Upgrade Guide
Ricoh GR II→Ricoh THETA X
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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 THETA X
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Resolution60MP vs 16MP (+44MP)
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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 | THETA X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | -1.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Documentary | +0.9 | ||
| Landscape | +0.5 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GR II | THETA X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £739 | |
| Released | 2015 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.2MP APS-C CMOS | 1/2" (×2) | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 60MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 | 5.7K 30fps (8K 10fps) | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF: multi, spot, pinpoint, tracking, face detection; Snap focus | — | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | Electronic | |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | — | |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA) | 250 shots (Ricoh) | ↓ |
| Weight | 251g (with battery) | 170g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None built in (optional optical GV-1 / GV-2) | — | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | — | |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Fixed dual lens (360°) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | 1× microSD + 46 GB built in |
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