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 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
GR IVx is 13.6 years newer.
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Wins
GR
Wins
GR IVx
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IVx 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 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- AGR has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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 IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
GR is 8mm wider and 1mm thicker than GR IVx.
GR is 20 g lighter than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 35mm GR · 33mm GR IVx
Sensor size, to scale
GR
23.7 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
372 mm² area
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
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 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 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
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓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 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
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Ricoh GR IVx
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, GR or GR IVx?
GR scores 6.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IVx — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the GR and GR IVx?
GR is 16.2 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the GR IVx captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
GR has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR or the GR IVx?
GR reaches 15 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR and GR IVx?
GR weighs 245 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR is 20 g lighter.
Do the GR and GR IVx record 4K video?
GR: 4K up to 60p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the GR and GR IVx weather sealed?
GR: No. GR IVx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the GR and 250 shots for the GR IVx, giving the GR the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR launched at $799 and GR IVx at $1,499. The GR is $700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Ricoh press materials.