• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 11.8 megapixels
  • 25.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.5 megapixels
  • 7.30mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon 80 advantages over Ricoh Theta V

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Less expensive
    $280 vs $430 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    25 mm vs 7 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    15 mm vs 22 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    74g vs 121g
    Lighter weight
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Ricoh Theta V advantages over Nikon 80

  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Longer video battery life
    80 vs 40 minutes
    Capture more video
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • More pixels
    14.5 vs 11.8 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    7 mm vs 25 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/25000 vs 1/6400 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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The Competition

Compared to Canon SD4000 IS

Nikon 80
Canon SD4000 IS
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Internal flash
Ricoh Theta V
Canon SD4000 IS
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compared to Samsung DV300F

Nikon 80
Samsung DV300F
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
Ricoh Theta V
Samsung DV300F
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compared to Samsung ST66

Nikon 80
Samsung ST66
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
Ricoh Theta V
Samsung ST66
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compared to Samsung ST150F

Nikon 80
Samsung ST150F
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
Ricoh Theta V
Samsung ST150F
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compared to Olympus TG-Tracker

Nikon 80
Olympus TG-Tracker
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Tiltable Screen
Ricoh Theta V
Olympus TG-Tracker
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive
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