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  | sent on 26 Aprile 2026 Pros: Compact but professional-quality Cons: For the type of machine which is no Opinion: It is a brilliant camera, it does practically everything that the "big" ones do with the size of a package of tissues, or a little more. The sensor is a 24MP APSC, the lens does a great job, it does not distort, it guarantees good brightness, the files it produces are of a quality not unlike other large cameras, in short, if the fixed lens is not a problem this contraption does its job very, very well. Then, oh well, it doesn't have a viewfinder, but you get used to it, the battery is small but just remember to turn it off if you don't use it immediately and it turns on again in an instant. To be picky, the lack of a filter could cause dust to enter the lens, but there are ultra-thin adhesive filters, and also well-made lens caps. In short, a great toy. |
 | sent on 20 Aprile 2026 Pros: High file quality, lightweight, compact, very customizable. Cons: Slight overheating, short battery life Opinion: The best compact for the street. Simply gorgeous. Beautiful files already in jpeg format. It's giving me a lot of satisfaction. I also prefer it to my Fuji. It makes you want to take pictures all the time. For me it is wonderful. It has its flaws but the merits are so many that you don't even notice it. I can only recommend this amazing compact also for those who want to start photographing and for those who do not like to shoot with smartphones. |
 | sent on 29 Marzo 2026 Pros: Image quality, always with you, robust, intuitive Cons: Not much if you know what you're buying Opinion: The first quality to underline is that it was created only for photographing, a few things, but the right ones and put in the right place (nothing superfluous and useless). Excellent image quality, I have hdf version, personally I would have preferred with the nd filter (even if in some photographs the hdf has really surprised me, actually on the market only the gr owns it) It drives me crazy that you can't take selfies, so no adjustable screen... The viewfinder is actually missing, bringing the camera to your eye and isolating yourself from the world and seeing through a small window, is missing. But it can't fit in such a small body. I would make a version without a screen and with only the viewfinder... With WiFi, images are immediately available on smartphones or other devices. It's fun and super-performing, you keep it in your pocket and if you like to photograph you can't miss it. A truly creative object. |
 | sent on 02 Luglio 2025 Pros: Amazing image quality, true pocketability, analog feel, solid construction, total discretion. Cons: autonomy to be improved, lack of viewfinder (but you understand the meaning). Opinion: The GR IIIx isn't just a camera – it's a state of mind. It's the one you keep in your pocket even when you think you don't want to photograph, and instead something is calling you. Shoot in an instant, with a dry and silent shot, you feel invisible. The 40mm forces you to look better, to choose, to tell. It is a human, natural, discreet gaze. Snap focus is practical poetry: you set the distance and shoot at the right time, without thinking. It never puts you between you and reality, on the contrary, it accompanies you like a silent accomplice. The files are beautiful, full, malleable, and have that flavor that resembles film: if not for the appearance, for the way they lead you to experience photography. The only real limit is the battery, which lasts a short time, but a spare one in your pocket is enough. No viewfinder, but honestly I don't miss it. GR is a philosophy: essential, fast, always ready. For me it has become the camera of everyday life, of truth. And when I come home with a photo that speaks to me, I know that she was there, silently, in my pocket. In short, for those who really love to photograph, it is a small jewel. |
  | sent on 06 Maggio 2025 Pros: Small, handy, build quality, indiscreet Cons: Nothing if you use it for what it was created Opinion: I have the GRIIIx, I've been using it since it came out. Its field of use is varied, but it has been created and optimized to be used for street photos. Its build quality is immediately felt once you pick it up, it is robust, it is a real compact fits anywhere. For the type of photos I take, the 40mm gives me the opportunity to be even more invisible to people, it has an amazing quality, it churns out beautiful files. The Snap Shot feature makes her a real killer at capturing photos without being seen. The optical viewfinder is not needed as much as you don't need a folding screen either, you get used to it almost immediately. The machine is turned on in an instant, it is lightning and it is its strong point. Sit points focus and shoot in two seconds doesn't let you miss the right moment. The battery has the right duration, I keep a spare one in my pocket but most of the time it stays in my pocket. They say that it heats up, it gets hot if you keep it on all the time, which in my opinion is useless, it is so fast to turn on (a matter of a second and it is ready), that it makes it useless to keep it on. Dust in the sensor, it is true it could enter, dust but with a little care it can be avoided and if you do not avoid the problem it is marginalized in the post-production phase. Money well spent |
