Canon
EOS Rebel SL3
World's lightest DSLR with 24MP APS-C, Dual Pixel AF in live view, and vari-angle touchscreen.
$549
Launch priceReleased Apr 2019
Ricoh
GR IV
Latest GR with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, 5-axis SR, 53GB internal memory, and pocket street-camera handling.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
GR IV is 6.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS Rebel SL3
Wins
GR IV
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS Rebel SL3 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,600)
- AEOS Rebel SL3 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 250 shots)
- BGR IV has lower Weight (262 g vs 449 g)
- AEOS Rebel SL3 has higher Burst (mechanical) (5 fps vs 4 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS Rebel SL3
122 × 93 × 70 mm
449 g (0.99 lb / 15.84 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
EOS Rebel SL3 is 13mm wider, 31mm taller, and 37mm thicker than GR IV.
EOS Rebel SL3 is 187 g heavier than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 70mm EOS Rebel SL3 · 33mm GR IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS Rebel SL3
122 × 93 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 61 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS Rebel SL3
122 × 70 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS Rebel SL3
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
1.1× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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 Rebel SL3
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122.4, 92.6, 69.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS Rebel SL3 supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only EOS Rebel SL3 supports it
Reasons to choose
GR IV
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)
204,800 vs 25,600 — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IV supports it
Touchscreen
Only GR IV supports it
Weight
262 g vs 449 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS Rebel SL3
Pros
- ✓Lightest DSLR
- ✓Dual Pixel live view AF
- ✓Vari-angle screen
- ✓Affordable
Cons
- –DSLR declining
- –No 4K 60p
- –Single card slot
GR IV
Pros
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
- ✓Pocketable 28mm GR lens
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS Rebel SL3 or GR IV?
GR IV scores 6.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for EOS Rebel SL3 — 25.74MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS Rebel SL3 and GR IV?
EOS Rebel SL3 is 24.1 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS Rebel SL3 and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
EOS Rebel SL3 does not have IBIS, while GR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS Rebel SL3 or the GR IV?
EOS Rebel SL3 reaches 5 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS Rebel SL3 and GR IV?
EOS Rebel SL3 weighs 449 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR IV is 187 g lighter.
Do the EOS Rebel SL3 and GR IV record 4K video?
EOS Rebel SL3: 4K up to 60p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS Rebel SL3 and GR IV weather sealed?
EOS Rebel SL3: No. GR IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS Rebel SL3 and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the EOS Rebel SL3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS Rebel SL3 launched at $549 and GR IV at $1,499. The EOS Rebel SL3 is $950 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.