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
Launch priceReleased May 2026
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 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
GR IVx
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 49)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 4 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 64,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
EOS R6 V is 32mm wider, 22mm taller, and 46mm thicker than GR IVx.
EOS R6 V is 423 g heavier than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 33mm GR IVx
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IVx
109 × 61 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IVx
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
GR IVx
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 V
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
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 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
AF points / zones
6097 vs 49 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
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 64,000 — higher is better
Weight
265 g vs 688 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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 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 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 R6 V and GR IVx at major authorized retailers.
Canon EOS R6 V
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 V or GR IVx?
EOS R6 V scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IVx — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and GR IVx?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the GR IVx?
EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and GR IVx?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR IVx is 423 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and GR IVx record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 V and GR IVx weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. GR IVx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 250 shots for the GR IVx, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and GR IVx at $1,499. The GR IVx is $1,000 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.