{"id":80449,"date":"2026-02-28T19:02:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T18:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/?p=80449"},"modified":"2026-03-23T12:17:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T11:17:07","slug":"review-ricoh-gr-iii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-ricoh-gr-iii\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Ricoh GR III"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80771\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80771\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80771\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80771\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When people think of a fixed lens compact camera with an APS-C sized sensor, most will probably think of the Fuji X100 series first. However, those that are looking for a truly pocketable option may sooner or later come across Ricoh&#8217;s GR series. Not long ago the Ricoh GR IV was released, but thanks to a reader I get the chance to have a look at its popular predecessor, the Ricoh GR III.<\/p>\n<h2>Sample Pictures<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80838\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80838\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80838\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_9.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_9-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80838\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80842\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80842\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80842\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_13.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_13-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80842\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80833\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80833\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80833\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_4.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80833\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80948\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80948\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80948\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_16.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_16-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80948\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80553\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80553\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80553\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_28.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_28.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_28-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_28-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80553\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80552\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80552\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80552\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_27.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_27.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_27-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_27-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80552\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80569\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80569\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80569\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_44.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_44.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_44-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_44-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80569\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80561\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80561\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80561\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_36.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_36.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_36-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_36-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80561\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80565\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80565\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80565\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_40_AiD.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_40_AiD.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_40_AiD-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_40_AiD-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80565\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80541\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80541\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80541\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_16.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_16-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80541\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80545\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80545\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80545\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_20.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_20.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_20-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80545\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Most of the sample images in this review can be found in full resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/181621809@N02\/albums\/72177720330710095\/\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2>Specifications<\/h2>\n<p>The Ricoh GR III has the following specifications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sensor: 24mp APS-C with sensor shift image stabilization<\/li>\n<li>Lens: GR 18.3mm 2.8 (fullframe equivalent: 28mm 4.2)<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 252g (without hood and caps including battery)<\/li>\n<li>Filter Diameter: <em>only via adapter<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Elements\/Groups: 6\/4<\/li>\n<li>Close Focusing Distance: 0.06 m<\/li>\n<li>Maximum Magnification: 1:2.6 (in macro mode)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>buy a used Ricoh GR III from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=ricoh+gr+iii+&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_odkw=ricoh+gr+iii+-digital&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=ricoh+gr+iii&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4624852.m570.l1313&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) starting at <strong>$1000<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><em>buy a new Ricoh GR IV from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48ir6uB\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49GlDQB\">amazon.de<\/a> |&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?N=0&amp;InitialSearch=yes&amp;Ntt=ricoh%20gr%20iv&amp;BI=21073&amp;KBID=18855&amp;SID=DFF&amp;DFF=d50\">B&amp;H<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$1500<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Disclosure<\/h2>\n<p>The Ricoh GR III was kindly provided free of charge by one of our readers for review purposes for a month. Not only that, he also included this nice photo book, thanks a lot!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_81045\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81045\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-81045\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/daido_moriyama.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/daido_moriyama.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/daido_moriyama-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/daido_moriyama-768x578.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-81045\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Daido Moriyama &#8211; How I Take Photographs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>History of the GR Series<\/h2>\n<p>The first Ricoh GR camera was the Ricoh GR1 released in 1996. It was a camera for 35mm film that came with a 28mm 2.8 lens. The Japanese street photographer Daido Moriyama is known to have used its fourth and last iteration, adding to the popularity of this camera lineup. The GRiv was also the first camera of this series featuring the <em>Snap<\/em> focus mode (more on that later). The onwer of the camera I am reviewing here was even so kind to send me one of his photobooks.<\/p>\n<p>From 2005 to 2011 Ricoh offered four generations of Ricoh GR <em>Digital<\/em> cameras. These made use of smaller sensors with a crop factor of 4.7 and 28mm fullframe equivalent lenses.<\/p>\n<p>Then in 2013 Ricoh ditched the <em>Digital<\/em> in the name and released the Ricoh GR with an APS-C sized sensor and again a 28mm full frame equivalent lens. In 2021 Ricoh added the GR IIIx to the lineup, featuring a lens with a 40mm fullframe equivalent focal length instead. You can find a nice overview of these digital Ricoh GR cameras <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ricoh_GR_digital_cameras\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Handling \/ Build Quality<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80776\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80776\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80776\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Top.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Top.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Top-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Top-768x348.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80776\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">top controls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Ricoh GR III was actually designed with efficient operation in mind, maybe more so than any other camera I have used so far.<\/p>\n<p>Everything can be operated with one hand only (note to Nikon: thanks for locating the Zf&#8217;s playback button on the left side for no reason) and considering how small this camera is the engineers actually managed to implement a surprisingly high amount of controls.<\/p>\n<p>On the top you can find the on\/off button, shutter button, mode dial and the first control wheel.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80772\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80772\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80772\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Back.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Back.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Back-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Back-768x438.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80772\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">back<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On the back you can find the second control wheel, the multi selector and a few additional buttons. The screen is not tiltable and there is also no EVF but an actual hot shoe.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-1-review-ricoh-gr-iii-96833\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">lens retracted<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">lens extended<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-1-review-ricoh-gr-iii-96833\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane1-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80774\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Lens_Retracted.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Lens_Retracted.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Lens_Retracted-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Lens_Retracted-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80773\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Lens_Extended.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Lens_Extended.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Lens_Extended-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Lens_Extended-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Ricoh GR III<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>On turning the camera on, the lens has to extend first, this operation is very quick though. The camera also has a macro mode where the lens extends even further.