Ricoh is raising the bar for pocket-friendly photography with the new Ricoh GR IV, a compact camera that packs a large APS-C sensor into one of the smallest bodies in its class. Built for photographers who want serious image quality without carrying a bulky kit, the GR IV is designed to be fast, discreet, and ready for the street.
At the heart of the Ricoh GR IV is a 25.7-megapixel APS-C sensor, giving you the kind of detail, dynamic range, and low-light performance that enthusiasts typically associate with much larger cameras. To help keep handheld shots sharp, Ricoh includes five-axis image stabilization that delivers up to six stops of compensation. That’s a big advantage when shooting in dim streets, indoor scenes, or at night, especially when you don’t want to rely on a tripod.
The camera pairs its sensor with an 18.3mm f/2.8 lens, which translates to a 28mm full-frame equivalent field of view. This wide-angle perspective is a favorite for street photography because it captures context and atmosphere while still letting you get close to the action. It’s also a flexible focal length for travel, architecture, and everyday documentary-style shooting.
On the back, the Ricoh GR IV features a 3-inch touchscreen with a 1.04-million-pixel resolution, making it easier to review images, navigate settings, and work quickly while shooting. Storage is also a major highlight: the camera includes 53GB of internal flash storage, along with a microSD card slot for expansion. That combination is especially useful for photographers who want peace of mind when out shooting for long sessions, or who prefer to keep a backup option in the camera at all times.
Ricoh continues to lean into what has made the GR series a street photography staple by including features tailored for speed and responsiveness. Snap Focus lets you preset a focus distance to reduce shutter lag and capture decisive moments with less delay—ideal when a scene unfolds in an instant. The GR IV also uses a central shutter, which enables flash use even at very fast shutter speeds, giving photographers more creative control for daylight fill-flash or dramatic street portraits.
With its blend of a high-resolution APS-C sensor, strong in-body stabilization, a classic 28mm-equivalent lens, generous built-in storage, and street-focused shooting tools, the Ricoh GR IV is positioned as a compelling compact camera for photographers who value image quality and portability above all else.
