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GoPro MAX vs Ricoh Theta SC2

What MAX does better (4) and where Theta SC2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

GoPro MAX
GoPro · 2019MAX
4.8Score
4 advantages≈ $470
Higher score
vs
Ricoh Theta SC2
Ricoh · 2019Theta SC2
3.8Score
2 advantages
3.1Video2.4
4.6Photo2.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

MAXTheta SC2
64 × 6925130.6 × 45.222.9
MAXTheta SC2Difference
Height69 mm45.2 mm+23.8 mm
Width64 mm130.6 mm−66.6 mm
Depth25 mm22.9 mm+2.1 mm
Weight154 g104 g+50 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is MAX better than Theta SC2?

  1. Max video resolution5.3K vs 4K
  2. Main screen size2″ vs 0.5″4×
  3. Max frame rate (slow motion)60 fps vs 30 fps2×
  4. Photo resolution17 MP vs 12 MP+38%

Why is Theta SC2 better than MAX?

  1. Weight154 g vs 104 g+48%
  2. Depth25 mm vs 22.9 mm+9%
Specifications

Side by side

GoPro MAXGoPro MAX≈ $4704.8
Design & durability
Weight154 g104 g
Width64 mm130.6 mm
Height69 mm45.2 mm
Depth25 mm22.9 mm
Waterproof without case5 m—
Min operating temperature—0 °C
Max operating temperature—40 °C
Video
Max video resolution5.3K4K
4K frame rate (max)30 fps30 fps
Max frame rate (slow motion)60 fps30 fps
HDR video—Yes
Timelapse / hyperlapseYesYes
Sensor & photo
Sensor size—1/2.3"
Sensor size (optical format)—0.44″
Photo resolution17 MP12 MP
Aperture—f/2
Max field of view360°360°
Lenses2—
Stabilisation
Electronic image stabilisationYes—
Screens
Main screen size2″0.5″
TouchscreenYes—
Audio
Microphones6—
Battery
Battery life (recording)—60 min
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
GPSYes—
Storage & features
microSD card slotYes—
Voice controlYes—
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