The Ricoh Theta SC is a 360-degree spherical VR camera featuring user-friendly ergonomics, excellent image quality, and innovative mobile apps.
Launched in late 2016 and has a smaller form factor than previous Theta models.
Camera Name | Theta SC |
Camera Type | 360 degrees spherical |
Brand | Ricoh |
Year Introduced | 2016 |
Discontinued | No |
Lens | Spherical, F2 (x2) |
Optics | 7 elements in 6 groups (each lens) |
Field of View | 360 degrees (the two lenses combined) |
Focusing | Fixed focus, approx. 10 cm / 4 in. to infinity |
Sensor Format | 1/2.3 inch (x2) |
Sensor Megapixels | 12 MP (x2), 14 MP effective combined |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Sensor Resolution | 5376 x 2688 (the two sensors combined, flattened image) |
White Balance | Still: Auto, Outdoor, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent light 1, Incandescent light 2, Daylight color fluorescent light, Natural white fluorescent light, White fluorescent light, Light bulb color fluorescent light, manual color temperature (2500K to 10000K) |
| Video: Auto |
ISO Range | Still and video: ISO 100 to 1600 |
Expanded Dynamic Range | Yes |
Exposure Modes | Still image: Auto, Shutter priority, ISO priority, Manual |
| Video: Auto |
Exposure Compensation | Still image: +/- 2 EV, 1/3 EV steps |
High ISO Noise Reduction | Yes |
Shutter speeds | Still image: 1/8 - 1/8000 seconds (auto), 60 - 1/8000 seconds (manual) |
| Video: L: 1/30 - 1/8000 seconds (auto), M: 1/15 - 1/8000 seconds (auto) |
Self-timer | Yes (requires firmware update) |
Stabilization | No |
Interval Shooting | Yes |
Auto Bracketing | Yes (requires firmware update) |
HDR Mode | Yes (requires firmware update) |
Live View | Yes, via smart phone |
Video Mode | Video: 1920 x 1080/30 fps/16Mbps (Full HD), 1280 x 720/15fps/6Mbps (M) |
| Streaming: Not supported |
Video Recording Time | Clip length: 5 minutes |
| Total Recording Time: 63 minutes (Full HD), 171 minutes (M) |
Vdeo Sound | Built-in microphone, mono, AAC-LC |
GPS | Via smart phone over Wi-Fi |
Tethering | Wi-Fi |
Camera Controls | Via smart phone |
File Formats | Still image: JPEG(Exif Ver2.3) |
| Video: MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC |
Built-in memory | Approx. 8GB |
| Holds approx. 1600 photos (L), approx. 9000 photos (M) |
| Video total recording time approx. 63 minutes (L), 171 minutes (M) |
Memory Card Slots | None |
Back LCD | No |
Weather Sealed | No |
Other Features | Available in four colors |
Connectivity | microUSB: USB 2.0 |
| Compatible with remote release CA-3 |
| Wi-Fi |
Battery | Built-in Lithium-Ion rechargeable |
Battery Life | Approx. 260 photos |
Size (W x H x D) | 45.2 x 130.6 x 22.9 mm / 1.8 x 5.1 x 0.9 in. |
Weight | 102 g / 3.6 oz |
Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 degrees C / 32 to 104 degrees F, humidity 90% or less |
Storage Temperature | -20 to 60 degrees C / -4 to 140 degrees F |
Accessories Included | USB cable, soft case |
Optional Accessories | Cable release CA-3, hard case TH-2, underwater housing TW-1, tripod mount extension adapter TE-1, strap attachment |
Notes | Smart phone required to adjust camera settings |