 | sent on 06 Dicembre 2024 Pros: The camera always with you Cons: Nobody Opinion: I won't dwell too much, it's simply a philosophy. Either you like it and appreciate it for what it is or you move forward. The battery, the viewfinder etc is discussed everywhere... It is a purely personal opinion. I don't mind having limitations of use, battery, or compositional limitations, viewfinder. I repeat, GR is a concept, this makes it immense. |
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| sent on 20 Aprile 2024 Pros: Lightweight and portable Cons: Viewfinder and battery life Opinion: I state that I am an amateur photographer and therefore I leave the technical data to the professionals but I must say that this camera is practically perfect. Take super photos. Raw materials are easy to work with. The only flaw is the battery life and a spare one costs about € 70 and lacks the viewfinder. It looks like shooting with a cell phone at the end. In addition, the backlit screen is not visible. |
 | sent on 09 Aprile 2024 Pros: Image Quality, Size, Crazy Simulations, Menu, Stabilization and Internal ND Filter Cons: Flash & Viewfinder Opinion: After the unattainable GR II still in my possession I decided not to look at my wallet and buy this little gem, mainly attracted by 40mm. It is useless to flatter her more than the others have done, suffice it to say that even if I know that I will face a monotonous working day she is always with me, from when I get out of bed to when I come back in, this is her greatest virtue! The extreme portability and extreme quality lead you to reserve a pocket just for her, even if you don't go out with the intent of photographing, thus giving you the opportunity to have a professional tool anytime and anywhere. The simulations are unfortunately better in the big sister GRii in my opinion, as they give a more analog look in the photos, nevertheless they are still very nice and highly customizable. The ability to shoot in RAW and apply filters later is a plus that few people talk about, as if it were a matter of course, but it is a wonderful feature in my opinion, another wonderful feature is the possibility of double exposures and the integrated ND filter. The absence of the viewfinder is not a big malus for me, but my biggest nibble was the flash (present in the GRII version). I don't pretend that it necessarily has to be integrated, but the parent company could make an external compact flash with TTL, I know it might sound like a whim, but it's like saying "Is your passion photography? Hold on to this jewel! You can shoot wherever you want, whenever you want, but not after dark, unless you buy an external flash that's bigger than the camera itself" and magically Cinderella's carriage at midnight becomes a pumpkin again. Fairy tales aside, I have a Sony A7IV and an A7III, but in my pockets there is always a ricoh, if you love photography you can't miss it. |
 | sent on 18 Marzo 2024 Pros: image quality, PERFECT size, simulations almost at Fuji levels Cons: Lack of viewfinder, battery life, very "modern" feel, lack of swivel screen that would have made the difference Opinion: What can I say, a CRAZY camera. Finally a real "compact". I laugh when they call an X100V or Q2 "compact". What is compact about them? Absolutely nothing, because I defy anyone to fit such a camera into a "pocket". If they are then used with lens hoods or various other ammeniconi, goodnight. This has always "stoned" me with the cameras mentioned above, although the undoubted quality of both, and the pleasure I used in using them. But let's be serious, they are NOT compact cameras, and they don't have anything more than a camera with pancake lenses or the like attached. Here we are really in front of a compact camera that can fit in any leather jacket, in the inner pocket, perhaps going out on a motorcycle. Unfortunately, these dimensions are paid for with a lack of a viewfinder and a general feeling of "approximate" shooting, far from the above-mentioned. It feels like shooting with a full-fledged smartphone, but with an image quality that is unattainable for the latter. The film simulations are also beautiful with a system very similar to the Fuji. The battery life is a "minus" but honestly negligible, if I want to take hundreds of photos for a whole day, I take something else with me. For the use for which it is intended, it seems to me to be more than acceptable. |
