Head-to-head · Best 360 Cameras

DJI Osmo 360 vs Ricoh Theta X

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

DJI Osmo 360 and Ricoh Theta X score essentially the same (4.5 vs 4.5). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

Ranked #4 in Best 360 Cameras

DJI Osmo 360

4.5

3 sources$389as of Aug 1

The DJI Osmo 360 is a remarkable debut that challenges the category leaders on its first try. A large square sensor gives it the best low-light 360 image quality here, it shoots 8K/50p with 120MP stills, and its battery life is class-leading, all at a price that undercuts the Insta360 X5. The caveats: weaker audio, slightly softer stabilization, and non-replaceable lenses.

Strengths

— Large square 1-inch-class sensor delivers the best low-light 360 image quality of the group
— 8K/50p 360 capture plus 120MP stills and a generous 105GB of built-in storage
— Phenomenal battery life, the best of any 360 camera tested

Watch-outs

— Weaker internal audio than the Insta360 X5
— Stabilization is slightly less competent than the X5's FlowState
— Lenses are not user-replaceable, unlike the X5 and Max 2

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Ranked #5 in Best 360 Cameras

Ricoh Theta X

4.5

2 sources1 derived$596.95as of Aug 1

The Ricoh Theta X is the 360 camera for photographers and virtual-tour creators rather than action shooters. It captures enormous 60.5MP spherical stills, stitches photos and 5.7K video in real time so they are ready to use instantly, and adds practical touches like a big touchscreen, swappable battery, and expandable storage. Less 8K action video, more fuss-free immersive imaging.

Strengths

— Massive 60.5MP (up to 11K) spherical stills with excellent color and detail
— Real-time in-camera stitching means photos and 5.7K video are ready to use with no processing
— Large 2.25-inch touchscreen, interchangeable battery and expandable microSD storage

Watch-outs

— 5.7K video tops out below the 8K action cameras here
— No RAW capture for stills
— Less rugged and not as waterproof-focused as the action-camera rivals

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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

DJI Osmo 360

Leads the Insta360 X5 and GoPro Max 2 in the darkest low-light scenes thanks to its larger square sensor, and undercuts the X5 on price, but loses to the X5 on audio and stabilization. Unlike the X5 and Max 2 its lenses are not user-replaceable. Far more capable for action and low-light video than the photo-focused Ricoh Theta X.

Ricoh Theta X

The photo-and-virtual-tour specialist of this group, prioritizing 60.5MP spherical stills and real-time stitching over the 8K action video of the Insta360 X5, GoPro Max 2, Insta360 X4 and DJI Osmo 360. Its video resolution is lower than those four, but its still-photo resolution and instant-use workflow stand above them.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	DJI Osmo 360	Ricoh Theta X
Capture	8K/50p 360 video	—
Sensor	Square 1-inch-class	1/2.0-inch-class
Photo	120MP 360 stills	60.5MP (up to 11K) 360 stills
Storage	105GB built-in	microSD expandable
Waterproof	15m without housing	—
Battery	Class-leading, shared Osmo Action cells	Interchangeable
Audio	Built-in mics + DJI Mic 2 support	Monoaural Recording
Stabilization	RockSteady + 360 horizon lock	In-camera image stabilization
Single-lens mode	5K/60p	4K/60p
Video	8K/30p or 6K/24p	5.7K/30p or 4K/60p 360
Stitching	Real-time in-camera, no processing	Real-time in-camera, no processing
Display	2.0-inch touchscreen	2.25-inch touchscreen
Body	—	Magnesium alloy with built-in GPS
Lenses	—	Replaceable lens guards
Reframed output	—	Up to 2.7K flat
Mounting	—	Tripod mount hole
Customization	—	Android-based system
Ecosystem	—	THETA+ editing app

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