# Ricoh GR IV

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/ricoh-gr-iv
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/point-and-shoot-cameras
- Placement: #3 of 15 in Point-and-Shoot Cameras, A tier
- Brand: Ricoh
- LP on this board: 716
- Last researched: 2026-08-21T06:32:49.461Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
- Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence.

## Verdict

Consistent presence in enthusiast circles warrants inclusion.

## For

- Popular among enthusiasts
- 28 mm equivalent lens
- Fast f/2.8 aperture
- Solid build
- Superb sharpness

## Against

- No optical zoom
- Limited video features

## Evidence

Consolidated from 67 cited sources across 47 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| the legend continues to evolve | keithwee.com | C | https://keithwee.com/2025/10/12/ricoh-gr-iv-review-the-legend-continues-to-evolve/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Andrea Bianco Photographer | Andrea | C | https://andreabianco.eu/blog/2025/09/18/my-opinion-about-the-ricoh-gr-iv/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Cotswold Photographer | David Fleet | C | https://thecotswoldphotographer.com/ricoh-gr-iv-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Techboards | techboards.net | B | https://techboards.net/threads/ricoh-gr-iv-my-review-the-best-worst-little-camera-for-street-documentary-photography.5448/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Phoblographer | Chris Gampat | D | https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/09/16/i-really-tried-to-like-the-ricoh-gr-iv-but-i-cant/ | fetched and confirmed |
| DPReview | Mitchell Clark | B | https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/ricoh-gr-iv-in-depth-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| PCMag Middle East | me.pcmag.com | A | https://me.pcmag.com/en/cameras-1/35272/ricoh-gr-iv | fetched and confirmed |
| Luke Taylor - Photography | Luke Taylor - Photographer | D | https://www.lukeptaylor.com/blog/why-i-dont-recommend-the-ricoh-gr-iv | fetched and confirmed |
| Amateur Photographer | Matty Graham | B | https://amateurphotographer.com/review/ricoh-gr-iv-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Digital Camera World | digitalcameraworld.com | B | https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/ricoh-gr-iv-review | fetched and confirmed |
| WIRED | Scott Gilbertson | B | https://www.wired.com/review/ricoh-gr-iv-camera/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Fstoppers | fstoppers.com | C | https://fstoppers.com/reviews/ricoh-gr-iv-review-best-true-pocket-aps-c-camera-right-now-900698 | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Antonis Maglaras | C | https://www.facebook.com/groups/363978064347683/posts/2087848321960640/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Mpb | mpb.com | C | https://www.mpb.com/en-us/content/kit-guides/ricoh-gr-iv-review | fetched and confirmed |
| Dpreview | dpreview.com | B | https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/ricoh-gr-iv-monochrome-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| PetaPixel | petapixel.com | B | https://petapixel.com/2025/08/28/ricoh-gr-iv-review-a-successor-worth-waiting-for/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Subscribers | Derrick Story | B | https://derrickstory.substack.com/p/how-i-fought-off-the-urge-to-preorder | fetched and confirmed |
| Photography By Mark G Adams | onecameraonelens.com | B | https://onecameraonelens.com/2025/11/09/ricoh-gr-iv-maybe-my-next-camera-hear-me-out/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Subscribers | Raf Lopes \| CameraClara | C | https://www.cameraclara.com/p/ricoh-gr-iv-hdf-review | fetched and confirmed |
| Fstoppers | fstoppers.com | C | https://fstoppers.com/reviews/ricoh-gr-iv-review-big-improvements-pocket-camera-710685 | fetched and confirmed |
| Becca Farsace | Becca Farsace | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHXnJ2dqdeQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Spyros | Spyros | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTzgx5u6lEA | fetched and confirmed |
| Gil Kreslavsky | Gil Kreslavsky | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evrynH1wkkM | fetched and confirmed |
| Luke Taylor - Photography | Luke Taylor - Photography | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1qErsYSLsU | fetched and confirmed |
| Louscapes | Louscapes | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K4LKtKglaI | fetched and confirmed |
| iGefen | iGefen | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhQxrOZrkXQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Hunter Hart | Hunter Hart | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAUCDfoI6nk | fetched and confirmed |
| Hamer Reviews | Hamer Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gipS0gKDBw | fetched and confirmed |
| iGefen | iGefen | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSrFS0xDjcM | fetched and confirmed |
| Aristeidis Sfakianos | Aristeidis Sfakianos | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DMRX5tngWo | fetched and confirmed |
| Cesar Mendoza | Cesar Mendoza | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O397M_-i4tk | fetched and confirmed |
| Pushing Film | Pushing Film | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32JPwJOVpzI | fetched and confirmed |
| Sergio Musel | Sergio Musel | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BELWk7cM6vU | fetched and confirmed |
| Camera Zone | Camera Zone | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy1idFrdlGo | fetched and confirmed |
| Eren Sarigul | Eren Sarigul | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiIUG0hsBZA | fetched and confirmed |
| Brian Cho | Brian Cho | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwc5_7mhsN0 | fetched and confirmed |
