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Ricoh GR IV vs Cyber-shot RX10 V
Quick take: The Ricoh GR IV has the highest resolution at 26MP; the Ricoh GR IV is the most affordable; only the Cyber-shot RX10 V is weather sealed.
15 specs side by side·15 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 | Ricoh GR IVRicoh · 2025 | Cyber-shot RX10 VSony · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299Best | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch stacked Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.0MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | Uncropped 4K/60p, 10-bit, H.265 |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF | AI-driven phase-detect AF with real-time subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 6-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | Optical (in-lens), no IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 30fps (blackout-free, full AF/AE tracking)Best |
| Battery Life | 250 shots (CIPA) | 630 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 262g (with battery and card) | 1,111g (with battery and card)Best |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (optional external finder accessory) | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.78x magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | Tilting screen |
| Mount | Fixed 18.3mm f/2.8 lens (28mm equivalent) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-600mm f/2.4-4.0 lens (25x optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD (UHS-I) + 53GB internal | Single SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, micro-HDMI, 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
Ricoh GR IV
Cyber-shot RX10 V
Portrait
4.5/10
6.5/10
Street
8.4/10
4.7/10
Travel
7.2/10
5.0/10
Wedding & Events
5.1/10
6.5/10
Documentary
5.3/10
7.3/10
Landscape
5.4/10
4.8/10
Casual
6.3/10
3.6/10
Food
6.0/10
5.1/10
Macro
4.5/10
3.6/10
Architecture
5.4/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
4.5/10
4.8/10
Fun & simple
4.7/10
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Filmmaking
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6.1/10
Sports & Action
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8.5/10
Wildlife
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8.6/10
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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