DJI
Pocket 2
Tiny 3-axis gimbal camera with 1/1.7-inch 64MP sensor, 20mm equivalent lens, and 4K 60p video.
$349
Released 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
Released Jan 2026
GR IV is 5.2 years newer.
Wins
Pocket 2
Wins
GR IV
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 6,400)
- APocket 2 has higher Burst (electronic) (11 fps vs 4 fps)
- APocket 2 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 250 shots)
- 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
Pocket 2
125 × 38 × 30 mm
117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
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
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
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124.7, 38.1, 30
Burst (electronic)
11 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
Resolution
64 MP vs 25.74 MP — higher is better
Weight
117 g vs 262 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
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
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
In-body stabilization
Only GR IV supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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.
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
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.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket 2 or the GR IV?
Pocket 2 reaches 11 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
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.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket 2 and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the Pocket 2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket 2 launched at $349 and GR IV at $1,499. The Pocket 2 is $1,150 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.