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Ricoh G900SE vs Ricoh GR IV
Quick take: The Ricoh GR IV has the highest resolution at 26MP; the Ricoh G900SE is the most affordable; only the Ricoh G900SE is weather sealed.
15 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Ricoh G900SERicoh · 2022 | Ricoh GR IVRicoh · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799Best | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 26.0MPBest |
| Video | 1080p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF (9 points) | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 6-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA, estimated)Best | 250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 250gBest | 262g (with battery and card) |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | None (optional external finder accessory) |
| Screen | Fixed screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed rugged compact lens | Fixed 18.3mm f/2.8 lens (28mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Single microSD (UHS-I) + 53GB internal |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Ricoh G900SE
Ricoh GR IV
Portrait
2.8/10
4.5/10
Street
5.2/10
8.4/10
Travel
5.8/10
7.2/10
Wedding & Events
2.2/10
5.1/10
Documentary
3.8/10
5.3/10
Landscape
4.0/10
5.4/10
Casual
4.3/10
6.3/10
Food
3.2/10
6.0/10
Macro
2.9/10
4.5/10
Architecture
3.2/10
5.4/10
Astrophotography
2.2/10
4.5/10
Underwater
5.2/10
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Fun & simple
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4.7/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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