Insta360 One X2 vs Ricoh Theta X
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Overview of the Insta360 One X2
Insta360 One X2Insta360's 2020 360 camera: 5.7K video at an affordable cost
The X2 is now an older 360 camera but it still offers great performance and most needed features at a relatively moderate cost. If you need spherical video on a budget, it is a great pick. It's successor is the Insta360 X3, released in 2022.
- Pros
- Great image stabilization
- Good battery life
- Freeze-proof
- Cons
- Better options for image quality
- Average battery life
- No official diving case
Overview of the Ricoh Theta X
Comparison of the X2 vs the Theta X
Weight and size
The X2 is a slightly smaller camera. The X2 weighs a little less than the Theta X.
Insta360 One X2
46mm x 113mm x 30mm / 1.81in x 4.45in x 1.18in
5.26oz / 149g
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 X2 offers a slightly better battery capacity. The X2 has a removable battery whereas the Theta X's battery is not removable
Insta360 One X2
1630mAh
Removable
80min 5.7K30fps 360°
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 X2 and the Theta X support SD cards.
Insta360 One X2
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 X2 offers HDR video.
Insta360 One X2
4K video at 30fps
Yes
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 X2
Insta360 One X2
18MP
155°
100Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Ricoh Theta X
60MP
Feature missing
120Mbps
Camera settings
The X2's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Insta360 One X2
Feature missing
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Ricoh Theta X
50-3200
+/-2
X2 vs Theta X specifications
| Name | Insta360 One X2 | Ricoh Theta X |
| Year of release | 2020 | 2022 |
| Width | 1.81in / 46mm | 2.04in / 51.7mm |
| Height | 4.45in / 113mm | 5.36in / 136.2mm |
| Depth | 1.18in / 30mm | 1.14in / 29mm |
| Weight | 5.26oz / 149g | 6oz / 170g |
| Waterproof | 16ft / 5m | - |
| Waterproof with diving case | - | 131ft / 40m |
| Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | 32°F / 0°C |
| Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | 104°F / 40°C |
| Battery capacity | 1630mAh | 1350mAh |
| Removable battery | Yes | - |
| Battery life | 80min 5.7K30fps 360° | 30min 5.7K30fps 360° 55min 4K30fps 360° |
| Charging time | 85min | - |
| Built-in storage | - | 46GB |
| Storage format | microSD | microSDXC |
| Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | V30 |
| Maximun storage supported | 1TB | - |
| Rear screen size | 1in | 2.25in |
| Field of view | 155° | - |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" BSI-COMS |
| Pixels | 18MP | 60MP |
| Aperture | F2.0 | F2.4 |
| ISO range | - | 50-3200 |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 100Mbps | 120Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-2 |
| 360-degree video | Yes | Yes |
| 5.7K 360 video | 30fps | 30fps |
| 4K 360 video | 50fps | 60fps |
| 3K 360 video | 100fps | - |
| 360 video format | INSV | - |
| 4K video | 30fps | 60fps |
| 2.7K video | 60fps | 100fps |
| 1080p video | 60fps | - |
| Slow motion at 4K | 4 | - |
| Maximum slow motion | 4x at 1080p | - |
| HDR video | Yes | - |
| Stabilization | FlowState | - |
| Horizon lock | Yes | Yes |
| Video format | H.265 (HEVC) | H.264 (MP4) |
| Live streaming | Yes | - |
| Webcam mode | Yes | Yes |
| Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Starlapse mode | Yes | - |
| Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
| Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
| Subject tracking | Yes | - |
| Photo burst mode | Yes | - |
| RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 4 | 1 |
| Stereo audio | Yes | No |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Audio format | aac | aac |
| Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | BLE 4.2 | BLE 5.0 |
| USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
| GPS integrated | No | Yes |
| GPS pairing | iOS Application Android Application | - |
| Voice commands | Yes | - |
| Gesture commands | No | - |