Ricoh
GR IV HDF
GR IV variant with built-in Highlight Diffusion Filter for softer rendering and the same 25.74MP APS-C pocket platform.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
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
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
GR IV HDF
Wins
GR IV Monochrome
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IV Monochrome has higher ISO max (native) (409,600 vs 204,800)
- AGR IV HDF has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 160)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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GR IV HDF
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 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 IV HDF and GR IV Monochrome share virtually identical body dimensions.
GR IV HDF and GR IV Monochrome weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR IV HDF · 33mm GR IV Monochrome
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GR IV HDF
109 × 61 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 IV HDF
109 × 33 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV Monochrome
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR IV HDF
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
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 IV HDF
ISO min (native)
100 vs 160 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
GR IV Monochrome
ISO max (native)
409,600 vs 204,800 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 25.74 MP
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 49
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 4 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 4 fps
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GR IV HDF
Pros
- ✓Built-in HDF effect
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
Cons
- –No ND filter
- –Fixed lens
- –Full HD video only
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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Ricoh GR IV HDF
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, GR IV HDF or GR IV Monochrome?
GR IV HDF scores 6.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for GR IV Monochrome — 25.74MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the GR IV HDF and GR IV Monochrome?
Both cameras share the same 25.74 MP resolution.
Do the GR IV HDF and GR IV Monochrome have in-body image stabilization?
GR IV HDF has in-body image stabilization, while GR IV Monochrome has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR IV HDF or the GR IV Monochrome?
GR IV HDF reaches 4 fps electronic. GR IV Monochrome reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR IV HDF and GR IV Monochrome?
Both bodies weigh roughly 262 g.
Do the GR IV HDF and GR IV Monochrome record 4K video?
GR IV HDF: 4K up to 60p. GR IV Monochrome: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GR IV HDF and GR IV Monochrome weather sealed?
GR IV HDF: No. GR IV Monochrome: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 250 shots (CIPA) for the GR IV HDF and 250 shots for the GR IV Monochrome, giving the GR IV Monochrome the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR IV HDF launched at $1,599 and GR IV Monochrome at $2,199. The GR IV HDF is $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.