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Ricoh GR

Physical Product · Compact, action & 360 cameras · 17 mentions · 1 subreddit · discussed in r/Cameras

Reddit take

Not enough linked mention summaries yet; the source excerpts below are the evidence.

Pros

  • Have to imagine you're considering something like the Ricoh GR and that would be a great option to achieve what you're looking for. Completely pocketable, great lens + sensor quality, and familiar composition and shooting interface.
  • I've only shot digital with my Ricoh GR so not very experienced when it comes to gear.
  • If I'm going smaller and don't need an EVF it will be a Ricoh GR. I've tried everything in between and these are the best options for the price.
  • Or a used Ricoh GR if you’re really looking for tiny but still capable.
  • Gr is the only answer

Cons

  • Ricoh GR has fixed focal length (either 28 mm or 40 mm equivalent) depending on the model. That might not be idea and does not bring that much extra compared to a phone.
  • Be aware that the GR because of it's extending lens is even more prone to weather and dust. It's a common problem.
  • Cancel out the GR and the RX100. They don't do real film sims in camera. The GR is also quite specialized for street; not a good multipurpose choice.
  • I had both, the sheer lens sharpness and overall picture quality is better on the GR. I have love-hate relationship with that little ricoh. Image quality, handling, its size, all nice, but the AF is bad and I had to rma it twice, lens fo...

Sentiment

13 positive (76%) · 2 mixed (12%) · 2 negative (12%)

Trust + time weighted score: +64% · raw score 65%

What redditors said (10 of 17)

Have to imagine you're considering something like the Ricoh GR and that would be a great option to achieve what you're looking for. Completely pocketable, great lens + sensor quality, and familiar composition and shooting interface.
positive · u/g****a · r/Cameras · comment · Aug 10, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
I've only shot digital with my Ricoh GR so not very experienced when it comes to gear.
positive · u/d****i · r/Cameras · comment · Dec 18, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
If I'm going smaller and don't need an EVF it will be a Ricoh GR. I've tried everything in between and these are the best options for the price.
positive · u/c****o · r/Cameras · comment · Dec 17, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Or a used Ricoh GR if you’re really looking for tiny but still capable.
positive · u/P****l · r/Cameras · comment · Dec 17, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Gr is the only answer
positive · u/b****s · r/Cameras · comment · Dec 7, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Ricoh GR has fixed focal length (either 28 mm or 40 mm equivalent) depending on the model. That might not be idea and does not bring that much extra compared to a phone.
mixed · u/o****x · r/Cameras · comment · Nov 13, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Be aware that the GR because of it's extending lens is even more prone to weather and dust. It's a common problem.
negative · u/2****s · r/Cameras · comment · Nov 7, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Cancel out the GR and the RX100. They don't do real film sims in camera. The GR is also quite specialized for street; not a good multipurpose choice.
negative · u/2****s · r/Cameras · comment · Nov 7, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Ricoh GR makes great ones that fit in the pocket and may be less intimidating for animals/ discret for street photography, also the pictures don’t need a ton of editing.
positive · u/I****4 · r/Cameras · comment · Nov 7, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
A m43 system or a high-end compact like a Ricoh GR or a Sony RX100, an APSC will still be weighty especially the lenses
positive · u/f****u · r/Cameras · comment · Nov 5, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗

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