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
FP2
Pocket-sized L-Mount full-frame body with a 24.5MP partially stacked sensor, 20fps stills, 6K OpenGate / ProRes RAW video, 70GB internal storage, and a Still/Cine mode switch.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Nov 2026
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
GR IVx
Wins
FP2
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AGR IVx has higher Burst (mechanical) (4 fps vs 0 fps)
- BFP2 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 4 fps)
- AGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 102,400)
- BFP2 has higher 4K max frame rate (59.94 fps vs 30 fps)
- BFP2 has higher 1080p max frame rate (119.88 fps vs 60 fps)
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
FP2
112 × 71 × 41 mm
460 g (1.01 lb / 16.23 oz)
GR IVx is 3mm narrower, 10mm shorter, and 8mm thinner than FP2.
GR IVx is 195 g lighter than FP2.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR IVx · 41mm FP2
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
FP2
112 × 71 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
FP2
112 × 41 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR IVx
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
FP2
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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
Burst (mechanical)
4 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
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 102,400 — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IVx supports it
Wi-Fi
Only GR IVx supports it
Reasons to choose
FP2
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, Birds, People
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, H.264…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 71, 41
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only FP2 supports it
Internal RAW video
Only FP2 supports it
Weather sealing
Only FP2 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓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
FP2
Pros
- ✓World's smallest full-frame body (376g body only)
- ✓24.5MP partially stacked sensor, 20fps electronic burst
- ✓6K OpenGate + ProRes RAW HQ, L-Log, 32-bit float audio
- ✓70GB internal storage + SD UHS-II + USB SSD
- ✓Tilting 3.15" LCD, dust/splash resistant, modular EVF-21
Cons
- –No in-body image stabilization (EIS in video only)
- –No built-in EVF — optional EVF-21 sold separately
- –Electronic shutter only
- –No headphone jack (USB audio only)
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Ricoh GR IVx
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, GR IVx or FP2?
FP2 scores 5.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IVx — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the GR IVx and FP2?
GR IVx is 25.74 MP and FP2 is 24.5 MP, so the GR IVx captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR IVx and FP2 have in-body image stabilization?
GR IVx has in-body image stabilization, while FP2 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR IVx or the FP2?
GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic. FP2 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR IVx and FP2?
GR IVx weighs 265 g and FP2 weighs 460 g, so the GR IVx is 195 g lighter.
Do the GR IVx and FP2 record 4K video?
GR IVx: 4K up to 30p. FP2: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the GR IVx and FP2 weather sealed?
GR IVx: No. FP2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 250 shots (CIPA) for the GR IVx and 370 shots for the FP2, giving the FP2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR IVx launched at $1,499 and FP2 at $2,199. The GR IVx is $700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed October 2026.
Product images courtesy of Ricoh and Sigma press materials.