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December 2013
(86%)
66 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(96%)
50 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
86010066
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...