<\/p>\n<p>With my rather big hands I often accidentally touched the rear control wheel though, changing the exposure compensation unintentionally.<\/p>\n<p>The camera does not feature a filter thread, several third party accessories are available to change that though.<\/p>\n<h2>Autofocus<\/h2>\n<p>My conclusion here is similar as it was for the Fuji X100VI:<\/p>\n<p>Generally the performance is okay for most use cases and also eye-AF works, but the performance is not on the same level as a Sony A7III (or later) or one of the later Nikon Z cameras.<\/p>\n<p>If you expect great tracking of your child or dog running around, you will probably be disappointed.<\/p>\n<p>There is one interesting alternative the Ricoh GR III brings to the table though: the &#8220;Snap Focus&#8221;. With snap focus you can bypass the AF and take a picture at a predefined focus distance &#8211; similar to zone focusing with a manual lens. This can be a useful feature for street photography and I actually used it a lot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The owner told me that having Auto ISO activated slows down the Snap Focus mode, so if you think it is too slow you may want to set a fixed ISO value.<\/p>\n<h2>Image Quality<\/h2>\n<h3>Sharpness Infinity<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80521\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sharpness_Ricoh_GR_III.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"1408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sharpness_Ricoh_GR_III.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sharpness_Ricoh_GR_III-170x300.jpg 170w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sharpness_Ricoh_GR_III-727x1280.jpg 727w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sharpness_Ricoh_GR_III-768x1352.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80517\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80517\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80517\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sharpness_Infinity_11.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sharpness_Infinity_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sharpness_Infinity_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sharpness_Infinity_11-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80517\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The lens offers good resolution and contrast right from its maximum aperture. Midframe and corners do benefit from stopping down one or two stops, but generally I did never mind using it at f\/2.8.<\/p>\n<h3>Embedded Noise Reduction<\/h3>\n<p>Since its introduction I am a fond user of Adobe&#8217;s Ai Denoise algorithm, because unlike some third party addons like Topaz it integrates well in my workflow and doesn&#8217;t create additional trouble for me.<\/p>\n<p>With its comparably slow lens this Ricoh GR III isn&#8217;t exactly a low light king to begin with, but there are more things to talk about: not only do I generally find the noise levels from this sensor rather high &#8211; meaning worse than other modern APS-C sensors &#8211; but there is also an even bigger problem: because Ricoh adds some noise reduction to the &#8220;Raw&#8221; files, Adobe struggles a lot with its already altered files and the Ai Denoise doesn&#8217;t work properly at all, as you can see from the following example. Adobe blames Ricoh, Ricoh blames Adobe &#8211; meaning nothing will change anytime soon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-2-review-ricoh-gr-iii-37785\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Raw<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Raw with Adobe Denoise Ai<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-2-review-ricoh-gr-iii-37785\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane2-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80790\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_RAW.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_RAW.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_RAW-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_RAW-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80789\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_AiD.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_AiD.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_AiD-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_AiD-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Ricoh GR III |<\/em> <em>100% crops<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For those not familiar with what the results should look like:<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-3-review-ricoh-gr-iii-48319\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Raw<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Raw with Adobe Denoise Ai<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-3-review-ricoh-gr-iii-48319\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane3-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80793\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Vivo_X200_Ultra_35mm_Raw.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Vivo_X200_Ultra_35mm_Raw.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Vivo_X200_Ultra_35mm_Raw-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Vivo_X200_Ultra_35mm_Raw-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80792\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Vivo_X200_Ultra_35mm_Raw_AiD.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Vivo_X200_Ultra_35mm_Raw_AiD.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Vivo_X200_Ultra_35mm_Raw_AiD-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Vivo_X200_Ultra_35mm_Raw_AiD-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Vivo X200 Ultra | 35mm equiv. lens | 100% crops<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>I say it is Ricoh&#8217;s fault, because the algorithm works perfectly with my Nikon, Sony and Leica cameras as well as with the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-fujifilm-x100vi-the-hype-camera\/\">Fuji X100VI<\/a>&#8216;s X-Trans sensor and even with the Raws from my <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/vivo-x200-ultra-the-death-of-the-compact-camera\/\">Vivo X200 Ultra Smartphone<\/a> (as can be seen above).<\/p>\n<h3>Bokeh<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80555\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80555\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80555\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_30.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_30.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_30-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_30-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80555\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 18.3mm 2.8 lens (fullframe equivalent of 28mm 4.2) is not exactly a setup that screams shallow depth of field photography. Only in close focus scenarios you will be able to create some bokeh in your pictures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80735\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80735\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80735\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_48.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_48.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_48-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_48-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80735\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80732\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80732\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80732\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_52.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_52.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_52-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_52-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80732\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80567\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80567\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80567\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_42.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_42.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_42-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_42-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80567\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The quality of the bokeh is alright in these close focus scenarios, but nothing special, really.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80570\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80570\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80570\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_45.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_45.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_45-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_45-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80570\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80528\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80528\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80528\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_3.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80528\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80535\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80535\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80535\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_10_AiD.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_10_AiD.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_10_AiD-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_10_AiD-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80535\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At longer focus distances &#8211; as mentioned before &#8211; practically everything is in focus even with the lens set to its maximum aperture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>On the one hand the Ricoh GR III is aimed at people that actually care about getting the shot and who are not merely looking for something that is more jewelry and brand image than actual camera, which is clearly something I have to applaud them for. Especially being able to completely operate this camera with one hand and the snap focus modes are actually useful features in the field.<\/p>\n<p>If the field of view of a 28mm fullframe lens is all you need and you are looking for a camera that is efficient to operate and at the same time pocketable, these Ricoh GR series cameras might be exactly what you are looking for.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand this camera hardly does anything for me that the latest higher end camera smartphones couldn&#8217;t do, yet I consider those being far more capable and versatile picture taking devices. Several times &#8211; especially in dimly lit scenarios &#8211; after seeing the noisy high ISO images taken with the Ricoh, I decided to get out my Vivo smartphone and taking a shot with its multishot noise reduction, effortlessly giving me actually usable pictures out of camera. The original Ricoh GR was released in 2013 and even with its fourth iteration not much has changed, yet the world around it simply moved on.<\/p>\n<p>This is your last standalone MP3 player before you figured out what Spotify is, the last CD you burned before finding out what a USB stick is, the last movie you rented on a physical medium before simply streaming it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>buy a used Ricoh GR III from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=ricoh+gr+iii+&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_odkw=ricoh+gr+iii+-digital&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=ricoh+gr+iii&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4624852.m570.l1313&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) starting at <strong>$1000<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><em>buy a new Ricoh GR IV from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48ir6uB\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49GlDQB\">amazon.de<\/a> |&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?N=0&amp;InitialSearch=yes&amp;Ntt=ricoh%20gr%20iv&amp;BI=21073&amp;KBID=18855&amp;SID=DFF&amp;DFF=d50\">B&amp;H<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$1500<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Sample Pictures<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80847\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80847\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80847\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_20.