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Kandao Obsidian R vs Ricoh Theta Z1

What Obsidian R does better (3) and where Theta Z1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kandao Obsidian R
Kandao · 2018Obsidian R
7.1Score
3 advantages≈ $4,300
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Ricoh Theta Z1
Ricoh · 2018Theta Z1
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $1,150
7.0Video4.3
4.1Photo8.4

Why is Obsidian R better than Theta Z1?

  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 Z1 better than Obsidian R?

  1. Weight1,100 g vs 182 g6×
  2. Aperturef/2.4 vs f/2.1+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Kandao Obsidian RKandao Obsidian R≈ $4,3007.1
Ricoh Theta Z1Ricoh Theta Z1≈ $1,1505.4
Design & durability
Weight1,100 g182 g
Width—132.5 mm
Height—48 mm
Depth—29.7 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 videoYes—
Timelapse / hyperlapseYesYes
Sensor & photo
Sensor size—1"
Sensor size (optical format)—1″
Photo resolution—23 MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.1
Max field of view360°—
RAW photosYesYes
Stabilisation
Stabilisation system—3-Achsen Stabilisation
Electronic image stabilisation—Yes
Screens
Main screen size—0.93″
Audio
External microphone supportYes—
Battery
Battery life (recording)—60 min
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Storage & features
microSD card slotYes—
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