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 7R VI
66.8MP stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's AI processing unit.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2026
GR IVx is 6 months newer.
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Wins
GR IVx
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 49)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 4 fps)
- AGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 32,000)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 7R VI 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
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Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
GR IVx is 23mm narrower, 36mm shorter, and 50mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI.
GR IVx is 448 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR IVx · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
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 7R VI
133 × 97 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 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR IVx
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 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 7R VI
✓ 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
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 32,000 — higher is better
Weight
265 g vs 713 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
AF points / zones
759 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
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 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
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 sports, GR IVx or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 7.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IVx — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the GR IVx and Alpha 7R VI?
GR IVx is 25.74 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR IVx and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
GR IVx has in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR IVx or the Alpha 7R VI?
GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR IVx and Alpha 7R VI?
GR IVx weighs 265 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the GR IVx is 448 g lighter.
Do the GR IVx and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
GR IVx: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the GR IVx and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
GR IVx: No. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 250 shots (CIPA) for the GR IVx and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Alpha 7R VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR IVx launched at $1,499 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The GR IVx is $3,000 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 Sony press materials.