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GR IVx

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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 price

Released Dec 2026

vs
Edge Pro

Xtra

Edge Pro

Flagship action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K/120fps in 4:3, Night View mode, 32× slow motion, 20m waterproof, and 230-min cold-resistant battery.

$299

Launch price

Released Oct 2025

GR IVx is 1.2 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

GR IVx

Portrait

Wins

4categories

Edge Pro

Sports & ActionTravel

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GR IVx wins 1 categories·Edge Pro wins 4 categories
  • AGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 51,200)
  • BEdge Pro has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
  • BEdge Pro has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
  • BEdge Pro has lower Weight (147 g vs 265 g)
  • BEdge Pro has higher Resolution (40 MP vs 25.74 MP)

Key specs at a glance

GR IVxEdge Pro
Resolution25.74 MP40 MP
SensorAPS-C1/1.3"-Type
ISO max204,80051,200
Burst4 fps
4K30 fps120 fps
IBISYesNo
Weight265 g147 g
Battery250 shots

Size and weight, to scale

GR IVx front view

GR IVx

109 × 61 × 33 mm

265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Edge Pro front view

Edge Pro

71 × 44 × 33 mm

147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz)

GR IVx is 39mm wider, 17mm taller, and 1mm thicker than Edge Pro.

GR IVx is 118 g heavier than Edge Pro.

Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR IVx · 33mm Edge Pro

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

GR IVx

109 × 61 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Edge Pro back view

Edge Pro

71 × 44 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 shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Edge Pro top view

Edge Pro

71 × 33 mm

Sensor size, to scale

GR IVx

23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C

361 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseGR IVxEdge Pro
Portrait
6.5Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
1.0Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
2.5Limited
4.5Fair✓ wins
Travel
5.5Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
1.0Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair

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

  • ISO max (native)

    204,800 vs 51,200 — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I

  • Eye AF

    Only GR IVx supports it

  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)

    Only GR IVx supports it

Reasons to choose

Edge Pro

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264, AVC, H.265…

  • Stabilization modes

    Adds MotionMaster, TiltGuard, 360 Lock

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • 1080p max frame rate

    240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only Edge Pro supports it

  • Weather sealing

    Only Edge Pro supports it

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth 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

Edge Pro

Pros

  • 4K/120fps 4:3 + 13.5 stops DR
  • 4K/60fps Night View AI mode
  • 20m waterproof (no case)
  • 230 min battery; –20 °C rated

Cons

  • Fixed lens
  • Night View limited to 8-bit
  • Larger/heavier than Edge

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

GR IVx
Edge Pro
Resolution
25.74 MP
40 MP+55%
Sensor type
APS-C CMOS
CMOS
Sensor size
23.3 x 15.5 mm
1/1.3"-Type
AA filter
No
No
GR IVx
Edge Pro
Aperture
F2.8-F16
2.8
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
40 mm
Field of view
155 °
GR IVx
Edge Pro
Processor
GR ENGINE 7
Xtra AI processor with color temperature sensor
GR IVx
Edge Pro
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
204,800+2 stops
51,200
ISO max (expanded)
204,800
12,800
GR IVx
Edge Pro
Shutter type
Leaf shutter
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, GR IVx or Edge Pro?

Edge Pro scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IVx — Pre-Capture records before you press shutter.

What's the resolution difference between the GR IVx and Edge Pro?

GR IVx is 25.74 MP and Edge Pro is 40 MP, so the Edge Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GR IVx and Edge Pro have in-body image stabilization?

GR IVx has in-body image stabilization, while Edge Pro does not have IBIS.

What's the weight difference between the GR IVx and Edge Pro?

GR IVx weighs 265 g and Edge Pro weighs 147 g, so the Edge Pro is 118 g lighter.

Do the GR IVx and Edge Pro record 4K video?

GR IVx: 4K up to 30p. Edge Pro: 4K up to 120p.

Are the GR IVx and Edge Pro weather sealed?

GR IVx: No. Edge Pro: Yes.

How much does each cost?

GR IVx launched at $1,499 and Edge Pro at $299. The Edge Pro is $1,200 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 Xtra press materials.