Ricoh THETA X 360 Camera Review
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The Ricoh Theta X is a one-shot 360 camera aimed squarely at professionals and businesses who need reliable spherical content without fussing with post-production. Its standout feature is real-time stitching at up to 5.7K 30fps, which reviewers call groundbreaking for a standalone camera at this resolution. You get 60-megapixel stills (stitched from dual 48MP sensors), a 2.25-inch touchscreen for on-device preview and control, and 46GB of internal storage alongside microSD expansion. The camera handles stabilization in-camera, making it easy to shoot immersive video without a desktop stitching workflow.
Reviewers consistently praise the Theta X's ease of use and versatility, noting it delivers high-quality 360 content in a pocketable form factor. The addition of RAW (HDR-DNG) capture via firmware update addresses an early limitation, though JPEG remains the default. With swappable batteries, GPS, and a robust feature set, the Theta X sits at the top of Ricoh's consumer-to-prosumer 360 lineup. It is not waterproof and battery life tops out at 55 minutes, so plan accordingly for longer shoots. For those who want polished 360 output without stitching headaches, the Theta X delivers on its promise.
- Real-time stitching at 5.7K 30fps eliminates post-production workflow
- 60MP still images with dual 48MP sensors and RAW (HDR-DNG) support via firmware
- Touchscreen interface and 46GB internal storage simplify operation and file management
- Compact, pocketable design at 170 grams
- Image stabilization built in for smooth spherical video
- Battery life limited to 55 minutes per charge
- Not waterproof or weather-sealed
- No optical zoom and fixed f/2.4 aperture limit low-light flexibility
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The RICOH THETA X is equipped with two 1/2″ type sensors and two f/2.4 ultra-wide-angle lenses. Each sensor has approximately 48MP resolution, so the resulting stills images, when stitched together, can have up to 60MP (11008 x 5504) in resolution (available only in JPEG).
Ricoh have announced the 360° Theta V, which gives users the ability to record and live stream video over USB, at up to UHD (3840×1920) 30 fps at 56Mbps. This is a big step up for Ricoh as their previous Theta S 360° could only record video in HD (1920 x 1080) 30 fps at 16 Mbps.
A lot of 360-degree companies are still trying to find their audience, but Ricoh doesn't have that issue. With the THETA-V, Ricoh has created a product that's perfect for capturing all your good times—whether it's throwing a Frisbee in the park, chilling at the beach, or anywhere in between. If you're looking for an easy-to-use, easy-to-carry spherical camera, I highly recommend the THETA V.
Two and a half years after its release, the Ricoh Theta X 360-degree camera can finally record RAW images thanks to a new firmware update. This update, version 2.61.0, brings HDR-DNG plug-in support, allowing users to capture still images in RAW (HDR-DNG, 16-bit float) format, a significant improvement over the previous JPEG-only capability.
At least that’s the way James Malcolm, the president of Ricoh America, sees it, and it’s the thinking behind the Theta S — a $349 360-degree photo and video camera that’s supposed to let you relive moments you capture without excluding you from the scene.
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The Theta V is Ricoh’s fifth generation 360 degree still and video camera. It is Ricoh’s first 360 degree camera to feature 4K, and it also packs in several other features that make it appealing to those in the VR space.
Ricoh has announced the Theta X, its latest 360-degree camera aimed at professionals and businesses.
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Specs
- Usb
- USB-C Power Input/Output
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
- Card Slot
- Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (UHS-I)
- Battery
- Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (1350 mAh)
- Waterproof
- No
- Battery Life
- 55 Minutes
- Weight Grams
- 170 g
- Dimensions Mm
- 136.2 x 51.7 x 29.0 mm
- Optical Zoom
- No
- Aperture Range
- f/2.4
- Min Focus Distance
- 40 cm
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 60 fps
- Max Video Bitrate
- 120 Mb/s
- Max Video Resolution
- 5760 x 2880
- Gnss
- GPS, SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN), QZSS, A-GPS
- Shutter Speed
- 1/16000 to 60 Seconds
- Iso Sensitivity
- 50 to 3200
- Internal Storage
- 46 GB
- Still Image Format
- EXIF / JPEG
- Sensor Size
- 1/2"-Type
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Effective Megapixels
- 48 Megapixel
- Rear Screen
- 2.25" TFT color LCD
- Touchscreen
- Capacitive sensing method
- Launch Price Usd
- 596.95
- Stabilization
- Image Stabilization
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