Ricoh GR IIIx.
The same pocketable APS-C formula as the classic GR, but with a tighter, more natural 40mm-equivalent lens for portraits and details.
The Verdict.
Gavler Meta-Score
“The GR IIIx is for photographers who already know 40mm is their focal length. It's the same brilliant pocket camera as the rest of the GR line, just seeing the world a little tighter — better for people and details, less suited to sweeping scenes. If the classic 28mm GR feels too wide for how you shoot, this is your camera.”
The Gavler Verdict
Precision Engineering
40mm f/2.8 Lens
A tighter, more natural field of view than the classic 28mm GR — ideal for portraits and details.
24MP APS-C
The same large APS-C sensor as the GR III, delivering detail far beyond the camera's size.
Pocketable Body
Fits in a jeans pocket, powers on in about a second, and features snap-focus for instant capture.
Technical Specifications
The Scoreboard
Beloved for the same reasons as the whole GR line, with the 40mm lens winning over portrait and detail shooters. Older sensor and three-axis stabilization keep it just behind the GR IV.
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Global Critique
“The 40mm GR is the one to buy if you find 28mm too wide for everyday shooting.”
“Still one of the best pocketable cameras money can buy, now with a more versatile lens.”
“A focused tool that does one thing — grab-and-go image quality — better than almost anything.”
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