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
Sony
FX30
Super 35 cinema camera with 4K 120p and affordable entry to Sony Cinema Line.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
GR IV is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
GR IV
Wins
FX30
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFX30 has higher AF points / zones (495 vs 49)
- AGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 32,000)
- BFX30 has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 4 fps)
- BFX30 has higher Burst (electronic) (10 fps vs 4 fps)
- AGR IV has lower Weight (262 g vs 646 g)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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FX30
130 × 78 × 85 mm
646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)
GR IV is 20mm narrower, 17mm shorter, and 52mm thinner than FX30.
GR IV is 384 g lighter than FX30.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR IV · 85mm FX30
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GR IV
109 × 61 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
FX30
130 × 78 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
GR IV
109 × 33 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
FX30
130 × 85 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
FX30
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
GR IV: mount data unavailable
FX30
✓ 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
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)
204,800 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Weight
262 g vs 646 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
FX30
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.7, 77.8, 84.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
495 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
10 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
570 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓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
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
FX30
Pros
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Affordable cinema
- ✓Active cooling
- ✓Log profiles
Cons
- –Super 35 crop
- –26MP stills crop
- –No full-frame
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Ricoh GR IV
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, GR IV or FX30?
FX30 scores 8.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for GR IV — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the GR IV and FX30?
GR IV is 25.74 MP and FX30 is 26 MP, so the FX30 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR IV and FX30 have in-body image stabilization?
GR IV has in-body image stabilization, while FX30 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR IV or the FX30?
GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic. FX30 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR IV and FX30?
GR IV weighs 262 g and FX30 weighs 646 g, so the GR IV is 384 g lighter.
Do the GR IV and FX30 record 4K video?
GR IV: 4K up to 60p. FX30: 4K up to 120p.
Are the GR IV and FX30 weather sealed?
GR IV: No. FX30: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 250 shots (CIPA) for the GR IV and 570 shots for the FX30, giving the FX30 the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR IV launched at $1,499 and FX30 at $1,799. The GR IV is $300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Ricoh and Sony press materials.