Ricoh
GR IV
Latest GR with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, 5-axis SR, 53GB internal memory, and pocket street-camera handling.
$1,499
Released Jan 2026
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
Released Jan 2026
Released within a month of each other.
Wins
GR IV
Wins
GR IV HDF
10 categories tied
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
GR IV HDF
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
GR IV and GR IV HDF share virtually identical body dimensions.
GR IV and GR IV HDF weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR IV · 33mm GR IV HDF
Sensor size, to scale
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
GR IV HDF
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
No major advantages on measured specs.
Reasons to choose
GR IV HDF
No major advantages on measured specs.
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 25.74 MP
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 204,800
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 49
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 4 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GR IV
Pros
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
- ✓Pocketable 28mm GR lens
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, GR IV or GR IV HDF?
GR IV scores 6.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for GR IV HDF — 25.74MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the GR IV and GR IV HDF?
Both cameras share the same 25.74 MP resolution.
Do the GR IV and GR IV HDF have in-body image stabilization?
GR IV has in-body image stabilization, while gR IV HDF has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR IV or the GR IV HDF?
GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic. GR IV HDF reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR IV and GR IV HDF?
Both bodies weigh roughly 262 g.
Do the GR IV and GR IV HDF record 4K video?
GR IV: 4K up to 60p. GR IV HDF: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GR IV and GR IV HDF weather sealed?
GR IV: No. GR IV HDF: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 250 shots (CIPA) for the GR IV and 250 shots for the GR IV HDF, giving the GR IV HDF the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR IV launched at $1,499 and GR IV HDF at $1,599. The GR IV is $100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.