Ricoh Confirms GR IV Launch for Autumn 2025, Featuring New Sensor, Lens, and HDF Variant
Ricoh has officially announced the development of the GR IV, signaling a new era for its iconic GR series of fixed lens compact cameras. Expected to launch later this year, the GR IV builds on the legacy of its predecessors and introduces exciting advances for both enthusiasts and professionals.
Ricoh GR IV Camera at B&H.
One of the major highlights is the introduction of a new HDF version—featuring a built-in highlight diffusion filter—to offer users even more creative control. Both the standard and HDF models will debut significant hardware updates, including a brand-new lens, sensor, and processor. At the heart of the GR IV lies a 25.74MP APS-C sensor, which is likely based on the same highly regarded 26MP BSI chip found in Sony a6700. This signals an impressive step forward in image quality and detail.
The camera sports an 18.3mm F2.8 lens (28mm full-frame equivalent), equipped with a 2EV ND filter and a sophisticated optical construction featuring seven elements in five groups, three of which are aspherical. Users can also look forward to five-axis image stabilization, a wide shutter speed range (1/4000–30 seconds), and a substantial 53GB of internal storage—complemented by a UHS-I Micro SD card slot. Additional features include a 3.0-inch 1.037M-dot LCD and Full HD video recording up to 60p, all packed into a compact, lightweight body weighing just 262g.
While Ricoh is still deciding whether to integrate a built-in flash, the GR IV is set to become the flagship as production of the GR III concludes in July 2025. The GR IIIx model will continue to be available for the foreseeable future.
Currently under development: the RICOH GR IV, the latest model of the GR series of high-end digital compact cameras, designed to be the ultimate snapshot camera
TOKYO, May 22, 2025 — RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the
development of the RICOH GR IV — the latest model of the GR-series high-end compact cameras.Over a history of nearly three decades (since the introduction of the film camera, RICOH GR1 in 1996), and two decades (since the introduction of the first digital-format GR DIGITAL in 2005), the GR series has always kept the basic concept of pursuing the essential values of a camera: high image quality, quick response and portability. At the same time, the series has always incorporated the changes and refinements demanded to meet emerging user needs. Because of this, GR-series models have been preferred by many photographers, particularly professionals and highly experienced amateurs.
Currently under development, the RICOH GR IV inherits the basic GR-series concept, while also incorporating totally new components, including a newly designed lens, a new image sensor and a new imaging engine, to further upgrade image quality. It also features more advanced communications functions and is compatible with a new application designed for smart devices to improve operability and functionality.
Based on this new GR IV, another GR-series model featuring an HDF (Highlight Diffusion Filter) is also under development.
Designed to be the ultimate snapshot camera in the history of the GR series, the RICOH GR IV is a totally new breed of camera, one which will satisfy every photographer’s demands and expectations
Note: The exterior design sample of the RICOH GR IV, currently under development, will be showcased at GR SPACE in Tokyo, Beijing and Shanghai, beginning on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
The production and shipment of the RICOH GR III, currently on the market, are scheduled to be discontinued this July, due to difficulty in procuring of parts and components. However, the production and marketing of the RICOH GR IIIx will be continued for the time being.
Overview of the product under development
- Model name: RICOH GR IV
- Launch date: Scheduled to be launched in Autumn 2025
- The HDF model is scheduled to be released after winter 2025.
GR WORLD (application for smart devices)
- Launch date: Scheduled to be released soon
- Supported models: All GR-series models released after the RICOH GR IV
