Ricoh
GR Digital IV
Cult compact GR Digital with 10MP CCD sensor, fast 28mm equivalent f/1.9 lens, and sensor-shift stabilization.
$599
Launch priceReleased Sep 2011
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.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
GR IV Monochrome is 14.3 years newer.
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Wins
GR Digital IV
Wins
GR IV Monochrome
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IV Monochrome has higher ISO max (native) (409,600 vs 3,200)
- BGR IV Monochrome has higher Burst (mechanical) (4 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- BGR IV Monochrome has higher Burst (electronic) (4 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- BGR IV Monochrome has higher Resolution (25.74 MP vs 10 MP)
- AGR Digital IV has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 160)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareGR Digital IV
109 × 60 × 33 mm
219 g (0.48 lb / 7.73 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IV Monochrome
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
GR Digital IV is 1mm narrower and 1mm shorter than GR IV Monochrome.
GR Digital IV is 43 g lighter than GR IV Monochrome.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR Digital IV · 33mm GR IV Monochrome
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GR Digital IV
109 × 60 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV Monochrome
109 × 61 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
GR Digital IV
109 × 33 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV Monochrome
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR IV Monochrome
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
GR Digital IV
Codecs
Adds Motion JPEG AVI
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 108.6, 59.8, 32.5
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, Eye-Fi
ISO min (native)
80 vs 160 — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
390 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
Weight
219 g vs 262 g — lower 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 3,200 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
4 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
4 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better
Resolution
25.74 MP vs 10 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GR Digital IV
Pros
- ✓Fast f/1.9 GR lens
- ✓CCD rendering
- ✓Compact classic
- ✓Sensor-shift stabilization
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –VGA video only
- –Very old model
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
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, GR Digital IV or GR IV Monochrome?
GR IV Monochrome scores 6.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for GR Digital IV — 25.74MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the GR Digital IV and GR IV Monochrome?
GR Digital IV is 10 MP and GR IV Monochrome is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV Monochrome captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR Digital IV and GR IV Monochrome have in-body image stabilization?
GR Digital IV has in-body image stabilization, while GR IV Monochrome has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR Digital IV or the GR IV Monochrome?
GR Digital IV reaches 1.54 fps electronic. GR IV Monochrome reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR Digital IV and GR IV Monochrome?
GR Digital IV weighs 219 g and GR IV Monochrome weighs 262 g, so the GR Digital IV is 43 g lighter.
Do the GR Digital IV and GR IV Monochrome record 4K video?
GR Digital IV: 4K up to 60p. GR IV Monochrome: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GR Digital IV and GR IV Monochrome weather sealed?
GR Digital IV: No. GR IV Monochrome: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 390 shots (CIPA) for the GR Digital IV and 250 shots for the GR IV Monochrome, giving the GR Digital IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR Digital IV launched at $599 and GR IV Monochrome at $2,199. The GR Digital IV is $1,600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Ricoh press materials.