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GR IV Monochrome

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome (2026) Compact camera specs, APS-C sensor. Video, stabilization, battery and more.

Compact · Announced 2026-01-15

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  • APS-C sensor
  • IBIS stabilization
  • 262 g

Video modes

  • 1010-bit (no badge: 8-bit; unstated bit depth counts as 8-bit)
  • LLog
  • HDRHDR
  • SStabilized
  • HL360° horizon lock
  • cropCropped
  • Recording limit (minutes)
  • fwAdded by a firmware update
  • ?Not stated, e.g. S? (stabilization not stated)
Flat video
Resolution24 fps30 fps60 fps
1080p 16:9

1080p 16:9 · 24 fps

Bit depth
8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed)
Log
Not stated
HDR
Not stated
Stabilization
Not stated
360° horizon lock
Not stated
Crop
None
Recording limit
25 min
  • Only movie resolution offered. Ricoh: 'Full HD (1920x1080, 60p/30p/24p)', H.264 MOV, built-in stereo mic. Bit depth, chroma, bitrate not published by Ricoh. 'Recording Time: Up to 25 minutes or 4GB; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high.' No Log/HLG profile listed.

Source: ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/gr-4-mono/spec/

1080p 16:9 · 30 fps

Bit depth
8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed)
Log
Not stated
HDR
Not stated
Stabilization
Not stated
360° horizon lock
Not stated
Crop
None
Recording limit
25 min
  • Only movie resolution offered. Ricoh: 'Full HD (1920x1080, 60p/30p/24p)', H.264 MOV, built-in stereo mic. Bit depth, chroma, bitrate not published by Ricoh. 'Recording Time: Up to 25 minutes or 4GB; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high.' No Log/HLG profile listed.

Source: ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/gr-4-mono/spec/

1080p 16:9 · 60 fps

Bit depth
8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed)
Log
Not stated
HDR
Not stated
Stabilization
Not stated
360° horizon lock
Not stated
Crop
None
Recording limit
25 min
  • Only movie resolution offered. Ricoh: 'Full HD (1920x1080, 60p/30p/24p)', H.264 MOV, built-in stereo mic. Bit depth, chroma, bitrate not published by Ricoh. 'Recording Time: Up to 25 minutes or 4GB; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high.' No Log/HLG profile listed.

Source: ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/gr-4-mono/spec/

Caveats

  • Video remains Full HD only (60p/30p/24p H.264), max 25 min or 4 GB per clip; no 4K, no Log/HLG, no mic input listed.Source
  • No HDMI port; video output via DisplayPort over USB-C.Source
  • Storage is microSD (not full-size SD) plus approx. 53 GB internal memory.Source
  • Monochrome sensor: video is black-and-white only. 'Except for the presence or absence of the ND filter, other camera specifications are the same as those of the RICOH GR IV.'Source

Firmware notes

  • 2025-10-21: Development announcement of GR IV Monochrome.Source
  • 2026-10-21: v1.10: Solarized Effect image control (3 types), AF Point memory, Restore User Mode Settings, Connection while Power Off.Source

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Announced2026-01-15Not stated2025-03-26
Sensor sizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch1.4-type
StabilizationIBIS2-axis gimbalOptical + Electronic
Horizon levelingNot statedNot statedNot stated
WaterproofNot statedNot statedNot stated
Weight262 g170 g426 g
Battery runtimeNot stated120 min70 min
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Specifications

Overview

Category
Compact
Announced
2026-01-15
Released
Not stated
Status
current
US availability
Not stated
Features
  • Snap focus / Full Press Snap
  • Crop modes
  • In-camera RAW development
  • Interval Composite
  • Hot shoe (dedicated flash, GF-2)
  • GR WORLD app
  • Monochrome-only Image Control (Standard, Solid, Soft, Hi-Contrast, Grainy, HDR Tone)
  • Built-in red filter
  • Electronic shutter up to 1/16000 s

Sensor & lens

Sensor size
APS-C
Sensor resolution
25.74 MP
Lens (equiv.)
28
Aperture
f/2.8-f/16
Field of view
Not stated
Built-in ND
No

Video & photo

Video modes
  • 1080p
Max resolution
1080p601920×1080
10-bit Log up to
None
Uncropped 4K
None
Codecs
  • H.264
4:2:2 chroma
Not stated
Max bitrate
Not stated
Photo resolution
26 MP
RAW photos
DNG 14-bit

Stabilization

Stabilization
IBIS
Horizon lock
None
Horizon leveling
Not stated

Audio

Microphones
Not stated
Mic input
Not stated
Mic input details
Not stated
Direct wireless mic
Not stated
32-bit float audio
No

Build & battery

Waterproof
Not stated
Water and dust rating
Not stated
Drop-proof
Not stated
Weight
262 g
Dimensions
109.4x61.1x32.7
Mount
Not stated
Battery runtime
Not stated
Battery capacity
Not stated
Removable battery
Yes
Charging power
Not stated

Screens & storage

Rear screen
3.0-inch TFT LCD, approx. 1,037k dots, 3:2, air-gapless tempered glass
Front screen
Not stated
Touchscreen
Yes
Memory card
microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (UHS-I)
Internal storage
53 GB

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ax 2.4 GHz + a/n/ac/ax 5 GHz (Wi-Fi 6; 5 GHz region-dependent)
Bluetooth
5.3 LE
USB
USB Type-C (USB PD power/charging, MTP, DisplayPort Alt Mode video out)
GPS
via GR WORLD app location sync
Webcam
Not stated
Livestream
Not stated
HDMI out
No
Timecode
No

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