Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Released May 2022
Ricoh
GR IV Monochrome
Monochrome-only GR IV with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, red filter mode, 5-axis SR, and classic 28mm pocket street-camera design.
$1,699
Released Jan 2026
GR IV Monochrome is 3.7 years newer.
Wins
X-H2S
Wins
GR IV Monochrome
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IV Monochrome has higher ISO max (native) (409,600 vs 12,800)
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 4 fps)
- AX-H2S has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 49)
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IV Monochrome has lower Weight (262 g vs 660 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X-H2S
136 × 93 × 85 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
GR IV Monochrome
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
X-H2S is 27mm wider, 32mm taller, and 52mm thicker than GR IV Monochrome.
X-H2S is 398 g heavier than GR IV Monochrome.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 33mm GR IV Monochrome
Sensor size, to scale
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
GR IV Monochrome
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-H2S
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
GR IV Monochrome: 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
X-H2S
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 136.3, 92.9, 84.6
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II, SDXC V90
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
425 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
580 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR IV Monochrome
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)
409,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Weight
262 g vs 660 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 160
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓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.
X-H2S
Pros
- ✓40fps burst
- ✓Stacked APS-C
- ✓6.2K video
- ✓Great AF
Cons
- –APS-C sensor
- –Complex menus
- –Crop for some modes
GR IV Monochrome
Pros
- ✓Monochrome APS-C sensor
- ✓ISO 160-409600
- ✓5-axis SR
- ✓Red filter mode
Cons
- –Black-and-white only
- –Fixed lens
- –Full HD video only
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X-H2S or GR IV Monochrome?
X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IV Monochrome — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and GR IV Monochrome?
X-H2S is 26.16 MP and GR IV Monochrome is 25.74 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-H2S and GR IV Monochrome have in-body image stabilization?
X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while gR IV Monochrome has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the GR IV Monochrome?
X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. GR IV Monochrome reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and GR IV Monochrome?
X-H2S weighs 660 g and GR IV Monochrome weighs 262 g, so the GR IV Monochrome is 398 g lighter.
Do the X-H2S and GR IV Monochrome record 4K video?
X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. GR IV Monochrome: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-H2S and GR IV Monochrome weather sealed?
X-H2S: Yes. GR IV Monochrome: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2S and 250 shots for the GR IV Monochrome, giving the X-H2S the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-H2S launched at $2,499 and GR IV Monochrome at $1,699. The GR IV Monochrome is $800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.