GoPro Hero (2024) vs Ricoh Theta X
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Overview of the GoPro Hero (2024)
GoPro Hero (2024)GoPro's 2024 budget action camera: 4K video, slomo & photos
The Hero (2024) is GoPro's new entry level action camera, offering very decent performance at less than half the price of their flagship GoPro Hero 13 Black. The resulting product is extremely simple, with only 3 modes (video, slomo and photo), but for most casual usage, it's 4K video will be good enough to capture the fun and action of the moment and share it with your friends.
- Pros
- Simple & straightforward
- Lightweight
- Replaceable lens guard
- Cons
- Limited functionality
- Stabilization only in app
- Only waterproof down to 16ft / 5m
- Battery not removeable
Overview of the Ricoh Theta X
Comparison of the Hero (2024) vs the Theta X
Weight and size
The Hero (2024) is a lot more compact than the Theta X. The Hero (2024) is a lot lighter than the Theta X.
GoPro Hero (2024)
56.6mm x 47.7mm x 29.4mm / 2.23in x 1.88in x 1.16in
3.03oz / 86g
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 Theta X offers a slightly better battery capacity. Neither camera has a removable battery.
GoPro Hero (2024)
1225mAh
Removable
75min at 4K30fps
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 (2024) and the Theta X support SD cards.
GoPro Hero (2024)
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 (2024)
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. The Theta X features a much higher bit rate than the Hero (2024)
GoPro Hero (2024)
12MP
140°
50Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Ricoh Theta X
60MP
Feature missing
120Mbps
Camera settings
GoPro Hero (2024)
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Ricoh Theta X
50-3200
+/-2
Hero (2024) vs Theta X specifications
| Name | GoPro Hero (2024) | Ricoh Theta X |
| Year of release | 2024 | 2022 |
| Width | 2.23in / 56.6mm | 2.04in / 51.7mm |
| Height | 1.88in / 47.7mm | 5.36in / 136.2mm |
| Depth | 1.16in / 29.4mm | 1.14in / 29mm |
| Weight | 3.03oz / 86g | 6oz / 170g |
| Waterproof | 16ft / 5m | - |
| Waterproof with diving case | - | 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 | 1225mAh | 1350mAh |
| Removable battery | No | - |
| Battery life | 75min at 4K30fps | 30min 5.7K30fps 360° 55min 4K30fps 360° |
| Charging time | 60min | - |
| Built-in storage | - | 46GB |
| Storage format | microSD | microSDXC |
| Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | V30 |
| Maximun storage supported | 1Tb | - |
| Rear screen size | 1.76in | 2.25in |
| Front screen size | No | - |
| Field of view | 140° | - |
| Sensor | 1/2.8" CMOS | 1/1.7" BSI-COMS |
| Pixels | 12MP | 60MP |
| Aperture | F2.3 | F2.4 |
| Focal length | 15mm | - |
| ISO range | - | 50-3200 |
| Video zoom | 2x | - |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 50Mbps | 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 | 60fps | 100fps |
| 1080p video | 30fps | - |
| Maximum slow motion | 2x at 2.7k | - |
| Stabilization | Hypersmooth in Quik Application | - |
| Horizon lock | No | Yes |
| Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
| Webcam mode | - | Yes |
| Timelapse mode | - | Yes |
| Timeshift mode | - | Yes |
| Loop recording mode | - | Yes |
| Photo burst mode | Yes | - |
| RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 2 | 1 |
| Stereo audio | - | No |
| Noise reduction | - | Yes |
| Audio format | - | aac |
| Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.2 | BLE 5.0 |
| USB | USB-C | Type-C USB |
| GPS integrated | No | Yes |
| Voice commands | Yes | - |