Canon
EOS R6 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Released May 2026
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 V is 14.7 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
GR Digital IV
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 3,200)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Resolution (32.5 MP vs 10 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
GR Digital IV
109 × 60 × 33 mm
219 g (0.48 lb / 7.73 oz)
EOS R6 V is 33mm wider, 24mm taller, and 47mm thicker than GR Digital IV.
EOS R6 V is 469 g heavier than GR Digital IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 33mm GR Digital IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 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 V
142 × 80 mm
GR Digital IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 V
✓ more lensesCanon RF
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 V
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 1.54 fps — 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 688 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
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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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R6 V or GR Digital IV?
EOS R6 V scores 10.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for GR Digital IV — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and GR Digital IV?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and GR Digital IV is 10 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and GR Digital IV have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while gR Digital IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the GR Digital IV?
EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. GR Digital IV reaches 1.54 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and GR Digital IV?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and GR Digital IV weighs 219 g, so the GR Digital IV is 469 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and GR Digital IV record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. GR Digital IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 V and GR Digital IV weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. GR Digital IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 390 shots for the GR Digital IV, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V 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.