Upgrade Guide
Ricoh Ricoh GR IV→Ricoh Ricoh GR IV Monochrome
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Ricoh GR IV. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome
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Generation1 year newer (2026 vs 2025)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (26MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Ricoh GR IV | Ricoh GR IV Monochrome | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.8 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | -2.9 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -2.0 | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Casual | -2.7 | ||
| Food | -2.4 | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Fun & simple | -0.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Ricoh GR IV | Ricoh GR IV Monochrome | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,699 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (monochrome, no colour filter) | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 26MP | |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | 6-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | 6-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 4fps | |
| Battery Life | 250 shots (CIPA) | 250 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 262g (with battery and card) | 262g (with battery and card) | |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (optional external finder accessory) | None (optional external finder accessory) | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed 18.3mm f/2.8 lens (28mm equivalent) | Fixed 18.3mm f/2.8 lens (28mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD (UHS-I) + 53GB internal | Single microSD (UHS-I) + 53GB internal |
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