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Kandao Obsidian R vs Ricoh Theta SC2

What Obsidian R does better (3) and where Theta SC2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kandao Obsidian R
Kandao · 2018Obsidian R
7.1Score
3 advantages≈ $4,300
Higher score
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Ricoh Theta SC2
Ricoh · 2019Theta SC2
3.8Score
2 advantages
7.0Video2.4
4.1Photo2.6

Why is Obsidian R better than Theta SC2?

  1. Max video resolution8K vs 4K
  2. 4K frame rate (max)60 fps vs 30 fps2×
  3. Max frame rate (slow motion)60 fps vs 30 fps2×

Why is Theta SC2 better than Obsidian R?

  1. Weight1,100 g vs 104 g10.6×
  2. Aperturef/2.4 vs f/2+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Kandao Obsidian RKandao Obsidian R≈ $4,3007.1
Design & durability
Weight1,100 g104 g
Width—130.6 mm
Height—45.2 mm
Depth—22.9 mm
Min operating temperature0 °C0 °C
Max operating temperature30 °C40 °C
Video
Max video resolution8K4K
4K frame rate (max)60 fps30 fps
Max frame rate (slow motion)60 fps30 fps
HDR videoYesYes
Timelapse / hyperlapseYesYes
Sensor & photo
Sensor size—1/2.3"
Sensor size (optical format)—0.44″
Photo resolution—12 MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2
Max field of view360°360°
RAW photosYes—
Screens
Main screen size—0.5″
Audio
External microphone supportYes—
Battery
Battery life (recording)—60 min
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Storage & features
microSD card slotYes—
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