GR IV Monochrome, Pixel 10a and a Storage Reality Check

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March 14, 2026 This week on DPReview, we spent some time out in the field with two very different cameras that ask the same question: what actually makes a great photo? Our latest sample galleries put Ricoh's new GR IV Monochrome through its paces alongside Google's Pixel 10a, showing how a purpose-built black-and-white compact and a modern smartphone approach image-making from opposite ends of the spectrum. We also explored a topic that's quietly creeping up on photographers everywhere: rising storage costs. As cloud plans get pricier and file sizes keep growing, the conversation quickly turned philosophical in our comments and forums — with readers debating whether endless resolution and RAW archives really make better photography, or just bigger hard drives. And if you want to join the conversation with your own images, voting for this week's Editor's Photo Challenge opened today. —Ben     Highlights   How rising storage costs could affect photography AI is making it harder to get memory and storage. Here's what that means for photographers. Ricoh GR IV Monochrome initial sample gallery: the difference is black and white Ricoh's latest compact doesn't have a color filter array, but produces photos that are quite sharp. Breathing through fear: Be Ryder's path to world‑class surf photography We sat down with Beatriz Ryder, the photographer behind the silver‑winning image at the World Sports Photography Awards, to find out about her path and process. New perspectives: first time photo journeys in Japan When Mitchell and Abby went to Japan to cover CP+, they also got the chance to experience parts of the country's photo culture for the first time. What does 'image quality' mean to you? In this edition of our Question of the Week series, we ask the DPReview community what it means when they talk about 'image quality' for cameras and their photography. Explore diverse landscapes with DPReview reader, Paulo Bizarro DPReview community member Paulo Bizarro (aka biza43) shares how a lifelong love of photography, beginning in the 1990s, evolved from a career in biochemistry into a nature-focused practice enriched by astrophotography. Google Pixel 10a sample gallery: familiar results from familiar hardware We spent some time with the Pixel 10a recently to see how its cameras stack up with the smoothed-out design. Don't let Sigma's premium 35mm overshadow this refreshed classic Sigma's latest 35mm lens is a fraction slower than its super-fast sibling but it's also smaller, lighter and less expensive. Rarer than the panda: Photographing China's snub-nosed monkeys (China series: Part 1) After five years of planning and failed attempts, globetrotting photographer Erez Marom finally reaches the 15,000-foot peaks of Yunnan to find a primate shrouded in mystery. This YouTuber tore down a Galaxy S26 Ultra to see how Samsung improved the camera Samsung recently released its latest lineup of Galaxy phones and quietly introduced some camera upgrades in the S26 Ultra. Watch these guys goofing around with Canon's $22,000 1200mm lens What better lens to use for spotting your house from the mountains? Kickstarter promises to convert your film camera to digital, yet again I'm Back, the project that has made multiple attempts to deliver what Silicon Film failed to, back in the early 2000s, is hinting that, this time, it might be different. Laowa's latest is the kind of lens the big companies aren't making The 17mm F4 comes in two flavors: shift and tilt-shift. Frame.io is now more useful for Nikon shooters You've been able to circuitously upload videos from cameras like the Z6III and Z8 to the service for a while now, but it just added stills support. Adobe's AI Assistant for Photoshop is here to help edit your images What could go wrong letting AI run wild with your photos?   You received this email because you subscribed to the Digital Photography Review weekly newsletter. To update your preferences, click here. To unsubscribe, click here. Alternatively, log into dpreview and visit your user profile settings, uncheck the Newsletter Subscription checkbox, then click on Save changes. If you're new to this newsletter, you can subscribe here. Advertise | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here © 2026 DPReview. All Rights Reserved. 276 5th Avenue, Suite 704 - 3126 New York, NY 10001, United States Terms of Service