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
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
GR IVx is 1 year newer.
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Wins
GR IVx
Wins
Alpha 7 V
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 49)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 4 fps)
- AGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 51,200)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
GR IVx is 21mm narrower, 35mm shorter, and 49mm thinner than Alpha 7 V.
GR IVx is 430 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR IVx · 82mm Alpha 7 V
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
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 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
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR IVx
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
GR IVx: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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 IVx
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
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 51,200 — higher is better
Weight
265 g vs 695 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
759 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the GR IVx and Alpha 7 V at major authorized retailers.
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 Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IVx — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the GR IVx and Alpha 7 V?
GR IVx is 25.74 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR IVx and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
GR IVx has in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR IVx or the Alpha 7 V?
GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR IVx and Alpha 7 V?
GR IVx weighs 265 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the GR IVx is 430 g lighter.
Do the GR IVx and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
GR IVx: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the GR IVx and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
GR IVx: No. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 250 shots (CIPA) for the GR IVx and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR IVx launched at $1,499 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The GR IVx is $1,400 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 Sony press materials.