Upgrade Guide
Ricoh GR II→Ricoh Ricoh G900SE
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The Ricoh G900SE improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most GR II owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the Ricoh G900SE
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Resolution20MP vs 16MP (+4MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Generation7 years newer (2022 vs 2015)
Unchanged or similar
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StabilisationIBIS not 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 | GR II | Ricoh G900SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.1 | ||
| Street | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.7 | ||
| Documentary | +0.6 | ||
| Landscape | -0.2 | ||
| Casual | +0.4 | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | +0.8 | ||
| Architecture | -0.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.2 | ||
| Underwater | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GR II | Ricoh G900SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £799 | |
| Released | 2015 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 | 1080p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF: multi, spot, pinpoint, tracking, face detection; Snap focus | Contrast-detect AF (9 points) | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 4fps | |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ↑ |
| Weight | 251g (with battery) | 250g | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None built in (optional optical GV-1 / GV-2) | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | Fixed screen | |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Fixed rugged compact lens | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD |
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