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Sony ZV-E10 IIvsRicoh GR IV: Which Camera to Buy?
Both cameras put an APS-C sensor in a body you can carry all day, but they solve different problems. The Sony ZV-E10 II is a video-first camera with a lens mount, a flip screen and long battery life. The Ricoh GR IV is a fixed-lens compact built for stills shooters who want a camera in a pocket.
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- MOST WINS
SonyBest for Video creators and anyone who wants to choose their own lens
8of 14 specs better - Ricoh
Best for Street and travel stills shooters who want a true pocket camera
6of 14 specs better
Biggest differences
Battery life
Sony ZV-E10 II leads
2.44×
higher is better
- Sony ZV-E10 II610 shots
- Ricoh GR IV250 shots
Native ISO maximum
Ricoh GR IV leads
6.4×
higher is better
- Sony ZV-E10 II32,000 ISO
- Ricoh GR IV204,800 ISO
Launch price
Sony ZV-E10 II leads
−33%
lower is better
- Sony ZV-E10 II999 USD
- Ricoh GR IV1,499 USD
Max mechanical shutter speed
Sony ZV-E10 II leads
2×
higher is better
- Sony ZV-E10 II8,000 1/s
- Ricoh GR IV4,000 1/s
Features not all of them have
Headphone port
- Sony ZV-E10 II✓
- Ricoh GR IV✕
Where each one wins
Sony ZV-E10 II
- Launch price
- Effective pixels
- Max mechanical shutter speed
- Max video resolution
- Screen articulation
- Battery life
- Headphone port
- HDMI port type
Ricoh GR IV
- Native ISO maximum
- Rear screen resolution
- Weight
- Width
- Height
- Depth
What both have
- Sensor formatAPS-C
- Sensor typeCMOS
- Raw video recordingNone
- Viewfinder resolution0 M dots
- Screen size3 in
- Rear screen resolution1.037 M dots
- Memory card slots1 slots
- USB charging & power delivery✓
Every spec
Red marks the better value in each row.
| Spec | Sony ZV-E10 II | Ricoh GR IV |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release date | 2024-07 | Not published |
| Launch price | 999 USD | 1,499 USD1 |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Fixed lens |
| High resolution pixel-shift mode | No | Not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Effective pixels | 26 MP | 25.74 MP |
| Sensor format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Native ISO maximum | 32,000 ISO | 204,800 ISO |
| In-body image stabilization | Not published | 6 stops2 |
| Sensor readout speed | Not published | Not published |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS3 |
| Aspect ratios | Not published | 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, 16:94 |
| Lens & Autofocus | ||
| Continuous shooting (mechanical) | Not published | 4 fps5 |
| Continuous shooting (electronic) | 11 fps | Not published |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 8,000 1/s | 4,000 1/s6 |
| Pre-burst capture duration | Not published | Not published |
| AF subject detection | Human, animal, bird | Human7 |
| Video | ||
| Max video resolution | 4K | 1080p |
| 4K max frame rate | 60 fps | Not published |
| Video codecs | H.264, HEVC | H.264 |
| 4K max frame rate (full width) | 60 fps | Not published |
| Raw video recording | None | 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 | 0 M dots | 0 M dots |
| Viewfinder magnification | Not published | Not published |
| Screen size | 3 in | 3 in |
| Screen articulation | Fully articulated | Fixed |
| Rear screen resolution | 1.037 M dots | 1.037 M dots |
| Handling & Power | ||
| Battery life | 610 shots | 250 shots8 |
| Memory card slots | 1 slots | 1 slots9 |
| Weather sealing | Not published | Not published |
| Weight | 377 g | 262 g |
| Width | 114.8 mm | 109.4 mm |
| Height | 67.5 mm | 61.1 mm |
| Depth | 54.2 mm | 32.7 mm |
| USB charging & power delivery | Yes | Yes10 |
| Minimum operating temperature | 0 °C | Not published |
| Headphone port | Yes | No |
| HDMI port type | Micro | None11 |
Notes on 11 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.
- 7Ricoh GR IV, AF subject detection: Only face/eye detection is offered; no animal or vehicle subject recognition is listed.
