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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.

Ricoh Theta SC2
Ricoh · 2019Theta SC2
3.8Score
3 advantages
vs
Ricoh Theta Z1
Ricoh · 2018Theta Z1
5.4Score
3 advantages≈ $1,150
Higher score
2.4Video4.3
2.6Photo8.4
3.3Battery3.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Theta SC2Theta Z1
130.6 × 45.222.9132.5 × 4829.7
Theta SC2Theta Z1Difference
Height45.2 mm48 mm−2.8 mm
Width130.6 mm132.5 mm−1.9 mm
Depth22.9 mm29.7 mm−6.8 mm
Weight104 g182 g−78 g

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

Why is Theta SC2 better than Theta Z1?

  1. Weight104 g vs 182 g+75%
  2. Depth22.9 mm vs 29.7 mm+30%
  3. Aperturef/2 vs f/2.1+5%

Why is Theta Z1 better than Theta SC2?

  1. Sensor size (optical format)0.44″ vs 1″2.3×
  2. Photo resolution12 MP vs 23 MP+92%
  3. Main screen size0.5″ vs 0.93″+86%
Specifications

Side by side

Ricoh Theta Z1Ricoh Theta Z1≈ $1,1505.4
Design & durability
Weight104 g182 g
Width130.6 mm132.5 mm
Height45.2 mm48 mm
Depth22.9 mm29.7 mm
Min operating temperature0 °C0 °C
Max operating temperature40 °C40 °C
Video
Max video resolution4K4K
4K frame rate (max)30 fps30 fps
Max frame rate (slow motion)30 fps30 fps
HDR videoYes—
Timelapse / hyperlapseYesYes
Sensor & photo
Sensor size1/2.3"1"
Sensor size (optical format)0.44″1″
Photo resolution12 MP23 MP
Aperturef/2f/2.1
Max field of view360°—
RAW photos—Yes
Stabilisation
Stabilisation system—3-Achsen Stabilisation
Electronic image stabilisation—Yes
Screens
Main screen size0.5″0.93″
Battery
Battery life (recording)60 min60 min
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
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