Ricoh GR IV preview details

Ricoh reveals upgraded specs for the GR IV as it targets street and creative shooters ahead of autumn 2025 release.

Ricoh GR IV sharpens the compact camera game

Ricoh has announced the GR IV will launch in autumn 2025. It adds a 25.74MP APS-C CMOS sensor paired with GR ENGINE 7, a seven element lens with a built in 2 stop ND filter. The autofocus is upgraded with a new focus algorithm enabling better low light performance, face detection and continuous tracking. The camera adds 5 axis image stabilization and expanded high ISO up to 204 800, while video remains capped at 1080p60. Details on burst rate and weather sealing are still unconfirmed, and the GR IV dimensions shrink slightly by about 2 mm in thickness and 0.8 mm in height.

The GR IV signals Ricoh is listening to critics of the GR III by boosting autofocus speed, stabilization and sensitivity. The built in ND filter and higher resolution help it compete with more versatile cameras while keeping a compact form. Yet video stops at 1080p60 and weather sealing is not confirmed, which could limit outdoor use. Price will be a key test of whether these refinements reach a broader audience.

Beyond features, the design moves aim to make the camera feel quicker in the field. Street Shooting mode and adjusted controls suggest Ricoh wants this model to be the tool of decisive moments, not a generalist. The arrival of a potential HDF variant after winter 2025 adds a second layer of market strategy, showing Ricoh trying to balance incremental upgrades with a broader product story.

Highlights

The stage is set for a test of Ricohs ability to blend classic street sensibility with modern speed.