Canon
EOS 200D
World's lightest APS-C DSLR (Rebel SL2) with Dual Pixel AF, 24MP, and beginner-friendly design.
$549
Launch priceReleased Jun 2017
Ricoh
GR IV
Latest GR with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, 5-axis SR, 53GB internal memory, and pocket street-camera handling.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
GR IV is 8.5 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 200D
Wins
GR IV
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,600)
- BGR IV has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 9)
- AEOS 200D has higher Burst (electronic) (11 fps vs 4 fps)
- AEOS 200D has higher Battery life (CIPA) (650 shots vs 250 shots)
- BGR IV has lower Weight (262 g vs 453 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS 200D
122 × 93 × 70 mm
453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
EOS 200D is 13mm wider, 31mm taller, and 37mm thicker than GR IV.
EOS 200D is 191 g heavier than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 70mm EOS 200D · 33mm GR IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 200D
122 × 93 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 61 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS 200D
122 × 70 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 200D
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
1.1× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS 200D
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122.4, 92.6, 69.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
11 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
650 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS 200D supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only EOS 200D supports it
Reasons to choose
GR IV
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 32.7
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 25,600 — higher is better
AF points / zones
49 vs 9 — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IV supports it
Weight
262 g vs 453 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 200D
Pros
- ✓Very light DSLR
- ✓Dual Pixel AF
- ✓24MP APS-C
- ✓Affordable
Cons
- –Single card slot
- –No 4K
- –Superseded by SL3/250D
GR IV
Pros
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
- ✓Pocketable 28mm GR lens
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS 200D or GR IV?
EOS 200D scores 5.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IV — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 200D and GR IV?
EOS 200D is 24.2 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 200D and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 200D does not have IBIS, while GR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 200D or the GR IV?
EOS 200D reaches 11 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 200D and GR IV?
EOS 200D weighs 453 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR IV is 191 g lighter.
Do the EOS 200D and GR IV record 4K video?
EOS 200D: 4K up to 60p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS 200D and GR IV weather sealed?
EOS 200D: No. GR IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 650 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 200D and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the EOS 200D the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 200D launched at $549 and GR IV at $1,499. The EOS 200D is $950 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Ricoh press materials.