- 8Ricoh GR IV, Battery life: CIPA-rated at 23°C with a fully charged DB-120 battery.
- 9Ricoh GR IV, Memory card slots: Single microSD slot, plus 53 GB internal memory that cannot record to both at once.
- 10Ricoh GR IV, USB charging & power delivery: Battery charges and camera draws power in-body over USB-C; fast charging needs a USB-PD adapter.
- 11Ricoh GR IV, HDMI port type: Video output is DisplayPort over USB-C; there is no HDMI connector.
Video
The Sony ZV-E10 II is the only one of the two built to shoot video seriously. It records 4K up to 60 fps in 10-bit with H.264 or HEVC, and it supports a log profile for grading. The Ricoh GR IV tops out at 1080p and lists no bit-depth or log support.
If moving images matter at all, the Sony ends the discussion. The Ricoh's video is a convenience feature, not a workflow.
Pocketability and handling
The Ricoh GR IV is dramatically smaller: roughly 33 mm deep against the Sony's 54 mm, and about 115 g lighter. That difference is what gets a camera into a jacket pocket instead of a bag. The Sony's depth comes from its lens mount, which is exactly the trade you are making.
The Sony compensates with a fully articulated screen, which matters for vlogging and odd angles. The Ricoh's screen is fixed, so you compose at arm's length or use the hot shoe.
Lenses and reach
The Sony takes Sony E-mount lenses, so you choose your focal length, your aperture and your budget. The Ricoh's lens is fixed — one field of view, forever. That is the single biggest fork in this decision.
A fixed lens keeps the body small and the shooting simple, but it cannot follow you to a telephoto subject or a wider interior. If you already own E-mount glass, the Sony costs you nothing extra to adapt to.
Low light and stabilization
The Ricoh GR IV reaches a native ISO of 204,800 and rates in-body stabilization at 6 stops in the frame centre, though the periphery is rated at 4 stops. The Sony publishes no native ISO ceiling or IBIS figure, so there is no head-to-head number to compare.
For handheld shooting in dim rooms, the Ricoh's stabilization claim is the more useful spec on paper. Buyers who need that confirmed for the Sony will not find it in the specs.
Autofocus and burst
The Sony ZV-E10 II recognizes human, animal and bird subjects, and shoots 11 fps electronically. The Ricoh detects human faces and eyes only, at 4 fps. The Sony also offers a faster mechanical shutter ceiling at 1/8000 s, against the Ricoh's 1/4000 s, which drops to 1/2500 s at F2.8.
For pets, wildlife or kids in motion, the Sony's subject detection and burst rate are the practical advantage. The Ricoh is a considered single-shot camera.
The Verdict
Buy the Sony ZV-E10 II if you shoot video, want interchangeable lenses, or need strong subject-tracking autofocus. Buy the Ricoh GR IV if you want the smallest possible APS-C camera that lives in a pocket and shoot stills in low light.
Where to buy
Sony ZV-E10 II
Best for Video creators and anyone who wants to choose their own lens
Ricoh GR IV
Best for Street and travel stills shooters who want a true pocket camera
FAQ
Does the Sony ZV-E10 II have in-body stabilization?
It is not published for the Sony, so no stabilization figure is confirmed. The Ricoh GR IV is rated at 6 stops in the frame centre and 4 stops at the periphery.
Can the Ricoh GR IV record 4K?
No. Its maximum video resolution is 1080p, while the Sony ZV-E10 II records 4K at up to 60 fps.
How many shots can each camera take on a battery charge?
The Sony is rated at 610 shots and the Ricoh at 250 under CIPA testing at 23°C. Both charge over USB-C and can draw power in-body; fast charging requires a USB-PD adapter.
Which camera has a headphone jack?
Only the Sony ZV-E10 II. The Ricoh GR IV has no headphone port, and its only physical connector is USB-C with DisplayPort video output.
Which one takes better photos at high ISO?
The Ricoh GR IV lists a much higher native maximum of 204,800 ISO, against the Sony's 32,000. That is a ceiling figure, not a guarantee of clean output, but it gives the Ricoh more headroom on paper.
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