Canon
EOS R6 Mark III
Hybrid 32.5MP full-frame RF body with 7K RAW video, 40fps electronic burst, 8.5-stop IBIS, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II.
$2,799
Launch priceReleased Nov 2025
Ricoh
GR IV Monochrome
Monochrome-only GR IV with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, red filter mode, 5-axis SR, and classic 28mm pocket street-camera design.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
GR IV Monochrome is 2 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark III
Wins
GR IV Monochrome
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IV Monochrome has higher ISO max (native) (409,600 vs 64,000)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 4 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher 1080p max frame rate (180 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 × 88 mm
699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IV Monochrome
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
EOS R6 Mark III is 29mm wider, 37mm taller, and 56mm thicker than GR IV Monochrome.
EOS R6 Mark III is 437 g heavier than GR IV Monochrome.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark III · 33mm GR IV Monochrome
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV Monochrome
109 × 61 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 88 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV Monochrome
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
GR IV Monochrome
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark III
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
GR IV Monochrome: 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 III
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds CRM, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
180 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR IV Monochrome
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)
409,600 vs 64,000 — higher is better
Weight
262 g vs 699 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓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 R6 Mark III
Pros
- ✓32.5MP full-frame sensor
- ✓7K RAW video & 4K 120p
- ✓40fps electronic burst with Pre-Continuous
- ✓8.5-stop IBIS
Cons
- –Single CFexpress Type B + SD slot
- –Smaller LCD than R5 II
- –LP-E6P required for full features
GR IV Monochrome
Pros
- ✓Monochrome APS-C sensor
- ✓ISO 160-409600
- ✓5-axis SR
- ✓Red filter mode
Cons
- –Black-and-white only
- –Fixed lens
- –Full HD video only
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the EOS R6 Mark III and GR IV Monochrome at major authorized retailers.
Canon EOS R6 Mark III
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark III or GR IV Monochrome?
EOS R6 Mark III scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GR IV Monochrome — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and GR IV Monochrome?
EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP and GR IV Monochrome is 25.74 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and GR IV Monochrome have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR IV Monochrome has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark III or the GR IV Monochrome?
EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic. GR IV Monochrome reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and GR IV Monochrome?
EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g and GR IV Monochrome weighs 262 g, so the GR IV Monochrome is 437 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and GR IV Monochrome record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p. GR IV Monochrome: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark III and GR IV Monochrome weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark III: Yes. GR IV Monochrome: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark III and 250 shots for the GR IV Monochrome, giving the EOS R6 Mark III the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark III launched at $2,799 and GR IV Monochrome at $2,199. The GR IV Monochrome is $600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Ricoh press materials.