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 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 15.3 years newer.
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Wins
GR Digital IV
Wins
GR IVx
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 3,200)
- BGR IVx has higher Burst (mechanical) (4 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- BGR IVx has higher Burst (electronic) (4 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- BGR IVx has higher Resolution (25.74 MP vs 10 MP)
- AGR Digital IV has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
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 IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
GR Digital IV is 1mm narrower, 1mm shorter, and 1mm thinner than GR IVx.
GR Digital IV is 46 g lighter than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR Digital IV · 33mm GR IVx
Sensor size, to scale
GR IVx
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
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
390 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
Weight
219 g vs 265 g — lower 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 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
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓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 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?
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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 IVx?
GR IVx 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 IVx?
GR Digital IV is 10 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the GR IVx captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR Digital IV and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
GR Digital IV has in-body image stabilization, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR Digital IV or the GR IVx?
GR Digital IV reaches 1.54 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR Digital IV and GR IVx?
GR Digital IV weighs 219 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR Digital IV is 46 g lighter.
Do the GR Digital IV and GR IVx record 4K video?
GR Digital IV: 4K up to 60p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the GR Digital IV and GR IVx weather sealed?
GR Digital IV: No. GR IVx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 390 shots (CIPA) for the GR Digital IV and 250 shots for the GR IVx, giving the GR Digital IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR Digital IV launched at $599 and GR IVx at $1,499. The GR Digital IV is $900 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Ricoh press materials.