Upgrade Guide
Ricoh Ricoh G900SE→Ricoh Ricoh GR IV Monochrome
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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 Ricoh GR IV Monochrome
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Resolution26MP vs 20MP (+6MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Generation4 years newer (2026 vs 2022)
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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 | Ricoh GR IV Monochrome | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.1 | ||
| Street | +3.2 | ||
| Travel | -1.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.9 | ||
| Documentary | +1.5 | ||
| Landscape | +1.4 | ||
| Casual | -0.7 | ||
| Food | +0.4 | ||
| Macro | +1.6 | ||
| Architecture | +2.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.3 | ||
| Underwater | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Ricoh G900SE | Ricoh GR IV Monochrome | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,699 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (monochrome, no colour filter) | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| 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) | 250 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 250g | 262g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | 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 |
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