Ricoh GR GR IIIx Black 2021

★★★★☆ 4.4 (263)

The 24.2MP APS-C sensor and sharp 26.1mm F2.8 GR lens (40mm equiv.) deliver a natural perspective in a 261g body, starting up in 0.8 seconds and featuring 4-stop IBIS. Its compact design incorporates a two-stop ND filter and 12cm close focusing, adding creative control for everyday shooting. This camera is best for street photographers and snapshot enthusiasts who want a 40mm field of view in a genuinely pocketable, responsive package.

Type compact
Sensor 24.2MP aps-c
Video 1080p
IBIS
Weather Sealed
Weight 261 g
Ricoh GR GR IIIx Black 2021 camera
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What owners think

Come è cambiata l'opinione dei proprietari nel tempo

Esclusiva

In base a quando i clienti hanno effettivamente scritto le recensioni, per vedere se gli elogi iniziali sono durati.

L'opinione dei proprietari è rimasta stabile nel tempo
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '21: 5.0★ · 3 recensioniQ1 '22: 4.8★ · 5 recensioniQ2 '22: 5.0★ · 2 recensioniQ3 '22: 4.3★ · 3 recensioniQ4 '22: 4.9★ · 7 recensioniQ1 '23: 4.4★ · 5 recensioniQ2 '23: 5.0★ · 2 recensioniQ3 '23: 5.0★ · 1 recensioneQ4 '23: 5.0★ · 1 recensioneQ1 '24: 5.0★ · 2 recensioniQ2 '24: 5.0★ · 2 recensioniQ3 '24: 5.0★ · 5 recensioniQ4 '24: 5.0★ · 1 recensioneQ1 '25: 3.6★ · 5 recensioniQ2 '25: 5.0★ · 2 recensioniQ3 '25: 5.0★ · 1 recensioneQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 1 recensioneQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 2 recensioniQ2 '26: 5.0★ · 1 recensione3523752112251521121Q4 '21Q2 '22Q4 '22Q2 '23Q4 '23Q2 '24Q4 '24Q2 '25Q4 '25Q2 '26
Valutazione mediaSoddisfatti (4-5★)Insoddisfatti (1-2★)Altezza della barra = numero di recensioni
  1. Q1 2026100/1005.0★3 recensioni

    Buyers loved the camera's portability and image quality, with minor firmware update confusion.

    • Portable and powerful, takes amazing photos.
    • Firmware update process was confusing.
    • Delivered in perfect condition, would buy again.
  2. Q1 202560/1003.6★5 recensioni

    Buyers praise the camera's image quality and portability, but significant complaints about build quality and aging sensor technology bring the overall sentiment down.

    • Excellent image quality, versatility, and compact size for daily and street photography.
    • Report of a defective scroll wheel on a new unit, with slow refund process.
    • Camera is nearly 6 years old; poor low-light performance and contrast-based autofocus feel outdated at current price.
    • Superb in optimal light, but low-light and highlight transitions suffer; user sees potential with a sensor refresh.
  3. Q3 2024100/1005.0★5 recensioni

    Owners praise the camera's portability, image quality, and discreet design, noting it's easy to carry and use for street photography.

    • Portability and discreetness enable everyday carry and unobtrusive shooting.
    • Excellent image quality and fun color profiles with instant JPEG sharing via smartphone.
    • Comfortable for small hands and lightweight for long walks; wrist strap recommended.
    • Availability challenges but fast, secure shipping from Adorama noted.
  4. Q1 202372/1004.4★5 recensioni

    Buyers praised image quality and pocketability but noted poor wifi/app connectivity, autofocus issues, and a frustrating screen protector experience from a third-party seller.

    • Great image quality, especially in sunlight; compact and truly pocketable.
    • Autofocus often misses focus despite clear subject indication.
    • Wifi/app connectivity is unreliable; direct card use preferred.
    • Screen protector sold with camera did not fit; poor customer service from Adorama.
  5. Q4 202289/1004.9★7 recensioni

    Buyers praise the sharp 40mm lens, compact magnesium body, and excellent image quality, calling it a perfect everyday carry camera.

