Upgrade Guide
Ricoh GR IIIx HDF→Ricoh Ricoh G900SE
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the GR IIIx HDF. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Ricoh G900SE
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Battery life340 shots (CIPA, estimated) vs ~200 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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 IIIx HDF | Ricoh G900SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.3 | ||
| Street | -2.8 | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -2.1 | ||
| Documentary | -0.6 | ||
| Landscape | -0.3 | ||
| Casual | -1.5 | ||
| Food | -2.0 | ||
| Macro | -0.9 | ||
| Architecture | -0.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.0 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Underwater | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GR IIIx HDF | Ricoh G900SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £799 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps | 1080p | |
| Autofocus | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus | Contrast-detect AF (9 points) | |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 4fps continuous | 4fps | |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ↑ |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 250g | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None — rear LCD only | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots | Fixed screen | |
| Mount | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) | Fixed rugged compact lens | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD |
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