 | sent on 06 Gennaio 2024 Pros: A camera that allows me to photograph at any time. Cons: We know it lacks viewfinder and hard batteries, but we get used to it. Opinion: I'll start by saying that I've had the Gr3 in the past and I resold it because the 28mm didn't satisfy me too wide angle for the kind of street photos I like to take. I tried this one and decided to get it because the 40mm is my favorite lens for the street. I won't add anything else, it's a camera that you always carry with you and allows you to take shots that with my Z8 with its Z optics I couldn't do as it's easily understandable. Great product, great photos fully satisfied, try it to believe it. |
 | sent on 15 Dicembre 2023 Pros: Ruggedness, portability, file quality, B&W are wonderful, fast shooting Cons: Autofocus, battery, non-adjustable screen, slowness in displaying shots and the dust issue that for a "pocket" camera is quite complex Opinion: A compact camera that made me rediscover, after many attempts, my passion for photography. You can take it anywhere and respond immediately. After a while you notice some small flaws, but I would buy it again a thousand times. With about 300€ you can add the adapter and the 75mm (wonderful lens), which unbalances the camera a bit, but allows you even more versatility. It's not an expert review and I apologize for that, but it's thanks to this forum and this section that I found the right machine for me and somehow I wanted to return the favor by sharing my experience. |
 | sent on 03 Dicembre 2023 Pros: File Quality, Ease of Use, Materials, Portability, Lightweight Cons: I would say nothing, because what is missing you know before you buy it Opinion: A small miracle. A camera that looks like a toy and churns out images that you can't believe. All in 11cm by 6 and a total weight of 260 grams. I too waited a long time before buying it, thinking about it and thinking about it, obviously for the lack of the viewfinder but also a bit for the high price, but then I wanted to try it and I was really very impressed by this small concentrate of quality. Starting from the construction and materials, to move on to ease of use, to professional-quality images (I'm talking especially about DNG using only those) up to the extreme portability linked to its size and lightness (it is smaller than a smartphone). Needless to say, he's always with me, and that, on a daily basis, really makes a difference. I no longer go out on purpose just to take pictures, with my luggage studied rationally (and above all weighed) but with the Ricoh always in my pocket I capture what happens to me even casually, especially without being observed in various contexts. I've had several compact cameras over the years, but this one is of a really higher level in everything. The GR IIIx is equipped with a 26.1mm fixed camera of remarkable quality, which corresponds to a 40mm in the FF format. For me, perfection. Aspects that I like less: certainly the lack of an electronic viewfinder that can be added and a menu that in my opinion is too "rich", coming from Leica. Noise above ISO 3200 is audible but I wouldn't make a big deal out of it. So far I haven't encountered the dust problem because of the "retractable" lens. Perfection obviously doesn't exist, but having the ability to shoot quietly all day with a camera of this level and even forget that you have it on you is priceless. In this Ricoh-Pentax has been brilliant, currently there are no rivals lurking. Worth all the money spent, absolutely. Rated 10 |
 | sent on 09 Ottobre 2023 Pros: File quality, obviously compactness, simple menu Cons: No optional viewfinder, autofocus can be improved, cost of original batteries Opinion: Together with the Sigma Dp2 quattro (Foveon sensor) it is the machine that in daily use has surprised me the most for the quality of the file, really incredible if compared to the size. The dng is crisp, the colors are very nice, the light reading is excellent. For a long time I gave up the purchase due to the absence of the viewfinder, which I still consider very important, especially for the user experience. Maybe Ricoh could have provided an optional one (I mean an evf viewfinder, there is an optical one), which in some situations and for certain people (for example, those who use glasses only to see closely) could be very useful. Then there's the matter of dust, which can certainly cause anxiety, and the really poor battery life. All negative aspects, which Ricoh could improve on future rooms. However – a bit like with the Foveon which only works well at low ISO - this is the price to pay for having so much quality in your pocket. The files of the GR IIIx are mind-blowing and even at high ISO (max 5000), despite the visible grain, very pleasant. The Positive Film Simulation is remarkable, and even if you shoot in dng, open Lightroom, you can apply it to the raw file. Perfectible but recommended, especially if used under 1000 euros. |
