# Ricoh Theta

Ricoh Theta is a line of 360-degree cameras by Japanese manufacturer Ricoh.
All of the cameras are capable of 360-degree video and photos, with the exception of the original Ricoh Theta which can only take photos. Also, they all feature Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and USB connectivity, and are designed to work alongside a smartphone, enabling for live preview and uploading of the captured media.

## Cameras

The lineup includes the following cameras:
* Ricoh Theta M15: 4 GB memory. Capable of full HD video at 15 FPS, with a maximum clip duration of 5 minutes. Available in 4 colors.
* Ricoh Theta S: 8 GB memory. Capable of full-HD video at 30 FPS, with a maximum duration of 25 minutes. Maximum exposure time of 60 seconds.
* Ricoh Theta SC: 8 GB internal memory. Capable of full-HD video at 30 FPS, with a maximum clip duration of 5 minutes. Available in 4 colors.
* Ricoh Theta SC2: 14 GB internal memory. Capable of 4K video at 30 FPS, with a maximum clip duration of 3 minutes. Available in 4 colors.
* Ricoh Theta V: 19 GB internal memory. Capable of 4K video at 30 FPS. HDR shooting capability. Four-channel microphone.
* Ricoh Theta Z1: The top-of-the-line model as of September 2019, (and remains so as-of July 2024). 19 GB internal memory. Capable of 4K video at 30 FPS. HDR and RAW shooting capability. Four-channel microphone.
* Ricoh Theta X: This is a second-line model equipped with a large touch panel on the camera body. 46 GB internal memory. Capable of 4K video at 60 FPS, and 8K and 11K still image and 8K and 5.7K low fps video modes. No RAW shooting capability. Mono microphone. Replaceable battery, and MicroSDXC Memory Card support.
Comparison of Ricoh Theta 360° cameras :
| | | | Theta & m15 | S | SC | SC2 | V | Z1 | X |
| Image |||
| Current | Current | Current | | | | | | | |
| Released | Released | Released | October 2013 m15: October 2014 | September 2015 | October 2016 | December 2019 | September 2017 | February 2019 | X March 2022 |
| Exposure modes (P, A, S, I, M) | Still | Still | P, S, I | P, S, I, M | P, S, I, M | P, S, I, M | P, S, I, M | P, A, S, I, M | |
| Exposure modes (P, A, S, I, M) | Video | Video | P (m15 only) | P | P (m15 only) | P | P (m15 only) | P | P (m15 only) | P | P (m15 only) | P | P, A, S, I, M | |
| Resolution | Still | Still | 3584×1792 | L: 5376×2688 M: 2048×1024 | L: 5376×2688 M: 2048×1024 | 5376×2688 | 5376×2688 | Raw: 7296×3648 JPEG: 6720×3360 | 11K: 11008 × 5504 5.5K: 5504 × 2752 |
| Resolution | Video | 8K | — | — | — | – | — | — | 8K 10 fps: 120, 96 or 40 Mbps. 8K 2 fps: 64, 32 or 16 Mbps |
| Resolution | Video | 5.7K 5760x2880 | — | — | — | — | — | ? | /30fps 120, 64 or 32Mbps /10fps & /2fps |
| Resolution | Video | 4K 3840×1920 | — | — | — | 4Kp30 @ 54 or 32 Mbps | 4Kp30 @ 56 or 32 Mbps | 4Kp30 @ 56 Mbps | 60fps: 120, 64 or 32 Mbps (*) 30fps: 100, 54 or 32Mbps |
| Resolution | Video | 2K 1920×1080 | 1080p15 (m15 only) | 1080p | 1080p30 @ 16Mbps | – | — | — | — |
| Resolution | Video | 960p 1920×960 | – | – | – | 960p30 @ 16 or 8Mbps | 960p30 @ 16 or 8Mbps | 960p30 @ 16Mbps | 2K: 30fps 32,16 or 8Mbps |
| Resolution | Video | 720p 1280×720 | — | 720p | 720p15 @ 6Mbps | — | — | — | — |
