Upgrade Guide
Ricoh THETA X→Ricoh Ricoh G900SE
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the THETA X. 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 (Ricoh)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 60MP — 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 | THETA X | Ricoh G900SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Underwater | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | THETA X | Ricoh G900SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £799 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 | |
| Sensor | 1/2" (×2) | 20MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | |
| Resolution | 60MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 5.7K 30fps (8K 10fps) | 1080p | |
| Autofocus | — | Contrast-detect AF (9 points) | |
| Stabilisation | Electronic | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | — | 4fps | |
| Battery Life | 250 shots (Ricoh) | 340 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ↑ |
| Weight | 170g (with battery and card) | 250g | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | — | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | — | Fixed screen | |
| Mount | Fixed dual lens (360°) | Fixed rugged compact lens | |
| Memory Cards | 1× microSD + 46 GB built in | Single SD |
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