• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.5 megapixels
  • 7.30mm (35mm eq.)
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 41.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 50,000

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Differences

Ricoh Theta S advantages over Leica M10-R

  • Less expensive
    $350 vs $8295 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 38 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    125g vs 660g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Faster shutter
    1/6400 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Leica M10-R 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
    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
  • 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
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Newer
    4 years vs 9 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    41.0 vs 14.5 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    960 vs 60 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    50000 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

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
  • 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

  • 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 Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Ricoh Theta S
Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
  • $290
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $7595
  • 35mm
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Leica M10-R
Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $7595
  • 35mm
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Leica M10-R vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Compared to Leica M (Typ 262)

Ricoh Theta S
Leica M (Typ 262)
  • $290
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $4995
  • 35mm
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Leica M (Typ 262)

Leica M10-R
Leica M (Typ 262)
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $4995
  • 35mm

Compare Leica M10-R vs Leica M (Typ 262)

Compared to Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Ricoh Theta S
Leica M-D (Typ 262)
  • $290
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $5995
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Leica M10-R
Leica M-D (Typ 262)
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking
  • $5995
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive

Compare Leica M10-R vs Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Compared to Leica M10

Ricoh Theta S
Leica M10
  • $290
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $7662
  • 35mm
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Leica M10

Leica M10-R
Leica M10
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Touchscreen
  • Newer
  • $7662
  • 35mm

Compare Leica M10-R vs Leica M10

Compared to Leica SL2

Ricoh Theta S
Leica SL2
  • $290
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Thinner
  • $5625
  • 35mm
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Leica SL2

Leica M10-R
Leica SL2
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Lighter weight
  • $5625
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video

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