Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Ricoh Theta S vs Ricoh THETA SC

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 31identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Shutter speed (photo)
    • Theta S:1/6400 - 1/8 s
    • THETA SC:1/8000 - 60 s
  • Product colour
    • Theta S:Black
    • THETA SC:Beige
  • LED indicators
    • Theta S:Yes
    • THETA SC:Status, WLAN
  • Video formats supported
    • Theta S:M-JPEG, MP4
    • THETA SC:AVC, H.264, MP4, MPEG4
  • Still image resolution(s)
    • Theta S:5376x2688, 2048x1024
    • THETA SC:5376 x 2688, 2048 x 1024
  • HDMI
    • Theta S:Yes
    • THETA SC:No
  • Width
    • Theta S:44 mm
    • THETA SC:45.2 mm
  • Height
    • Theta S:130 mm
    • THETA SC:130.6 mm

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Comparison of Theta S, THETA SC
67 specifications
Image sensoridentical
Total megapixels14 MP14 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Optical sensor size25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3")25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3")
Lens systemidentical
Image stabilizerNoNo
Interchangeable lensKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Storageidentical
Internal storage capacity8 GB8 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Disc types supportedNoNo
Camcorder tape typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Camera file systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDCF 2.0, Exif 2.3
Focusingidentical
Closest focusing distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.1 m
Exposure2 differ
ISO sensitivityDiffers100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600100, 1600
Light exposure modesDiffersManualAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light exposure correction± 2EV (1/3EV step)± 2EV (1/3EV step)
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Lamp, Outdoor, ShadeAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Outdoor, Shade
Flashidentical
Built-in flashNoNo
Built-in lightYesYes
Shutter2 differ
Camera shutter speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/8000 - 1/8 s
Shutter speed (photo)Differs1/6400 - 1/8 s1/8000 - 60 s
Shutter speed (video)Differs1/8000 - 1/30 s1/8000 - 1/30, 1/8000 - 1/15 s
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Flip-out screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Camera1 differ
Camcorder typeHandheld camcorderHandheld camcorder
Shooting modesDiffersAuto, Manual, Shutter priorityAuto
Remotely operatedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBeige
LED indicatorsDiffersYesStatus, WLAN
Tripod mounting supportedYesYes
Video1 differ
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions1280 x 720,1920 x 1080 pixels1280 x 720,1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supportedDiffersM-JPEG, MP4AVC, H.264, MP4, MPEG4
Maximum frame rate30 fps30 fps
Supported video modesKnown for one720p, 1080pUnknown — not stated by the source
Bitrate at maximum video resolutionKnown for one16 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Still image1 differ
Maximum image resolution5376 x 2688 pixels5376 x 2688 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Differs5376x2688, 2048x10245376 x 2688, 2048 x 1024
Image formats supportedJPGJPG
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC
Ports & interfaces1 differ
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out00
HDMIDiffersYesNo
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
Headphone outputs00
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantity11
S-Video outNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Video recording timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 h
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Battery life (CIPA standard)Known for one260 shotsUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%0 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers44 mm45.2 mm
Depth22.9 mm22.9 mm
HeightDiffers130 mm130.6 mm
WeightDiffers125 g102 g
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Technical detailsidentical
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source

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