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
RX100 VII
Premium 1-inch pocket camera with 24–200mm zoom and real-time tracking AF.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2019
GR IV is 6.3 years newer.
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Wins
GR IV
Wins
RX100 VII
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 12,800)
- BRX100 VII has higher AF points / zones (357 vs 49)
- BRX100 VII has higher Burst (mechanical) (20 fps vs 4 fps)
- BRX100 VII has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 4 fps)
- AGR IV has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
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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RX100 VII
102 × 58 × 43 mm
302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz)
GR IV is 10mm thinner than RX100 VII but it is also 8mm wider and 3mm taller.
GR IV is 40 g lighter than RX100 VII.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR IV · 43mm RX100 VII
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
RX100 VII
102 × 58 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
RX100 VII
102 × 43 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
RX100 VII
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
3.1× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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 12,800 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IV supports it
Resolution
25.74 MP vs 20.1 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
RX100 VII
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 101.6, 58.1, 42.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I, Memory Stick Duo
AF points / zones
357 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
20 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only RX100 VII supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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
RX100 VII
Pros
- ✓Pocketable zoom range
- ✓Real-time Eye AF
- ✓Great travel camera
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Expensive
- –Small controls
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, GR IV or RX100 VII?
GR IV scores 6.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for RX100 VII — 25.74MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the GR IV and RX100 VII?
GR IV is 25.74 MP and RX100 VII is 20.1 MP, so the GR IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR IV and RX100 VII have in-body image stabilization?
GR IV has in-body image stabilization, while RX100 VII does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR IV or the RX100 VII?
GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic. RX100 VII reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR IV and RX100 VII?
GR IV weighs 262 g and RX100 VII weighs 302 g, so the GR IV is 40 g lighter.
Do the GR IV and RX100 VII record 4K video?
GR IV: 4K up to 60p. RX100 VII: 4K up to 30p.
Are the GR IV and RX100 VII weather sealed?
GR IV: No. RX100 VII: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 250 shots (CIPA) for the GR IV and 260 shots for the RX100 VII, giving the RX100 VII the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR IV launched at $1,499 and RX100 VII at $1,299. The RX100 VII is $200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Ricoh and Sony press materials.