| avdidit | avdidit | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfakCmaD9fk | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Pierluca Taranta | D | https://www.facebook.com/groups/363978064347683/posts/2259754838103320/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Dpreview | dpreview.com | B | https://www.dpreview.com/forums/threads/will-those-actually-happy-with-their-new-griv-cameras-speak-up.4818631/ | fetched and confirmed |
| PetaPixel | petapixel.com | C | https://petapixel.com/2026/01/14/ricoh-gr-iv-monochrome-review-black-and-white-comes-at-a-premium/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Fstoppers | fstoppers.com | B | https://fstoppers.com/reviews/ricoh-gr-iv-monochrome-real-difference-monochrome-sensor-makes-722011 | fetched and confirmed |
| FUJI X WEEKLY | fujixweekly.com | C | https://fujixweekly.com/2026/03/30/my-number-1-request-for-fujifilm-x-trans-vi/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Digital Camera World | digitalcameraworld.com | B | https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/the-best-aps-c-compact-cameras | fetched and confirmed |
| hzlenslab.com | hzlenslab.com | B | https://hzlenslab.com/ricoh-gr-iv-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Yuval Hanan | C | https://www.facebook.com/groups/363978064347683/posts/2112843159461156/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Bhphotovideo | bhphotovideo.com | B | https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1898564-REG/ricoh_gr_iv_digital_camera.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/thedallasmarley/posts/i-took-the-ricoh-gr-iv-monochrome-to-the-streets-of-new-york-city-it-only-shoots/1026260299995339/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Alik Griffin | alikgriffin.com | B | https://alikgriffin.com/ricoh-griv-memory-cards/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Subscribers | Simon Sarris | B | https://map.simonsarris.com/p/fujifilm-x100-vs-leica-q-vs-ricoh | fetched and confirmed |
| Threads | - | D | https://www.threads.com/@reggiebphoto/post/DTggunxklqX/for-the-ricoh-gr-iv-monochrome-the-gr-ii-ix-hdf-was-the-last-tolerable-price?hl=en | fetched and confirmed |
| The Cotswold Photographer | David Fleet | C | https://thecotswoldphotographer.com/ricoh-gr-iii-vs-gr-iv/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Pcmag | Jim Fisher | C | https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/ricoh-gr-iv | fetched and confirmed |
| Amateur Photographer | Joshua Waller | B | https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/photo-news/ricoh-gr-iv-monochrome-officially-announced-but-at-what-cost/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Apparently It IS Happening! | cameraderie.org | C | https://cameraderie.org/threads/the-ricoh-gr-iv-monochrome-apparently-it-is-happening.60050/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Miguel Monforte | D | https://www.facebook.com/groups/363978064347683/posts/2157789758299829/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Gil Kreslavsky | Gil Kreslavsky | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evrynH1wkkM&vl=en | fetched and confirmed |
| TechRadar | techradar.com | - | https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/ive-shot-over-1-000-photos-with-the-ricoh-gr-iv-here-are-my-favorites-and-one-new-feature-stands-out | fetched and confirmed |
| Macfilos | News Team | B | https://www.macfilos.com/2025/08/21/ricoh-griv-latest-in-the-line-of-cult-fixed-lens-compacts/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Fstoppers | fstoppers.com | B | https://fstoppers.com/reviews/living-ricoh-gr-iv-after-5000-shots-720328 | fetched and confirmed |
| César Mendoza | Cesar Mendoza | B | https://cesarmendoza.pm/blog/ricoh-gr-iv-vs-gr-iii-a-real-world-comparison-for-street-photographers | fetched and confirmed |
| Thom Hogan | Thom Hogan | C | https://www.bythom.com/newsviews/ricoh-upgrades-your-shirt.html | fetched and confirmed |
| PentaxForums.com Reviews | pentaxforums.com | B | https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/ricoh-gr-iv-camera-review/general-image-quality.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Pcmag | Jim Fisher | C | https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/i-tried-large-format-photography-on-a-70-year-old-camera-without-spending | fetched and confirmed |
| iGefen | iGefen | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3ZOeB5DwZg | fetched and confirmed |
| DPReview TV | DPReview TV | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlKKOgnJGK0 | fetched and confirmed |
| I Am a Camera | I Am a Camera | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNlOb7KIH4k | fetched and confirmed |
| MEDIA BY AV | Austin Schofield | B | https://mediabyav.com/blog/ricoh-griv-first-impressions | fetched and confirmed |

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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Sony RX100 VII | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/sony-rx100-vii |
| 2 | Fujifilm X100VI | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/fujifilm-x100vi |
| 4 | Panasonic Lumix ZS99 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/panasonic-lumix-zs99 |
| 5 | Sony Cyber-Shot RX100 VII | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/sony-cyber-shot-rx100-vii |
| 6 | Sony ZV-1 II | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/sony-zv-1-ii |
| 7 | Sony RX100 V | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/sony-rx100-v |
| 8 | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/canon-powershot-g7x-mark-iii |
| 13 | Kodak FZ55 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/kodak-fz55 |
| 14 | Panasonic Lumix ZS70 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/panasonic-lumix-zs70 |
| 15 | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/canon-powershot-g7x-mark-ii |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/point-and-shoot-cameras.

## What this tier means

- A: Excellent. Strongly recommended, beaten only by the very best.

## How to read this

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