Name: GR III
Brand: Ricoh
SKU: 231039
Rating: 4.0 (37 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.7 / 5

small size
easy-to-use controls and great-looking images
solid and nicely sculpted

missing out
barrel distortion is showing as I move in closer to fill the frame
DR feature failed and misaligned some petals by millimetres

Sensor type: CMOS
Maximum aperture: 2.8
Autofocus: Selective, Tracking Auto Focus
Screen size: 3 in
Touch screen: yes

Ricoh GR III - Pros & Cons

small size
easy-to-use controls and great-looking images
solid and nicely sculpted
Detail is good and I like the skin tone reproduced
innovative
ingenious and unique
that it delivers a faster
more responsive autofocus operation
The night photograph was excellent
high quality
The Depth of field indicator is an equally useful function
Macro performance is good
stabilization and better dynamic range
excellent IQ and a very sharp lens
solid and well-built
Raw quality is also excellent for what it is
very sharp lens that is fast as well
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
plenty small enough
fits perfectly in hand
extremely responsive
It is a great for hiking
taking pictures of nature
It is good for landscapes or portrait with a tripod
touch functionality and responds well to very light touches
slim
well-designed bodies and functionality
wide viewing angle
improved colour reproduction and a surface that
Response speeds have also been improved
well-lit exhibition halls was almost instantaneous
The new lens in particular is superb
uncommonly pocket-friendly design
The AF system is also pretty snappy -
it and the speed with which you can change the most important parameters
GR III is a very nice camera for snapshots
it delivers pretty well on that promise
Video quality is also good but
image quality is superb with crisp details
connectivity credentials are strong
LCD is now touch-sensitive
beautiful-sized APS-C compact
Colour reproduction is spot-on and looks natural
build quality of the Ricoh GR III is mostly excellent
autofocus system is exceptionally good
Exposure metering and low light focusing are also very good
well-designed
slim and pocket-friendly camera that
The control layout is simple but effective
the results are very good for a compact
It focuses quickly and accurately in pretty much any lighting conditions
features are similarly capable
1cm focus range and manual focus are great for macro photography
The degree of control is excellent for a compact camera
Macro focus has been improved and the user interface is easy to use
Detail across the frame is generally very good
It also works very well post capture
image quality is very good overall
its pictures were remarkably crisp right into the corners of the frame
well-conceived
expertly executed camera
Detail and resolution are remarkable
fast operation
dependable image quality
image quality is sound
It handles well and gets out of my way for most of the time
Ricoh GR III performs very well
It feels even quicker and more nimble (and accurate)
camera s ability to capture really crisp
It really handled quite well in my hands
touchscreen LCD to be very responsive and work well in most lighting conditions
great detail
accurate color and wide dynamic range
s also lightweight and fits easily into most pockets
It s very sharp and contrasty
Features Extra Features Construction and Durability Handling and Ergonomics
ISO performance is also impressive
feels solid in the hands and has a comfortable
It offers excellent dynamic range
photos remain outstandingly detailed
great user experience
and thus great images
GRIII positive film generally works better for skin tones
It allows for a very fluid style of shooting
so thorough with solid
practical tips
Having snap focus is a great compromise
The touch screen also improves handling and makes shooting quite enjoyable
Touch to AF and shoot is also useful in social situations
the best handling compact camera ever made
The smaller size is very welcome
capable hybrid phase and contrast detection autofocus
will hopefully re-introduce flash in the next version to keep everyone happy
it works like a charm
industrial
subdued look which exudes a high level of build quality
built well
Easy returns
fast Prime shipping
The interface is streamlined
The buttons are easy to find by touch
delivers excellent overall image quality and has great dynamic range
feels well-built and has a very bright screen
RICOH GR III is decent for travel photography
portability
simplicity and utilitarianism
excellent image quality and performs well even in low light
the lens is plenty sharp with exquisite micro-contrast
Ricoh GR III is easy to use
Snap Focus makes the camera incredibly fun to use
The button placement is fantastic
High ISO images look great up to ISO 3200
Ricoh GR III is very good
The controls on the top panel are well laid out
easy and fun to use
much easier to use in a variety of situations
The textured material on the grip is pleasant to touch
adapts to your style and skill level
Dynamic range was good
image stabilization technology and compact design
Delivers beautiful
natural colors under a variety of conditions
Great Rugged Weatherproof /
Build quality is exceptional
consistently sharp and precise
and gradations in colors and tone were smooth and rich
a deep
sophisticated
well-organized menu system
agility
presence
and effortless carry of

