Ricoh GR IV Review: Street Camera Showdown!

Go to http://squarespace.com/Tony & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Tony" Buy the Ricoh GR IV: https://SDP.io/GR4 Buy the Campsnap: https://SDP.io/CS Buy the Fujifilm X100 VI: https://SDP.io/X100vi Buy the Sony RX1R III: https://SDP.io/RX1R3 The Ricoh GR IV is an enigma. It is the camera I carry everywhere and pick up more than any other, yet it infuriates me with its baffling flaws. In this honest review, I break down why this $1,500 compact camera with "bad" specs—like 1080p video and no viewfinder—might still be the ultimate street photography tool, or a complete waste of money depending on your vibe. In this comprehensive comparison, Tony Northrup puts the new Ricoh GR IV up against the budget-friendly $75 Camp Snap, the hype-beast Fuji X100VI, and the $5,100 Sony RX1R Mark III. We test image quality, low-light autofocus performance, and portability to see if the GR4 can justify its existence in a world where the iPhone in your pocket is already so good. Get the best portfolio & website: https://www.google.com/search?q=http://squarespace.com/tony (Discount Code: TONY) TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro: Why I Love (and Hate) the GR IV 0:35 Sponsor: Squarespace 1:25 The Specs: Why they seem terrible (No 4K?!) 2:30 Design & Portability vs. Sony RX1R III 3:45 Unique Features: IBIS, ND Filter & Internal Storage 5:00 Lens Comparison & Background Blur 5:40 The Autofocus Nightmare (and that Green Light) 7:00 Snap Focus & The Metric System Rant 8:50 App Connectivity & GPS 9:45 Comparison: Camp Snap ($75) 10:30 Comparison: Fujifilm X100VI 11:20 Comparison: Sony RX1R Mark III ($5,100) 12:50 Comparison: iPhone vs. Ricoh GR IV 13:50 Final Verdict: Should you buy it? KEY TAKEAWAYS: • Portability is King: The GR IV fits in a pocket where the Sony RX1R III and Fuji X100VI struggle, making it the true everyday carry. • Autofocus Issues: Face detection is unreliable and low-light AF requires a distracting green assist light. • The "Vibe" Factor: It’s not about beating the iPhone on specs; it’s about the experience of shooting without distractions. JOIN ME IN NYC: Want to master lighting and posing? Join me for a hands-on portrait workshop in New York City. Limited spots available: http://SDP.io/WS FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.google.com/search?q=http://instagram.com/tonynorthrup #RicohGRIV #StreetPhotography #CameraReview #TonyNorthrup #CompactCamera #FujiX100VI #SonyRX1RIII #CampSnap