Ricoh's original GR digital — the APS-C pocket camera that defined the premium compact genre.
The Ricoh GR (2013) is the digital camera that redefined premium compacts — an APS-C sensor in a genuinely pocketable body with a fixed 28mm equivalent f/2.8 lens. Building on the legendary film-era GR series, this digital version proved that DSLR-level image quality was possible in a compact camera. A landmark camera for street photographers.
Image quality is excellent from the 16.2MP APS-C sensor — genuine DSLR-level quality in a pocket camera. The fixed 28mm f/2.8 GR lens is outstanding — razor sharp with excellent contrast. The 28mm perspective is the classic street photography focal length. RAW shooting. Snap focus mode for zone-focusing street photography. The GR rendering has a distinctive character.
Fixed 18.3mm f/2.8 GR lens (28mm equivalent) — non-interchangeable. Weight is approximately 245 grams — genuinely pocketable. Build quality is excellent with magnesium alloy. No viewfinder — rear LCD only. Full manual controls. The snap focus preset enables instant zone focusing — a feature beloved by street photographers.
Available at moderate prices — the GR series holds value due to cult status. Check sensor, lens, and controls. The original digital GR that launched the modern premium compact era. The GR III and GR IIIx are the successors with improved features. The original remains a capable and characterful street photography tool.