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Testseek.co.uk have collected 66 expert reviews of the Ricoh GR and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Ricoh GR.
Award: Editor’s Choice December 2013
December 2013
 
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The editors liked

  • Image quality is exceptional
  • Super-sharp lens
  • Well priced considering the competition
  • Plenty of customisation options
  • F/2.8 aperture
  • Built-in ND filter (also works in auto)
  • Converter lenses and hotshoe for optical finder/accessories
  • Totally customisable controls for personalised handling
  • Very responsive performances for speedy shooting
  • Instinctive and userfriendly handling (once set up)
  • "Snap" preset focus mode is great for street photography
  • Picture quality up to 6400 ISO
  • Build
  • Large maximum aperture
  • Quick and easy to use
  • Great customisation options
  • Sharp
  • High-quality images
  • Compact size
  • Large APS-C sensor
  • 28mm prime lens
  • Solid photos with enough light
  • Extensive controls and customization
  • Sturd
  • Ligh
  • Magnesium alloy body. 16.2mp APSC sensor in a super compact body. Excellent image quality. A plethora of enthusiast features. Excellent menu system and physical controls. Handsome
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  • 000 dot LCD. Excellent Raw files with incamera Raw process
  • Impressive shot to shot times
  • A good level of sharpness throughout the frame
  • Lightweight yet robust body
  • Impressive AF system

The editors didn't like

  • Autofocus can be hit and miss
  • Autofocus in low-light hunts to excess
  • Battery life isn't good enough
  • No tilt-angle screen rules out waist-level work
  • Limited buffer capacity for burst shooting
  • Clunky manual focus
  • Requires user input to set up and use
  • Advanced knowledge required
  • Setup and customisation can be time consuming
  • No inmenu "help" function to explain settings
  • Video quality is nothing special
  • Startup could be quicker
  • No WiFi
  • GPS
  • Touchscreen
  • Macro focusing isn't automatic
  • No viewfinder included
  • No touchscreen
  • LCD can be hard to see at awkward angles
  • No focus ring on lens
  • Dual mics are mono
  • No built-in image stabilization
  • Noisier than main competitor
  • Separate battery charger sold separately
  • Must otherwise plug in camera to charge. Movie recording options more basic than functions for still photography. No builtin WiFi. No image stabilisation. JPEGs not as snappy and colourful as the Raw versions. Exp
  • Metering system a touch too sensitive
  • AWB can at times be a touch too warm
  • Harsh noise reduction on JPEG files
  • Video quality a letdown

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  Published: 2013-07-24, Author: Theano , review by: pdnonline.com

  • Extensive customization, excellent image quality, sharp lens, good highISO performance, reasonable price
  • Higher learning curve with custom options, only optical viewfinder options (no electronic viewfinder), USB/incamera charging only
  • Adding the Ricoh GR to the already-excellent mix of fixed-lens, advanced compact cameras makes the choice even more difficult. Its closest competitor, the Nikon Coolpix A, may not have the same extensive custom options as the GR but, after testing both ca...

 
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  Published: 2013-07-23, review by: imaging-resource.com

  • Good ergonomics, Light and compact for its lens and sensor size, Well-suited to single-handed shooting, Extremely (!!) customizable, Sharp, detailed images, Very good high ISO performance, Excellent dynamic range in RAW files, Excellent f/2.8 lens, wit...
  • Small and tightly-packed controls, Fiddly locking Mode dial, Exposure compensation easily bumped, Fixed focal-length lens, Muted colors by default (but can be dialed up for snappier color), Auto white balance tends rather cool, Limited dynamic range in...
  • If you're a fan of large sensors and fixed prime lenses, things are really starting to look up for you. For years, your selection of cameras has been fairly limited. This year, that's finally changed, with the debuts in quick succession of the Nikon Co...

 
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  Published: 2013-06-18, review by: pentaxforums.com

  • Abstract:  In March, Nikon entered the world of premium compact digital cameras by announcing the Coolpix A, the smallest digital camera to feature an APS-C sensor. Just a month later, Pentax Ricoh announced the new Ricoh GR, an evolution of the Ricoh GR Digital IV...

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  Published: 2013-06-17, Author: Mark , review by: photographyblog.com

  • A camera with a fixed 28mm lens and no built-in viewfinder is never going to be everyone's cup of tea, but if you're in the market for a responsive, full-featured, understated and pocketable camera that delivers outstanding still images, then look no fur...

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  Published: 2013-06-06, Author: jmeyer , review by: digitalcameraworld.com

  • Abstract:  Ricoh GR review: the latest addition to the Ricoh GR range brings a new, large APS-C sensor to a smaller body and embraces some of the qualities that Ricoh's 35mm film compact cameras so popular. But is it any good? Find out in our Ricoh GR review video.R...

 
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  Published: 2013-06-01, review by: digital-photography-school.com

  • Quality: excellent in all respects: vivid, natural colour, razor sharpness. A top performer.Why you'd buy it: top lens; small form factor; copious shooting features.Why you wouldn't: unless you surrender to the principle of a fixed focal length lens you w...

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  Published: 2013-04-17, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com

  • Compact design with APS-C image sensor. Speedy performer. 28mm wide-angle field of view. Extremely sharp lens. Excellent control layout. Very customizable. Raw support. 21mm wide-angle adapter available. 35mm crop mode. Snap focus function.
  • No EVF option. Image detail suffers at very high ISO settings. In-camera battery charging
  • The Ricoh GR fixed, wide-lens, large-sensor compact is one of those rare cameras that does just about everything right....

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  Published: 2013-04-17, review by: whatdigitalcamera.com

  • Impressive shot to shot times, A good level of sharpness throughout the frame, Lightweight yet robust body, Impressive AF system
  • Metering system a touch too sensitive, AWB can at times be a touch too warm, Harsh noise reduction on JPEG files, Video quality a letdown

 
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  Published: 2006-01-01, review by: dpreview.com

  • Abstract:  1. Introduction2. Specifications3. Body and Design4. Body and Design5. Compared to the Nikon Coolpix A6. First Impressions and Samples Gallery Ricoh GR Hands-on Preview April 2013 | By Richard Butler Preview based on a production Ricoh GR running firmwa...

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  Published: 2006-01-01, review by: dpreview.com

  • Excellent image quality in Raw, very good in JPEG, Sharp lens with consistency at wide apertures and close working distances, Large sensor in genuinely small body, Highly customizable and responsive user interface, Excellent build quality, Extensive feature set (built-in ND filter, Snap Focus, time lapse and 35mm crop mode), Good live view magnification allows precise manual focus, USB charging
  • Occasional tendency to under-exposure, Unflattering color profile embedded in DNG files, Extremely limited movie capabilities, Lack of external charger makes keeping a second battery charged awkward, Limited buffer for continuous Raw shooting,
  • The Ricoh GR is the latest in a long-running and much-loved series of enthusiast compacts. The move to an APS-C sensor means the image quality of the GR finally lives up to the standards of the user interface and build that the series has always offer...

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