Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
Ricoh
GR Digital IV
Cult compact GR Digital with 10MP CCD sensor, fast 28mm equivalent f/1.9 lens, and sensor-shift stabilization.
$599
Released Sep 2011
EOS R6 Mark II is 11.2 years newer.
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EOS R6 Mark II
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GR Digital IV
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 3,200)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- BGR Digital IV has lower Weight (219 g vs 680 g)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 10 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
GR Digital IV
109 × 60 × 33 mm
219 g (0.48 lb / 7.73 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 30mm wider, 39mm taller, and 56mm thicker than GR Digital IV.
EOS R6 Mark II is 461 g heavier than GR Digital IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 33mm GR Digital IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
GR Digital IV
109 × 60 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
GR Digital IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
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105+
native lenses available
GR Digital 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 R6 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 10 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR Digital IV
Codecs
Adds Motion JPEG AVI
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 108.6, 59.8, 32.5
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, Eye-Fi
Weight
219 g vs 680 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
GR Digital IV
Pros
- ✓Fast f/1.9 GR lens
- ✓CCD rendering
- ✓Compact classic
- ✓Sensor-shift stabilization
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –VGA video only
- –Very old model
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or GR Digital IV?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for GR Digital IV — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and GR Digital IV?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and GR Digital IV is 10 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and GR Digital IV have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while gR Digital IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the GR Digital IV?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. GR Digital IV reaches 1.54 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and GR Digital IV?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and GR Digital IV weighs 219 g, so the GR Digital IV is 461 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and GR Digital IV record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. GR Digital IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and GR Digital IV weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. GR Digital IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 390 shots for the GR Digital IV, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and GR Digital IV at $599. The GR Digital IV is $1,900 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Ricoh press materials.