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_20.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_20-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80847\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80830\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80830\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80830\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_1.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80830\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80846\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80846\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80846\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_19.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_19.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_19-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_19-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80846\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80844\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80844\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80844\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_15.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_15-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80844\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80841\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80841\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80841\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_12.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_12-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80841\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80840\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80840\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80840\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_11.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_11-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80840\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80839\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80839\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80839\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_10.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_10-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80839\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80834\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80834\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80834\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_5.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80834\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80836\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80836\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80836\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_7.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_7-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80836\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80832\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80832\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80832\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_3.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80832\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80837\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80837\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80837\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_8.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_I2511_Sample_2.8_8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80837\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80572\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80572\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80572\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_47_AiD.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_47_AiD.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_47_AiD-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_47_AiD-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80572\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80566\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80566\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80566\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_41.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_41.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_41-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_41-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80566\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80568\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80568\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80568\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_43.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_43.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_43-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_43-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80568\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80564\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80564\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80564\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_39.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_39.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_39-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_39-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80564\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80559\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80559\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80559\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_34.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_34.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_34-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_34-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80559\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80734\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80734\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80734\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_49.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_49.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_49-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_49-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80734\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80557\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80557\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80557\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_32.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_32.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_32-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_32-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80557\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80556\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80556\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80556\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_31.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_31.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_31-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_31-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80556\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80551\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80551\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80551\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_26.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_26.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_26-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_26-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80551\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80531\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80531\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80531\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_6.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80531\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80549\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80549\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80549\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_24.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_24.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_24-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_24-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80549\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80548\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80548\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80548\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_23_AiD.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_23_AiD.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_23_AiD-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_23_AiD-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80548\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80547\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80547\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80547\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_22_AiD.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_22_AiD.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_22_AiD-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_22_AiD-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80547\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80554\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80554\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80554\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_29.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_29.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_29-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_29-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80554\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80539\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80539\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80539\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_14_AiD.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_14_AiD.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_14_AiD-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_14_AiD-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80539\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80538\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80538\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80538\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_13_AiD.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_13_AiD.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_13_AiD-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_13_AiD-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80538\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80537\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80537\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80537\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_12_AiD.jpg\" alt=\"rico gr ii iii 3 gr3 iv gr4 griv compact digital 24mp review contrast resolution sharpness bokeh image quality\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_12_AiD.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_12_AiD-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ricoh_GR_III_Sample_2.8_12_AiD-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80537\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricoh GR III | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Most of the sample images in this review can be found in full resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/181621809@N02\/albums\/72177720330710095\/\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Further Reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-rx1rii-sonnar-35mm-2-0\/\">Review: Sony RX1RII<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-35mm-1-4-gm-the-perfect-35mm-lens\/\">Review: Sony FE 35mm 1.4 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