Canon
EOS R7
32.5MP APS-C RF-mount body with 30fps burst, 4K 60p, 7-stop IBIS, and advanced subject tracking.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased May 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
Launch priceReleased Sep 2011
EOS R7 is 10.7 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R7
Wins
GR Digital IV
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R7 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- AEOS R7 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 3,200)
- AEOS R7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- AEOS R7 has higher Resolution (32.5 MP vs 10 MP)
- BGR Digital IV has lower Weight (219 g vs 612 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R7
132 × 90 × 92 mm
612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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GR Digital IV
109 × 60 × 33 mm
219 g (0.48 lb / 7.73 oz)
EOS R7 is 23mm wider, 31mm taller, and 59mm thicker than GR Digital IV.
EOS R7 is 393 g heavier than GR Digital IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 33mm GR Digital IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R7
132 × 90 mm
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85.6 × 54 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 R7
132 × 92 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
GR Digital IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R7
✓ 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 R7
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, AAC, LPCM
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better
Resolution
32.5 MP vs 10 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — 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
Weight
219 g vs 612 g — lower is better
Card types
Adds Eye-Fi
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R7
Pros
- ✓High-resolution 32.5MP APS-C sensor
- ✓Up to 30fps electronic burst
- ✓7-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓Dual SD UHS-II card slots
- ✓Strong value for wildlife and sports reach
Cons
- –APS-C sensor trails full-frame in low-light depth
- –RF-S lens lineup is still limited
- –4K 60p uses a crop in some modes
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R7 or GR Digital IV?
EOS R7 scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for GR Digital IV — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and GR Digital IV?
EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and GR Digital IV is 10 MP, so the EOS R7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R7 and GR Digital IV have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR Digital IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R7 or the GR Digital IV?
EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic. GR Digital IV reaches 1.54 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and GR Digital IV?
EOS R7 weighs 612 g and GR Digital IV weighs 219 g, so the GR Digital IV is 393 g lighter.
Do the EOS R7 and GR Digital IV record 4K video?
EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p. GR Digital IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R7 and GR Digital IV weather sealed?
EOS R7: Yes. GR Digital IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 660 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R7 and 390 shots for the GR Digital IV, giving the EOS R7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and GR Digital IV at $599. The GR Digital IV is $900 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Ricoh press materials.