Ricoh Theta S vs Sony A6300

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Ricoh Theta S vs Sony A6300

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

Go in depth with our full Ricoh Theta S Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Ricoh Theta S conclusion.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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How does it shoot? Sony A6300 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A6300 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Ricoh Theta V
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Differences

Ricoh Theta S advantages over Sony A6300

Thinner
22 mm vs 48 mm
Thinner
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/6400 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony A6300 advantages over Ricoh Theta S

Rear display
Yes vs No
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 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.
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 14.5 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

360-degree spherical panoramas at the click of a button; Puts you back in the moment like no other camera; Good ergonomics and control layout; Great still image quality, and can shoot videos too; Upload panoramas to Google Street View
Very reliant on your smartphone or tablet; Battery and storage can't be replaced or upgraded; Handheld shots suffer from Gigantic Hand Syndrome; Hard to get yourself out of the shot; Video image quality is only modest; Interval timer has a long shot delay
Read our Ricoh Theta S Express Review

Excellent image quality; Improved high-ISO performance; Better JPEG quality; Fast autofocus; Very good subject tracking with real-time live view feature; All-magnesium body construction; 4K video.
Slow buffer clearing (no UHS-II support); No touchscreen, Clunky menus; Wi-Fi can be a bit frustrating to use.
Read our Sony A6300 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony A6000

Ricoh Theta S

Sony A6000

$290
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Longer exposure

$548
APS-C

Rear display
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Sony A6000

Sony A6300

Sony A6000

$846
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

$548
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony A6300 vs Sony A6000

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro2

Ricoh Theta S

Fujifilm X-Pro2

$290
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

$1300
APS-C

Rear display
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-Pro2

$846
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1300
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
More dots on screen

Compare Sony A6300 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Ricoh Theta S

Fujifilm X-A3

$290
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Longer exposure

$549
APS-C

Rear display
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-A3

$846
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A6300 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Sony A6500

Ricoh Theta S

Sony A6500

$290
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Lighter weight

$1198
APS-C

Rear display
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Sony A6500

Sony A6300

Sony A6500

$846
APS-C

Less expensive

$1198
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

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Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Ricoh Theta S

Fujifilm X-A5

$290
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Longer exposure

$499
APS-C

Rear display
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Fujifilm X-A5

Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-A5

$846
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

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