• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.5 megapixels
  • 7.30mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus SP-100 advantages over Ricoh Theta SC

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,200 mm vs 7 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 330 vs 260 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Ricoh Theta SC advantages over Olympus SP-100

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/2.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 133 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    102g vs 589g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    7 mm vs 24 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/1700 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

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
  • 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
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Olympus SP-100
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Ricoh Theta SC
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Fujifilm SL1000

Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Olympus SP-100
Panasonic FZ70
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ70

Ricoh Theta SC
Panasonic FZ70
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Panasonic FZ70

Compared to Samsung WB2200F

Olympus SP-100
Samsung WB2200F
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less shutter lag
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB2200F

Ricoh Theta SC
Samsung WB2200F
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Samsung WB2200F

Compared to Fujifilm S9900W

Olympus SP-100
Fujifilm S9900W
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Longer exposure
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Fujifilm S9900W

Ricoh Theta SC
Fujifilm S9900W
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Fujifilm S9900W

Compared to Fujifilm S9800

Olympus SP-100
Fujifilm S9800
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Longer exposure
  • $504
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Fujifilm S9800

Ricoh Theta SC
Fujifilm S9800
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $504
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Fujifilm S9800

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