missing out
barrel distortion is showing as I move in closer to fill the frame
DR feature failed and misaligned some petals by millimetres
Adding flash has severely over exposed the image
lack of scene modes
compact flash card)
the Red-eye-Reduction settings caused any red-eye
blurring of detail and slight colour desaturation
massive GR logo on the bottom
The flash on mine broke a long time ago
Nothing about the flash being removed
The camera is still dominated by that massive screen
new built-in sensor cleaner
auto-focus system
GR III is still a little on the slow side
the battery life is pretty terrible - around 150 shots per charge
images are a little soft at the default sharpening setting
HDR mode can be a bit too aggressive
Noise is low
too
No viewfinder
The camera lacks an optical or digital viewfinder -
horrible battery life and the lack of flash
stuck with an often useless perspective
their camera is not suitable for someone who wants a built in flash
the manual controls are very poor
Fashion photography is NOT portrait
heavily dependent on how much you used the display
Skin tone looks a little tepid
get is an electronic viewfinder
limited to 1080p/60 at best
lack of built-in flash is a pity
the LCD was useless as a viewfinder in tropical sunshine
feature is currently unavailable
slightly larger and 20 grams heavier than its predecessor
Lag times were the same when shooting raw files
no viewfinder is provided
NFC means there's no more simple bump-to-pair functionality
Fringing can be seen along the vertical edges
Menu screens are now split into five main areas
Ricoh Image Sync being unable to connect to the camera via Wi-Fi
Playback time has fallen too
slight colour fringing as well as softening
the DNG files do not contain the full image data from the sensor
it feels very much like an afterthought
it loses the pop-up flash found in the previous GRs
Ricoh hasn t stuck with the same build for the new camera
it doesn t have a viewfinder built-in
it was a bit slow
No optical
The fixed wide-angle lens is too wide for the usual cathedral window shot
blotchy colour gradients and loss of fine detail rather
The maximum 1600 ISO is pretty terrible
no space to fit the video recording mode selector
The GR III is a tad smaller than its predecessors
no quick way to switch between photo and video modes
added only Wi-Fi as the main new feature
does not feature a built in anti-aliasing filter
not right in to the corners of the frame
the display is still not tiltable
The mode dial is locked
Visible noise artefacts appear only at ISO 3
200
There s also no flash
aliasing in the files surprisingly often when shooting with this camera
there s no 4K video is a bit disappointing
Colours lack a little punch on standard settings
battery life is less impressive at just 200 frames
it s still a little behind the competition
lack of a built-in viewfinder
you ll just have a blurred shot otherwise
battery life is disappointing
support 4K video recording
Video recording has never been too great a focus of the GR line
lacks an anti-aliasing filter
less-than-ideal AF system
it s not as easy to hit by mistake
lack of microphone and headphone ports reiterates
Depressing the jog dial enters five user adjustable mode settings
tripod screw on the underside of the body
the handgrip and rear screen do have a tendency to get quite warm
it lacks an optical zoom lens and doesn t come
It also lacks a built-in flash
the camera struggled a bit in trying to lock in the focus
conspicuous features left off this camera
too much colored noise into the shot
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built-in flash and reduction in size
sacrilegious to not use snap focus mode on a GR camera
not the fastest camera out there
Distortion too
is not distracting
the motor controlling this mechanism will eventually fail
if the camera sometimes flat out refused to take photos
lack of sealing makes it very hard
A painfully missing feature is some level of weather sealing
s larger
heavier
and slightly more expensive
not limited by the sync speed
not limited to street photography overall
The lack of an integrated flash is a little more jarring
IdolIt is not all rainbows and sunshine in the GR world
flash is not as powerful
both versions are prone to accidental activation
noticeably smaller size and the loss of the exposure compensation buttons
a slightly wobbly control dial
loss of the famous Pentax TAv mode
No more dedicated charger included in the retail box
The in-body flash is gone from this generation
The smaller frame feels a little cramped-I still
couple of bars missing on the battery indicator
Shutter speed is limited depending on aperture setting
video quality is poor
minimalist design may not be the most comfortable to shoot with
sensor lacks an optical low-pass filter
its battery life is poor
tends to overheat and shut down when recording continuously for longer periods
Telephoto Lens MISTAKES that Spoil Travel
The top corners are seriously shaded and require careful use of vignetting correction
STOCK DUE The product is not currently in stock
small wooden finger strap and a Crumpler Drewbob
The colors are a little muted
just not as convenient to use
battery life is not great
Ricoh dropped the flash from the GR III
the LCD is not very bright
Fujifilm X-T3 can only handle 390 images
Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
Digital Camera Image Stabilization
Ricoh to alter lens barrel construction and affect heat dissipation
hadn t been rained on or otherwise exposed to moisture
lack of an EVF on the GR cameras
camera s longevity
hadn t been dropped
bumped
or squeezed

Ricoh GR III - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in
ISO maximum	102400 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200

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Ricoh GR III - Full Specifications

Sensor type	CMOS

Minimum aperture	2.8
Maximum aperture	2.8
Focus adjustment	Auto
Saturation adjustment	yes
Brightness adjustment	yes
Autofocus	Selective Tracking Auto Focus

Self-timer delay	2 10
Flash modes	Forced ON Redeye Reduction Slow Sync

Built-in microphone	yes
Audio system	Stereo
Noise reduction	yes

Weight	8.01 oz
Width	4.31 in
Height	2.44 in
Depth	1.31 in

Power source type	Battery
Battery life (CIPA)	200

Languages support	CHI CHI CZE DAN DEU DUT ENG ESP FIN FRE GRE HUN ITA JPN KOR POL POR RUS SWE THA TUR

ISO	100 102400
ISO minimum	100
ISO maximum	102400
White balance modes	Auto Cloudy Daylight Manual Shade Tungsten
Supported image file formats	DNG JPEG RAW
Photo effects	Vivid
Image stabilizer	yes

Screen size	3.0 in
Screen technology	LCD
Display aspect ratio	3:2
Touch screen	yes

Maximum resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Video recording	yes
HD type	Full HD
Supported video file formats	AVC H.264 MOV MPEG-4
Camera playback	Single image

Body type	Compact
Colour of product	Black

Internal storage	2048.0 mB
Compatible memory cards	SD SDHC SDXC
Memory slots	1
Camera file system	DCF 2.0 Exif 2.3

USB connector type	USB Type-C
Supported WiFi types	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.2

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3.9

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4.0

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