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
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
Wins
GR IV Monochrome
9 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 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 160)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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GR IV
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 and GR IV Monochrome share virtually identical body dimensions.
GR IV and GR IV Monochrome weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR IV · 33mm GR IV Monochrome
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GR IV
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
109 × 33 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV Monochrome
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR IV
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
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
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 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
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, GR IV or GR IV Monochrome?
GR IV 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 and GR IV Monochrome?
Both cameras share the same 25.74 MP resolution.
Do the GR IV and GR IV Monochrome have in-body image stabilization?
GR IV has in-body image stabilization, while GR IV Monochrome has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR IV or the GR IV Monochrome?
GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic. GR IV Monochrome reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR IV and GR IV Monochrome?
Both bodies weigh roughly 262 g.
Do the GR IV and GR IV Monochrome record 4K video?
GR IV: 4K up to 60p. GR IV Monochrome: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GR IV and GR IV Monochrome weather sealed?
GR IV: No. GR IV Monochrome: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 250 shots (CIPA) for the GR IV and 250 shots for the GR IV Monochrome, giving the GR IV Monochrome the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR IV launched at $1,499 and GR IV Monochrome at $2,199. The GR IV is $700 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.