Ricoh is preparing to add a new ring to the Gr series after quiet years in the world of compact cameras. The new model of the series, which has not been updated for about seven years, will meet users in the autumn of 2025. Although Ricoh’s new model preserves the line of its predecessors GR III and GR IIIX, it draws attention with its technological updates. It is seen that it has important innovations especially for street photographers.
GR IV maintains the overall design of the previous GR III, but aims to improve the user experience with some structural changes. At the top of the trunk, the classic shutter and mode dial, while the control keys at the back have a more ergonomic layout. In particular, the removal of the four -way control circle and the replacement of the fixed direction keys in this sense is a prominent detail in this sense. The Adj wheel is no longer just right-left, but it is gaining a full-rotating structure.
Ricoh Gr IV provides more flexibility to the user
The Gr IV protects the 28 mm f/2.8 fixed lens used in the previous model on the optical side. But this time the lens structure has been overhauled; It now has a seven element and new aspheric lens. In this way, it is expected to reduce the deterioration of the edges and to increase the quality of image in general. This new structure of Lens aims to offer clearer frames, especially in low light conditions.
In addition, one of the most remarkable innovations is that the image stabilizer system has been updated. The five -axis stabilizer, which replaces the three -axis system in GR III, will provide more stable results in hand -made shots. This is a serious advantage for fast shots on the street or in low -light environments. This innovation is thought to be important especially for users who shoot video.
Another development in the Gr IV takes place on the image sensor side. The new model comes with a sensor of 26 megapixels APS-C size. This sensor offers more details than 24 MP resolution in GR III. ISO sensitivity has been expanded and increased to 204,800.
GR IV also makes a difference with its new automatic focusing system based on face and eye detection. This is particularly increasing the ability to focus on moving objects. Following the faces or eyes in the photographer’s frame, the system aims to increase the clarity, especially in portrait shooting. In spite of everything, an automatic focusing system that works quickly will provide great benefit in areas where instant interventions such as street photography are critical.
There is also a significant increase in the internal storage side. Gr IV has a full 53 GB internal memory. This means a very high capacity compared to GR III’s only 2 GB memory. But in this new model, MicroSD cards will be preferred, not full -sized SD cards.
Although there are no major changes in the exterior appearance of the device, improvements on the internal hardware side make GR IV a stronger and more flexible tool. It creates an important option, especially for users looking for high performance without sacrificing the compact structure. Considering all these innovations, GR IV seems to meet the expectations of both professional and amateur users.
According to Ricoh, Gr IV will take its place on the shelves in the autumn of 2025. No information has been shared yet about pricing. In addition, a separate version with the Hightight Diffusion Filter (HDF) feature will be released after 2025 winter.
With the arrival of GR IV, the production of the GR III model will end in July. The GR IIIX model will remain on sale for a while. This is interpreted that the new model will not replace the GR IIIX. The fact that Gr IV offers a similar focal length with GR III supports this assessment.