Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GR Digital III

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      Specifications

      General Ricoh GR Digital IV Ricoh GR Digital III
      BrandRicohRicoh
      ModelGR Digital IVGR Digital III
      Predecessor ModelRicoh GR Digital III
      Successor ModelRicoh GR Ricoh GR Digital IV
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Ricoh GR Digital IV Ricoh GR Digital III
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels10.4 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.0 Megapixel24.24 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,20064 - 1,600
      Photo Ricoh GR Digital IV Ricoh GR Digital III
      ProcessorGR engine III
      Max Image Resolution3648 x 27363648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2432, 2736 x 2736, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 4803648 x 2432, 2736 x 2736, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsEconomy, Normal, FineEconomy, Normal, Fine
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, CTE, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (White), Manual, Multi Auto WB, Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Ricoh GR Digital IV Ricoh GR Digital III
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Single
      Live View
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Ricoh GR Digital IV Ricoh GR Digital III
      Focal Length18.3 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 mm28 mm
      Optical Zoom1x1x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.9f/1.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Ricoh GR Digital IV Ricoh GR Digital III
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,230k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Ricoh GR Digital IV Ricoh GR Digital III
      ViewfinderOptical (optional)Optical (optional)
      Shutter Ricoh GR Digital IV Ricoh GR Digital III
      Min Shutter Speed1 sec1 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Flash Ricoh GR Digital IV Ricoh GR Digital III
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Manual
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Manual
      Flash Range3.00 m3.00 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Ricoh GR Digital IV Ricoh GR Digital III
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Ricoh GR Digital IV Ricoh GR Digital III
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution640 x 480640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Ricoh GR Digital IV Ricoh GR Digital III
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/ONo
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Ricoh GR Digital IV Ricoh GR Digital III
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible
      Environmental Ricoh GR Digital IV Ricoh GR Digital III
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Ricoh GR Digital IV Ricoh GR Digital III
      Dimensions109 x 59 x 33 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 1.3")109 x 59 x 26 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 1.02")
      Weight (inc. batteries)190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.5 x 4.8 x 2.3"7 x 5.55 x 3.95"
      Package Weight1.395 lb
      Power and Storage Ricoh GR Digital IV Ricoh GR Digital III
      Battery PackDB65DB-110
      Battery Life390 shots200 Shots
      Internal Storage40 MB88 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Ricoh GR Digital IV Ricoh GR Digital III
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe


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