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Add to SafariWhen comparing Ricoh Theta SC vs GoPro Omni, the Slant community recommends Ricoh Theta SC for most people. In the question“What are the best 360-degree cameras?” Ricoh Theta SC is ranked 11th while GoPro Omni is ranked 24th. The most important reason people chose Ricoh Theta SC is:
This device is very easy to use. Simply switch between photo or video capture by pressing a toggle on the side of the camera and then press the button on the front of the camera.
Specs
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Straightforward to use
This device is very easy to use. Simply switch between photo or video capture by pressing a toggle on the side of the camera and then press the button on the front of the camera.
Pro Comes with a protective sleeve for carrying and storage
The protective sleeve is not only highly practical, but it also looks very sleek and doesn't add much bulk.
Pro Reasonable stitching quality
The Ricoh Theta app is reasonably successful at stitching. While artifacts and splicing issues can occur, they will usually not be noticeable during a casual viewing, only revealing themselves upon closer inspection.
Pro Highly portable
The camera is small, making it easy to carry around. It can easily fit into a trouser pocket.
Pro Offers good degree of manual control over image capture
Allows manually tuning ISO, white balance, shutter speed, noise compression, and exposure compensation.
Pro Perfectly placed shutter button
The shutter button is placed far from the power button in order to avoid accidentally turning off the camera instead of pressing the shutter button.
Pro Seamless stitching
The stitching software creates precise and seamless stitching.
Cons
Con Pre order only
Con Non-removable battery
The device's battery cannot be replaced.
Con No expandable storage
The camera is limited to the 8 GB of storage that it comes with.
Con Doesn't support live streaming
Con Short recording time
One charge can only record for 5 minutes.
Con Low resolution video
Videos are recorded at 1080p and 30fps, which is relatively low as far as 360-degree cameras go.
Con The device can be easily damaged
You have to be extra careful in how you store the device due to its protruding lens design and the fact that it can easily fall over.
Con Fairly large/heavy
This is going to be a lot less practical for someone who values portability in their 360 camera.
The Omni is made up of 6 HERO4 GoPro cameras. While the frame is a lightweight aluminum, it's still a bulky option.
Con No live preview
There is currently no live preview of what is being captured.
