Upgrade Guide

Ricoh Ricoh G900SE→Ricoh GR IIIx HDF

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Ricoh

Ricoh G900SE

£799

2022

→

Upgrade to

Ricoh

GR IIIx HDF

£999 (+£200)

2024

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Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Ricoh G900SE. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the GR IIIx HDF

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Ricoh G900SE	GR IIIx HDF
Price	£799	£999
Released	2022	2024	↑
Sensor	20MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	20MP	24MP	↑
Video	1080p	1920 × 1080 / 60fps
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF (9 points)	Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus
Stabilisation	No stabilisation	3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops
Burst Rate	4fps	4fps continuous
Battery Life	340 shots (CIPA, estimated)	~200 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	250g	262g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	None (screen only)	None — rear LCD only
Screen	Fixed screen	3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots
Mount	Fixed rugged compact lens	Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent)
Memory Cards	Single SD	Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot

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