Ricoh
GR Digital IV
Cult compact GR Digital with 10MP CCD sensor, fast 28mm equivalent f/1.9 lens, and sensor-shift stabilization.
$599
Released Sep 2011
Sony
Alpha 7R VI
66.8MP fully-stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's new BIONZ XR2 engine.
$4,499
Released Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 14.8 years newer.
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Wins
GR Digital IV
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 3,200)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 10 MP)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AGR Digital IV has lower Weight (219 g vs 713 g)
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)
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
GR Digital IV is 24mm narrower, 37mm shorter, and 50mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI.
GR Digital IV is 494 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR Digital IV · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GR Digital IV
109 × 60 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
GR Digital IV
109 × 33 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
GR Digital IV: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7R VI
✓ 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 713 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 10 MP — 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 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP fully-stacked Exmor RS sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓8.5-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
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Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, GR Digital IV or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR Digital IV — 66.8MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the GR Digital IV and Alpha 7R VI?
GR Digital IV is 10 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR Digital IV and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
GR Digital IV has in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7R VI has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR Digital IV or the Alpha 7R VI?
GR Digital IV reaches 1.54 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR Digital IV and Alpha 7R VI?
GR Digital IV weighs 219 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the GR Digital IV is 494 g lighter.
Do the GR Digital IV and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
GR Digital IV: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the GR Digital IV and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
GR Digital IV: No. Alpha 7R VI: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 390 shots (CIPA) for the GR Digital IV and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Alpha 7R VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR Digital IV launched at $599 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The GR Digital IV is $3,900 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Ricoh and Sony press materials.