Upgrade Guide

Ricoh Ricoh G900SE→Ricoh GR IIIx

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

Ricoh G900SE
You own
Ricoh
Ricoh G900SE
£799
2022
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GR IIIx
Upgrade to
Ricoh
GR IIIx
£999 (+£200)
2021
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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
Unchanged or similar
Suitability by genre

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
Portrait
2.8
5.1
+2.3
Street
5.2
8.0
+2.8
Travel
5.8
6.8
+1.0
Wedding & Events
2.2
4.3
+2.1
Documentary
3.8
4.4
+0.6
Landscape
4.0
4.3
+0.3
Casual
4.3
5.9
+1.6
Food
3.2
5.2
+2.0
Macro
2.9
3.8
+0.9
Architecture
3.2
4.0
+0.8
Astrophotography
2.2
4.2
+2.0
Underwater
5.2
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Fun & simple —
4.7
Full spec comparison
Spec Ricoh G900SE GR IIIx
Price £799 £999
Released 2022 2021 ↓
Sensor 20MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS 24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 20MP 24MP ↑
Video 1080p 1080p/60p
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF (9 points) Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection
Stabilisation No stabilisation 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction)
Burst Rate 4fps 4fps
Battery Life 340 shots (CIPA, estimated) 200 shots (CIPA) ↓
Weight 250g 232g (body only) ↑
Weather Sealed Yes Not weather sealed ↓
Viewfinder None (screen only) No viewfinder
Screen Fixed screen 3.0" fixed touchscreen
Mount Fixed rugged compact lens Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens
Memory Cards Single SD Single SD UHS-I
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