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 priceReleased Dec 2026
Ricoh
WG-80
Rugged waterproof compact with 16MP sensor, 5x zoom, ring light, and microscope-friendly macro shooting.
$329
Launch priceReleased Jun 2022
GR IVx is 4.4 years newer.
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Wins
GR IVx
Wins
WG-80
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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)
- AGR IVx has higher Resolution (25.74 MP vs 16 MP)
- BWG-80 has lower Weight (194 g vs 265 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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GR IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
WG-80
123 × 62 × 30 mm
194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)
GR IVx is 13mm narrower than WG-80 but it is also 4mm thicker.
GR IVx is 71 g heavier than WG-80.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR IVx · 30mm WG-80
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
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-80
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122.5, 61.5, 29.5
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Subject recognition
Adds Pet
Weather sealing
Only WG-80 supports it
Weight
194 g vs 265 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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-80
Pros
- ✓Waterproof and shockproof
- ✓5x optical zoom
- ✓Ring light macro
- ✓Affordable rugged compact
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Full HD only
- –Basic LCD
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 IVx or WG-80?
GR IVx scores 6.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for WG-80 — 25.74MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the GR IVx and WG-80?
GR IVx is 25.74 MP and WG-80 is 16 MP, so the GR IVx captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR IVx and WG-80 have in-body image stabilization?
GR IVx has in-body image stabilization, while WG-80 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the GR IVx and WG-80?
GR IVx weighs 265 g and WG-80 weighs 194 g, so the WG-80 is 71 g lighter.
Do the GR IVx and WG-80 record 4K video?
GR IVx: 4K up to 30p. WG-80: Full HD.
Are the GR IVx and WG-80 weather sealed?
GR IVx: No. WG-80: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 250 shots (CIPA) for the GR IVx and 300 shots for the WG-80, giving the WG-80 the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR IVx launched at $1,499 and WG-80 at $329. The WG-80 is $1,170 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.