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 | sent on 13 Agosto 2023 Pros: Excellent lens, excellent file quality even at high ISO, pocketable, versatility Cons: Continuous autofocus just enough, constant anxiety about dust on the sensor Opinion: Used with great satisfaction when traveling and for some city outings. Used in different genres: prevalent street but also landscape, architecture without forgetting the macro function. The restrictions imposed combined with the size of the camera have changed the way I photograph. PROS: The quality of the lens and the files have been widely cited. It is not afraid of high ISO even up to 6400 (in several cases). Fits into the back pocket of your jeans. Good stabilization. Mostly I used it set in the usual way with zone focus, i.e. on Snap Focus, aperture at 8, speed at 320 and automatic ISO. Very interesting is the combination of snap focus with the possibility of focusing in single AF by touching the screen, which is particularly responsive and therefore effective. I got a lot of satisfaction. CONS Continuous autofocus is just enough, it's not his job (but I come from Sony and Canon). I won't dwell on the price and the duration of the batteries, you know what you buy. If anything, as far as I'm concerned, I've had a constant anxiety about the possible entry of dust inside the body mitigated by the metal lens cap that has done a great job so far. I sold it, regretted it, and bought it back |
 | sent on 11 Agosto 2023 Pros: The joy of photography Cons: Dust, autofocus, fixed screen Opinion: This Ricoh GRIIIx is the joy of photography. It is the pleasure of always having with you a real camera, incredibly performing, very light, perfect for the street, but also for excellent portraits. Defects: 1) If the next model retained all the features of this, but with the added possibility of being able to open it to clean the sensor from dust, it would be the definitive machine; 2) The autofocus is sometimes not very intelligent, but just set the shot with the pressure of your finger on the screen and you get the desired focus; 3) The screen in certain light conditions is completely unusable, but the quality of the camera is so high that, if you have the correct settings, you can shoot blindly. False problems: 1) the battery: it is not true that it does not last long, personally I get tired long before I make (excellent) photos of how close she is to exhaustion |
 | sent on 24 Giugno 2023 Pros: Intelligent, sober and essential. Pocket! Not only x Street Photography. It mounts the 40mm (not interchangeable), an all-rounder that fits me perfectly (the 28mm of its sister, the GR III, is wide for me). For this jewel I immediately bought a small hard-shell case and I put it away right away. So, 10 months after purchase, I can't find a speck of dust even on the camera body. The case is called "Baxxtar PURE BLACK size L" and I got it on Amazon. It is lightly padded inside, it is equipped with a shoulder strap (removable) and a loop to put it on the belt. Internally it measures 115 x 70 x 40 mm, weighs 100g and (at the moment) costs €16.90. Cons: Opinion: |
 | sent on 14 Giugno 2023 Pros: Pocket-sized, featherweight, stabilized, ease of use, incredible image quality even with the addition of the Tele conversion GT-2 and 75 mm focal length, unique in its kind. It is addictive. Cons: Limited battery but with three behind it is easily solved Opinion: After more than a year and a half always with me, from small trips to long journeys alongside the GRIII I do not feel the need for anything else. And with the addition of the GT-2 lens that brings the focal length to 75 mm covers the focal lengths of my interest. Accustomed to the viewfinder of the Canon FF (sold) I had no problem getting used to shooting from the screen, on the other hand this has been happening for some time with the Iphone. I confirm the very positive opinions already expressed about the GRIII purchased two years earlier, but I admit that I am still discovering its potential and secrets to get the best. No dust problems so far and in Mexico it has been used in rather dusty places. Beautiful files, crisp and contrasted image quality, it is a joy to admire the results in such a small space. You shoot so much because it goes unnoticed so as to allow you to steal scenes in a moment in snap focus mode. Thank you Pentax for this wonderful toy. |
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| sent on 12 Aprile 2023 Pros: Image quality, weight and dimensions, touch ae/af/shot Cons: battery, autofocus Opinion: I bought this car just before a short family vacation. At first glance it seemed well built and less delicate than I thought. I found the menus quite clear, I use them in English but also in Italian I have not seen terrible things. Weight and dimensions are optional. In the first shots, I noticed uncertainties with the AFS, even with good light and decent contrasts. So I started by using snap focus often. Then, I activated the touch on the screen for AE/AF + Shooting (all with a single tap) and I found myself much better. In this case, if the camera does not focus, it still shoots with the snap focus settings. I put it in manual, so as to choose time and aperture, and