| ISO | Still | Still | 100–1600 | 100–1600 | 100–1600 | 64–1600 | 64–1600 | 80–6400 | 50–3200 |
| ISO | Video | Video | 100–400 | 100–1600 | 100–1600 | 64–6400 | 64–6400 | | 80–6400 | 50–3200 |
| Sensor size | Sensor size | Sensor size | ? | 1⁄2.3" | 1⁄2.3" | 1⁄2.3" | 1⁄2.3" | 1" | 1/2" (×2) |
| Lenses | Construction | Construction | ? | 7e/6g | 7e/6g | 7e/6g | 7e/6g | 14e/10g | ? |
| Lenses | Focus Range | Focus Range | 10 cm (3.9 in)—∞ | 10 cm (3.9 in)—∞ | 10 cm (3.9 in)—∞ | 10 cm (3.9 in)—∞ | 10 cm (3.9 in)—∞ | 40 cm (16 in)—∞ | 40 cm (16 in)—∞ |
| Lenses | Aperture | Aperture | ? | f/2.0 | f/2.0 | f/2.0 | f/2.0 | f/2.1, 3.5, 5.6 | f2.4 |
| Shutter speed | Still | Still | 1⁄8000–1⁄7.5 | 1⁄6400–1⁄8 | 1⁄8000–1⁄8 | 1⁄25000–1⁄8 | 1⁄25000–1⁄8 | 1⁄25000–1⁄8 | 1⁄25000–1⁄8 |
| Shutter speed | Video | Video | 1⁄8000–1⁄15 | 1⁄8000–1⁄30 | 1⁄8000–1⁄30 | 1⁄25000–1⁄30 | 1⁄25000–1⁄30 | 1⁄25000–1⁄30 | 1⁄25000–1⁄30 |
| Memory | Memory | Memory | 4GB | 8GB | 8GB | 14GB | 19GB | 19GB | ~46GB |
| Battery life | Still images | Still images | 200 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 300 | 300 | ~220 |
| Battery life | Video, min | 8K | — | — | — | – | — | — | 2fps: 60 |
| Battery life | Video, min | 5.7K | — | — | — | – | 80 | 60 | 30fps: 30 |
| Battery life | Video, min | 4K | — | — | — | 70 | 80 | 60 | 30fps: 30 |
| Battery life | Video, min | 2K | ? | ? | ? | 70 | 80 | 60 | ? |
| Ports | Ports | Ports | μ-USB | μ-USB, HDMI-D | μ-USB | μ-USB, microphone | μ-USB, microphone | USB-C | USB-C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | Dimensions (W×H×D) | Dimensions (W×H×D) | 42 mm × 129 mm × 22.8 mm 1.65 in × 5.08 in × 0.90 in | 44 mm × 130 mm × 22.9 mm 1.73 in × 5.12 in × 0.90 in | 45.2 mm × 130.6 mm × 22.9 mm 1.78 in × 5.14 in × 0.90 in | 45.2 mm × 130.6 mm × 22.9 mm 1.78 in × 5.14 in × 0.90 in | 45.2 mm × 130.6 mm × 22.9 mm 1.78 in × 5.14 in × 0.90 in | 48 mm × 132.5 mm × 29.7 mm 1.89 in × 5.22 in × 1.17 in | 51.7mm (W) × 136.2mm (H) × 29.0mm (21.5mm *1) (D) |
| Weight | Weight | Weight | 95 g 3.4 oz | 125 g 4.4 oz | 102 g 3.6 oz | 104 g 3.7 oz | 121 g 4.3 oz | 182 g 6.4 oz | ~170g |

### Notes

* ↑ Program automatic
* ↑ Aperture-priority automatic
* ↑ Shutter-priority automatic
* ↑ ISO-priority automatic
* ↑ Manual
* ↑ Equirectangular projection, stitching output from both lenses together. Field of view approx. 360°H×160°V
* ↑ Dual fisheye output also available for Theta V with firmware 3.00.1 or later, 5792×2896
* ↑ Dual fisheye output also available, 7296×3648 as Raw or JPEG.
* ↑ Dual-Fisheye view unless otherwise noted.
* ↑ From FW version 1.40.0
* ↑ Added in FW version 2.50.2
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 Equirectangular video available
* 1 2 H264 for higher bitrate; H265 for lower bitrate
* ↑ Up to 3200 in ISO-priority and manual exposure modes
* 1 2 3 Up to 60sec in manual mode
* ↑ Up to 1⁄15 in medium bitrate mode
* ↑ Tested by taking one photograph every 30 seconds and transferring it to a smartphone.
* ↑ 17.4 mm (0.69 in) depth excluding lens section.
* 1 2 17.9 mm (0.70 in) depth excluding lens section.
* ↑ 24 mm (0.94 in) depth excluding lens section.