The Ricoh GR line of cameras has a history dating from the film era, with several models released over the years. In the age of digital sensors, the GR line is synonym with compact, elegant bodies featuring advanced controls and, most importantly, an APS-C sensor.

24 MP APS-C sensor meets expectations; In-body image stabilization and dust removal; Excellent fast aperture; wide lens; Superb build quality in a tiny format; Effective and high-quality touchscreen; Excellent center sharpness at all apertures; closely followed by edges and corners; Fast and...

Strong vignetting if left uncorrected (absent with in-camera correction; No weather resistance; Movie mode no more than adequate; Battery life underwhelming; Unpleasing bokeh at times; Immature wi-fi apps

Hello I had the Ricoh GRIII since May and this I want I think so far: What I like very much: This camera works better for street photography than anything I have tried before. It draws almost no attention. It is so small, easy to use and discrete.

Ricoh might not be the first brand that pops to mind when thinking about photography, but its GRII camera won the hearts of photographers around the world with its excellent image quality, sturdy but stylish build, and enviously compact body.

The smartphone may have replaced a dedicated camera for many, but the Ricoh GR III is here to remind us that's not universally the case. The latest in Ricoh's series of super-pocketable street shooters, it packs the highest resolution sensor yet – and, at $899, the highest price tag too.

APS-C sensor in a tiny form-factor; OIS is excellent; Image quality handily bests smartphone cameras

Expensive; Autofocus can be frustrating; No EVF

Ricoh recently announced the latest in their series of high quality, ultra-portable digital cameras, the GR III. Smaller than its predecessor, this new Ricoh compact camera has a 24-megapixel APS-C format CMOS image sensor, 28mm (equivalent) prime lens and a host of features normally found on...

With smartphones getting better in taking snapshots of your family gatherings and travels, it is tough to look at compact cameras as an alternative. Not when you have to bring one more piece of equipment for a trip.

The GR III was always going to be a tricky release for Ricoh to pull off. The GR II was so well-loved that a rushed or poorly thought-out successor might have seriously upset a core of loyal users that Ricoh can ill-afford to lose.

Street shooting and casual photography; or travel photography where a small and light camera; with a medium-wide lens is very useful

Any work that requires long shooting sessions; long focal lengths; or low light shooting; where the GR III's autofocus system can struggle

The Ricoh GR III updates the GR series in some really important ways, bringing a modern high-resolution sensor and hybrid autofocus system to the lineup for the first time. Controls have been simplified, and a new touch-sensitive rear screen makes autofocus positioning and image navigation much faster. Image quality is excellent, although JPEG shooters might find that the 'Std' profile delivers rather dull results. The lack of a flash, and unimpressive battery performance are the only major black marks against this pocketable camera.

Street shooting and casual photography, or travel photography where a small and light camera, with a medium-wide lens is very useful.;

Any work that requires long shooting sessions, long focal lengths, or low light shooting, where the GR III's autofocus system can struggle.;

The Ricoh GR III will make you rethink whether a smartphone camera is ‘good enough.'

Compact and stealthy design; Great image quality; Built-in ND filter; Good control layout for the class; USB-C charging and power

Poor battery life; No viewfinder; Price may limit appeal

Introduction; Ricoh GR history; Battery; Tracking AF; Internal memory; LCD quality; USB-C; Lens character; Macro; Low-light AF; Manual and Snap focus; Bokeh; Street photography; AA filter simulation; Image stabilization and dust removal; Video; Image quality; No pop-up flash; Conclusion;

Introduction; Ricoh GR history; Battery; Tracking AF; Internal memory; LCD quality; USB-C; Lens character; Macro; Low-light AF; Manual and Snap focus; Bokeh; Street photography; AA filter simulation; Image stabilization and dust removal; Video; Image quality; No pop-up flash; Conclusion;