Ricoh GR IV

The ultimate pocketable street photography powerhouse

Ricoh GR IV
85/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 17
Performance 18
Durability 15
Price 15
Usability 20
Brand Ricoh
Model R02026

Key Features

SENSOR APS-C CMOS sensor, 24.2 megapixels, back-illuminated architecture
PROCESSOR GR Engine 7 with high-speed image processing and improved noise reduction
AUTOFOCUS Hybrid AF system with phase detection and improved subject tracking
PHASE DETECTION On-sensor PDAF covering 90% of the frame for rapid focus acquisition
VIDEO 4K 30p, 1080p 60p, H.264/H.265, internal stereo microphone
STABILIZATION 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) mechanism providing 4 stops of compensation
BURST RATE Up to 10 fps with a buffer depth of 20+ RAW files
VIEWFINDER Optional external optical viewfinder (GV-series) or electronic viewfinder (GV-3)
DISPLAY 3.0-inch TFT color LCD, 1.04M dots, fixed touch-screen
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C (3.2 Gen 1), micro-HDMI
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-I compatible
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy body, dust-resistant construction
BATTERY LIFE Approximately 250 shots per charge (CIPA) using DB-110 battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Ricoh GR IV

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ~ Limited Via ADJ lever
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
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 ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Ricoh GR IV

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Ricoh GR IV 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 IV

For over a decade, we have been teaching photography following a university standard. No one does it better than us. We have a selection of courses, diplomas, graduate and post-graduate programs, as well as some of our best-selling university press publications, to guide you in the best possible way for your camera. Enroll in the fundamentals and then move to the genres you want to master.

Technical Specification

Sensor APS-C CMOS
Resolution 24.2 MP
ISO Range 100-102,400
Autofocus Hybrid Phase/Contrast Detection
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 10 fps
Video 4K 30p
Stabilization 3-axis Sensor Shift
Viewfinder None (Optional External)
LCD 3.0-inch Fixed Touchscreen
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Battery Life 250 shots
Weight 262g
Dimensions 109.4 x 61.9 x 33.2 mm