Higher learning curve with custom options, only optical viewfinder options (no electronic viewfinder), USB/incamera charging only
Adding the Ricoh GR to the already-excellent mix of fixed-lens, advanced compact cameras makes the choice even more difficult. Its closest competitor, the Nikon Coolpix A, may not have the same extensive custom options as the GR but, after testing both ca...
Good ergonomics, Light and compact for its lens and sensor size, Well-suited to single-handed shooting, Extremely (!!) customizable, Sharp, detailed images, Very good high ISO performance, Excellent dynamic range in RAW files, Excellent f/2.8 lens, wit...
Small and tightly-packed controls, Fiddly locking Mode dial, Exposure compensation easily bumped, Fixed focal-length lens, Muted colors by default (but can be dialed up for snappier color), Auto white balance tends rather cool, Limited dynamic range in...
If you're a fan of large sensors and fixed prime lenses, things are really starting to look up for you. For years, your selection of cameras has been fairly limited. This year, that's finally changed, with the debuts in quick succession of the Nikon Co...
Abstract: In March, Nikon entered the world of premium compact digital cameras by announcing the Coolpix A, the smallest digital camera to feature an APS-C sensor. Just a month later, Pentax Ricoh announced the new Ricoh GR, an evolution of the Ricoh GR Digital IV...
A camera with a fixed 28mm lens and no built-in viewfinder is never going to be everyone's cup of tea, but if you're in the market for a responsive, full-featured, understated and pocketable camera that delivers outstanding still images, then look no fur...
Abstract: Ricoh GR review: the latest addition to the Ricoh GR range brings a new, large APS-C sensor to a smaller body and embraces some of the qualities that Ricoh's 35mm film compact cameras so popular. But is it any good? Find out in our Ricoh GR review video.R...
Quality: excellent in all respects: vivid, natural colour, razor sharpness. A top performer.Why you'd buy it: top lens; small form factor; copious shooting features.Why you wouldn't: unless you surrender to the principle of a fixed focal length lens you w...
Abstract: 1. Introduction2. Specifications3. Body and Design4. Body and Design5. Compared to the Nikon Coolpix A6. First Impressions and Samples Gallery Ricoh GR Hands-on Preview April 2013 | By Richard Butler Preview based on a production Ricoh GR running firmwa...
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...
