Leica
SOFORT 2
Hybrid instant camera with digital capture, Bluetooth, internal image storage, and Instax mini printing.
$399
Launch priceReleased Nov 2023
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 2.2 years newer.
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Wins
SOFORT 2
Wins
GR IV
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 1,600)
- BGR IV has higher Resolution (25.74 MP vs 4.9 MP)
- BGR IV has higher Battery life (CIPA) (250 shots vs 100 shots)
- BGR IV has lower Weight (262 g vs 320 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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SOFORT 2
123 × 87 × 44 mm
320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
SOFORT 2 is 14mm wider, 26mm taller, and 11mm thicker than GR IV.
SOFORT 2 is 58 g heavier than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm SOFORT 2 · 33mm GR IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
SOFORT 2
123 × 87 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.
SOFORT 2
123 × 44 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
SOFORT 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122.9, 86.9, 43.8
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 1,600 — higher is better
Resolution
25.74 MP vs 4.9 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
250 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better
Eye AF
Only GR IV supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IV supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
SOFORT 2
Pros
- ✓Hybrid instant workflow
- ✓Bluetooth
- ✓Creative film styles
- ✓Instax mini prints
Cons
- –Tiny sensor
- –No video
- –Instant-camera image quality
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, SOFORT 2 or GR IV?
GR IV scores 6.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for SOFORT 2 — 25.74MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the SOFORT 2 and GR IV?
SOFORT 2 is 4.9 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the SOFORT 2 and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
SOFORT 2 does not have IBIS, while GR IV has in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the SOFORT 2 and GR IV?
SOFORT 2 weighs 320 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR IV is 58 g lighter.
Do the SOFORT 2 and GR IV record 4K video?
SOFORT 2: 4K up to 60p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the SOFORT 2 and GR IV weather sealed?
SOFORT 2: No. GR IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 100 shots (CIPA) for the SOFORT 2 and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the GR IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
SOFORT 2 launched at $399 and GR IV at $1,499. The SOFORT 2 is $1,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Ricoh press materials.