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GR IVx

Ricoh

GR IVx

40mm-equivalent GR IV sibling with a newly designed 26.1mm f/2.8 lens, 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 5-axis SR, 4K video, 53GB internal storage, and pocket street-camera handling. Winter 2026 planned.

$1,499

Launch price

Released Dec 2026

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WG-8

Rugged waterproof compact with 20MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 5x 28-140mm equivalent zoom, 4K video, GPS, and macro lights.

$399

Launch price

Released Jul 2024

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GR IVx is 2.4 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

GR IVx

★ Portrait

Wins

2categories

WG-8

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GR IVx wins 4 categories·WG-8 wins 1 categories
  • AGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 6,400)
  • AGR IVx has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 9)
  • AGR IVx has higher 1080p max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
  • BWG-8 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (340 shots vs 250 shots)
  • AGR IVx has higher Resolution (25.74 MP vs 20 MP)

Key specs at a glance

GR IVxWG-8
Resolution25.74 MP20 MP
SensorAPS-C1/2.3 inch
ISO max204,8006,400
Burst4 fps—
4K30 fps30 fps
IBISYesNo
Weight265 g242 g
Battery250 shots340 shots

Size and weight, to scale

GR IVx front view

GR IVx

109 × 61 × 33 mm

265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

WG-8

118 × 66 × 33 mm

242 g (0.53 lb / 8.54 oz)

GR IVx is 9mm narrower and 4mm shorter than WG-8.

GR IVx is 23 g heavier than WG-8.

Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR IVx · 33mm WG-8

Sensor size, to scale

GR IVx

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 IVxWG-8
Portrait
6.5Good✓ wins
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
1.0Limited
1.5Limited✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
2.5Limited✓ wins
1.5Limited
Travel
5.5Fair
5.5Fair
Wildlife
1.0Limited
1.5Limited✓ wins
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

GR IVx

  • Codecs

    Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 109.4, 61.1, 33.4

  • Card types

    Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I

  • ISO max (native)

    204,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • AF points / zones

    49 vs 9 — higher is better

  • Eye AF

    Only GR IVx supports it

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Eye

  • 1080p max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

WG-8

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 118.2, 65.5, 33.1

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Pet

  • Weather sealing

    Only WG-8 supports it

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    340 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better

  • Weight

    242 g vs 265 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • ✓4K max frame rate — Both 30 fps
  • ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
  • ✓Card slots — Both 1

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

GR IVx

Pros

  • ✓New 26.1mm f/2.8 GR lens (40mm equiv.)
  • ✓GR IV 25.74MP APS-C + 5-axis SR
  • ✓4K 30p/24p and 53GB built-in storage
  • ✓Snap focus, 50/71mm crops, 2-stop ND
  • ✓Pocketable 265g body

Cons

  • –Price not yet announced (listed at GR IV $1,499)
  • –Winter 2026 or later — still in development as of Aug 2026
  • –No built-in EVF
  • –Fixed 40mm-equiv. lens

WG-8

Pros

  • ✓Waterproof and dustproof
  • ✓4K video
  • ✓GPS and compass
  • ✓Macro stand included

Cons

  • –Small sensor
  • –Limited manual control
  • –No RAW focus

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

GR IVx
WG-8
Resolution
25.74 MP✓+29%
20 MP
Sensor type
APS-C CMOS
1/2.3" CMOS
Sensor size
23.3 x 15.5 mm
1/2.3 inch
AA filter
No
—
GR IVx
WG-8
Aperture
F2.8-F16
F3.5-F5.5
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
40 mm
28-140 mm
GR IVx
WG-8
Processor
GR ENGINE 7
Image processor
GR IVx
WG-8
ISO min (native)
100✓−25 less
125
ISO max (native)
204,800✓+5 stops
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
204,800
6,400
GR IVx
WG-8
Shutter type
Leaf shutter
Mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, GR IVx or WG-8?

GR IVx scores 6.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for WG-8 — 25.74MP — solid resolution.

What's the resolution difference between the GR IVx and WG-8?

GR IVx is 25.74 MP and WG-8 is 20 MP, so the GR IVx captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GR IVx and WG-8 have in-body image stabilization?

GR IVx has in-body image stabilization, while WG-8 does not have IBIS.

What's the weight difference between the GR IVx and WG-8?

GR IVx weighs 265 g and WG-8 weighs 242 g, so the WG-8 is 23 g lighter.

Do the GR IVx and WG-8 record 4K video?

GR IVx: 4K up to 30p. WG-8: 4K up to 30p.

Are the GR IVx and WG-8 weather sealed?

GR IVx: No. WG-8: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 250 shots (CIPA) for the GR IVx and 340 shots for the WG-8, giving the WG-8 the edge.

How much does each cost?

GR IVx launched at $1,499 and WG-8 at $399. The WG-8 is $1,100 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.

Product images courtesy of Ricoh press materials.