Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GR IV
10 of 14 specifications differ. Everything else is identical on both manufacturer spec sheets.
What the differences mean
- Batteries do not carry over. The Ricoh GR II takes a DB-65; the Ricoh GR IV takes a DB-120. Any spares you own for one are useless with the other.
- Memory cards do not carry over. The Ricoh GR II takes full-size SD; the Ricoh GR IV takes microSD. Budget for replacing your cards, not just adapting them.
- Both give the same field of view (28mm equivalent), so framing is not part of this decision.
- Top ISO differs: the Ricoh GR IV reaches 204800 against 25600. Treat the headline number with scepticism — the top stop of any ISO range is a marketing figure.
- Crop steps differ (Ricoh GR II: 35mm / 47mm; Ricoh GR IV: OFF / 35mm / 50mm). These are sensor crops, not a zoom — you lose pixels in exchange for tighter framing.
- Close-focus differs (Ricoh GR II: Normal 0.3m-inf; macro 0.1m-inf; Ricoh GR IV: Normal 0.1m-inf; macro 0.06-0.15m). The wider body focuses nearer, which is the usual trade for a shorter lens.
Differences
| Ricoh GR II | Ricoh GR IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Effective pixels | 16.2 MP | 25.74 MP |
| ISO range | ISO 100-25600 | ISO 100-204800 |
| Video | Full HD 1920x1080 (30/25/24fps) — no 4K | Full HD 1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) — no 4K |
| Crop modes | 35mm / 47mm | OFF / 35mm / 50mm |
| Focus range | Normal 0.3m-inf; macro 0.1m-inf | Normal 0.1m-inf; macro 0.06-0.15m |
| Battery | DB-65 | DB-120 |
| Card slot | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) — full size | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC (UHS-I) |
| Internal storage | Approx. 54MB | Approx. 53GB |
| Weight (with battery + card) | 251 g | 262 g |
| Status | discontinued | shipping |
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