Upgrade Guide
Ricoh Ricoh GR IV→Ricoh Ricoh G900SE
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Ricoh GR IV. 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 250 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 26MP — optimised for low light)
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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 | Ricoh GR IV | Ricoh G900SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.7 | ||
| Street | -3.2 | ||
| Travel | -1.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -2.9 | ||
| Documentary | -1.5 | ||
| Landscape | -1.4 | ||
| Casual | -2.0 | ||
| Food | -2.8 | ||
| Macro | -1.6 | ||
| Architecture | -2.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.3 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Underwater | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Ricoh GR IV | Ricoh G900SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £799 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS | 20MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF (9 points) | |
| Stabilisation | 6-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 4fps | |
| Battery Life | 250 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ↑ |
| Weight | 262g (with battery and card) | 250g | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (optional external finder accessory) | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | Fixed screen | |
| Mount | Fixed 18.3mm f/2.8 lens (28mm equivalent) | Fixed rugged compact lens | |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD (UHS-I) + 53GB internal | Single SD |
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