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
Z CAM
E2-S6
Super 35 6K cinema box camera with 14 stops DR, EF mount, ProRes/ZRAW internal recording, and 1Gb Ethernet.
$1,995
Launch priceReleased Jun 2020
GR IV is 5.6 years newer.
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Wins
GR IV
Wins
E2-S6
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 6,400)
- BE2-S6 has higher Burst (electronic) (100 fps vs 4 fps)
- AGR IV has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 500)
- AGR IV has lower Weight (262 g vs 1090 g)
- BE2-S6 has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 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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E2-S6
91 × 99 × 122 mm
1090 g (2.40 lb / 38.45 oz)
GR IV is 38mm shorter and 90mm thinner than E2-S6 but it is also 18mm wider.
GR IV is 828 g lighter than E2-S6.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR IV · 122mm E2-S6
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
E2-S6
91 × 99 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
E2-S6
91 × 122 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
E2-S6
23.4 × 15.67 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
GR IV: mount data unavailable
E2-S6
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
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 6,400 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 500 — lower is better
Weight
262 g vs 1090 g — lower is better
Eye AF
Only GR IV supports it
Reasons to choose
E2-S6
Codecs
Adds ProRes, ZRAW, H.265…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91.2, 99.25, 122.25
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0
Burst (electronic)
100 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only E2-S6 supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only E2-S6 supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only E2-S6 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
E2-S6
Pros
- ✓Super 35 26MP 6K sensor
- ✓6K up to 60fps / 4K up to 100fps
- ✓ProRes + ZRAW internal
- ✓14 stops dynamic range
- ✓1Gb Ethernet + HDMI
Cons
- –Rolling shutter (not global)
- –No built-in ND
- –Requires external monitor for framing
- –EF mount only (adapters for PL/MFT)
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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 E2-S6?
E2-S6 scores 7.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for GR IV — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the GR IV and E2-S6?
GR IV is 25.74 MP and E2-S6 is 26 MP, so the E2-S6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR IV and E2-S6 have in-body image stabilization?
GR IV has in-body image stabilization, while E2-S6 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR IV or the E2-S6?
GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic. E2-S6 reaches 100 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR IV and E2-S6?
GR IV weighs 262 g and E2-S6 weighs 1090 g, so the GR IV is 828 g lighter.
Do the GR IV and E2-S6 record 4K video?
GR IV: 4K up to 60p. E2-S6: 6K Open Gate (6244 × 4168) (max), 4K up to 100p.
Are the GR IV and E2-S6 weather sealed?
GR IV: No. E2-S6: No.
How much does each cost?
GR IV launched at $1,499 and E2-S6 at $1,995. The GR IV is $496 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 Z CAM press materials.