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
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 14.3 years newer.
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Wins
GR Digital IV
Wins
Alpha 7 V
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 3,200)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Resolution (33 MP vs 10 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GR Digital IV
109 × 60 × 33 mm
219 g (0.48 lb / 7.73 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
GR Digital IV is 22mm narrower, 37mm shorter, and 50mm thinner than Alpha 7 V.
GR Digital IV is 476 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR Digital IV · 82mm Alpha 7 V
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
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 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
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
GR Digital IV: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
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
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
Weight
219 g vs 695 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
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
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, GR Digital IV or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 10.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for GR Digital IV — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the GR Digital IV and Alpha 7 V?
GR Digital IV is 10 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR Digital IV and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
GR Digital IV has in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR Digital IV or the Alpha 7 V?
GR Digital IV reaches 1.54 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR Digital IV and Alpha 7 V?
GR Digital IV weighs 219 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the GR Digital IV is 476 g lighter.
Do the GR Digital IV and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
GR Digital IV: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the GR Digital IV and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
GR Digital IV: No. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 390 shots (CIPA) for the GR Digital IV and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR Digital IV launched at $599 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The GR Digital IV is $2,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Ricoh and Sony press materials.