I left the automatic ISO. I didn't miss a beat. All the photos came out as I expected and with a pleasant surprise: even at high ISO this sensor works really well. I have souvenir photos of dinners at ISO 6400 perfectly usable on the screens of our devices. In good light photos the result is excellent. I wouldn't really be able to distinguish a shot taken with this camera from one taken with my FF if I couldn't see the shooting data. I liked the 40mm focal length equivalent. Given the results, this little lens must be a Mr. Glass. With the functions I activated and the type of use I made of them, without too many reservations, I had to use two batteries to make 200/250 shots. I set the brightness of the display as the first function of the quick menu to overcome the problem of readability in strong light. Things improve, of course, but the battery goes down on sight. In some cases, I had to snap a little on trust. Net of everything, I think it is the best compact ever had and I would buy it again without hesitation. |
 | sent on 24 Agosto 2022 Pros: Size, sharpness, speed. Cons: Nothing Opinion: I was waiting for the glory of Ricoh to come out with this focal length as similar as possible to the human eye. The 2.8 diaphragm makes it very versatile even in low light conditions. I find it extremely sharp, I would say crispy. An APS-C soul in a compact body, what else can you ask for? Some raise the defect of the battery that has little life. It's true but with a power bank it recharges very quickly, taking a little break. I find myself always using this one to the detriment of other machines, this is the indicator of its practicality. The macro function is beautiful, it churns out beautiful photos. Pleasant colors. The video part obviously under tone but I do not use it even with Sony. I'm curious to print some recent shots to understand how much it is really worth but already on the 27" screen it gives a good idea of the excellent purchase. |
 | sent on 17 Agosto 2022 Pros: File quality, fantastic lens, compactness, pocketability, operating speed, hyperfocal shooting, it is used with one hand. Cons: None for the concept... or maybe the collapsible target? Opinion: The perfect machine for the street, in my opinion superior to Fuji x100 series in all, if you do not need a viewfinder (which can be purchased separately, like the flash). The car is pocket-sized and lightweight, smaller than a smartphone, for street reportage it goes unnoticed and no one gives it importance given its size, but she is a bomb always ready to take the "stolen" photo. Af not very fast but precise, Optics of great quality and bright, good seal at high Iso. Ergonomics is the top, comfortable keys even for those with large hands, three function rings available, designed to be used with only one hand. The lens is collapsible when the camera is off, this gives it an advantage in terms of portability, as it can be slipped into the pocket of the jeans, but in my opinion this construction can let dust enter the lens, it is the only precaution to which we must refer. For the rest together Top. |
 | sent on 11 Luglio 2022 Pros: Almost everything Cons: the limits imposed by its essential nature Opinion: A small giant, it is hard to believe that such a small machine can churn out such beautiful files. It is pocket-sized, has a good yield at high iso, professional quality lens and sensor, in short, the perfect machine for street photography to go unnoticed and have high quality photos. The only sore point, at least for me, is the difficulty of framing with the display in situations of strong brightness. Someone complains about battery life, but it's like taking the panda and complaining that it has no trunk, the GRIIIx is certainly not a machine for long photo sessions. |
 | sent on 11 Luglio 2022 Pros: Construction, image quality, optical quality, color rendering, maximum quality in black and white conversions, portability and immediacy of use. Cons: Nobody Opinion: I state that I have always had a weakness for all the GR, I did not have the series I then the series II. And I've always found them exceptional. With the IIIx they have finally placed a focal length (40 mm equivalent) that makes it absolutely versatile. The GR those who know it know that it is a unique machine, there is nothing similar on the market, and obviously it must be used and appreciated for what it can offer. In my opinion it is the perfect photo camera... that? Because it is pocket-sized, immediate and of the highest quality. It fits in our pockets, like a mobile phone and often having such a camera always at hand allows us to capture every interesting moment we see (a bit like what happens with smartphones). As for the technical / constructive side, well, magnesium body with very rational controls and menus, you can perceive that it was designed by those who take photographs. On the chromatic part and BN conversions, hats off, as always Ricoh is placed at top levels. On BN conversions I personally haven't found anything that comes close yet. In my opinion a car absolutely to have. |
