Ricoh GR

Ricoh GR is Ricoh's Large Sensor Compact digital camera first released on April of 2013. It has a 16 MegaPixel, CMOS APS-C size sensor with a maximum resolution of 4928 x 3264.

Ricoh brought out the fresher Ricoh GR II (Read Full Comparison) in an effort to improve this model.

The GR is positioned #47 out of 65 in Large Sensor Compact cameras and all around #369 out of 1465 for cameras in our list. Remember to look at our Advanced camera filter to find camera results based on your personalized requirements.

Below is a diagram of multiple criteria used in the scoring system.

The Ricoh GR is part of a family of digital cameras. You can see the detailed list below.

You can view the GR from different angles in the gallery here.

Here is a selection of pluses and minuses of the Ricoh GR based on features that are typically viewed as crucial in a digital camera.

The spec of the sensor in the Ricoh GR is 23.7mm x 15.7mm (APS-C). The 372 mm² sensor has the ability to resolve 4928 x 3264 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2.

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The CMOS sensor boasts 16 megapixels and has a standard ISO range of 100 - 25600. RAW files are saved which means that the user has more margin for error.

The image below shows the GR's sensor size compared to other popular sizes. The GR sensor comes with a crop factor of 1.5 and is presented in green.

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To get an idea of different aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Ricoh GR weighs in at 0.54 pounds (245 gr / 8.64 ounces) and features outside size of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4"). The weight of normal Large Sensor Compact camera is 396 gr so the Ricoh GR is lighter than its rivals.

Photography Glossary

Below is a photo of the Ricoh GR beside a soda to help you have a sense of its size.

The top view here will highlight the button arrangement on the GR.

The GR houses a fixed lens with a fixed focal length of 28mm meaning that you have no option to zoom.

At it's widest 28mm, the lens provides an aperture of f2.8 and that's pretty sluggish and not good in low light conditions and you will probably find it difficult to capture good bokeh. You will probably also have to boost your ISO setting resulting in noisy shots.

The GR has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• HDMI Yes

Cameras that feature NFC and Bluetooth support can be used wirelessly through smartphones. You will be able to send files and at times adjust camera settings with no need to connect straight with the camera.

A few apps also give a Liveview and click the shutter in case you aren't near the camera. If the camera boasts a HDMI out, it can be attached to an external display. A good number of cameras will allow you to recharge the battery with the USB port.

The maximum video resolution in the Ricoh GR is 1920 x 1080 and it can save in MPEG-4 file format. 1080p resolution gives you an excellent balance in video quality versus file size but FULL HD isn't going to leave you with much room to downsample. The body doesn't feature a mic and headphone socket which means you have zero control over your sound. It is perhaps a better idea to shop for an alternative camera in case you require good sound in your videos.

There is no weather sealing for the Ricoh GR so you have to be cautious in rainy or dusty situations.

The Ricoh GR has a 3 inch fixed screen with a resolution of 1,230 thousand dots.

Please note that the screen offers no touch support.

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The View Finder specifications regarding Ricoh GR are below:

• ViewFinder Optical (optional)

In those bright outdoor situations that make the camera screens washed out and tough to view, viewfinders can be rather useful.

Ricoh GR continuous shooting speed is 4.0 fps. The maximum shutter speed is 1/4000s.

Ricoh GR has got both inbuilt flash plus external flash ability. The max flash sync speed is 1/4000s.

Ricoh GR has got only Contrast Based AF and lacks Phase Detect AF. Phase Detection focusing is more quicker & accurate than Contrast Based focusing.

Ricoh GR includes manual focusing when needed in low light scenarios or you need to have more exact focusing control.

The battery (DB65) for the Ricoh GR is made to last for 290 shots as per the CIPA standards which is about average when compared to its competition. The general Large Sensor Compact camera battery life is 301. Leica X-U comes with the highest possible (450) battery life in this range of cameras.

Here is a collection of Large Sensor Compact cameras having the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Leica X-U
GR vs X-U450 yesnono

Leica X Vario
GR vs X Vario450 yesnono

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Leica X2
GR vs X2450 yesnono

Fujifilm X100V
GR vs Fujifilm X100V420 yesnoyes

Fujifilm X100F
GR vs Fujifilm X100F390 yesnono

The following diagram shows a summation of the Ricoh GR for specific forms of photography. To see more, browse to the specific section below.

The Ricoh GR gets a score of 74 which is nice, and means the camera is a respectable option to use for portrait photos. Shooting portrait photos leans greatly towards sensor dimensions, support for RAW photos together with the ability to work with external lighting.

Having a nice points tally of 74, the Ricoh GR is a respectable option to use in street photography. A very good street photography camera provides a fine balance of picture quality and portability.

A subpar sports photography points total of 45 means the Ricoh GR is not suitable for taking photos of sports. A camera needs to have fantastic focusing and fast continuous shooting for sports photography.

Weight is pretty important when choosing a camera for travel. Overall, the Ricoh GR gets a very good 71 as a travelling camera which is a good pick to purchase for your trips.

For those who are planning to pick a camera for landscape pictures, the most vital aspect will be image quality. The Ricoh GR with it's above average grade of 61 for a landscape camera is a good fit compared to its competition.

A camera for vlogging should really have a articulating display screen, microphone port and if possible IBIS. Considering all things, the Ricoh GR is not suitable for vlogging as it receives a subpar score of 30.

If you are shopping for alternatives to the GR, here is a range of the highest ranked cameras that fall into the class of Large Sensor Compact.

The chart below gives you a summary of the GR vs it's top rated competitors suggested earlier.

There are a bunch of cameras you may take a look at as alternatives. To browse through a extensive comparison, click the "compare" link.