Ricoh
Ricoh GR IV Monochrome
📖 Overview
The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is a dedicated black-and-white variant of Ricoh's 2026 GR IV compact — same 18.3mm f/2.8 GR lens and same body (109.4 x 61.1 x 32.7mm, 262g with battery), but with a purpose-built APS-C sensor that omits the Bayer colour filter array. The result is one clean luminance signal per photosite: higher effective resolution, cleaner tonal transitions, and noticeably lower noise at the same ISO than a colour sensor converted to grayscale. The 25.74MP output resolves to 6192 x 4128, ISO runs 100-204,800, and 5-axis in-body Shake Reduction is rated at 6 stops. It shares the platform's video ceiling (Full HD 1080/60p — no 4K) and pocketable form. This is a niche release aimed at photographers who commit to black-and-white as a workflow choice rather than a post-processing step.
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📋 Specifications
| Release Year | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 25.74 Megapixels |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (23.3 x 15.5mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS (BSI, monochrome) |
| Max Image Resolution | 6192 x 4128 |
| ISO Range | 100-204800 |
| Max Video Resolution | Full HD 1920x1080 60p |
| Weight | 262g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 109.4 x 61.1 x 32.7mm |
| Special Features | Fixed 18.3mm f/2.8 GR lens (28mm equivalent), dedicated monochrome-only APS-C sensor (no colour filter array — higher effective resolution and lower luminance noise for black-and-white capture), 5-axis Shake Reduction (6 stops), hybrid phase/contrast AF, pocketable body, 3.0-inch touchscreen (~1.04M dots), no viewfinder |
Last updated: July 10, 2026
🖼️ Sample Photos
Real-world photos taken with the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome, sourced from SampleShots.
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