Pocketable APS-C image capture
A 24.24MP APS-C CMOS sensor is housed in a compact, fixed-lens body weighing 257 g.
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GR III
Pocketable 24MP APS-C compact camera with a sharp 28mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens and snap-focus street-photography controls. It is a cult favorite among street, documentary, and travel photographers.
General Information
BrandRicoh
NameGR III
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Product Highlights
Street-ready prime lens and controls
The fixed 18.3mm GR lens provides a 28mm-equivalent f/2.8 view, paired with snap-focus controls for street photography.
Stabilized shooting with wireless connectivity
Three-axis sensor-shift shake reduction is complemented by Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 BLE, and USB-C charging and data transfer.
The Ricoh GR III is a 257 g fixed-lens compact camera with a 24.24MP APS-C CMOS sensor, a 28mm-equivalent f/2.8 prime lens, snap-focus controls, 3-axis sensor-shift stabilization, and Full HD video.
Media Reviews
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Ricoh GR III Review - Trusted Reviews
The reviewer describes the camera as a significant upgrade from its predecessor, praising its portability, image quality, and fast performance while noting limitations in battery life, low-light autofocus, and video quality.
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WIRED9/10
Ricoh GR III and GR IIIx Digital Camera Review: Nearly the Perfect Cameras | WIRED
The reviewer calls it one of the best point-and-shoot cameras available, highlighting its pocketable size, APS-C sensor, and enjoyable shooting experience, despite poor video quality, lack of flash, and subpar battery life.
The Phoblographer3/5
Review: Ricoh GR III (An Almost Perfect Street Photography Camera)
The reviewer considers it a niche camera that is ultimately too expensive and limited for those outside of street photography, suggesting that users could find better value elsewhere.
Video Analysis
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DPReview TV: Ricoh GR III Review
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Ricoh GR IIIx Review – Same great GR body, now with a 40mm lens!
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I used the RICOH GRIII for 631 days / Long Term Review
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Ricoh’s latest GR III has one crucial, dreamy, change
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Ricoh GRIII vs GRIIIX | 28mm vs 40mm Side by Side Comparison Photos
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13,000 Shots with the Ricoh GR III - Was It Worth It?
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 200 shots | shots |
| Body Type | compact (fixed-lens large sensor compact) | |
| Burst Shooting Speed | 4.3 fps | fps |
| Connectivity Options | Wi‑Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth v4.2 (BLE), USB Type-C (data transfer; charging) | |
| Display Type And Size | 3.0-inch TFT color LCD touchscreen | inches |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-shift shake reduction (SR) (3-axis) | |
| Iso Range | ISO 100-102400 | |
| Lens Type | Fixed 18.3mm prime lens (GR lens) | |
| Max Frame Rate | 60 fps | fps |
| Optical Zoom | 1 x | x |
| Sensor Resolution | 24.24 MP | MP |
| Sensor Type | Primary color filter CMOS | |
| Storage Support | Internal memory (~2GB), SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I) | |
| Video Resolution | Full HD 1080p (1920x1080) | |
| Viewfinder Type | none (no built-in optical viewfinder; optional external viewfinder available) | |
| Weather Sealing | No | |
| Weight | 257 g | g |
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