Upgrade Guide

Ricoh GR II→Ricoh GR III

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

You own

Ricoh

GR II

No UK price today

2015

→

Upgrade to

Ricoh

GR III

£975

2018

✅

Worthwhile

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

What's new in the GR III

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Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	GR II	GR III
Price	—	£975
Released	2015	2018	↑
Sensor	16.2MP APS-C CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	16MP	24MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60	1080p/60p
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF: multi, spot, pinpoint, tracking, face detection; Snap focus	Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction)
Burst Rate	4fps	4fps
Battery Life	~320 shots (CIPA)	200 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	251g (with battery)	227g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None built in (optional optical GV-1 / GV-2)	No viewfinder
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots	3.0" fixed touchscreen
Mount	Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens	Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD UHS-I

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