Which GR should you buy?
Almost every GR buying decision comes down to one question — 28mm or 40mm — and then a much smaller one about which generation. The bodies are far more alike than the model numbers imply.
Start with focal length, because you cannot change it later
No GR zooms. You pick a field of view and keep it.
| If you want | Your options |
|---|---|
| 28mm — wider, classic GR | Ricoh GR II, Ricoh GR III, Ricoh GR IV |
| 40mm — tighter, closer to how you see | Ricoh GR IIIx, Ricoh GR IVx |
Then check what's available
- Current: Ricoh GR III, Ricoh GR IV
- Discontinued: Ricoh GR II, Ricoh GR IIIx (production ends October 2026)
- Announced, not yet released: Ricoh GR IVx
Timing matters this year. Ricoh has confirmed GR IIIx production ends with units shipped in October 2026, and the 40mm GR IVx that replaces it has no release date beyond "Winter 2026 or later" and no announced price. If you want 40mm, you are choosing between a body going out of production and one you cannot buy yet. What to do about it →
Budget for the accessories, not just the body
Every generation uses a different battery and a different filter adapter, and two of them use different memory cards. A cheap used body plus the wrong assumptions is not a cheap camera.
| Body | Battery | Card | Filter route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricoh GR II | DB-65 | full-size SD | GH-3 hood and adapter set |
| Ricoh GR III | DB-110 | full-size SD | GA-1 lens adapter |
| Ricoh GR IIIx | DB-110 | full-size SD | GA-2 lens adapter |
| Ricoh GR IV | DB-120 | microSD | GA-3 lens adapter |
| Ricoh GR IVx | DB-120 | microSD | not announced |
Compare any two directly
Where to go next
- Is a GR worth it? — an honest read per model
- Buying used — a ten-minute inspection before you hand over money
- GR IIIx or wait for the GR IVx?
What this does not cover
No prices — they change weekly. No verdict on how the pictures look; for that, find someone who has owned one.