RICOH GR IV Monochrome wins Camera GP 2026 Editors Choice TECHNOLOGY Award

TOKYO, May 15, 2026 －RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce that the RICOH GR IV Monochrome has won the prestigious Camera GP 2026 Editors Choice TECHNOLOGY Award of the Camera Grand Prix 2026 in Japan.

The Camera Grand Prix2026 awards were selected from products released in the Japanese market between April 1,2025 and March 31,2026.

The Camera Grand Prix is decided by a vote by the Camera Grand Prix Executive Committee, which is elected every year. The Camera Grand Prix is selected by members of the Camera Journal Press Club, media managers affiliated with the Camera Grand Prix, external selection committee members commissioned by each media, and a special selection committee of scholars, camera mechanic writers, photographers, etc. commissioned by the Camera Grand Prix Executive Committee of that year. The Camera Grand Prix 2026 "Camera of the Year" and "Lens of the Year" were selected by a selection committee consisting of 57 people (including organizations).

In addition, this awards are given in five categories: Camera of the Year, Lens of the Year, the "Readers Award-Camera" and the "Readers Award-Lens", which are decided by general user votes, and the "Editors Choice", which is selected by Camera Journal Club (CJPC) members from all photography-related products.

Reasons for Choice

The RICOH GR IV Monochrome is the first monochrome-only compact camera equipped with an APS-C sensor. To perfect monochrome expression, it features a dedicated monochrome image sensor. Furthermore, by eliminating color filters and interpolation processing, it maximizes the superior optical performance of the GR lens, demonstrating its true value in monochrome photography with high resolution, rich tonality, and low distortion. Additionally, the ND filter found in the GR IV has been replaced with a red filter built into the lens unit, enabling impressive photographic expression that resonates with photographers. As a model commemorating the 30th anniversary of the "RICOH GR" series, its unwavering commitment to pursuing the ultimate snap shooter was recognized by CJPC members as a truly outstanding and unparalleled product, and it was selected for Editor's Choice Technical Award for the Camera GP 2026.