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
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
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
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
GR IV Monochrome
Wins
Alpha 7 V
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 49)
- AGR IV Monochrome has higher ISO max (native) (409,600 vs 51,200)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 4 fps)
- AGR IV Monochrome has lower Weight (262 g vs 695 g)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Battery life (CIPA) (630 shots vs 250 shots)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
GR IV Monochrome is 21mm narrower, 35mm shorter, and 50mm thinner than Alpha 7 V.
GR IV Monochrome is 433 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR IV Monochrome · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GR IV Monochrome
109 × 61 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 IV Monochrome
109 × 33 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR IV Monochrome
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
GR IV Monochrome: 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 IV Monochrome
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
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 51,200 — higher is better
Weight
262 g vs 695 g — 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
AF points / zones
759 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
630 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
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
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 wildlife, GR IV Monochrome or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IV Monochrome — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the GR IV Monochrome and Alpha 7 V?
GR IV Monochrome is 25.74 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR IV Monochrome and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
GR IV Monochrome has in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR IV Monochrome or the Alpha 7 V?
GR IV Monochrome reaches 4 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR IV Monochrome and Alpha 7 V?
GR IV Monochrome weighs 262 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the GR IV Monochrome is 433 g lighter.
Do the GR IV Monochrome and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
GR IV Monochrome: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the GR IV Monochrome and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
GR IV Monochrome: No. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 250 shots (CIPA) for the GR IV Monochrome and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR IV Monochrome launched at $1,699 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The GR IV Monochrome is $1,200 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Ricoh and Sony press materials.