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Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvsRicoh GR IV: Which to Buy
One is a full-frame interchangeable-lens workhorse and the other a pocketable APS-C compact with a fixed lens. Both shoot 3:2 stills and charge over USB-C. The Canon's sensor, autofocus and video tools decide it for working shooters; the Ricoh's 262 g body decides it for anyone who wants a camera that is always with them.
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- MOST WINS
CanonBest for Hybrid shooters and pros who need video, speed and a lens mount
15of 19 specs better - Ricoh
Best for Street and travel shooters who want a camera in a pocket
4of 19 specs better
Biggest differences
Weight
Ricoh GR IV leads
2.85×
lower is better
- Canon EOS R5 Mark II746 g
- Ricoh GR IV262 g
Battery life
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads
2.52×
higher is better
- Canon EOS R5 Mark II630 shots
- Ricoh GR IV250 shots
Memory card slots
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads
2×
higher is better
- Canon EOS R5 Mark II2 slots
- Ricoh GR IV1 slots
Continuous shooting (mechanical)
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads
3×
higher is better
- Canon EOS R5 Mark II12 fps
- Ricoh GR IV4 fps
Features not all of them have
Headphone port
- Canon EOS R5 Mark II✓
- Ricoh GR IV✕
Where each one wins
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
- Effective pixels
- Sensor format
- In-body image stabilization
- Sensor type
- Continuous shooting (mechanical)
- Max mechanical shutter speed
- Max video resolution
- Raw video recording
- Viewfinder resolution
- Screen articulation
- Rear screen resolution
- Battery life
- Memory card slots
- Headphone port
- HDMI port type
Ricoh GR IV
- Weight
- Width
- Height
- Depth
What both have
- Aspect ratios3:2, 4:3, 1:1, 16:9
- USB charging & power delivery✓
Every spec
Red marks the better value in each row.
| Spec | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Ricoh GR IV |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release date | 2024-08 | Not published |
| Launch price | Not published | 1,499 USD1 |
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Fixed lens |
| High resolution pixel-shift mode | Not published | Not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Effective pixels | 45 MP | 25.74 MP |
| Sensor format | Full-frame | APS-C |
| Native ISO maximum | Not published | 204,800 ISO |
| In-body image stabilization | 8.5 stops | 6 stops2 |
| Sensor readout speed | Not published | Not published |
| Sensor type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS3 |
| Aspect ratios | 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, 16:9 | 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, 16:94 |
| Lens & Autofocus | ||
| Continuous shooting (mechanical) | 12 fps | 4 fps5 |
| Continuous shooting (electronic) | 30 fps | Not published |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 8,000 1/s | 4,000 1/s6 |
| Pre-burst capture duration | 0.5 s7 | Not published |
| AF subject detection | Human, animal, bird, car, train, airplane, motorcycle | Human8 |
| Video | ||
| Max video resolution | 8K | 1080p |
| 4K max frame rate | — | Not published |
| Video codecs | HEVC, ProRes RAW, Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC9 | H.264 |
| 4K max frame rate (full width) | 59.94 fps | Not published |
| Raw video recording | Internal | None |
| Video bit depth | 10 bit | Not published |
| Log profile support | Yes | Not published |
| Video dynamic range (log) | Not published | Not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder resolution | 5.76 M dots | 0 M dots |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76 x | Not published |
| Screen size | Not published | 3 in |
| Screen articulation | Fully articulated | Fixed |
| Rear screen resolution | 2.1 M dots | 1.037 M dots |
| Handling & Power | ||
| Battery life | 630 shots | 250 shots10 |
| Memory card slots | 2 slots | 1 slots11 |
| Weather sealing | Dust and drip resistant | Not published |
| Weight | 746 g | 262 g |
| Width | 138.5 mm | 109.4 mm |
| Height | 101.2 mm | 61.1 mm |
| Depth | 93.5 mm | 32.7 mm |
| USB charging & power delivery | Yes | Yes12 |
| Minimum operating temperature | 0 °C | Not published |
| Headphone port | Yes | No |
| HDMI port type | Full-size | None13 |
Notes on 13 values — test conditions and caveats
- 1Ricoh GR IV, Launch price: Launch MSRP per the review; Ricoh's US store currently lists $1,599.95.
- 2Ricoh GR IV, In-body image stabilization: Ricoh's 6.0-stop rating applies at frame centre; periphery is rated 4.0 stops (CIPA 2024).
- 3Ricoh GR IV, Sensor type: The sensor is a back-illuminated (BSI) CMOS type; mapped to 'cmos' as no BSI option is listed.
- 4Ricoh GR IV, Aspect ratios: 3:2 is native to the 23.3 x 15.5 mm sensor; 4:3, 1:1 and 16:9 are in-camera crop modes.
- 5Ricoh GR IV, Continuous shooting (mechanical): The review cites 4 fps continuous without specifying shutter type.
