• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 12,800
  • Detailed specifications
  • Ricoh GR
  • Olympus AIR A01
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Predecessor:    
Successor: Ricoh GR II
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General
Model Number: GR AIR
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Compact Lens-Style Camera
Currently Manufactured: No Yes
Retail Price: $799.00 $499.99
Street Price:   $299.99
Date Available: 2013-05-15 2015-07-15
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 8.6 oz (243 g)
includes batteries
8.5 oz (240 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
Size: 4.6 x 2.4 x 1.4 in.
(117 x 61 x 35 mm)
2.2 x 2.2 x 1.7 in.
(57 x 57 x 44 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:    
Effective Megapixels: 16.2 16.1
Sensor Format: APS-C 4/3
Sensor size: 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 4.81 microns 3.75 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.5x 2.0x
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 4:3
Color Filter Type: RGBG RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter: None None
Self-Cleaning: Yes Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score: 78 0
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): 23.6  
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): 13.5  
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): 972  
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other),
4352 x 3264 (14.2 MP, 4:3),
3246 x 3264 (10.6 MP, Other),
3936 x 2608 (10.3 MP, Other),
3488 x 2608 (9.1 MP, Other),
2608 x 2608 (6.8 MP, 1:1),
2912 x 1936 (5.6 MP, 3:2),
2592 x 1936 (5.0 MP, Other),
1936 x 1936 (3.7 MP, 1:1),
1280 x 864 (1.1 MP, Other),
1152 x 864 (1.0 MP, 4:3),
864 x 864 (0.7 MP, 1:1),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9),
1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3),
3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3),
2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3),
1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3),
1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG JPEG, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second: 4.0 10.0
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 1920x1080 (30p/​25p/​24p)
1280x720 (60p/​50p/​30p)
640x480 (30p/​25p/​24p)
1920x1080 (30p (24 or 16Mbps))
1280x720 (30p (12 or 8Mbps))
Movie File Format: MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio
Composite Video Out: Yes No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder: n/a
HD Video Out: Yes No
HD Video Connection: HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a Micro Four Thirds
Lens: GR lens, 7 elements in 5 groups with 2 aspheric elements Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED EZ M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 28mm 28 - 84mm
Focal Length (actual): 18.3mm 14 - 42mm
Zoom Ratio: 1.00x 3.00x
Aperture Range: f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22
Integrated ND Filter: Yes No
Normal Focus Range: 30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity
 
Filter Thread: 43.0mm 37.0mm
Thread Type: (Hood & Adapter GH-2 required) n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No No
Digital Zoom: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom Values: 35mm eq. crop mode Up to 3x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: Contrast Detection: Multi AF, Spot AF, Pinpoint AF, Subject-tracking AF, MF, Snap, infinity, Face recognition priority (only in Auto mode); Continuous Focus point adjustment: Auto, User-Selectable, Center High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 81-area multiple AF; Face priority/pupil detection AF; Singe-AF (S-AF), manual focus (MF)
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes No
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: No / LCD No / No LCD
Viewfinder Type: Optional hotshoe mounted optical viewfinders Lens-camera; uses mobile device for viewfinder
Focus Peaking: No Yes
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):    
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):    
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: No No
Rear Display: Yes No
Rear Display Size (inches): 3.0 0.0
Rear Display Resolution: 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px)  
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No
Selfie Screen: No
Max Playback Zoom: 16.0x  
Top Deck Display: No
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native): 25600 12800
Minimum ISO (native): 100 200
ISO Settings: Auto, Auto-Hi, Manual ISO 100 - 25,600 Auto, 200 - 12800, extendable to ISO 100 equivalent
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Multi-P Auto, Outdoors, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent 1, Incandescent 2, Daylight FL, Natural White FL, Cool White FL, Warm White FL, CT, Manual Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, , Fluorescent, Underwater
Shutter Speed Range: 1/4000 - 300 sec 1/16000 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode: Yes No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 4.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Multi (484 segments), Center-weighted, Spot Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering (specified point)
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Effects modes (B&W, B&W (TE), High Contrast B&W, Cross-Process, Positive Film, Bleach-Bypass, Retro, Miniaturize, High-Key) Multiple Exposure (2-4 shots), Dynamic Range Correction. Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Daydream, Light Tone, Grainy Monochrome, Toy Photo, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Ligne Claire, Water Color, Vintage, Partial Color)
Self Timer: 2, 12 seconds  
Time Lapse (intervalometer): Yes  
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes No
Flash Modes: Auto, Flash On, Slow-Sync, Manual, Auto Red-Eye Flash, Flash On Red-Eye, Slow-Sync Red-Eye n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): 5.4 n/a
Flash Range Description: Auto ISO: 20cm - 3.0m n/a
Max Flash Sync: 1/4000 (ext: 1/400)  
Flash Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps  
External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC / SDXC microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC
UHS Support: UHS-I UHS-I
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG
Movie File Format: MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio
Included Memory: 54.0 MB No memory included
Included Memory Type: Internal  
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No Yes
NFC: No No
Bluetooth: No Yes
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant: No No
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: Yes Yes
Remote Control Type: Optional CA-2 wired release (via USB) Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
Connections (extended): Micro HMDI (Type-D) Micro USB (USB 2.0 High-speed, USB Battery Charging), Built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 1.02  
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): 0.96  
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): Unlimited  
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): 1.33  
Camera penalizes early shutter press? No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 4.0 10.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): Unlimited 23
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): 6.1  
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): 4  
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): 6.1  
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): 4  
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.28 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.092 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): 0.46 seconds  
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.028 seconds  
Shutter Lag (notes): Full Autofocus lag, Multi AF mode = 0.287s  
Startup Time: 1.6 seconds  
Play -> Record Time: 0.5 seconds  
Flash cycle time, full power: 1.6 seconds  
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 290 shots 320 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary DB-65 Built-in
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary DB-65 Lithium-ion rechargeable Built-in lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: No No
Internal Charging Supported: Yes Yes
Software
Included Software: Software CD-ROM  
OS Compatibility:    
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Available in black or white, body-only or bundled with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ lens.