Ricoh
GR
Original APS-C GR with 16MP sensor and 28mm equivalent lens — the pocket street camera that started it all.
$799
Launch priceReleased Apr 2013
Ricoh
GR IV
Latest GR with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, 5-axis SR, 53GB internal memory, and pocket street-camera handling.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
GR IV is 12.7 years newer.
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Wins
GR
Wins
GR IV
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,600)
- AGR has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 4 fps)
- AGR has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 250 shots)
- AGR has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BGR IV has higher Resolution (25.74 MP vs 16.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareGR
117 × 61 × 35 mm
245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
GR is 8mm wider and 2mm thicker than GR IV.
GR is 17 g lighter than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 35mm GR · 33mm GR IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GR
117 × 61 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 61 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
GR
117 × 35 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR
23.7 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
372 mm² area
GR IV
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
GR
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 117, 61, 34.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
15 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only GR supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only GR supports it
Reasons to choose
GR IV
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 32.7
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Resolution
25.74 MP vs 16.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 49
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GR
Pros
- ✓Original GR formula
- ✓APS-C in pocket
- ✓28mm GR lens
- ✓Snap focus culture
Cons
- –16MP dated
- –No IBIS
- –Fixed lens
GR IV
Pros
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
- ✓Pocketable 28mm GR lens
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, GR or GR IV?
GR scores 6.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IV — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the GR and GR IV?
GR is 16.2 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
GR has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR or the GR IV?
GR reaches 15 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR and GR IV?
GR weighs 245 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR is 17 g lighter.
Do the GR and GR IV record 4K video?
GR: 4K up to 60p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GR and GR IV weather sealed?
GR: No. GR IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the GR and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the GR the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR launched at $799 and GR IV at $1,499. The GR is $700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Ricoh press materials.