- 6Ricoh GR IV, Max mechanical shutter speed: 1/4000 s requires F5.6 or a smaller aperture; at F2.8 the limit is 1/2500 s.
- 7Canon EOS R5 Mark II, Pre-burst capture duration: Up to 15 shots can be buffered before you fully press the shutter, which is about half a second at 30 fps.
- 8Ricoh GR IV, AF subject detection: Only face/eye detection is offered; no animal or vehicle subject recognition is listed.
- 9Canon EOS R5 Mark II, Video codecs: Internal codecs are XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S and H.264 MP4; ProRes RAW is recorded via HDMI to an external recorder.
- 10Ricoh GR IV, Battery life: CIPA-rated at 23°C with a fully charged DB-120 battery.
- 11Ricoh GR IV, Memory card slots: Single microSD slot, plus 53 GB internal memory that cannot record to both at once.
- 12Ricoh GR IV, USB charging & power delivery: Battery charges and camera draws power in-body over USB-C; fast charging needs a USB-PD adapter.
- 13Ricoh GR IV, HDMI port type: Video output is DisplayPort over USB-C; there is no HDMI connector.
Sensor and image quality
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II pairs a 45 MP stacked full-frame sensor with 8.5 stops of in-body stabilization. That is more resolution and more light-gathering area than the Ricoh GR IV's 25.74 MP back-illuminated APS-C chip, and the stacked design reads out fast enough to support the Canon's speed and video modes.
The Ricoh counters with a 6-stop rating at frame centre, though that drops to 4 stops at the edges, so handheld low-light shots are steadier on the Canon. For large prints, heavy cropping or adapted full-frame glass, the Canon is the clear pick. For daylight street work printed small, the Ricoh's sensor is more than enough.
Video
This is the widest gap on the page. The Canon shoots 8K internally, records raw video in-camera, captures 4K full-width at 59.94 fps and offers 10-bit depth with log profiles. The Ricoh tops out at 1080p in H.264 with no raw and no published log support.
Buyers who deliver to clients, grade footage or reframe in post should treat the Canon as the only real option here. The Ricoh's video is fine for casual clips and social posts, but it will not hold up to a paid job or heavy color work.
Autofocus and speed
The Canon recognizes humans, animals, birds, cars, trains, planes and motorcycles, and fires at 12 fps mechanically or 30 fps electronically with a 0.5-second pre-burst buffer. The Ricoh detects faces and eyes only, at 4 fps.
For wildlife, sports or any moving subject, the Canon does work the Ricoh simply cannot. The Ricoh suits slow, deliberate shooting: street, travel and portraits where the subject cooperates.
Handling, cards and power
The Canon has a 5.76 M-dot viewfinder, a fully articulated 2.1 M-dot screen, two card slots, a headphone jack, a full-size HDMI port and dust-and-drip sealing. It is rated for 630 shots per charge. The Ricoh has no viewfinder at all, a fixed 3-inch screen, one microSD slot plus 53 GB of internal memory, and a 250-shot rating.
The Canon is the more capable tool on a long shoot day. The Ricoh's internal storage is a genuine convenience, but you cannot write to it and the card at once, so plan around the single slot.
Size, weight and which to carry
At 262 g and 32.7 mm deep, the Ricoh GR IV slips into a jacket pocket and comes out fast. The Canon weighs 746 g before you mount a lens. That difference decides more purchases than any spec sheet line.
If the camera stays home because it is too big, the Ricoh wins by default. If you need to change lenses, shoot in rain or work a full day on one battery, the Canon earns its bulk.
The Verdict
Buy the Canon EOS R5 Mark II if you shoot video, fast action or paid work and need a full-frame system you can build on. Buy the Ricoh GR IV if you want a genuinely pocketable APS-C camera for everyday stills and will trade capability for the fact that you actually carry it.
Where to buy
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Best for Hybrid shooters and pros who need video, speed and a lens mount
Ricoh GR IV
Best for Street and travel shooters who want a camera in a pocket
FAQ
Does the Ricoh GR IV have a viewfinder?
No. It has a fixed 3-inch rear screen with no electronic viewfinder, where the Canon offers a 5.76 M-dot EVF.
Can the Canon EOS R5 Mark II record raw video internally?
Yes. It records raw video internally plus ProRes RAW over HDMI to an external recorder, while the Ricoh has no raw video at all.
Which camera is better in low light?
The Canon, thanks to its larger full-frame sensor and higher 8.5-stop stabilization rating. The Ricoh's APS-C sensor and 6-stop rating (4 stops at the edges) give up ground here.
How many memory cards does each take?
The Canon has two slots. The Ricoh has a single microSD slot plus 53 GB of internal memory, but you cannot record to both at once.
Do both charge over USB-C?
Yes. Both charge and draw power in-body over USB-C, and the Ricoh needs a USB-PD adapter for fast charging.
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