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Add to SafariWhen comparing 360Fly vs Ricoh Theta SC, 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 360Fly is ranked 20th. 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
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Pros
Pro No stitching artifacts
Unlike most other 360-degree cameras, 360Fly only uses a single lens, meaning that there's no need for stitching the video.
Pro Suitable for recording sports or other outdoor activities
360Fly is dust-resistant (IP6X certified), water-resistant up to 50 meters, and shock-resistant up to 1.5M. This makes it a great device for recording extreme sports or general outdoor recording.
Pro Excellent overall design
The camera has an appealing design: rounded in shape with divots much like a golf ball. There is a solid construction to the whole of the body and the free app is easy to navigate and use. Overall the design of every component of the device is well thought out, making for a pleasant experience for the user.
Pro Companion apps allow previewing, editing, and playing back recorded videos
The 360Fly allows the user to use their app on Android, iOS, Windows or OSX. The user can then connect to the camera and get a real-time live preview, edit, and playback recorded videos. The smartphone apps connect to the camera over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and the desktop apps can be connected via USB.
Pro Comes with a GoPro adapter mount
Thanks to the adapter, the user can easily use any GoPro mounts.
Pro Built-in image stabilization
When the user is shooting, the camera's built-in stabilization reduces any vibration that could inhibit the quality of the shot.
Pro Great battery life
The user can record more than two hours of footage on a single charge.
Pro Can shoot underwater
360Fly is water-resistant up to 50 meters. An example of underwater footage can be found here.
Pro Can quickly upload videos to social media
From within the provided 360Fly app, users can edit and upload videos to their social media accounts (such as Facebook or Twitter).
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.
Cons
Con Blind spot at the bottom
Due to where the lens is placed, the camera can only capture 240 degrees vertically, with a blind spot at the bottom.
Con Doesn't work well in low light
Video quality decreases significantly in low light settings. You can watch an example here.
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.
