Ricoh THETA Theta X Rouge
Ricoh
42 Overall Score
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III 2018
Olympus
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Ricoh THETA Theta X Rouge
No customer feedback yet
Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III 2018
85 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is highly praised for its excellent image stabilization, compact and lightweight system, and advanced computational features like Handheld High Res mode. Users coming from full-frame systems appreciate the portability and rugged build, though some note the EVF resolution could be better and low-light autofocus lags behind competitors like the Nikon D500. Overall, it is seen as a versatile and capable camera for travel, landscape, and wildlife photography.
Pros
- Excellent image stabilization
- Compact and lightweight system
- Handheld High Res mode
- Rugged build quality
- Comfortable grip and ergonomics
Cons
- Low resolution EVF
- Low light autofocus not as good as Nikon D500
- No flash included in box
- RAW files not compatible with Mac Photos
Image stabilization 3
Portability 4
Build quality 3
Autofocus performance 5
Evf quality 2
Value for money 2
Scores
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Video
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Streaming
Travel
Vlogging
Specifications
| Ricoh THETA Theta X | Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | MOS |
| Size | — | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 48 MP★ | 20.399999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | — | 200★ |
| Processor | — | TruePic IX |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | — | Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type)Contrast Detection: 121 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 fps★ | 15 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 60 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | — | 60 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✗ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | — | H.264/MOV |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 2.3" | 3"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.58 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 420 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C (USB 2.0)★ |
| HDMI | — | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Ricoh THETA Theta X Rouge
- Strong burst (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong stabilization (78th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Strong sensor (71st percentile)
- Below average build (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III 2018
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III
Scores 86 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.