A detailed technical review of the latest Ricoh GR has been done by dpreview.com This has been a much awaited camera by street photographers because of its linkages starting in 1996 with the Ricoh GR1. The design concept and pocket-ability has changed little since the first film model.
Here is the specifications of the latest Ricoh GR
Price | |
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MSRP | $799 / £599 |
Body type | |
Body type | Compact |
Sensor | |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 |
Other resolutions | 4352 x 3264, 3264 x 3264, 3936 x 2608, 3488 x 2608, 2608 x 2608, 2912 x 1936, 2592 x 1936, 1936×1936, 1280 x 864, 1152 x 864, 864 x 864 |
Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 |
Effective pixels | 16.2 megapixels |
Sensor size | APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) |
Sensor type | CMOS |
Image | |
ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000, 25600 |
White balance presets | 9 |
Custom white balance | Yes |
Image stabilization | No |
Uncompressed format | RAW |
File format |
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Optics & Focus | |
Focal length (equiv.) | 28 mm |
Optical zoom | 1× |
Autofocus |
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Digital zoom | No |
Manual focus | Yes |
Lens mount | None |
Screen / viewfinder | |
Articulated LCD | Fixed |
Screen size | 3″ |
Screen dots | 1,230,000 |
Touch screen | No |
Screen type | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes |
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) |
Photography features | |
Maximum aperture | F2.8 |
Minimum shutter speed | 300 sec |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec |
Exposure modes |
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Built-in flash | Yes (Pop-up) |
Flash range | 5.4 m (at ISO 100) |
External flash | Yes (via hot-shoe) |
Flash X sync speed | 1/2000 sec |
Drive modes |
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Continuous drive | Yes (4 fps) |
Self-timer | Yes |
Metering modes |
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Exposure compensation | ±4 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
AE Bracketing | ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
WB Bracketing | Yes (+/- 8 steps B-A axis or G-M axis) |
Videography features | |
Format |
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Microphone | Mono |
Speaker | Mono |
Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Storage | |
Storage types | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage included | 54 MB |
Connectivity | |
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
HDMI | Yes |
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected |
Physical | |
Environmentally sealed | No |
Battery | Battery Pack |
Battery description | Lithium-Ion DB65 rechargeable battery |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 290 |
Weight (inc. batteries) | 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz) |
Dimensions | 117 x 61 x 35 mm (4.61 x 2.4 x 1.38″) |
Other features | |
Timelapse recording | Yes |
GPS | None |
According to Dpreview, the Pros and Cons of the camera are:-
Conclusion – Pros
- 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 can be convenient
Conclusion – Cons
- 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
Dpreview has awarded the Ricoh GR with a GOLD AWARD.
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