Ricoh Theta S 1/2.3" Spherical Camera (2015)
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Ricoh Theta S is a compact spherical camera that is able to capture 360-degrees spherical photos and videos. Introduced by Ricoh in 2015, it comes with a 1/2.3" sensor with 14 MP (5376 x 2688) resolution.
While serious photographers may not be too enthusiastic about what the Theta S offers, social media users will be pleased by the unique perspective that the small and affordable camera provides.
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What we found**
Neofiliac score 47% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Incredible 360° images and videos
- Exceptionally compact
- Very light
Cons
- Tiny 1/2.3-inch sensor
- Poor battery life
- Very low 14 MP resolution
- Lacks weather sealing
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
HDMI + Remote Control + USB 2.0
Construction
Form Factor
Compact camera with prime lens
Image Size
1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Microphone
Stereo
Sensor | Resolution
14 MP (5376 x 2688)
Sensor | Type
CMOS
Speakers
None
Dimensions
Size | Depth
23 mm / 0.91 in
Size | Height
130 mm / 5.12 in
Size | Width
44 mm / 1.73 in
Weight
125 g / 4.42 oz
Display
Display Type
No
Viewfinder | Type
None
Function
Angle Of View
360˚
Aperture
f/2
Crop Factor
5.6
Exposure Compensation
±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Exposure Mode
Auto / Shutter Priority / Manual
Focus Type
Autofocus only (Manual focus unavailable)
GPS
No
Image Stabilization
No
Intervalometer
Yes
ISO Range
100 ~ 1600
Touch Screen
Yes
Video Codecs
MPEG-4, H.264
Video Recording
1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (15 fps)
Weather Resistance
No
Performance
Battery Life
260 shots
Min Focus Distance
100 mm / 3.94 in
Storage
8GB built-in + 8GB onboard memory
Production
Battery
Built-in lithium-ion battery
Debut
2015-09-03
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