• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.5 megapixels
  • 7.30mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Ricoh Theta SC advantages over Fujifilm XF10

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/2.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 41 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    102g vs 279g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    7 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Fujifilm XF10 advantages over Ricoh Theta SC

  • 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.
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More telephoto lens reach
    28 mm vs 7 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • 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
  • 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
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • 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 Nikon Coolpix A

Ricoh Theta SC
Nikon Coolpix A
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1097
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor
Fujifilm XF10
Nikon Coolpix A
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $1097
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Hot shoe

Compared to Ricoh GR

Ricoh Theta SC
Ricoh GR
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor
Fujifilm XF10
Ricoh GR
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Integrated ND filter

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Ricoh Theta SC
Leica X-E (Typ 102)
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1534
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor
Fujifilm XF10
Leica X-E (Typ 102)
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $1534
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Ricoh Theta SC
Ricoh GR II
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $538
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor
Fujifilm XF10
Ricoh GR II
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $538
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • NFC

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Ricoh Theta SC
Fujifilm X70
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking
Fujifilm XF10
Fujifilm X70
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Tiltable Screen
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