Canon
EOS 7D
Classic APS-C sports DSLR with 18MP, 8fps burst, 19-point cross-type AF, Dual DIGIC 4, and weather-sealed magnesium body.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Sep 2009
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 16.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 7D
Wins
GR IV
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IV has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 0 fps)
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 6,400)
- AEOS 7D has higher Battery life (CIPA) (800 shots vs 250 shots)
- BGR IV has lower Weight (262 g vs 820 g)
- BGR IV has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 19)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS 7D
148 × 111 × 74 mm
820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
EOS 7D is 39mm wider, 50mm taller, and 41mm thicker than GR IV.
EOS 7D is 558 g heavier than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 74mm EOS 7D · 33mm GR IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 7D
148 × 111 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 7D
148 × 74 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 7D
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.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 7D
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
GR IV: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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 7D
Codecs
Adds H.264 (MOV)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.2, 110.7, 73.5
Card types
Adds CF (UDMA 6)
Battery life (CIPA)
800 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS 7D supports it
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
8 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only EOS 7D supports it
Reasons to choose
GR IV
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
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 6,400 — higher is better
Weight
262 g vs 820 g — lower is better
AF points / zones
49 vs 19 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 7D
Pros
- ✓8fps with 19 cross-type AF points
- ✓Dual DIGIC 4 image processors
- ✓100% viewfinder with electronic level
- ✓Weather-sealed magnesium alloy body
- ✓Full HD 1080p video
Cons
- –18MP resolution dated today
- –Single CF card slot
- –No Wi-Fi or GPS
- –1080p limited to 30fps
- –DSLR platform aging
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 portraits, EOS 7D or GR IV?
GR IV scores 6.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for EOS 7D — 25.74MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 7D and GR IV?
EOS 7D is 18 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 7D and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 7D does not have IBIS, while GR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 7D or the GR IV?
EOS 7D reaches 8 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 7D and GR IV?
EOS 7D weighs 820 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR IV is 558 g lighter.
Do the EOS 7D and GR IV record 4K video?
EOS 7D: Full HD (1920 × 1080). GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS 7D and GR IV weather sealed?
EOS 7D: Yes. GR IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 800 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 7D and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the EOS 7D the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 7D launched at $1,699 and GR IV at $1,499. The GR IV is $200 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.