I got into a lot of trouble in an internet camera chat group by stating that if you are a photographer then you need a Ricoh GR. I stand by that statement and now amend it to, 'you need a Ricoh GR III'.

If you're a fan of the GR line you'll love what Ricoh has done here. With fast operation, dependable image quality, a crisp and responsive touchscreen and an even smaller body than before, the GR III has masses going for it.

Very good detail in images; Effective Shake Reduction system; Very fast operation; Tiny; rugged body; Low image noise at moderate ISOs

Terrible battery life; Autofocus could be better; Vignetting even at smaller apertures; LCD screen doesn't tilt; Relatively poor video recording

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;

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

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.;

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 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 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.