Canon 510 HS vs Ricoh Theta V

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Canon 510 HS vs Ricoh Theta V

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 336.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon 510 HS Review.
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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
14.5 megapixels
7.30mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Ricoh Theta V Review.

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Differences

Canon 510 HS advantages over Ricoh Theta V

Rear display
Yes vs No
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
More telephoto lens reach
336 mm vs 7 mm
Capture objects farther away
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Ricoh Theta V advantages over Canon 510 HS

Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Larger lens aperture
f/2.0 vs f/3.4
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

300 vs 170 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
7 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
121g vs 206g
Lighter weight
More pixels
14.5 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle lens
7 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Longer exposure
60 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/25000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Slim and stylish camera body; Extremely versatile 12x lens; Gorgeous 3.2-inch screen; Good image quality overall.
Not everyone will like the touchscreen; Glossy camera body attracts smudges; Below-average battery life.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-HX5V

Canon 510 HS

Sony DSC-HX5V

$318
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$294
1/2.4 inch

Fast startup
Built-in GPS

Compare Canon 510 HS vs Sony DSC-HX5V

Ricoh Theta V

Sony DSC-HX5V

$439
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$294
1/2.4 inch

Rear display
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Sony DSC-HX5V

Compared to Canon SD4500 IS

Canon 510 HS

Canon SD4500 IS

$318
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
More dots on screen

$197
1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 510 HS vs Canon SD4500 IS

Ricoh Theta V

Canon SD4500 IS

$439
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$197
1/2.3 inch

Rear display
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Canon SD4500 IS

Compared to Nikon S8100

Canon 510 HS

Nikon S8100

$318
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Thinner

$227
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon 510 HS vs Nikon S8100

Ricoh Theta V

Nikon S8100

$439
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$227
1/2.3 inch

Rear display
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Nikon S8100

Compared to Sony DSC-HX7V

Canon 510 HS

Sony DSC-HX7V

$318
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Touchscreen

$294
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon 510 HS vs Sony DSC-HX7V

Ricoh Theta V

Sony DSC-HX7V

$439
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$294
1/2.3 inch

Rear display
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Sony DSC-HX7V

Compared to Ricoh CX5

Canon 510 HS

Ricoh CX5

$318
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Thinner

$399
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
Manual focus

Compare Canon 510 HS vs Ricoh CX5

Ricoh Theta V

Ricoh CX5

$439
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$399
1/2.3 inch

Rear display
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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