Canon
EOS 90D
High-res APS-C DSLR with 32.5MP, 10fps, and excellent Dual Pixel AF for wildlife.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Aug 2019
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 7.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 90D
Wins
GR IVx
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IVx 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)
- AEOS 90D has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS 90D
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
EOS 90D is 29mm wider, 37mm taller, and 55mm thicker than GR IVx.
EOS 90D is 255 g heavier than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS 90D · 33mm GR IVx
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 90D
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 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.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 90D
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
GR IVx: 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 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
Weight
265 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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 30 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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 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?
Compare live prices for the EOS 90D and GR IVx at major authorized retailers.
Canon EOS 90D
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS 90D or GR IVx?
EOS 90D scores 8.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IVx — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 90D and GR IVx?
EOS 90D is 32.5 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the EOS 90D captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 90D and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 90D has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 90D or the GR IVx?
EOS 90D reaches 10 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 90D and GR IVx?
EOS 90D weighs 520 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR IVx is 255 g lighter.
Do the EOS 90D and GR IVx record 4K video?
EOS 90D: 4K up to 30p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS 90D and GR IVx weather sealed?
EOS 90D: Yes. GR IVx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 90D and 250 shots for the GR IVx, giving the EOS 90D the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 90D launched at $1,199 and GR IVx at $1,499. The EOS 90D is $300 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.