Ricoh has confirmed it is developing the GR IVx, a new variant of the GR IV compact camera built around a 40mm equivalent f/2.8 lens — compared to the 28mm equivalent of the standard GR IV. The announcement follows an established pattern in the GR line: the GR IIIx, which used the same 40mm equivalent focal length, was released alongside the GR III, and the GR IV 30th Anniversary Edition was only recently previewed. The GR IIIx has since been discontinued ahead of the new model’s arrival.

The GR IVx will use the same 26-megapixel back-illuminated APS-C CMOS sensor introduced in the GR IV, rather than the 24-megapixel front-illuminated sensor of the GR IIIx — a meaningful update that brings improved dynamic range and low-light performance to the 40mm variant for the first time. The new lens comprises eight elements in six groups, including three aspherical elements, making it a more complex optical design than the lens used in the GR IIIx. In common with the GR IV, the camera will incorporate 5-axis image stabilization, improved startup times, the larger DB-120 battery, and Wi-Fi 5 connectivity — all features absent from the GR IIIx.

The Japanese company has released a full set of planned specifications, suggesting development is well advanced. The GR IV itself reached retail approximately three months after its own development announcement, providing a rough reference point for the GR IVx timeline. The camera is scheduled to launch in “Winter 2026 or later.” No pricing has been announced.