Ricoh GR III

216 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
portability (134)
image quality (99)
performance (98)
usability (84)
lens (52)

Negative
price (20)
viewfinder (8)
zoom (8)
battery (5)
flash (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 216 reviews of Ricoh GR III. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the lens and usability are overall positive. The image quality and performance are also appreciated. Many are less positive about the image stabilizer and battery, and there are some mixed comments about the shutter.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Ricoh GR III is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Ricoh GR III

alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 user reviews of Ricoh GR III from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the performance and image quality are generally positive. The lens and usability also get good feedback, whereas some have doubts about the zoom.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Ricoh GR III

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Ricoh GR III from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People really like the lens and image quality. The usability and performance are also appreciated. There are some mixed views about the price. Many are critical about the image stabilizer and shutter.

portability, performance, usability, image quality, lens

zoom, shutter, stabilizer

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Vladislav Savov (engadget.com)

Ricoh GR Digital III hits the review bench, collects plaudits

The dudes and dudettes at Photography Blog are nothing if not thorough, and their latest review is no exception. The GR Digital III and its peculiar 28mm wide-angle fixed focal length lens (i.e. no optical zoom) have been subjected to an inspection ...

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Ricoh GR III HDF Review

Ultra compact ; Razor sharp 28mm f/2.8 equivalent lens ; APS-C image sensor with 3-axis IBIS ; Intuitive controls ; Speedy hybrid autofocus and instant Snap Focus feature ; Robust JPG engine with in-camera Raw processing ; HDF version includes...

Short battery life ; Omits viewfinder, flash, and weather protection ; Video tops out at 1080p

The Ricoh GR III HDF pocket camera lives up to the reputation of its lauded predecessors by pairing a large image sensor with an impeccable lens and building in a fun optical glow filter.

Jun, 2024

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Expert review by : Barney Britton , Richard Butler , Carey Rose (dpreview.com)

Ricoh GR III review

Are you searching for the best image quality in the smallest package? Well, the GR III has a modern 24MP APS-C sensor paired with an incredibly sharp lens and fits into a shirt pocket. But it's not without its caveats, so read our full review to get...

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. At the same time,...

May, 2019

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Ricoh announces GR III development so you don't forget its APS-C compact

Look for it in 2019.

Sep, 2018

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Expert review by : William Chambers (steves-digicams.com)

Ricoh GR Digital III Review

Ricoh continues their GR line with the all new GR Digital III (aka GR3). This model replaces the GR Digital II we reviewed last year, carrying over man of the same popular features. Ricoh has upgraded this new successor with an improved 28mm fixed...

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Ricoh GR III Review

Whereas the previous GR II camera was a very modest upgrade of the original GR, principally only adding wi-fi and NFC connectivity to its predecessor, the new GR III model is a much more significant reworking of the GR blueprint. It features a new...

Mar, 2019

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Ricoh GR Digital III Review

The Ricoh GR Digital III is a brand new compact camera aimed firmly at the serious photographer. Identical in design to the previous GR Digital II model, this latest version has undergone some serious internal upgrades, with a brand new lens, image...

The Ricoh GR Digital III is a thinking photographer's dream camera, offering a wealth of features, superb handling, almost infinite customisation, fast operation, and excellent image quality. Only the massive price hike to £529.99 / $699 prevents us...

Aug, 2009

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Ricoh GR III Review

It's been almost four years now since the cult-favorite Ricoh GR compact camera series received a new model. In the spring of 2019, though, the company has some news which is going to delight Ricoh GR fans and Pentaxians alike.

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Expert review by : Rod Lawton (digitalcameraworld.com)

Ricoh GR III HDF review

The ‘classic' 28mm equivalent Ricoh GR III swaps its 2x ND filter for a new Highlight Diffusion Filter, for an dreamier analog look

If you want a genuinely pocketable street/travel camera with ‘proper camera’ image quality ; If a 28mm equivalent focal length suits your style and matches your own vision ; If you can’t get an X100 VI! Seriously, the GR III HDF is smaller, cheaper and...

Aug, 2024

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Expert review by : Chris George (digitalcameraworld.com)

Ricoh GR III review

The latest generation of the Ricoh GR luxury compact is here – adding significant upgrades to a time-honored classic design

Small size with big sensor ; Great for one-handed shooting

A lot of money ; No tiltable screen or eyelevel viewfinder ; No built-in flash

GR fans, or GRists as Ricoh call them, will love this update of an iconic camera. But in the world of multi-lens camera phones the wider appeal of this fixed lens compact will probably be limited. This is a beautiful-sized APS-C compact, ideal for...

Aug, 2020

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