Ricoh Theta V
Specifications
The table below lists the Ricoh Theta V specifications compared to the entry-level Theta SC and the former high-end model, the Theta S. In addition to more than twice the storage space for photos and better battery life, the Theta V has gotten plenty of improvements to support high-quality 4K video and audio streaming/recording. This comes at a higher price tag and negligibly heavier weight.
| Product Information | |||
| Product Name | Ricoh Theta V | Ricoh Theta SC | Ricoh Theta S |
| Class | High-end | Beginner | High-end |
| Manufacturer | Ricoh Company, Ltd. | ||
| Announced | August, 2017 | October 2016 | September, 2015 |
| Launch Price (USA) | $429 (reduced to $399) | $299 (reduced to $179) | $349 (reduced to $299) |
| Sensor | |||
| Effective Resolution | 5376 x 2688 pixels 2 CMOS sensors 12 megapixels per sensor 14 effective megapixels combined | ||
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3" | ||
| ISO Range | 100-1600 (auto) 64-3200 (manual) 64-6400 (video) | 100-1600 in all modes | |
| Image Capture | |||
| Lens Type | 2 bird-eye lenses (7 elements in 6 groups) 360-degree combined horizontal field of view | ||
| Maximum Aperture | F2 | ||
| Shooting Modes | Auto, Shutter Priority, Sensitivity Priority, Manual Customizable white balance | ||
| Shutter Speeds | 1/8 - 1/25000s 60 - 1/25000s in manual mode 1/30 - 1/25000s in video mode | 1/8 - 1/8000s 60 - 1/8000s in manual mode 1/15 - 1/8000s in video mode | 1/8 - 1/6400s 60 s - 1/6400s in manual mode 1/30 -1/8000s in full HD video mode 1/15 -1/8000s in HD video mode |
| File formats | JPEG (flattened, leveled spherical images) | ||
| Focusing | Fixed focus, covering the range from 10 cm to infinity | ||
| Drive Modes | Single shot, interval shooting | ||
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 2EV, 1/3 EV steps | ||
| Metering | Auto | ||
| Sensors | Gyro, Acceleration | Acceleration | |
| Movie Mode | |||
| Resolution/Framerates | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p FPS (56 Mbps, 120 Mbps live stream) 1920 x 960 @ 30p FPS (16 Mbps, 42 Mbps live stream) | 1920x1080 @ 30p FPS 1280x720 @ 15p FPS (10 in live view) | |
| File format | H.264 MOV | ||
| Live Streaming | 4K @ 30 FPS | N/A | 1080p @ 15 FPS |
| Exposure Modes | Auto | ||
| Built-in Microphone | 4-channel stereo AAC-LC audio format | Mono | |
| External Microphone | Yes | N/A | |
| Max. Clip Length | 5 minutes (4K) 25 minutes (Full HD) Unlimited (streaming) | 5 minutes | 25 minutes Unlimited (streaming) |
| Total Recording Time | 4K: 40 minutes Full HD: 130 minutes | Full HD: 65 minutes, HD: 175 minutes | |
| Interface | |||
| Buttons | Power, still/movie, wireless on/off, shutter release | ||
| Display | 4 indicator LEDs (blue), no display | 4 indicator LEDs (white), no display | 4 indicator LEDs (blue), no display |
| Connectivity | Micro USB 2.0 (power, live stream, and data) Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n/a/ac) - 2.4Ghz / 5 Ghz | Micro USB 2.0 (power and data) Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) | HDMI 1.4 Micro USB 2.0 (power and data) Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) |
| Wireless Features | With smartphone: Live view, image capture, image review, image/video download, exposure adjustments, interval shooting | ||
| Smartphone Software | Camera control and tethering: "Ricoh Theta S" Editing of still images: "THETA+" Editing of videos: "THETA+ Video" Available for Andriod & iOS 8+ | ||
| Desktop Software | Windows and Mac OS | ||
| General | |||
| Storage | 19GB built-in memory | 8GB built-in memory ~1600 still photo capacity ~65 min of Full HD video | |
| Body Material | Plastic panels, metal frame | Plastic panels, metal frame No-slip texture | |
| Available Colors | Grey | Pink, Blue, Beige, White | Black |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 45.2 x 130.6 x 22.9 mm (1.8 x 5.2 x 0.9 in.) | 44 x 130.0 x 22.9 mm (1.73 x 5.12 x 0.9 in.) | |
| Battery Life | 300 photos 80 minutes of video | 260 stills (with Wi-Fi on and photos transferred to a smart phone) | |
| Battery | Built-in rechargeable li-ion | ||
| Weight (Loaded) | 121g (4.3 oz) | 102g (3.6 oz) | 125g (4.4 oz) |
| Origin | Made in China | ||
The Theta V has a lot of customizable settings (such as exposure modes), but it should be noted that an Android or iOS smartphone or tablet is required to configure them. Video and still recording in auto mode can always be initiated without a smartphone.
Product Photos
Click on any thumbnail to enlarge. Compared to prior Theta models, notice the addition of extra microphones scattered throughout the device in addition to a dedicated external microphone jack.
Although not pictured, after installing the v2.50.1 firmware update, the blue power light on the Theta V will turn yellow at 50-80% battery, red at 30-50%, and flashing red under 30%.
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