Ricoh GR IIIx

6owners with an opinion

83%of verdicts positive

2/0positive/negative since 2024

0happy after 3+ years

Praised for performance and portability; criticized for ease of use.

What people wrote

Likes it

Smartphone cameras have always been shit, the best thing about them is that you have them all the time. But then I bought a Ricoh GrIIIx, which is very pocketable and takes amazing photos. Even has a handy remote view function through WiFi. I don’t bother with my phone anymore.

Likes it

Pentax/Ricoh really is a hidden gem. I love my "dinosaur" K1 Mark II and my GR IIIx goes EVERYWHERE I go.

Likes it

Agreed. I keep my iPhone in my right pocket and my Ricoh GRIIIx in my left pocket whenever I go out. It’s such a fantastic camera given its size, especially with the APSC sensor in such a compact body. I also have a Sony A7C but I haven’t used it since getting the Ricoh. Being pocketable is a massive factor in how much I use a camera.

Doesn’t like it

It doesn't match my experience. It's easier to take a decent photo n rough conditions on the iPhone, than a camera. I have Sony a6400, Ricoh grIIIx, Fuji X100V and X-T5. With the iPhone (and androids too) you just point and shoot. With the cameras you do have to fiddle way more or use bracketing and still edit later. The phone does bracketing for you without you even noticing. Plus, the iPhone at least (not sure about android) very easily remove people walking behind the thing you were photographing

Likes it

Yeah, same. The Fuji X100 made me pack away for my DSLR for everything except sport and concerts. The GR IIIx has made me pack away my X100.

Recommends it

Modern point-and-shoots are amazing, too! As a professional I use the Ricoh GR IIIx on a regular basis and highly recommended it. Older models are also available and have somewhat of a cult following.

Likes itDoesn’t say they own it

Personally I love my Ricoh GR III. There are two versions, one is 28mm and another is 40mm (GR IIIX). They are fixed lens which sounds bad, but in reality it prevents you from constantly thinking about buying new lenses and switching lenses. There is essentially no other camera that can fit in your pocket. So if you want interchangeable lens, it kinda doesn't matter what you get at all because they will all require a camera bag. EDIT: btw, when buying camera gear I highly suggest buying used, places like keh, mpb and b&h used department are great and I've never had a problem.