 | sent on 31 Marzo 2022 Pros: Impeccable construction, lens, responsiveness, very light, touch display, sensor stabilization, quality of the files and workability of the same, invisible therefore perfect for the street. Cons: Autonomy Opinion: Taken a few days ago, but immediately it was love. Unlike other cameras, it is the only one that has conquered me for weight and maneuverability. The construction is perfect, robust, the display can be seen very well and allows any operation in a precise and fast way. I love files, always sharp and contrasted and I really appreciate its "invisibility" in situations where it is appropriate to see without being seen. Great camera |
 | sent on 06 Novembre 2021 Pros: All Cons: Nobody Opinion: I've had and have, several cameras, and this Ricoh does exactly what it needs to do. Its limit is our imagination. If you find any flaws in this machine, you probably got the product wrong. If you want more autonomy, viewfinder, tiltable display etc., there are other machines suitable for you. She wants to stay compact, discreet, fast, lightweight and portable like a smartphone but with a crazy photo quality. You always carry it with you giving you the opportunity to immortalize with quality, sometimes unrepeatable scenes even in those releases where photography is not your goal. She absolutely does not care about the autonomy of the SLR, it is not made to take 1000 photos in a day. If, like me, you take a few shots a day, with a charge you also do 10 days. Congratulations to Pentax for this beautiful magic ... |
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| sent on 06 Novembre 2021 Pros: All Cons: Nobody Opinion: I've had and have, several cameras, and this Ricoh does exactly what it needs to do. Its limit is our imagination. If you find any flaws in this machine, you probably got the product wrong. If you want more autonomy, viewfinder, tiltable display etc., there are other machines suitable for you. She wants to stay compact, discreet, fast, lightweight and portable like a smartphone but with a crazy photo quality. You always carry it with you giving you the opportunity to immortalize with quality, sometimes unrepeatable scenes even in those releases where photography is not your goal. She absolutely does not care about the autonomy of the SLR, it is not made to take 1000 photos in a day. If, like me, you take a few shots a day, with a charge you also do 10 days. Congratulations to Pentax for this beautiful magic ... |
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| sent on 06 Novembre 2021 Pros: All Cons: Nobody Opinion: I've had and have, several cameras, and this Ricoh does exactly what it needs to do. Its limit is our imagination. If you find any flaws in this machine, you probably got the product wrong. If you want more autonomy, viewfinder, tiltable display etc., there are other machines suitable for you. She wants to stay compact, discreet, fast, lightweight and portable like a smartphone but with a crazy photo quality. You always carry it with you giving you the opportunity to immortalize with quality, sometimes unrepeatable scenes even in those releases where photography is not your goal. She absolutely does not care about the autonomy of the SLR, it is not made to take 1000 photos in a day. If, like me, you take a few shots a day, with a charge you also do 10 days. Congratulations to Pentax for this beautiful magic ... |
 | sent on 18 Ottobre 2021 Pros: Ultra-high image quality, 40mm equivalent focal length, stabilized APS-C sensor, compactness, ease of use, excellent autofocus, touch screen, snap focus Cons: Price, battery life, lack of optical viewfinder, built-in flash and charger Opinion: I wanted a compact to always carry with me, and avoid the weights of the FF kit without sacrificing IQ. I already have a great Fuji X100T 16 Mpx, but it is too big to be considered "pocketable". The choice hung between the GRIII, the Sony RX100VA and the Panasonic LX100II. After some tests with the Panasonic and the tiny (and 'dangerously' slippery) Sony, in the end I opted for the GR, despite the fixed focal length that makes it less versatile. Fortunately, the choice was made when this GRIIIx came out, with a focal length of 40mm instead of 28mm, with the possibility of crop to 50mm and 71mm. The image quality is from APS-C of professional level in the body of a compact and, after the necessary tests and comparisons to monitors, certainly higher than that of the other two contenders, especially Panasonic. I don't make videos and shoot only in RAW, and I must say that the files are very clean and very well workable. The cons are known before and they are easily obvied... except for the price. A charger and a small flash for 999 euros of list price could also put them in the box (as in the LX100 which costs 150 euros less)! In any case, I vote... 9.9! |
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