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
Sigma
fp L
World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jul 2021
GR IVx is 5.4 years newer.
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Wins
GR IVx
Wins
fp L
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,600)
- Bfp L has higher Burst (electronic) (10 fps vs 4 fps)
- Bfp L has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 25.74 MP)
- Bfp L has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AGR IVx has lower Weight (265 g vs 427 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
fp L
113 × 70 × 45 mm
427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)
GR IVx is 3mm narrower, 9mm shorter, and 12mm thinner than fp L.
GR IVx is 162 g lighter than fp L.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR IVx · 45mm fp L
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GR IVx
109 × 61 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
fp L
113 × 70 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
GR IVx
109 × 33 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
fp L
113 × 45 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR IVx
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
fp L
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.4× 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 IVx
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
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 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IVx supports it
Weight
265 g vs 427 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
250 shots vs 240 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
fp L
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112.6, 69.9, 45.3
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds CinemaDNG, H.264
Burst (electronic)
10 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Resolution
61 MP vs 25.74 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only fp L supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only fp L supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 49
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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
fp L
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓61MP
- ✓L-mount
- ✓Unique industrial design
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Small battery
- –Minimal ergonomics
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, GR IVx or fp L?
fp L scores 8.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IVx — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the GR IVx and fp L?
GR IVx is 25.74 MP and fp L is 61 MP, so the fp L captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR IVx and fp L have in-body image stabilization?
GR IVx has in-body image stabilization, while fp L does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR IVx or the fp L?
GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic. fp L reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR IVx and fp L?
GR IVx weighs 265 g and fp L weighs 427 g, so the GR IVx is 162 g lighter.
Do the GR IVx and fp L record 4K video?
GR IVx: 4K up to 30p. fp L: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the GR IVx and fp L weather sealed?
GR IVx: No. fp L: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 250 shots (CIPA) for the GR IVx and 240 shots for the fp L, giving the GR IVx the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR IVx launched at $1,499 and fp L at $2,499. The GR IVx is $1,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Ricoh and Sigma press materials.