Cameraegg Compare logoCameraegg Compare

Fujifilm

GFX100RF

Fixed-lens 102MP medium format rangefinder-style camera with a 35mm f/4 lens and built-in ND filter.

$4,899

Released Mar 2025

vs

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 9 months newer.

Wins

6categories

GFX100RF

Landscape

Wins

4categories

GR IV

PortraitVlogging

Check current prices

Search these camera bodies at major authorized retailers to check current discounts, bundled lenses, and certified refurbished deals:

TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100RF wins 3 categories·GR IV wins 2 categories
  • BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 12,800)
  • AGFX100RF has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 49)
  • AGFX100RF has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 25.74 MP)
  • AGFX100RF has higher Battery life (CIPA) (820 shots vs 250 shots)
  • BGR IV has lower Weight (262 g vs 735 g)

Key specs at a glance

GFX100RFGR IV
Resolution102 MP25.74 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mmAPS-C
ISO max12,800204,800
Burst6 fps4 fps
4K30 fps60 fps
IBISNoYes
Weight735 g262 g
Battery820 shots250 shots

Size and weight, to scale

GFX100RF

134 × 90 × 77 mm

735 g (1.62 lb / 25.93 oz)

GR IV

109 × 61 × 33 mm

262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)

GFX100RF is 24mm wider, 29mm taller, and 44mm thicker than GR IV.

GFX100RF is 473 g heavier than GR IV.

Depth (front-to-back): 77mm GFX100RF · 33mm GR IV

Sensor size, to scale

GFX100RF

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

GR IV

23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C

361 mm² area

4.0× 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

Use caseGFX100RFGR IV
Portrait
5.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.0Fair✓ wins
0.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited
Landscape
6.0Good✓ wins
2.5Limited
Travel
5.5Fair
5.5Fair
Wildlife
5.0Fair✓ wins
1.0Limited
Vlogging
3.0Limited
6.5Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

GFX100RF

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…

  • Codecs

    Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 133.5, 90.4, 76.5

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II, SDXC V90, SSD via USB

  • AF points / zones

    425 vs 49 — higher is better

  • Resolution

    102 MP vs 25.74 MP — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    820 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only GFX100RF 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 12,800 — higher is better

  • Weight

    262 g vs 735 g — lower is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • In-body stabilization

    Only GR IV supports it

Both cameras share

  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

GFX100RF

Pros

  • 102MP medium format image quality
  • Compact fixed-lens GFX design
  • Built-in 4-stop ND
  • High-resolution EVF

Cons

  • Fixed 35mm f/4 lens
  • No IBIS
  • Premium niche camera

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

GFX100RF
GR IV
Resolution
102 MP4× more
25.74 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II
APS-C CMOS
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
23.3 x 15.5 mm
AA filter
No
No
GFX100RF
GR IV
AF system
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Hybrid AF (image-plane phase detection + contrast detection)
AF points / zones
4258.7× more
49
AF frame coverage
100 %
AF low-light limit
-3 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
No
Subject recognition
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
Face, Eye
GFX100RF
GR IV
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps+50%
4 fps
Burst (electronic)
3 fps
4 fps+33%
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
No
RAW buffer depth
45 frames
GFX100RF
GR IV
Max resolution
4K
Full HD
4K max frame rate
30 fps
60 fps2× more
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
F-Log / F-Log2
Standard profiles
Codecs
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265, H.264
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
GFX100RF
GR IV
Weight
735 g
262 g−473 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
133.5 × 90.4 × 76.5 mm
109.4 × 61.1 × 32.7 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, GFX100RF or GR IV?

GFX100RF scores 5.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IV — Bird AF subject recognition.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX100RF and GR IV?

GFX100RF is 102 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the GFX100RF captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX100RF and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?

GFX100RF does not have IBIS, while gR IV has in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100RF or the GR IV?

GFX100RF reaches 6 fps mechanical. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the GFX100RF and GR IV?

GFX100RF weighs 735 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR IV is 473 g lighter.

Do the GFX100RF and GR IV record 4K video?

GFX100RF: 4K up to 30p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.

Are the GFX100RF and GR IV weather sealed?

GFX100RF: Yes. GR IV: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 820 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100RF and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the GFX100RF the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100RF launched at $4,899 and GR IV at $1,499. The GR IV is $3,400 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.