Canon
EOS 90D
High-res APS-C DSLR with 32.5MP, 10fps, and excellent Dual Pixel AF for wildlife.
$1,199
Released Aug 2019
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
Released Jan 2026
GR IV is 6.3 years newer.
Wins
EOS 90D
Wins
GR IV
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,600)
- AEOS 90D has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 250 shots)
- AEOS 90D has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 4 fps)
- AEOS 90D has higher Burst (electronic) (10 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IV has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS 90D
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
EOS 90D is 29mm wider, 37mm taller, and 55mm thicker than GR IV.
EOS 90D is 258 g heavier than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS 90D · 33mm GR IV
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 90D
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 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 90D
✓ 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 90D
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
10 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS 90D 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
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Weight
262 g vs 520 g — lower is better
AF points / zones
49 vs 45 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 90D
Pros
- ✓32.5MP APS-C
- ✓10fps burst
- ✓Optical viewfinder
- ✓Long battery life
Cons
- –DSLR declining
- –No IBIS
- –Crop sensor
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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS 90D or GR IV?
EOS 90D scores 8.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IV — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 90D and GR IV?
EOS 90D is 32.5 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the EOS 90D captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 90D and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 90D has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while gR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 90D or the GR IV?
EOS 90D reaches 10 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 90D and GR IV?
EOS 90D weighs 520 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR IV is 258 g lighter.
Do the EOS 90D and GR IV record 4K video?
EOS 90D: 4K up to 30p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS 90D and GR IV weather sealed?
EOS 90D: Yes. GR IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 90D and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the EOS 90D the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 90D launched at $1,199 and GR IV at $1,499. The EOS 90D is $300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.