DJI
Pocket 2
Tiny 3-axis gimbal camera with 1/1.7-inch 64MP sensor, 20mm equivalent lens, and 4K 60p video.
$349
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
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 5.2 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket 2
Wins
GR IV
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 6,400)
- APocket 2 has higher Resolution (64 MP vs 25.74 MP)
- APocket 2 has lower Weight (117 g vs 262 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Pocket 2
125 × 38 × 30 mm
117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
Pocket 2 is 23mm shorter and 3mm thinner than GR IV but it is also 15mm wider.
Pocket 2 is 145 g lighter than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 30mm Pocket 2 · 33mm GR IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket 2
125 × 38 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.
Pocket 2
125 × 30 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
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
Pocket 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124.7, 38.1, 30
Resolution
64 MP vs 25.74 MP — higher is better
Weight
117 g vs 262 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
GR IV
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 32.7
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Card types
Adds microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
Eye AF
Only GR IV supports it
Codecs
Adds MOV
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IV supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Pocket 2
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-axis gimbal
- ✓64MP stills mode
- ✓4K 60p
- ✓Very small body
Cons
- –Older than Pocket 3
- –Smaller sensor
- –Tiny screen
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?
Compare live prices for the Pocket 2 and GR IV at major authorized retailers.
DJI Pocket 2
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Pocket 2 or GR IV?
GR IV scores 6.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Pocket 2 — 25.74MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket 2 and GR IV?
Pocket 2 is 64 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the Pocket 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket 2 and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket 2 does not have IBIS, while GR IV has in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket 2 and GR IV?
Pocket 2 weighs 117 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the Pocket 2 is 145 g lighter.
Do the Pocket 2 and GR IV record 4K video?
Pocket 2: 4K up to 60p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket 2 and GR IV weather sealed?
Pocket 2: No. GR IV: No.
How much does each cost?
Pocket 2 launched at $349 and GR IV at $1,499. The Pocket 2 is $1,150 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Ricoh press materials.