Cameras Ricoh Filed Oct 11, 2026 by Joe
Ricoh GR IIIx
The Ricoh GR IIIx is a 262 g APS-C compact with a fixed 26.1 mm f/2.8 lens, about 40 mm on the street. No zoom. No 4K.
Worth it if
- You want APS-C stills in a pocket and will live with a 40 mm prime, 200 CIPA shots, and no weather seal.
Skip it if
- You need zoom, 4K, a mic jack, an EVF, or a tilting screen. See the G7 X Mark III or the RX100 VII.
Specifications
| Sensor | 24.24 MP APS-C CMOS, no optical low-pass filter |
| Lens | 26.1 mm f/2.8 GR (7 elements / 5 groups, 2 aspherical). ~40 mm equivalent. 2 EV ND |
| Stabilization | 3-axis sensor-shift SR, up to 4 stops CIPA |
| Body | Magnesium alloy exterior frame. No weather sealing |
| Size | About 109 × 62 × 35 mm |
| Weight | 262 g including dedicated battery and SD card |
| Battery | DB-110. 200 shots CIPA. USB-C charging |
| Video | Full HD 60/30/24p only. No 4K. No mic jack. No HDMI |
| Screen | Fixed 3.0 in touch LCD. No built-in EVF |
| Origin | Unpublished on Ricoh US and EU spec pages |
Source: Ricoh Imaging US warranty information
NotesJoe
The Ricoh GR IIIx is APS-C that fits a jacket. 24.24 MP, no low-pass filter. 26.1 mm f/2.8, about 40 mm. 262 g including dedicated battery and SD card. Magnesium frame. 3-axis SR, four CIPA stops. Built-in 2 EV ND. Startup about 0.8 s. Snap Focus. DNG.
Ricoh GR IIIx limits
200 CIPA shots. Fixed rear screen. No EVF in the body. No 4K. No mic. No HDMI. No weather seal. Retractable lens, so dust is a live issue even with ultrasonic DR II cleaning. Origin is unpublished on the official US and EU pages.
Warranty is one year for the original buyer from an authorized channel. Unauthorized dealers do not qualify. You pay freight to the service center. Valid in the country of purchase.
G7 X Mark III is the 1-inch zoom. RX100 VII vs G7 X Mark III is the pocket-zoom ledger.
Questions
What is the battery life of the Ricoh GR IIIx?
About 200 shots per CIPA with the DB-110. USB-C charges the cell. Spare batteries are the practical answer if the day is long. Playback is listed around 180 minutes.
Is the Ricoh GR IIIx weather sealed?
No. The exterior frame is magnesium alloy. There is no weather-seal claim on the official spec pages. Pocket dust is a known long-term concern on this retractable-lens series.
Does it shoot 4K?
No. Video is Full HD 1920×1080 at 60p, 30p, or 24p. No mic jack. No HDMI. About 25 minutes or 4 GB, then it stops. Heat can stop it sooner.
How does it compare to a 1-inch zoom compact?
Larger sensor, fixed 40 mm, 262 g including dedicated battery and SD card. The Canon G7 X Mark III and Sony RX100 VII are 1-inch zooms with 4K. Pick this for stills at one focal length. Pick those for zoom and video.
