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
ZV-1 II
Creator compact with 18–50mm zoom, Product Showcase, and vlog-first controls.
$899
Launch priceReleased May 2023
GR IV is 2.6 years newer.
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Wins
GR IV
Wins
ZV-1 II
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 12,800)
- BZV-1 II has higher AF points / zones (315 vs 49)
- BZV-1 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (24 fps vs 4 fps)
- BZV-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (24 fps vs 4 fps)
- AGR IV has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 29.97 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
ZV-1 II
106 × 60 × 47 mm
292 g (0.64 lb / 10.30 oz)
GR IV is 14mm thinner than ZV-1 II but it is also 4mm wider and 1mm taller.
GR IV is 30 g lighter than ZV-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR IV · 47mm ZV-1 II
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
ZV-1 II
106 × 60 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
ZV-1 II
106 × 47 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
ZV-1 II
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
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 29.97 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
ZV-1 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Codecs
Adds H.264, MPEG-4 AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.5, 60, 46.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC…
AF points / zones
315 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
24 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
24 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only ZV-1 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓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
ZV-1 II
Pros
- ✓Built for vlogging
- ✓18–50mm versatile zoom
- ✓Bokeh Switch
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Fixed lens
- –No EVF
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, GR IV or ZV-1 II?
GR IV scores 6.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for ZV-1 II — 25.74MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the GR IV and ZV-1 II?
GR IV is 25.74 MP and ZV-1 II is 20.1 MP, so the GR IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR IV and ZV-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
GR IV has in-body image stabilization, while ZV-1 II does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR IV or the ZV-1 II?
GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic. ZV-1 II reaches 24 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR IV and ZV-1 II?
GR IV weighs 262 g and ZV-1 II weighs 292 g, so the GR IV is 30 g lighter.
Do the GR IV and ZV-1 II record 4K video?
GR IV: 4K up to 60p. ZV-1 II: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the GR IV and ZV-1 II weather sealed?
GR IV: No. ZV-1 II: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 250 shots (CIPA) for the GR IV and 290 shots for the ZV-1 II, giving the ZV-1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR IV launched at $1,499 and ZV-1 II at $899. The ZV-1 II is $600 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.