• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.5 megapixels
  • 7.30mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 370.5mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,500

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Differences

Ricoh Theta SC advantages over Leica TL

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    102g vs 384g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Leica TL advantages over Ricoh Theta SC

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • 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
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 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.
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Higher extended ISO
    12500 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Ricoh Theta SC
Fujifilm X-M1
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $993
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Fujifilm X-M1

Leica TL
Fujifilm X-M1
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Newer
  • $993
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Leica T (Typ 701)

Ricoh Theta SC
Leica T (Typ 701)
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $2800
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Leica T (Typ 701)

Leica TL
Leica T (Typ 701)
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • $2800
  • APS-C

Compare Leica TL vs Leica T (Typ 701)

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Ricoh Theta SC
Samsung NX3000
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Samsung NX3000

Leica TL
Samsung NX3000
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Internal flash
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Canon EOS M10

Ricoh Theta SC
Canon EOS M10
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Canon EOS M10

Leica TL
Canon EOS M10
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • NFC

Compare Leica TL vs Canon EOS M10

Compared to Leica TL2

Ricoh Theta SC
Leica TL2
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Thinner
  • $2495
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Leica TL2

Leica TL
Leica TL2
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $2495
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video

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