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 Monochrome
Monochrome-only GR IV with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, red filter mode, 5-axis SR, and classic 28mm pocket street-camera design.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
GR IV Monochrome is 12.8 years newer.
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Wins
GR
Wins
GR IV Monochrome
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IV Monochrome has higher ISO max (native) (409,600 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)
- AGR has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 160)
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 Monochrome
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
GR is 8mm wider and 2mm thicker than GR IV Monochrome.
GR is 17 g lighter than GR IV Monochrome.
Depth (front-to-back): 35mm GR · 33mm GR IV Monochrome
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 Monochrome
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 Monochrome
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR
23.7 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
372 mm² area
GR IV Monochrome
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 Monochrome
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)
409,600 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Resolution
25.74 MP vs 16.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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 Monochrome
Pros
- ✓Monochrome APS-C sensor
- ✓ISO 160-409600
- ✓5-axis SR
- ✓Red filter mode
Cons
- –Black-and-white only
- –Fixed lens
- –Full HD video only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Ricoh GR IV Monochrome
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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 Monochrome?
GR scores 6.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IV Monochrome — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the GR and GR IV Monochrome?
GR is 16.2 MP and GR IV Monochrome is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV Monochrome captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR and GR IV Monochrome have in-body image stabilization?
GR has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR IV Monochrome has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR or the GR IV Monochrome?
GR reaches 15 fps electronic. GR IV Monochrome reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR and GR IV Monochrome?
GR weighs 245 g and GR IV Monochrome weighs 262 g, so the GR is 17 g lighter.
Do the GR and GR IV Monochrome record 4K video?
GR: 4K up to 60p. GR IV Monochrome: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GR and GR IV Monochrome weather sealed?
GR: No. GR IV Monochrome: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the GR and 250 shots for the GR IV Monochrome, giving the GR the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR launched at $799 and GR IV Monochrome at $2,199. The GR is $1,400 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.