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Ricoh Theta SC2 vs Ricoh Theta Z1
What Theta SC2 does better (3) and where Theta Z1 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
Theta SC2Theta Z1
| Theta SC2 | Theta Z1 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 45.2 mm | 48 mm | −2.8 mm |
| Width | 130.6 mm | 132.5 mm | −1.9 mm |
| Depth | 22.9 mm | 29.7 mm | −6.8 mm |
| Weight | 104 g | 182 g | −78 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Theta SC2 better than Theta Z1?
- Weight104 g vs 182 g+75%
- Depth22.9 mm vs 29.7 mm+30%
- Aperturef/2 vs f/2.1+5%
Why is Theta Z1 better than Theta SC2?
- Sensor size (optical format)0.44″ vs 1″2.3×
- Photo resolution12 MP vs 23 MP+92%
- Main screen size0.5″ vs 0.93″+86%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 104 g | 182 g |
| Width | 130.6 mm | 132.5 mm |
| Height | 45.2 mm | 48 mm |
| Depth | 22.9 mm | 29.7 mm |
| Min operating temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |
| Max operating temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
| Video | ||
| Max video resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K frame rate (max) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Max frame rate (slow motion) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| HDR video | Yes | — |
| Timelapse / hyperlapse | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor & photo | ||
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
| Sensor size (optical format) | 0.44″ | 1″ |
| Photo resolution | 12 MP | 23 MP |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/2.1 |
| Max field of view | 360° | — |
| RAW photos | — | Yes |
| Stabilisation | ||
| Stabilisation system | — | 3-Achsen Stabilisation |
| Electronic image stabilisation | — | Yes |
| Screens | ||
| Main screen size | 0.5″ | 0.93″ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (recording) | 60 min | 60 min |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |









