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Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GR III

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

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Ricoh GR II

Ricoh · 2015
Lowest now
$1,029
MSRP
$800
+29% vs MSRP
Selling at or above MSRP

The used market is asking the $800 launch price or more. No discount right now, which usually means a discontinued or hard-to-find body trading on demand. We've seen this body as low as $800 on Sep 16, 2026.

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Ricoh GR III
Ricoh

Ricoh GR III

Ricoh · 2019
Lowest now
$1,009
MSRP
$899
+12% vs MSRP
Selling at or above MSRP

The used market is asking the $899 launch price or more. No discount right now, which usually means a discontinued or hard-to-find body trading on demand. We've seen this body as low as $760 on Oct 15, 2026.

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Quick answers

Which is cheaper used, the Ricoh GR II or the Ricoh GR III?
The Ricoh GR III is cheaper used: $1,009 against $1,029 for the Ricoh GR II, a gap of $20 (2%) as of 2026-10-28.
Why is the older Ricoh GR II more expensive used than the Ricoh GR III?
It is, by $20: $1,029 against $1,009 for the newer Ricoh GR III as of 2026-10-28, with 13 and 36 live listings. When an older model holds a premium, buyers usually prefer something it does that its successor changed, or the newer model is still sold new, which keeps pressure on its used price.
What share of its launch price does a used Ricoh GR II cost?
About 129%: $1,029 used against a $800 launch price as of 2026-10-28.

Specs side by side

Ricoh GR II Ricoh GR III
Brand RicohRicoh
Family RicohRicoh
Category bodybody
Body type CompactCompact
Mount Fixed LensFixed Lens
Sensor APS-CAPS-C
Sensor family —Ricoh APS-C 24MP (GR III/IIIx) · 24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Megapixels 16.2 MP24.2 MP
Autofocus —Hybrid
IBIS —3-axis 4-stop
Weather sealed —No
Max video —1080p60
Max native ISO —ISO 102,400
Body weight 251 g257 g
Dimensions 117 × 62.8 × 34.7 mm109 × 62 × 33 mm
Body material —magnesium alloy
Released 2015-06-172019-03-21
Discontinued ——
Status discontinuedcurrent
MSRP $800$899
Current low $1,029$1,009
vs MSRP +29%+12%

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