Ricoh Theta S vs Canon EOS R

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Ricoh Theta S vs Canon EOS R

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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 S Review.
How does it shoot? Ricoh Theta S in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Ricoh Theta S conclusion.

35mm 864.0mm²
30.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 40,000

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How does it shoot? Canon EOS R in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS R conclusion.

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Differences

Ricoh Theta S advantages over Canon EOS R

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Thinner
22 mm vs 84 mm
Thinner
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Canon EOS R advantages over Ricoh Theta S

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
35mm 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
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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

370 vs 260 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
6 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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
More pixels
30.3 vs 14.5 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
102400 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
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

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

Very good overall image quality; Good dynamic range & very good high ISO performance; Excellent Dual Pixel CMOS AF performance; Sharp native lenses; Great performance with adapted optics; Compact design; Fully articulating LCD.
Sensor performance lags behind competition; No In-Body Image Stabilization; Sluggish burst speed with C-AF; Mediocre battery life; No 4Kp60; 1.7x 4K crop; Ergonomics could be better.
Read our Canon EOS R Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony A7 III

Ricoh Theta S

Sony A7 III

$290
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

$1898
35mm

Rear display
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Sony A7 III

Canon EOS R

Sony A7 III

$1499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

$1898
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS R vs Sony A7 III

Compared to Nikon Z7

Ricoh Theta S

Nikon Z7

$290
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

$2147
35mm

Rear display
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Nikon Z7

Canon EOS R

Nikon Z7

$1499
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2147
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

Compare Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z7

Compared to Nikon Z6

Ricoh Theta S

Nikon Z6

$290
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

$1396
35mm

Rear display
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Nikon Z6

Canon EOS R

Nikon Z6

$1499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

$1396
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z6

Compared to Leica SL2-S

Ricoh Theta S

Leica SL2-S

$290
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$4895
35mm

Rear display
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Leica SL2-S

Canon EOS R

Leica SL2-S

$1499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
On-sensor phase detect

$4895
35mm

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS R vs Leica SL2-S

Compared to Canon R3

Ricoh Theta S

Canon R3

$290
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$5999
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Rear display

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Canon R3

Canon EOS R

Canon R3

$1499
35mm

More pixels

$5999
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon EOS R vs Canon R3

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