GoPro Hero 10 Black vs Ricoh Theta X
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Overview of the GoPro Hero 10 Black
GoPro Hero 10 BlackGoPro's 2021 action camera: premium features at a budget pricepoint
The Hero 10 is now several generations old, but still holds up as an incredibly capable action camera. It features older sensor technology than the Hero 11 and above, but the overall quality means it is amazing value for money.
- Pros
- A premium product at a budget price
- Integrated GPS
- Good battery life
- Cons
- Ageing sensor technology
- Older generation stabilization
Overview of the Ricoh Theta X
Comparison of the Hero 10 vs the Theta X
Weight and size
The Hero 10 is a lot more compact than the Theta X. The Hero 10 weighs a little less than the Theta X.
GoPro Hero 10 Black
71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm / 2.83in x 2in x 1.32in
5.43oz / 154g
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
The Hero 10 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Hero 10 has a removable battery whereas the Theta X's battery is not removable
GoPro Hero 10 Black
1720mAh
Removable
150min at 1080p
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 Hero 10 and the Theta X support SD cards.
GoPro Hero 10 Black
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.
GoPro Hero 10 Black
5.3K video at 60fps
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. The Theta X features a much higher bit rate than the Hero 10
GoPro Hero 10 Black
23MP
140°
100Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Ricoh Theta X
60MP
Feature missing
120Mbps
Camera settings
The Hero 10's 100-6400 ISO range is far superior to Theta X's. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
GoPro Hero 10 Black
100-6400
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Ricoh Theta X
50-3200
+/-2
Hero 10 vs Theta X specifications
| Name | GoPro Hero 10 Black | Ricoh Theta X |
| Year of release | 2021 | 2022 |
| Width | 2.83in / 71.8mm | 2.04in / 51.7mm |
| Height | 2in / 50.8mm | 5.36in / 136.2mm |
| Depth | 1.32in / 33.6mm | 1.14in / 29mm |
| Weight | 5.43oz / 154g | 6oz / 170g |
| Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | - |
| Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 131ft / 40m |
| Min operating temperature | 14°F / -10°C | 32°F / 0°C |
| Max operating temperature | 95°F / 35°C | 104°F / 40°C |
| Battery capacity | 1720mAh | 1350mAh |
| Removable battery | Yes | - |
| Battery life | 150min at 1080p | 30min 5.7K30fps 360° 55min 4K30fps 360° |
| Charging time | 3h (5W) | - |
| Built-in storage | - | 46GB |
| Storage format | microSD | microSDXC |
| Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | V30 |
| Maximun storage supported | 1Tb | - |
| Rear screen size | 2.27in | 2.25in |
| Front screen size | 1.4in | - |
| Field of view | 140° | - |
| Sensor | 1/1.9" CMOS | 1/1.7" BSI-COMS |
| Pixels | 23MP | 60MP |
| Aperture | F2.5 | F2.4 |
| ISO range | 100-6400 | 50-3200 |
| Video zoom | 2x | - |
| Color Depth | 10bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 100Mbps | 120Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-2 | +/-2 |
| 360-degree video | No | Yes |
| 5.7K 360 video | - | 30fps |
| 4K 360 video | - | 60fps |
| 5.3K video | 60fps | - |
| 4K video | 60fps | 60fps |
| 2.7K video | 120fps | 100fps |
| 1080p video | 240fps | - |
| Slow motion at 4K | 4x | - |
| Maximum slow motion | 8x at 1080p | - |
| Stabilization | HyperSmooth 4.0 | - |
| Horizon lock | Yes | Yes |
| Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
| Live streaming | 1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60 | - |
| Webcam mode | 1080p30 | Yes |
| Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Starlapse mode | Yes | - |
| Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
| Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
| Photo burst mode | Yes | - |
| RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 3 | 1 |
| Stereo audio | Yes | No |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Audio format | wav | aac |
| Audio input | Media Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B) Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter | - |
| Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | BLE 4.2 | BLE 5.0 |
| USB | USB-C | Type-C USB |
| GPS integrated | Yes | Yes |
| Voice commands | Yes | - |