Insta360 Ace Pro 2 vs Ricoh Theta X
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Overview of the Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Insta360 Ace Pro 2Insta360's latest flagship action camera: 8K video and a flipscreen
Insta360 is currently the only manufacturer offering 8k cameras and the Ace Pro 2 is their most recent and capable action camera. The Ace Pro 2 is overall a great action camera which also has the particularity of featuring a flip screen, which some might find handy for filming themselves, just like it's predecessor, the Insta360 Ace Pro.
- Pros
- Great image stabilization
- 8x Slomo video
- Good low light performance
- Weather proof
- Cons
- Limitation in 8K mode
- Overheating in 8K mode
Overview of the Ricoh Theta X
Comparison of the Ace Pro 2 vs the Theta X
Weight and size
The Ace Pro 2 is a lot more compact than the Theta X. Both the Ace Pro 2 and the Theta X have similar weights.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
71.9mm x 52.2mm x 38mm / 2.83in x 2.06in x 1.5in
6.25oz / 177.2g
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 Ace Pro 2 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Ace Pro 2 has a removable battery whereas the Theta X's battery is not removable
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
1800mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR and 180min at 1080p24fps
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 Ace Pro 2 and the Theta X support SD cards.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
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
Only the Ace Pro 2 offers HDR video.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
8K video at 30fps
4k 60fps
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 Ace Pro 2 features a much higher bit rate than the Theta X
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
50MP
157°
180Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Ricoh Theta X
60MP
Feature missing
120Mbps
Camera settings
The Ace Pro 2's 100-6400 ISO range is far superior to Theta X's. The Ace Pro 2's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
100-6400
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Ricoh Theta X
50-3200
+/-2
Ace Pro 2 vs Theta X specifications
| Name | Insta360 Ace Pro 2 | Ricoh Theta X |
| Year of release | 2024 | 2022 |
| Width | 2.83in / 71.9mm | 2.04in / 51.7mm |
| Height | 2.06in / 52.2mm | 5.36in / 136.2mm |
| Depth | 1.5in / 38mm | 1.14in / 29mm |
| Weight | 6.25oz / 177.2g | 6oz / 170g |
| Waterproof | 39ft / 12m | - |
| Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 131ft / 40m |
| Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | 32°F / 0°C |
| Max operating temperature | 113°F / 45°C | 104°F / 40°C |
| Battery capacity | 1800mAh | 1350mAh |
| Removable battery | Yes | - |
| Battery life | 100min at 4K30fps HDR 180min at 1080p24fps | 30min 5.7K30fps 360° 55min 4K30fps 360° |
| Charging time | 47min (30W) 75min (5V/3A) | - |
| Built-in storage | - | 46GB |
| Storage format | microSD | microSDXC |
| Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | V30 |
| Maximun storage supported | 1Tb | - |
| Rear screen size | 2.4in | 2.25in |
| Front screen size | Yes | - |
| Field of view | 157° | - |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" | 1/1.7" BSI-COMS |
| Pixels | 50MP | 60MP |
| Aperture | F2.6 | F2.4 |
| Focal length | 13mm | - |
| ISO range | 100-6400 | 50-3200 |
| Video zoom | 4x | - |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 180Mbps | 120Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-2 |
| 360-degree video | No | Yes |
| 5.7K 360 video | - | 30fps |
| 4K 360 video | - | 60fps |
| 8K video | 30fps | - |
| 4K video | 120fps | 60fps |
| 2.7K video | 120fps | 100fps |
| 1440p video | 60fps | - |
| 1080p video | 240fps | - |
| Slow motion at 4K | 4x | - |
| Maximum slow motion | 8x at 1080p | - |
| HDR video | 4k 60fps | - |
| Stabilization | Flowstate | - |
| Horizon lock | Yes | Yes |
| Video format | H.265 (HEVC) | H.264 (MP4) |
| Webcam mode | - | 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 | aac | aac |
| Audio bluetooth support | Bluetooth headsets | - |
| 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 |
| GPS pairing | iOS Application Android Application | - |
| Voice commands | Yes | - |
| Gesture commands | Yes | - |