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.
$1,699
Released Jan 2026
Ricoh
WG-8
Rugged waterproof compact with 20MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 5x 28-140mm equivalent zoom, 4K video, GPS, and macro lights.
$399
Released Jul 2024
GR IV Monochrome is 1.5 years newer.
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AGR IV Monochrome has higher ISO max (native) (409,600 vs 6,400)
- AGR IV Monochrome has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 9)
- AGR IV Monochrome has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BWG-8 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (340 shots vs 250 shots)
- AGR IV Monochrome has higher Resolution (25.74 MP vs 20 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GR IV Monochrome
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
WG-8
118 × 66 × 33 mm
242 g (0.53 lb / 8.54 oz)
GR IV Monochrome is 9mm narrower and 4mm shorter than WG-8.
GR IV Monochrome is 20 g heavier than WG-8.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR IV Monochrome · 33mm WG-8
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 IV Monochrome
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 6,400 — higher is better
AF points / zones
49 vs 9 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only GR IV Monochrome supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Eye
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
WG-8
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 118.2, 65.5, 33.1
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Subject recognition
Adds Pet
Weather sealing
Only WG-8 supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
340 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
ISO min (native)
125 vs 160 — lower is better
Weight
242 g vs 262 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
WG-8
Pros
- ✓Waterproof and dustproof
- ✓4K video
- ✓GPS and compass
- ✓Macro stand included
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Limited manual control
- –No RAW focus
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Ricoh GR IV Monochrome
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, GR IV Monochrome or WG-8?
GR IV Monochrome scores 6.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for WG-8 — 25.74MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the GR IV Monochrome and WG-8?
GR IV Monochrome is 25.74 MP and WG-8 is 20 MP, so the GR IV Monochrome captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR IV Monochrome and WG-8 have in-body image stabilization?
GR IV Monochrome has in-body image stabilization, while wG-8 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the GR IV Monochrome and WG-8?
GR IV Monochrome weighs 262 g and WG-8 weighs 242 g, so the WG-8 is 20 g lighter.
Do the GR IV Monochrome and WG-8 record 4K video?
GR IV Monochrome: 4K up to 60p. WG-8: 4K up to 30p.
Are the GR IV Monochrome and WG-8 weather sealed?
GR IV Monochrome: No. WG-8: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 250 shots (CIPA) for the GR IV Monochrome and 340 shots for the WG-8, giving the WG-8 the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR IV Monochrome launched at $1,699 and WG-8 at $399. The WG-8 is $1,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.