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
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 5 months newer.
Wins
GR IV Monochrome
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 49)
- AGR IV Monochrome has higher ISO max (native) (409,600 vs 32,000)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 4 fps)
- AGR IV Monochrome has lower Weight (262 g vs 713 g)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 25.74 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)
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
GR IV Monochrome is 23mm narrower, 36mm shorter, and 50mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI.
GR IV Monochrome is 451 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR IV Monochrome · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GR IV Monochrome
109 × 61 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 IV Monochrome
109 × 33 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR IV Monochrome
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 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 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 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 32,000 — higher is better
Weight
262 g vs 713 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
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
AF points / zones
759 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 25.74 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
600 shots vs 250 shots — 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 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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, GR IV Monochrome or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 6.5/10 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 7R VI?
GR IV Monochrome is 25.74 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 IV Monochrome and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
GR IV Monochrome has in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR IV Monochrome or the Alpha 7R VI?
GR IV Monochrome reaches 4 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR IV Monochrome and Alpha 7R VI?
GR IV Monochrome weighs 262 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the GR IV Monochrome is 451 g lighter.
Do the GR IV Monochrome and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
GR IV Monochrome: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the GR IV Monochrome and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
GR IV Monochrome: No. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 250 shots (CIPA) for the GR IV Monochrome and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Alpha 7R VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR IV Monochrome launched at $1,699 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The GR IV Monochrome is $2,800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Ricoh and Sony press materials.