Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Ricoh G900SE | GR IIIx HDF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.3 | ||
| Street | +2.8 | ||
| Travel | +1.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.1 | ||
| Documentary | +0.6 | ||
| Landscape | +0.3 | ||
| Casual | +1.5 | ||
| Food | +2.0 | ||
| Macro | +0.9 | ||
| Architecture | +0.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.0 | ||
| Underwater | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
| 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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