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 IVx
40mm-equivalent GR IV sibling with a newly designed 26.1mm f/2.8 lens, 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 5-axis SR, 4K video, 53GB internal storage, and pocket street-camera handling. Winter 2026 planned.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Dec 2026
GR IVx is 9.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 200D
Wins
GR IVx
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,600)
- BGR IVx 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)
- AEOS 200D has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
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 IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
EOS 200D is 13mm wider, 31mm taller, and 36mm thicker than GR IVx.
EOS 200D is 188 g heavier than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 70mm EOS 200D · 33mm GR IVx
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 IVx
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 IVx
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 200D
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
GR IVx
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
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR IVx
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 33.4
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 IVx supports it
Weight
265 g vs 453 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓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 IVx
Pros
- ✓New 26.1mm f/2.8 GR lens (40mm equiv.)
- ✓GR IV 25.74MP APS-C + 5-axis SR
- ✓4K 30p/24p and 53GB built-in storage
- ✓Snap focus, 50/71mm crops, 2-stop ND
- ✓Pocketable 265g body
Cons
- –Price not yet announced (listed at GR IV $1,499)
- –Winter 2026 or later — still in development as of Aug 2026
- –No built-in EVF
- –Fixed 40mm-equiv. lens
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 IVx?
EOS 200D scores 5.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IVx — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 200D and GR IVx?
EOS 200D is 24.2 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the GR IVx captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 200D and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 200D does not have IBIS, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 200D or the GR IVx?
EOS 200D reaches 11 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 200D and GR IVx?
EOS 200D weighs 453 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR IVx is 188 g lighter.
Do the EOS 200D and GR IVx record 4K video?
EOS 200D: 4K up to 60p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS 200D and GR IVx weather sealed?
EOS 200D: No. GR IVx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 650 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 200D and 250 shots for the GR IVx, giving the EOS 200D the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 200D launched at $549 and GR IVx 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 September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Ricoh press materials.