• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 8.3 megapixels
  • 15.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.5 megapixels
  • 7.30mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon 170 advantages over Ricoh Theta V

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    15 mm vs 7 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Ricoh Theta V advantages over Nikon 170

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/2.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer video battery life
    80 vs 60 minutes
    Capture more video
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 42 mm
    Thinner
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • More pixels
    14.5 vs 8.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    7 mm vs 15 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 1/2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/25000 vs 1/16000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • 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
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • 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

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax E70

Nikon 170
Pentax E70
  • $179
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon 170 vs Pentax E70

Ricoh Theta V
Pentax E70
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Pentax E70

Compared to Canon SD1200 IS

Nikon 170
Canon SD1200 IS
  • $179
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon 170 vs Canon SD1200 IS

Ricoh Theta V
Canon SD1200 IS
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Canon SD1200 IS

Compared to Fujifilm A170

Nikon 170
Fujifilm A170
  • $179
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $95
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon 170 vs Fujifilm A170

Ricoh Theta V
Fujifilm A170
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $95
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Fujifilm A170

Compared to Nokia N8

Nikon 170
Nokia N8
  • $179
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $549
  • 1/1.83 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Touchscreen

Compare Nikon 170 vs Nokia N8

Ricoh Theta V
Nokia N8
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $549
  • 1/1.83 inch
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Nokia N8

Compared to Samsung Galaxy S II

Nikon 170
Samsung Galaxy S II
  • $179
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $200
  • 1/3.2 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Internal flash

Compare Nikon 170 vs Samsung Galaxy S II

Ricoh Theta V
Samsung Galaxy S II
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $200
  • 1/3.2 inch
  • Rear display
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Samsung Galaxy S II

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