Testseek.co.uk have collected 88 expert reviews of the Ricoh GR Digital 3 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Ricoh GR Digital 3.
August 2009
(79%)
88 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(91%)
299 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Large APS-C sensor means great quality
Fast aperture with high-quality fixed lens further assures quality
Close-up macro without accessory
Touchscreen controls bring the GR into a far more usable and modern state
Sturdy enough to withstand life’s knocks
Bright lens
Speedy image processor
Funky spirit level feature to ensure straight horizons.
Funky spirit level feature to ensure straight horizons
Very good detail in images
Effective Shake Reduction system
Very fast operation
Tiny
Rugged body
Low image noise at moderate ISOs
Great build quality and finish
Excellent lens performance
Straightforward
Hands-on controls
Superb magnesium-alloy build
Compact and lightweight
Excellent handling
Great image quality
Excellent lens
Comprehensive level of specification
The editors didn't like
Screen gets overly hot in use
No vari-angle LCD screen
Lacks viewfinder
No weather-sealing
Autofocus not fastest on market
New high ISO sensitivities are pointless - far too much image noise
No great shakes in the design department
Fixed lens limits flexibility.
Fixed lens limits flexibility prompting a more considered approach to image taking
Terrible battery life
Autofocus could be better
Vignetting even at smaller apertures
LCD screen doesn't tilt
Relatively poor video recording
High price
Fixed-focal-length lens
Adjustment lever can be fiddly
Large screen hampered in brighter conditions - viewing becomes difficult
No built-in optical viewfinder
Pop-up flash position means errant fingers can inadvertently hinder it
With todays smartphone cameras being so good, you might be under the impression that the compact camera has run its course and no longer has reason to exist. Premium compact camera manufacturers like Ricoh have been forced to look at ways to differentiat...
Published: 2019-04-04, Author: Matt , review by: techradar.com
Very good detail in images, Effective Shake Reduction system, Very fast operation, Tiny, rugged body, Low image noise at moderate ISOs
Terrible battery life, Autofocus could be better, Vignetting even at smaller apertures, LCD screen doesn't tilt, Relatively poor video recording
If you're a fan of the GR line you'll love what Ricoh has done here. With fast operation, dependable image quality, a crisp and responsive touchscreen and an even smaller body than before, the GR III has masses going for it. It's not cheap, though, and th...
Abstract: Like a vintage Mazda MX5, the GR III is one for the purists – it's small, fun and still the ideal camera for street photography. But it's not without its limitations and, despite a long list of new features, it does feel a little dated in this fast-moving...
Published: 2019-02-21, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Large APS-C sensor means great quality, Fast aperture with high-quality fixed lens further assures quality, Close-up macro without accessory, Touchscreen controls bring the GR into a far more usable and modern state
Screen gets overly hot in use, No vari-angle LCD screen, Lacks viewfinder, No weather-sealing, Autofocus not fastest on market, New high ISO sensitivities are pointless - far too much image noise
The Ricoh GR III is a compact camera that tugs on those high-end heartstrings. For users familiar with the line-up, this camera will evoke the same feelings of old: it's very particular in use, very focused with its fixed-lens, very capable of delivering...
Abstract: "In development" announcements have recently become popular with camera and lens manufacturers as the way to reassure fans that they're really working on something great after long months (or years) of silence. But Ricoh's announcement that a GR III -- th...
Abstract: A couple of years ago, I waxed lyrical about the Ricoh GR Digital II, a nondescript-looking slip of a thing which nonetheless included the features of many a professional DSLR. Now, unsurprisingly, comes the GR Digital III, which is substantially better a...
Abstract: Ricoh is well-known in Japan for its high-end digital compacts and it has been making a name for itself here. The original 8-megapixel G Digital garnered four mice when we reviewed it (see MacUser, 3 March 2006, p34), and this, the third iteration, has...
The Ricoh GR Digital III is sturdy enough build to withstand everyday knocks, boasts an impressive lens and a speedy image processor. We like that its unusual and useful spirit-level feature ensures straight horizons. The Ricoh GR Digital III suffers ...
