Opal Tadpole vs Ricoh GR IV
Opal Tadpole ($175) vs Ricoh GR IV ($1,599) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right webcam.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Opal Tadpole | Ricoh GR IV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $175 | $1,599 |
| Weight | 45g | 262g |
| Sensor | Sony IMX248 | APS-C |
| Resolution | 1080p60 | — |
| Connection | USB-C | — |
| Weight | 45g | 262g (Ricoh spec table, includes battery and SD card) |
| Lens | — | 28mm equivalent, fixed |
| Form Factor | — | Jacket-pocket compact |
| Lineage | — | GR street-photography series |
| Released | — | Fall 2025 |
Pros & Cons
Opal Tadpole
- Stunning image
- Portable
- Plug and play
- Expensive
- No 4K
Ricoh GR IV
- APS-C sensor in a pocketable body
- 28mm equivalent lens suits street and travel
- Decades of GR street-photography lineage
- 262g with battery and card
- Fixed focal length, no zoom
- Pricey for a compact at $1,599
- Price rose from $1,499 in July 2026
- Not a video or action camera
Opal Tadpole is the better value at $175. Both are part of our curated webcam index — tap through to check current pricing.