    • Excellent image quality and sharp 40mm lens, even wide open.
    • Compact, solid magnesium build that fits in a front jeans pocket.
    • No viewfinder is a concern, but LCD works well for discrete use.
    • Front ring fell off on one unit; felt loose even after replacement.
  6. Q3 202280/1004.3★3 recensioni

    Buyers praise this camera's portability, image quality, and 40mm lens. Battery life is a common complaint.

    • Excellent portability, sharp lens, and fun to shoot with.
    • Great picture quality and color profiles, a good compromise.
    • Battery life is short, requiring extra batteries for a day out.
    • Mediocre video quality; some controls need time to master.
  7. Q1 202287/1004.8★5 recensioni

    Buyers praise the GR IIIx for its pocketable size, sharp image quality, and 40mm equivalent focal length, though autofocus struggles in low light and misses about 20% of shots.

    • Incredible image quality and sharpness, especially when focus is nailed.
    • Autofocus is poor in cloudy/dim conditions, missing around 20% of shots.
    • Fits in a shirt pocket; easily carried everywhere, unlike larger cameras.
    • 40mm focal length is versatile for isolation but may feel tight; weather sealing and articulating screen desired.
  8. Q4 202195/1005.0★3 recensioni

    Buyers praise the GRIIIx's 40mm lens, pocketable design, and image quality. One notes low-light autofocus hunting and wishes for weather sealing.

    • 40mm focal length is ideal for many, offering a versatile alternative to 28mm.
    • Compact size and superb JPEG quality make it a top pocket camera.
    • Excellent ergonomics and customizable menu options are highly valued.
    • Lacks weather sealing, limiting use in rainy conditions; AF hunts in low light.

Basato su 51 recensioni dei clienti datate, raggruppate per trimestre solare. L'analisi per periodo è in inglese.

The proof

Prestazioni

Percentili di prestazione

AF 65.7
EVF 35.6
Build 89.6
Burst 28.4
Video 52.1
Sensor 89
Battery 44.9
Display 54.9
Connectivity 70.6
Social Proof 80.5
Stabilization 71.8

Scheda tecnica

Specifiche tecniche complete

Sensor

Type CMOS
Size aps-c
Megapixels 24.24 MP
ISO Range 100
Processor GR ENGINE 6

Autofocus

AF Type Auto-area AF, Zone AF, Select AF, Pinpoint AF, Tracking AF, Cont
Eye AF Yes

Shooting

Max Shutter 1/4000
Electronic Shutter Yes

Video

Max Resolution 1080p
1080p FPS 60
10-bit Yes
RAW Video Yes
Codec H.264/MPEG-4

Display & EVF

Screen Size 3"
Touchscreen Yes
Articulating No

Build

Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs

Connectivity

Wi-Fi Yes
Bluetooth Yes
USB USB-C 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1
Hot Shoe Yes

Rispetto alla concorrenza

Spec Ricoh GR GR IIIx Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Sony a7 a7 V Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Nikon Z Z9 Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7
Type compact mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless
Sensor 24.2MP aps-c 32.5MP full-frame 33MP full-frame 40.2MP aps-c 45.7MP full-frame 25.2MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points - 1053 759 425 493 315
Burst FPS - 40 30 20 30 75
Video 1080p 6K @120fps 4K @120fps 8K @60fps 8K @120fps 5K @120fps
IBIS true true true true true true
Weather Sealed true true true true true true
Weight (g) 261 609 610 579 1160 721
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfEvfBuildBurstVideoSensorBatteryDisplayConnectivitySocial ProofStabilization
Ricoh GR GR IIIx 65.735.689.628.452.18944.954.970.680.571.8
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare 98.387.494.692.889.358.296.498.993.292.199.6
Sony a7 a7 V Compare 95.388.394.790.489.359.596.599.493.296.896.2
Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare 87.595.489.484.795.297.596.88393.292.193.7
Nikon Z Z9 Compare 9089.199.696.198.864.297.38393.292.184.4
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare 83.787.497.695.197.255.889.18393.277.896.2

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