1920×1280), | |
| 【4:3】L(23M:5504×4128), M(15M:4400×3296), S(7.3M:3120×2336), XS(2.8M:1920×1440), | |
| 【1:1】L(17M:4128×4128), M(11M:3296×3296), S(5.5M:2336×2336), XS(1.6M:1280×1280), | |
| 【16:9】L(22M:6192×3480), M(14M:4944×2784), S(6.9M:3504×1968), XS(2.1M:1920×1080) | |
| Movie | File Format: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) |
| Recorded Pixels: Full HD (1920×1080, 60p/30p/24p), Sound: Built-in stereo microphone | |
| Recording Time: Up to 25 minutes or 4GB; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high. | |
| Storage Medium | Internal Memory (Approx. 53GB), microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Card (Conforms to UHS-I standards) |
| Type | Hybrid AF (Image plane phase-matching and Contrast detection) |
| Focus Mode | Auto-area AF, Zone AF, Select AF, Pinpoint AF, Tracking AF, Continuous AF, MF, Snap(0.3m,1m, 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m, 5m,∞), ∞ |
| Focus Limiter | Near Side, Far Side, OFF |
| Full Press Snap | Performs shooting by focusing at the Snap distance with a single press of the Shutter Release Button or a touch of the LCD Monitor |
| Face/Eye Detection | ON, Use only in Auto-area, OFF |
| Focus Range (From lens face) | Normal: Approx. 0.1m～∞, Macro Mode: Approx. 0.06m～0.15m |
| Exposure Mode | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Snap Distance Priority AE, Manual Exposure |
| Metering Mode | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Highlight-weighted |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec. – 30 sec. (Limit by aperture setting F2.8: 1/2500 sec, F5.6 or greater: 1/4000 sec.) |
| Timed Exposure (10sec. – 20min.), Bulb, Time | |
| EV Compensation | Still Image: ±5EV, 1/3EV steps, Movie: ±2EV, 1/3EV steps |
| ND Filter (2EV) | AUTO, ON, OFF |
| Auto White Balance, Auto WB (Warmth Pri.), Auto WB (White Pri.), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fl. – Daylight Color, Fl. – Daylight White, Fl. – Cool White, Fl. – Warm White, Tungsten, CTE, Manual White Balance, Color Temperature | |
| Fine Adjustment | Adjustable ±14 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis |
| Drive | Single Frame Shooting, Continuous Shooting, Bracketing, Multi-exposure, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite |
| Self-timer | 10 sec., 2 sec., OFF |
| Crop | OFF,35mm,50mm |
| Image Control | Standard, Vivid, Monotone, Soft Monotone, Hard Monotone, Hi-Contrast B&W, Negative Film,Positive Film, Cinema (Yellow), Cinema (Green), Bleach Bypass, Retro, Cross Processing, HDR Tone, Custom1, Custom2, Custom3 |
| Adjust parameters: Saturation, Hue, High/Low Key Adjustment, Contrast, Contrast (Highlight), Contrast (Shadow), Sharpness, Shading, Clarity, Toning, Filter Effect, Grain Effect, HDR Tone Level, Color Tone (Adjust parameter varies depending on the selected image setting) | |
| Dynamic Range Correction | Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction |
| Noise Reduction | Slow Shutter Speed Noise Reduction, High-ISO Noise Reduction |
| Horizon Correction | SR On: correction up to 1 degrees, SR Off: correction up to 1.5 degrees |
| Display | Display magnification (4x, 16x), Grid display (4×4 Grid, 3×3 Grid), Histogram, Bright area warning, Electronic Level |
| Playback View | Single frame, Multi-image (20, 48 frames), Display magnification (up to 16x, 100% view and Quick Zoom view available), Histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), Grid display (3×3 Grid, 4×4 Grid), Bright area warning, Auto Image Rotation, Folder display, Calendar Filmstrip Display |
| Base Parameter Adjustment | Normal editing, Monotone editing |
| Parameter: Brightness, Saturation, Filter Effect, Hue, Toning, Contrast, Sharpness (Adjust parameter varies depending on the selected editing setting) | |
| RAW Development | RAW file select: Select Single Image, Select Multiple Images, Select a folder, Select a shooting date |
| RAW Development Parameter: Aspect Ratio, JPEG Recorded Pixels, Color Space, White Balance, Image Control, Peripheral Illumination Correction, Sensitivity, High-ISO Noise Reduction, Shadow Correction | |
| Edit | Delete, Protect, Image Rotation, Image Copy, File Transfer, Resize, Cropping (Aspect ratio and Slant adjustment available), Levels Adjustment, White Balance Adjustment, Color Moiré Correction, Movie Edit (Cut), Movie Edit (Divide), Save Movie Frame as Image |
| Type | 3.0 inch TFT color LCD (aspect ratio 3:2)、Approx. 1037K dots, Wide viewing angle, Air-gapless tempered glass |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive sensing method |
| Adjustments | Brightness, Saturation, Blue/Amber, Green/Magenta, Outdoor View Setting: Auto, Manual(±2 Steps) |
| Standards | 2.4GHz : IEEE802.11 b/g/n/ax |
| 5.2GHz : IEEE802.11 a/n/ac/ax (Not supported in some regions) | |
| 5.8GHz : IEEE802.11 a/n/ac/ax (Not supported in some regions) | |
| Operating frequency band range | 2.4GHz : 2400MHz – 2483.5MHz |
| 5.2GHz : 5150MHz – 5250MHz (Not supported in some regions) | |
| 5.8GHz : 5725MHz – 5850MHz (Not supported in some regions) | |
| Communication bandwidth | 2.4GHz : 20MHz |
| 5.2GHz : 20/40/80MHz | |
| 5.8GHz : 20/40/80MHz | |
| Security | Authentication: WPA2, WPA3 / Encryption: AES |
| USB Type-C | Battery Recharge/Power Supply, Data Transfer: MTP, Video output: DisplayPort over USB-C (DisplayPort Alternative Mode) |
| Hotshoe | Available |
| Lens adapter pin | Available |
| Battery Type | Dedicated rechargeable battery |
| Battery Life | To be finalized |
| Dimensions | Approx. 109.4(W)×61.1(H)×32.7(D)mm (excluding operating controls and protrusions) |
| Lens part：31.3(D)mm | |
| Body part：24.5(D)mm | |
| Weight | Approx. 262g (Including battery and microSD memory card), Approx. 228g (Body only) |
| Dedicated rechargeable battery, USB cable, Handstrap |
Release Timeline
Ricoh has stated that the GR IV will be officially unveiled later in 2025, with more details to be shared in the coming months. Stay tuned to our blog for updates as we learn more about the specs, pricing, and release date of the Ricoh GR IV.
The Ricoh GR IV is already generating buzz among photography enthusiasts who value performance, portability, and simplicity. As compact camera options continue to shrink in the digital era, the GR IV stands out as a promising addition to the Ricoh legacy.
