The Ricoh GR IV costs $1,499.
That’s a big price for a small camera.
But for the right photographer — this compact delivers DSLR-quality image making in a camera that fits in your pocket.
In this review, Swindy covers:
What makes the GR IV unique
Where it wins and where it disappoints
How it stacks up against the X100VI and other compacts
Who should buy it — and who shouldn’t
Ricoh GR IV Specs Recap:
25.7MP APS-C BSI Sensor
New 28mm f/2.8 lens (edge-to-edge sharp)
5-axis IBIS, 6 stops
0.6s startup, 53GB internal memory
Still no 4K video, no EVF, no weather sealing
🆚 Alternatives:
Fujifilm X100VI ($1,599) – 40MP, hybrid viewfinder, 6.2K video
https://bhpho.to/4cR6473
Sony RX1R III ($3,300) – Full-frame, larger
https://bhpho.to/49U1Ug6
Ricoh GR III ($699 used) – Smaller, cheaper, still good
https://bhpho.to/4pdwDcs
