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GR II vs Ricoh GR IV Monochrome
Quick take: The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome has the highest resolution at 26MP; the GR II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·12 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GR IIRicoh · 2015 | Ricoh GR IV MonochromeRicoh · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 16.2MP APS-C CMOS | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (monochrome, no colour filter) |
| Resolution | 16.2MP | 26.0MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF: multi, spot, pinpoint, tracking, face detection; Snap focus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | 6-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA)Best | 250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 251g (with battery)Best | 262g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 117 × 62.8 × 34.7mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None built in (optional optical GV-1 / GV-2) | None (optional external finder accessory) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Fixed 18.3mm f/2.8 lens (28mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single microSD (UHS-I) + 53GB internal |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 / AV out, HDMI (Type D), hot shoe | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
GR II
Ricoh GR IV Monochrome
Portrait
2.7/10
2.7/10
Street
7.2/10
8.4/10
Travel
5.9/10
4.2/10
Wedding & Events
2.9/10
3.1/10
Documentary
3.2/10
5.3/10
Landscape
4.2/10
5.4/10
Casual
3.9/10
3.6/10
Food
3.2/10
3.6/10
Macro
2.1/10
4.5/10
Architecture
3.8/10
5.4/10
Astrophotography
4.4/10
4.5/10
Fun & simple
—
5.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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