If you’ve been waiting for the next evolution of Ricoh’s cult-favourite pocket camera, you’ll be excited to learn that the GR IVx is officially in development.
For street photographers, documentary shooters, and creatives who love powerful camera tools tucked into their coat pockets, the GR IVx will be an exciting announcement, retaining features we already love in the GR IV platform while delivering a substantial improvement over the GR IIIx models.
What will be New with the GR IVx?
At the heart of the GR IVx is a newly developed 40mm-equivalent GR lens. While the focal length will feel familiar to GR IIIx users, Ricoh has designed the optics and paired them with the latest imaging platform from the GR IV generation. The result is a camera that aims to preserve everything photographers loved about the IIIx while delivering meaningful upgrades where they matter most.
Key Features
- Newly developed 40mm-equivalent GR lens
8 elements in 6 groups with 3 aspherical elements - 25.7MP APS-C Image Sensor
Higher resolution than the GR IIIx’s 24.24MP sensor - 5-axis Image Stabilization
An upgrade from the 3-axis stabilization found in the GR IIIx - Hybrid Autofocus System
Combines phase-detection and contrast-detection autofocus for faster and more reliable focusing - 53GB of Internal Storage (approx).
A huge leap from the GR IIIx’s 2GB built-in memory - 4k Video Recording
A welcome upgrade over the Full HD-only capabilities of the GR IIIx. 4k recording up to 30p - Classic GR Shooting Tools
Includes Snap Focus, Full Press Snap, focus limiters, and quick responsiveness - Extensive Creative Controls
Includes Ricoh favourites such as Negative Film, Positive Film, Bleach Bypass, Monotone, Retro, and Cinema image profiles - Modern Wireless Connectivity
Updated Wi-Fi capabilities for faster image transfer and easier connection to mobile devices
The GR series has always been about shooting experience, designed to disappear into your pocket while remaining instantly ready when moments unfold. What makes the GR IVx particularly exciting is that it combines the photographic character of the GR IIIx with the performance upgrades introduced in the newer GR IV platform. Backed by a new lens design, improved stabilization, higher resolution, significantly expanded internal storage and enhanced video capabilities, it’s the kind of update many photographers have been hoping for.
With a planned release sometime in the winter of 2026, this is one to keep on your radar.