GR IV Mirrorless Camera

Ricoh GR IV — The Street Photographer’s Pocketable APS-C Powerhouse

The gist: A 267g magnesium-alloy camera that disappears into a jeans pocket yet delivers 25.7MP APS-C image quality — the only truly pocketable large-sensor camera built specifically for travel and street photography.

• 25.7MP back-illuminated APS-C sensor: Matches the image quality of much larger mirrorless systems, with strong low-light performance thanks to the BSI design — critical for indoor markets, dusk city walks, and candid street shots.
• 0.6-second startup: The camera is shooting faster than most phones can launch their camera app — essential for capturing fleeting travel moments without fumbling.
• 5-axis in-body stabilization: Upgraded from 3-axis on the previous generation, enabling sharper handheld shots in dim conditions without a tripod.
• 53GB internal storage: Stores approximately 1,000 RAW files without a memory card — a meaningful backup when a card fails in a remote location.

PetaPixel called the GR IV “a successor worth waiting for,” praising the near-perfect autofocus hit rate and noting the camera all but disappears into a pocket at 267g.

Best for: Travel photographers and nomads who want APS-C image quality in a carry-everywhere body that won’t attract attention or weigh down a daypack. Skip it if: You need interchangeable lenses or optical zoom — the fixed 28mm equivalent focal length is the GR’s only optical option. Runs ~$1,500 — check the current price before buying.