Ricoh Theta S vs Nikon Z6

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Ricoh Theta S vs Nikon Z6

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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.
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35mm 858.0mm²
24.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Ricoh Theta S advantages over Nikon Z6

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Thinner
22 mm vs 67 mm
Thinner
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Nikon Z6 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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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

380 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
24.5 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
204800 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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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

Great image quality; Terrific high ISO performance; Fast AF speeds; Eye AF; Swift 12fps burst shooting; In-body image stabilization; High-quality 4K video; Robust build quality; Familiar Nikon design.
Single XQD card slot; Default high ISO NR a bit strong; No 4K 60p; 1/200s x-sync speed; Limited native lens selection (at this time).
Read our Nikon Z6 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony A7 II

Ricoh Theta S

Sony A7 II

$290
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Longer exposure

$1148
35mm

Rear display
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Sony A7 II

Nikon Z6

Sony A7 II

$1396
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1148
35mm

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 II

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

Nikon Z6

Sony A7 III

$1396
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

$1898
35mm

NFC
Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon Z6 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

Nikon Z6

Nikon Z7

$1396
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$2147
35mm

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z7

Compared to Canon EOS R

Ricoh Theta S

Canon EOS R

$290
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

$1499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Rear display

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Canon EOS R

Nikon Z6

Canon EOS R

$1396
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Canon EOS R

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

Nikon Z6

Leica SL2-S

$1396
35mm

Tiltable Screen
On-sensor phase detect

$4895
35mm

Slower slow-motion
High resolution composite

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Leica SL2-S

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