RED
KOMODO 6K
Compact Super 35 global-shutter cinema camera with 6K REDCODE RAW, Canon RF mount, 16+ stops DR, and a built-in 2.9-inch touchscreen.
$5,995
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 5.3 years newer.
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Wins
KOMODO 6K
Wins
GR IV
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 3,200)
- AKOMODO 6K has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IV has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- BGR IV has lower Weight (262 g vs 1000 g)
- BGR IV has higher Resolution (25.74 MP vs 19.9 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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KOMODO 6K
102 × 102 × 102 mm
1000 g (2.20 lb / 35.27 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
KOMODO 6K is 7mm narrower than GR IV but it is also 41mm taller and 69mm thicker.
KOMODO 6K is 738 g heavier than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 102mm KOMODO 6K · 33mm GR IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
KOMODO 6K
102 × 102 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.
KOMODO 6K
102 × 102 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
KOMODO 6K
27.03 × 14.26 mm · APS-C
385 mm² area
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
1.1× 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
KOMODO 6K
Codecs
Adds REDCODE RAW HQ/MQ/LQ, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 102, 102, 102
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only KOMODO 6K supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only KOMODO 6K 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 3,200 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
Weight
262 g vs 1000 g — lower is better
Eye AF
Only GR IV supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K 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.
KOMODO 6K
Pros
- ✓Global shutter Super 35 6K sensor
- ✓16+ stops dynamic range
- ✓REDCODE RAW up to 120fps in 2K
- ✓Compact 952g aluminum body
- ✓12G-SDI + integrated touchscreen
Cons
- –Single CFast 2.0 slot
- –RF mount needs adapters for PL/EF
- –Small integrated monitor
- –No in-body ND filters
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, KOMODO 6K or GR IV?
GR IV scores 6.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for KOMODO 6K — 25.74MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the KOMODO 6K and GR IV?
KOMODO 6K is 19.9 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the KOMODO 6K and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
KOMODO 6K does not have IBIS, while GR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the KOMODO 6K or the GR IV?
KOMODO 6K reaches 120 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the KOMODO 6K and GR IV?
KOMODO 6K weighs 1000 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR IV is 738 g lighter.
Do the KOMODO 6K and GR IV record 4K video?
KOMODO 6K: 6K 17:9 (6144 × 3240) (max), 4K up to 60p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the KOMODO 6K and GR IV weather sealed?
KOMODO 6K: No. GR IV: No.
How much does each cost?
KOMODO 6K launched at $5,995 and GR IV at $1,499. The GR IV is $4,496 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of RED and Ricoh press materials.