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
FX30
Super 35 cinema camera with 4K 120p and affordable entry to Sony Cinema Line.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
GR IVx is 4.3 years newer.
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Wins
GR IVx
Wins
FX30
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFX30 has higher AF points / zones (495 vs 49)
- AGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 32,000)
- BFX30 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BFX30 has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BFX30 has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 4 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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX30
130 × 78 × 85 mm
646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)
GR IVx is 20mm narrower, 17mm shorter, and 51mm thinner than FX30.
GR IVx is 381 g lighter than FX30.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR IVx · 85mm FX30
Sensor size, to scale
GR IVx
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
FX30
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
GR IVx: mount data unavailable
FX30
✓ 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 32,000 — higher is better
Weight
265 g vs 646 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
FX30
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.7, 77.8, 84.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
495 vs 49 — 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
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 4 fps — 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
FX30
Pros
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Affordable cinema
- ✓Active cooling
- ✓Log profiles
Cons
- –Super 35 crop
- –26MP stills crop
- –No full-frame
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Ricoh GR IVx
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, GR IVx or FX30?
FX30 scores 5.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IVx — 10fps burst — solid for most action.
What's the resolution difference between the GR IVx and FX30?
GR IVx is 25.74 MP and FX30 is 26 MP, so the FX30 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR IVx and FX30 have in-body image stabilization?
GR IVx has in-body image stabilization, while FX30 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR IVx or the FX30?
GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic. FX30 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR IVx and FX30?
GR IVx weighs 265 g and FX30 weighs 646 g, so the GR IVx is 381 g lighter.
Do the GR IVx and FX30 record 4K video?
GR IVx: 4K up to 30p. FX30: 4K up to 120p.
Are the GR IVx and FX30 weather sealed?
GR IVx: No. FX30: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 250 shots (CIPA) for the GR IVx and 570 shots for the FX30, giving the FX30 the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR IVx launched at $1,499 and FX30 at $1,799. The GR IVx is $300 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.