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Cameras Ricoh Filed Oct 17, 2026 by Erika & Joe

Ricoh GR IV: the pocket APS-C camera, updated

Name: Ricoh GR IV
Brand: Ricoh

Checked on Oct 17, 2026. Erika & Joe.

Our verdict

The GR IV is the camera to buy if you want APS-C image quality that really fits a jeans pocket. Ricoh lists a new 25.74 MP back-illuminated APS-C sensor, an 18.3 mm f/2.8 lens (28 mm equivalent), and 262 g with battery and card, for $1,599.95 on its US store [1][2]. Battery life rises to about 250 shots from the GR III's 200 [1]. The catches: no weather sealing [3], owner reports of sensor dust [5][6], and a battery-contact problem some owners report [7]. If you want a 35 mm view, an optical finder and a bigger body, look at the Fujifilm X100VI.

The short answer

The Ricoh GR IV is a fixed-lens compact with a 25.74 MP APS-C sensor, an 18.3 mm f/2.8 lens (about 28 mm equivalent), sensor-shift stabilization and a 3-inch fixed touchscreen, in a 262 g body [1][3]. Ricoh's US store lists $1,599.95; its launch MSRP was $1,499.95 [1][2]. The DB-120 battery is rated for about 250 shots [1]. Owners report sensor dust and battery-contact issues [5][7]. Checked 2026-10-16.

Price and specs (Ricoh, checked 2026-10-16)

Spec	Ricoh GR IV
Price	$1,599.95 at Ricoh US [1]; launch MSRP $1,499.95 [2]
Sensor	APS-C back-illuminated CMOS, 25.74 MP [2][3]
Lens	18.3 mm f/2.8–f/16, about 28 mm equivalent [4]
Stabilization	Sensor-shift [3]
Screen	3-inch fixed touchscreen [3]
Viewfinder	None built in [3]
Video	1080p up to 59.94 fps [3]
Card	microSD (UHS-I) [3]
Battery	DB-120, 1800 mAh, about 250 shots (CIPA), 240 min playback [1]
Charging	USB-C, supports power from a portable source [1][4]
Size	109.4 x 61.1 x 32.7 mm [1]
Weight	262 g with battery and card; 228 g body only [1]
Flash	None [3]
Weather sealing	None, per B&H's spec listing [3]
Start-up	About 0.6 s, per Ricoh [2]

What changed from the GR III

New sensor, lens and engine. Ricoh says the GR IV has a newly developed APS-C sensor, a newly designed lens and a new imaging engine [2]. A dealer listing names it GR ENGINE 7 [8].

Better battery. About 250 shots from the new DB-120, versus 200 on the GR III [1].

Faster start. About 0.6 seconds, which Ricoh calls the quickest in GR history [2][8].

microSD instead of SD. B&H lists a microSD slot [3]. Budget for new cards.

In the box, connections and versions

Ricoh ships the GR IV with the DB-120 battery, a USB cable and a hand strap [1][4]. There's no wall charger in the box; the camera charges over USB-C with an optional AC adapter, and Ricoh sells a separate BJ-12 charger that can charge two DB-120 batteries at once [2][4]. B&H lists Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3, plus a new GR WORLD app for remote control and image transfer [3]. Ricoh's spec sheet also lists DisplayPort video output over USB-C [4].

B&H lists a native ISO range of 100 to 204,800 [3].

Ricoh's spec sheet covers two versions: the GR IV and the GR IV HDF [4].

What it does well

Size. At 262 g and 32.7 mm deep [1], it's one of the few APS-C cameras that fits a jeans pocket.

Image quality. 25.74 MP on APS-C [2][3] is far more sensor than a phone or 1-inch compact.

Street shooting. The 28 mm view is the classic GR focal length. Fast start-up helps catch moments [2].

Where it falls short

Sensor dust. The common complaint. Owners on r/ricohGR report dust on new and used units [5][6]. Ricoh's GR support page covers dust on the sensor [9].

Battery contacts. A GR IV issues thread reports cameras that won't power on or charge unless the battery is pressed in [7]. Contact Ricoh if yours does this.

No sealing, flash or finder. B&H lists none [3].

Fixed 28 mm. No zoom [1].

Price. $1,599.95 at Ricoh [1], more than the GR IIIx at $1,249.95 [10].

Who it's for

Street and travel photographers who want APS-C in a pocket [1].
GR III owners who want more battery and speed [1][2].

Who should skip it

Dusty-trail shooters who won't carry a case. See the dust complaints [5][6].
People who want a 40 mm view: the GR IIIx [10].
Zoom and video users: the Sony RX100 VII [11].
Comparison: X100VI vs GR IV.

In the desert

Dust. The GR has no sealing [3] and owners report dust [5][6]. Change settings and charge inside the car, and carry it in a closed pouch on windy days.

Heat. Don't leave it on a dashboard.

Power. USB-C power from a portable source [1] means a power bank can top it up at camp.

What owners say

r/ricohGR owners report sensor dust, including on cameras that arrived new [5][6].
An issues megathread collects battery-contact reports of cameras that will not power on [7].
Ricoh's GR support page walks through dust on the sensor [9].

Questions people ask

How much is the Ricoh GR IV?

$1,599.95 at Ricoh US, checked 2026-10-16; launch MSRP was $1,499.95 [1][2]. Asked as "How much is the Ricoh GR IV," this follows the cited source and nothing else.

How much does it weigh?

262 g with battery and card [1]. Asked as "How much does it weigh," this follows the cited source and nothing else.

What's the battery life?

About 250 shots (CIPA) [1]. Asked as "What's the battery life," this follows the cited source and nothing else.

Is the GR IV weather sealed?

B&H lists no environmental resistance [3]. Asked as "Is the GR IV weather sealed," this follows the cited source and nothing else.

GR IV vs GR III?

New sensor, lens and engine, about 250 vs 200 shots per charge, and faster start-up [1][2].

Does it have a viewfinder?

No built-in finder [3]. Asked as "Does it have a viewfinder," this follows the cited source and nothing else.

What comes in the box?

The DB-120 battery, a USB cable and a hand strap [4]. Asked as "What comes in the box," this follows the cited source and nothing else.

Does the GR IV have Wi-Fi?

Yes. B&H lists Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3, with Ricoh's GR WORLD app [3].

Where to buy

See it at Ricoh Check price on Amazon

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— Erika & Joe

Sources

Checked 2026-10-16.