RED
KOMODO-X
Global-shutter Super 35 cinema camera with 6K REDCODE RAW, RF mount, and a larger body than KOMODO 6K.
$9,995
Launch priceReleased Aug 2023
Ricoh
GR IVx
40mm-equivalent GR IV sibling with a newly designed 26.1mm f/2.8 lens, 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 5-axis SR, 4K video, 53GB internal storage, and pocket street-camera handling. Winter 2026 planned.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Dec 2026
GR IVx is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
KOMODO-X
Wins
GR IVx
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AKOMODO-X has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- BGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,600)
- AKOMODO-X has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IVx has lower Weight (265 g vs 1190 g)
- AKOMODO-X has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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KOMODO-X
129 × 101 × 95 mm
1190 g (2.62 lb / 41.98 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
KOMODO-X is 20mm wider, 40mm taller, and 62mm thicker than GR IVx.
KOMODO-X is 925 g heavier than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 95mm KOMODO-X · 33mm GR IVx
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
KOMODO-X
129 × 101 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IVx
109 × 61 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
KOMODO-X
129 × 95 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IVx
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
KOMODO-X
27.03 × 14.26 mm · APS-C
385 mm² area
GR IVx
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
1.1× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
KOMODO-X
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
GR IVx: 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
KOMODO-X
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds REDCODE RAW, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.37, 101.26, 95.26
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR IVx
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 33.4
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
265 g vs 1190 g — lower is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IVx supports it
Resolution
25.74 MP vs 19.9 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓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.
KOMODO-X
Pros
- ✓Global shutter 6K
- ✓REDCODE RAW
- ✓Canon RF mount
- ✓Compact cinema form
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Cinema-first ergonomics
- –Premium media costs
GR IVx
Pros
- ✓New 26.1mm f/2.8 GR lens (40mm equiv.)
- ✓GR IV 25.74MP APS-C + 5-axis SR
- ✓4K 30p/24p and 53GB built-in storage
- ✓Snap focus, 50/71mm crops, 2-stop ND
- ✓Pocketable 265g body
Cons
- –Price not yet announced (listed at GR IV $1,499)
- –Winter 2026 or later — still in development as of Aug 2026
- –No built-in EVF
- –Fixed 40mm-equiv. lens
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the KOMODO-X and GR IVx at major authorized retailers.
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, KOMODO-X or GR IVx?
KOMODO-X scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IVx — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the KOMODO-X and GR IVx?
KOMODO-X is 19.9 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the GR IVx captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the KOMODO-X and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
KOMODO-X does not have IBIS, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the KOMODO-X or the GR IVx?
KOMODO-X reaches 20 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the KOMODO-X and GR IVx?
KOMODO-X weighs 1190 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR IVx is 925 g lighter.
Do the KOMODO-X and GR IVx record 4K video?
KOMODO-X: 4K up to 120p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the KOMODO-X and GR IVx weather sealed?
KOMODO-X: Yes. GR IVx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the KOMODO-X and 250 shots for the GR IVx, giving the KOMODO-X the edge.
How much does each cost?
KOMODO-X launched at $9,995 and GR IVx at $1,499. The GR IVx is $8,496 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of RED and Ricoh press materials.