Akaso Brave 4 Pro vs Ricoh Theta X
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Overview of the Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Akaso's 2022 entry level budget action camera
The Brave 4 is Akaso's most recent extra cheap action camera. It is a successor to the Akaso EK7000 Pro and it's main new feature is the front facing screen. Although performance is average, it is a great pick for beginners or a tight budget.
- Pros
- Dual screen
- Great value for money
- Lots of accessories included
- Cons
- Poor low light footage
- Short battery life
- Average audio
- Not waterproof without case
Overview of the Ricoh Theta X
Ricoh Theta X
Ricoh's 360 camera
Comparison of the Brave 4 Pro vs the Theta X
Weight and size
The Brave 4 Pro is a lot more compact than the Theta X.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
32mm x 57mm x 24mm / 1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in
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Features
Dimensions
Weight
Ricoh Theta X
51.7mm x 136.2mm x 29mm / 2.04in x 5.36in x 1.14in
6oz / 170g
Why size and weight matter:
Weight is important for action cameras because we often mount them on helmets, or hold them at the end of a selfie stick while moving. Therefore a heavier camera can be dvifficult to use or uncomfortable. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.
Battery life
Both cameras have the same battery capacity. The Brave 4 Pro has a removable battery whereas the Theta X's battery is not removable
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
1350mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 30fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Ricoh Theta X
1350mAh
Non removable
30min 5.7K30fps 360° and 55min 4K30fps 360°
Why battery life matters:
Nothing worse than running out of battery just before capturing the best footage of the day! A long battery life is reassuring and convenient when shooting footage outdoors where options to charge are limited. Even the use of a power bank can be tedious or simply impossible like when filming watersports. Having removeable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.
Storage
Only the Theta X features built-in storage. Both the Brave 4 Pro and the Theta X support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Ricoh Theta X
46GB
microSDXC
Why storage matters:
High quality footage can quickly take up lots of space and insufficient storage can soon be frustrating. Having a large amount of storage and the possiblity to extend it or swap SD cards while on a outing will ensure you will always be able to capture the footage you want. However, smaller, wearable action cameras often rely on built-in storage because of their small size.
Video performance
Neither camera offers HDR video.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Ricoh Theta X
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The Theta X features a much higher resolution.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
20MP
170°
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Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Ricoh Theta X
60MP
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120Mbps
Camera settings
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
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Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Ricoh Theta X
50-3200
+/-2
Brave 4 Pro vs Theta X specifications
Name | Akaso Brave 4 Pro | Ricoh Theta X |
Year of release | 2022 | 2022 |
Width | 1.26in / 32mm | 2.04in / 51.7mm |
Height | 2.24in / 57mm | 5.36in / 136.2mm |
Depth | 0.94in / 24mm | 1.14in / 29mm |
Weight | - | 6oz / 170g |
Waterproof with diving case | 131ft / 40m | 131ft / 40m |
Min operating temperature | - | 32°F / 0°C |
Max operating temperature | - | 104°F / 40°C |
Battery capacity | 1350mAh | 1350mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | - |
Battery life | 90min for 4k 30fps | 30min 5.7K30fps 360° 55min 4K30fps 360° |
Built-in storage | - | 46GB |
Storage format | microSD | microSDXC |
Storage rating required | UHS-3 | V30 |
Rear screen size | 2in | 2.25in |
Front screen size | 1.5in | - |
Field of view | 170° | - |
Sensor | CMOS | 1/1.7" BSI-COMS |
Pixels | 20MP | 60MP |
Aperture | F2.0 | F2.4 |
ISO range | - | 50-3200 |
Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | - | 120Mbps |
Exposure Compensation | - | +/-2 |
360-degree video | No | Yes |
5.7K 360 video | - | 30fps |
4K 360 video | - | 60fps |
4K video | 30fps | 60fps |
2.7K video | 30fps | 100fps |
1080p video | 120fps | - |
Maximum slow motion | 2 | - |
Stabilization | EIS 2.0 | - |
Horizon lock | - | Yes |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Webcam mode | - | Yes |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Photo burst mode | Yes | - |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | - | 1 |
Stereo audio | - | No |
Noise reduction | - | Yes |
Audio format | - | aac |
Audio input | Akaso external mic | - |
Wifi | Yes | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
Bluetooth | - | BLE 5.0 |
USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | - | Yes |
Remote control | Included | - |