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GR IV

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 price

Released Jan 2026

vs
Edge Pro

Xtra

Edge Pro

Flagship action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K/120fps in 4:3, Night View mode, 32× slow motion, 20m waterproof, and 230-min cold-resistant battery.

$299

Launch price

Released Oct 2025

GR IV is 3 months newer.

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Wins

1categories

GR IV

PortraitVlogging

Wins

4categories

Edge Pro

Sports & ActionTravel

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GR IV wins 1 categories·Edge Pro wins 4 categories
  • AGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 51,200)
  • BEdge Pro has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
  • BEdge Pro has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
  • BEdge Pro has lower Weight (147 g vs 262 g)
  • BEdge Pro has higher Resolution (40 MP vs 25.74 MP)

Key specs at a glance

GR IVEdge Pro
Resolution25.74 MP40 MP
SensorAPS-C1/1.3"-Type
ISO max204,80051,200
Burst4 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBISYesNo
Weight262 g147 g
Battery250 shots

Size and weight, to scale

GR IV front view

GR IV

109 × 61 × 33 mm

262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Edge Pro front view

Edge Pro

71 × 44 × 33 mm

147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz)

GR IV is 39mm wider and 17mm taller than Edge Pro.

GR IV is 115 g heavier than Edge Pro.

Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR IV · 33mm Edge Pro

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

GR IV back view

GR IV

109 × 61 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Edge Pro back view

Edge Pro

71 × 44 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

GR IV top view

GR IV

109 × 33 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Edge Pro top view

Edge Pro

71 × 33 mm

Sensor size, to scale

GR IV

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

Use caseGR IVEdge Pro
Portrait
6.5Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
1.5Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
2.5Limited
4.5Fair✓ wins
Travel
5.5Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
1.0Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Vlogging
6.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair

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

  • ISO max (native)

    204,800 vs 51,200 — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I

  • Eye AF

    Only GR IV supports it

  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)

    Only GR IV supports it

Reasons to choose

Edge Pro

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264, AVC, H.265…

  • Stabilization modes

    Adds MotionMaster, TiltGuard, 360 Lock

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8

  • 1080p max frame rate

    240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only Edge Pro supports it

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Weather sealing

    Only Edge Pro supports it

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth 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

Edge Pro

Pros

  • 4K/120fps 4:3 + 13.5 stops DR
  • 4K/60fps Night View AI mode
  • 20m waterproof (no case)
  • 230 min battery; –20 °C rated

Cons

  • Fixed lens
  • Night View limited to 8-bit
  • Larger/heavier than Edge

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Full specifications

= category winner

GR IV
Edge Pro
Resolution
25.74 MP
40 MP+55%
Sensor type
APS-C CMOS
CMOS
Sensor size
23.3 x 15.5 mm
1/1.3"-Type
AA filter
No
No
GR IV
Edge Pro
Aperture
F2.8-F16
2.8
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
28 mm
Field of view
155 °
GR IV
Edge Pro
Processor
GR ENGINE 7
Xtra AI processor with color temperature sensor
GR IV
Edge Pro
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
204,800+2 stops
51,200
ISO max (expanded)
204,800
12,800
GR IV
Edge Pro
Shutter type
Leaf shutter
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, GR IV or Edge Pro?

Edge Pro scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GR IV — Pre-Capture records before you press shutter.

What's the resolution difference between the GR IV and Edge Pro?

GR IV is 25.74 MP and Edge Pro is 40 MP, so the Edge Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GR IV and Edge Pro have in-body image stabilization?

GR IV has in-body image stabilization, while Edge Pro does not have IBIS.

What's the weight difference between the GR IV and Edge Pro?

GR IV weighs 262 g and Edge Pro weighs 147 g, so the Edge Pro is 115 g lighter.

Do the GR IV and Edge Pro record 4K video?

GR IV: 4K up to 60p. Edge Pro: 4K up to 120p.

Are the GR IV and Edge Pro weather sealed?

GR IV: No. Edge Pro: Yes.

How much does each cost?

GR IV launched at $1,499 and Edge Pro at $299. The Edge Pro is $1,200 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 Xtra press materials.