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...
Sturdy, light, magnesium alloy body; excellent image quality; excellent menu system and physical controls; excellent Raw files with in-camera Raw processing
Separate battery charger sold separately; no built-in Wi-Fi; no image stabilisation; exposure compensation rocker switch prone to accidental changes, $849
The Ricoh GR is designed for enthusiast photographers who can appreciate its quality, design, image quality and impressive array of functions. At $849, it costs hundreds less than rivals such as the Fujifilm X100S and Nikon Coolpix A, yet compares favoura...
So many customisable options, settings and function buttons. Excellent screen. Sharp, bright lens. Pocketable design
Limited video mode
Ricoh is prepared to take on the big players with the APS-C powered GR camera, offering image quality and customisation in spades....
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Published: 2013-06-19, Author: Nick , review by: gizmodo.com.au
It's affordable, it's lightweight, it's durable, and it has a fast lens with some serious imaging innards. If you're looking for a good camera to take with you on trips or carry around with you all day this is what you're looking for. If you're a budding...
Abstract: Well, Ricoh GR is back. It's now called, yes, Ricoh GR. And to look at and hold, it doesn't seem to have been reimagined at all. There's an awful lot of good, new stuff going on inside, however, and it's the lightest and most inconspicuous pro-am camera a...
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 ,23,000 dot LCD. Excellent Raw files with incamera Raw process
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
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
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
The Ricoh GR is an advanced compact camera that won't suit everyone. It's a demanding and intricate expert compact that will require a certain amount of user knowledge and input to tailor it to your needs and preferences. However, once that's done, the GR...
Compact size, large APS-C sensor, 28mm prime lens, Solid photos with enough light, Extensive controls and customization
No focus ring on lens, Dual mics are mono, No built-in image stabilization, Noisier than main competitor
As much as we like to save money, the Coolpix A is a better overall camera than the Ricoh GR. The Nikon's images are sharper and colors more accurate. The fact the Coolpix has built-in image stabilization while the GR does not is definitely a factor. Al...
Published: 2013-08-06, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
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
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
If you've been stroking your chin about buying a fixed focal length compact camera with a large sensor then we're not surprised: the choices in this niche market are limited, while each available option has its limitations. Fortunately the Ricoh GR...
Published: 2013-07-09, Author: Ben , review by: reviewed.com
There are a lot of arguments against buying a camera like the Ricoh GR. Its fixed, wide-angle focal length means you can't really use it for sports or action. Abysmal video quality means it's an abject failure as a multimedia device. And at $800... well, ...
