Ricoh GR III

The ultimate pocketable street photography powerhouse

Ricoh GR III
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Ricoh
Model R02020

Key Features

SENSOR 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor without low-pass filter
PROCESSOR GR ENGINE 6 for high-speed image processing
AUTOFOCUS Hybrid AF system with phase and contrast detection
PHASE DETECTION On-sensor phase detection for fast, accurate focusing
VIDEO Full HD 1920x1080 at 60p/30p/24p, H.264
STABILIZATION 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) mechanism, 4 stops
BURST RATE Approx. 4 fps, buffer depth varies by format
VIEWFINDER None (Optional external optical viewfinder available)
DISPLAY 3.0-inch TFT color LCD, 1.037M dots, touch-sensitive
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB Type-C, no HDMI
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-I compatible
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy body, no official IP rating
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 200 shots per charge, DB-110 battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Ricoh GR III

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ~ Limited Accessed via Fn button or menu
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Front dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Rear dial
AF-ON Button ✓ Present Back button focus capable
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present Video is a mode on the dial
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Ricoh GR III

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Ricoh GR III Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Ricoh GR III

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Technical Specification

Sensor APS-C CMOS
Resolution 24.2 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-102400
Autofocus Hybrid AF
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 4 fps
Video 1080p 60fps
Stabilization 3-axis SR
Viewfinder None
LCD 3.0-inch Touchscreen
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Battery Life 200 shots
Weight 257g
Dimensions 109.4 x 61.9 x 33.2 mm