Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Ricoh Theta S

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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Ricoh Theta S

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-Pro1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-Pro1.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
14.5 megapixels
7.30mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Ricoh Theta S Review.
How does it shoot? Ricoh Theta S in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the Theta S.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Ricoh Theta S conclusion.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-Pro2
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Succeeded by the Ricoh Theta V
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Differences

Fujifilm X-Pro1 advantages over Ricoh Theta S

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.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Ricoh Theta S advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro1

Less expensive
$350 vs $1700 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
22 mm vs 42 mm
Thinner
Newer
9 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
125g vs 454g
Lighter weight
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/6400 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Quality build; Unique hybrid optical viewfinder; Excellent LCD; Good controls; Excellent image quality.
Limited to prime lenses (for now); Loose aperture ring and EV dial; Mediocre autofocus speeds; Slow buffer clearing; Tripod socket too close to battery compartment.
Read our Fujifilm X-Pro1 Review

360-degree spherical panoramas at the click of a button; Puts you back in the moment like no other camera; Good ergonomics and control layout; Great still image quality, and can shoot videos too; Upload panoramas to Google Street View
Very reliant on your smartphone or tablet; Battery and storage can't be replaced or upgraded; Handheld shots suffer from Gigantic Hand Syndrome; Hard to get yourself out of the shot; Video image quality is only modest; Interval timer has a long shot delay
Read our Ricoh Theta S Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX10

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Samsung NX10

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX10

Ricoh Theta S

Samsung NX10

$290
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$700
APS-C

Rear display
Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Samsung NX10

Compared to Samsung NX100

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Samsung NX100

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX100

Ricoh Theta S

Samsung NX100

$290
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$799
APS-C

Rear display
Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Samsung NX100

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Sony NEX-6

$999
APS-C

Fast startup
Doesn't require an AA filter

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-6

Ricoh Theta S

Sony NEX-6

$290
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$549
APS-C

Rear display
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Samsung NX300

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Samsung NX300

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX300

Ricoh Theta S

Samsung NX300

$290
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$1200
APS-C

Rear display
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Samsung NX300

Compared to Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Fujifilm X-T1 IR

$999
APS-C

$1049
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

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Ricoh Theta S

Fujifilm X-T1 IR

$290
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$1049
APS-C

Rear display
Focus peaking

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