Leica T (Typ 701) vs Ricoh Theta S Specifications

APS-C 370.5mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,500

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

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Detailed specifications
Leica T (Typ 701)
Ricoh Theta S

Links
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Leica TL T (Typ 701) vs TL	Ricoh Theta V Theta S vs Theta V
General
Model Number:	T (Typ 701)	Theta S
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Other
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$1850.00	$349.95
Street Price:	$2,800.00	$289.99
Date Available:	2014-05-26	2015-10-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	13.5 oz (384 g) includes batteries	4.4 oz (125 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.3 x 2.7 x 1.3 in. (134 x 69 x 33 mm)	1.7 x 5.1 x 0.9 in. (44 x 130 x 23 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	16.3	14.5
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	370.52mm² (23.60mm x 15.70mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.77 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	None
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	75
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.7
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,082
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4944 x 3278 (16.2 MP, Other), 4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 4272 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2160 (7.1 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other), 1632 x 1080 (1.8 MP, Other)	5376 x 2688 (14.5 MP, Other), 2048 x 1024 (2.1 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .DNG RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.0	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p)	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (15p)
Movie File Format:	MP4 with stereo audio	MP4 (video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, audio: AAC); Live streaming via HDMI supported (L:1920x1080/30fps M: 1280x720/30fps S: 720x480/30fps); Live streaming (USB): Motion JPEG (1280x720/15fps)
Composite Video Out:		No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:		Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Leica L bayonet	n/a
Lens:	n/a	Dual lenses; 7 elements in 6 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		7.3mm
Focal Length (actual):		1.3mm
Zoom Ratio:		1.00x
Aperture Range:		f/2.0 (fixed)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:
Digital Zoom Values:
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	No
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: Single point, multiple point, spot, face detection, touch AF	n/a
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	n/a
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	No / No LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Optional Leica Visoflex Electronic Viewfinder
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	No
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.7	0.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,229,760 dots (409,920 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12500	1600
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500	Auto, 100-1600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, daylight, cloud, halogen lighting, shade, electronic flash, 2 manual settings, manual color temperature setting; fine adjustment option for all settings	Auto, Outdoors, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent lamp 1, Incandescent lamp 2, Daylight color fluorescent lamp, Natural white fluorescent lamp, White fluorescent lamp, Light bulb color fluorescent lamp
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/6400 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-field, center-weighted, spot	Multi-segment
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sport, portrait, landscape, night portrait, snow/beach, fireworks, candlelight, sunset	Stills: Auto, ISO Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual; Movies: Auto
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	5, Custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Automatic, automatic / red eye reduction, always on, always on / red eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync / red eye reduction	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	4.5 m / 14.8 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Aperture dependant; GN = 4.5m at ISO 100	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	.DNG RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MP4 with stereo audio	MP4 (video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, audio: AAC); Live streaming via HDMI supported (L:1920x1080/30fps M: 1280x720/30fps S: 720x480/30fps); Live streaming (USB): Motion JPEG (1280x720/15fps)
Included Memory:	1,600.0 MB	8,000.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	Internal	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	Yes
NFC:		No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	No	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Via Wi-Fi	Via Wi-Fi or CA-3 USB cable switch
Connections (extended):	Leica flash interface with integrated connection for accessories	Micro USB 2.0, Micro HDMI (Type-D)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	12
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	400 shots	260 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BP-DC13 7.4v 1040mAh	Built-in
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BP-DC13 Lithium-ion rechargeable	Built-in lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	No
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		No
Internal Charging Supported:		Yes
Software
Included Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (free download after registration), Leica T app for iOS (free download from Apple App-Store)
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	APS-C mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, new Leica T bayonet mount, 3.7-inch touchscreen LCD, built-in flash, hot shoe with accessory port, built-in Wi-Fi. Available in silver or black.