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 IVx
40mm-equivalent GR IV sibling with a newly designed 26.1mm f/2.8 lens, 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 5-axis SR, 4K video, 53GB internal storage, and pocket street-camera handling. Winter 2026 planned.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Dec 2026
GR IVx is 11 months newer.
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Wins
GR IV
Wins
GR IVx
9 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AGR IV has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- AGR IV has lower Weight (262 g vs 265 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to share
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
GR IV is 1mm thinner than GR IVx.
GR IV is 3 g lighter than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR IV · 33mm GR IVx
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 IVx
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 IVx
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
GR IVx
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
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 32.7
Weight
262 g vs 265 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
GR IVx
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.4
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 IVx
Pros
- ✓New 26.1mm f/2.8 GR lens (40mm equiv.)
- ✓GR IV 25.74MP APS-C + 5-axis SR
- ✓4K 30p/24p and 53GB built-in storage
- ✓Snap focus, 50/71mm crops, 2-stop ND
- ✓Pocketable 265g body
Cons
- –Price not yet announced (listed at GR IV $1,499)
- –Winter 2026 or later — still in development as of Aug 2026
- –No built-in EVF
- –Fixed 40mm-equiv. lens
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the GR IV and GR IVx at major authorized retailers.
Ricoh GR IV
Ricoh GR IVx
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, GR IV or GR IVx?
GR IV scores 6.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for GR IVx — 262g — easy to handhold for selfie video.
What's the resolution difference between the GR IV and GR IVx?
Both cameras share the same 25.74 MP resolution.
Do the GR IV and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
GR IV has in-body image stabilization, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR IV or the GR IVx?
GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR IV and GR IVx?
GR IV weighs 262 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR IV is 3 g lighter.
Do the GR IV and GR IVx record 4K video?
GR IV: 4K up to 60p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the GR IV and GR IVx weather sealed?
GR IV: No. GR IVx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 250 shots (CIPA) for the GR IV and 250 shots for the GR IVx, giving the GR IVx the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $1,499.
Can't decide between two? Compare a third camera.
Add any camera to get a three-way GR IV vs GR IVx vs X comparison.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Ricoh press materials.