What’s Changed? Compared to its predecessor, the Ricoh THETA X 360° Camera features a user-replaceable battery, microSDXC support, and a larger display for easier operation.

Compact 5.7K 360° Camera. This camera boasts twin 48MP CMOS sensors and two wide-angle lenses that let you record up to 5760 × 2880 5.7K video at 30 fps, livestream up to 4K video at 30 fps in AVCH/H.264, and capture up to 60MP stills in EXIF or JPEG. The camera captures two wide-angle images and automatically stitches them together into a single image in real time using a revised processing algorithm. Automatic dynamic-range compensation minimizes blown-out highlights and increases details in shadowy areas.

Dual-Lens Optical Design. Each of the THETA X’s two wide-angle lenses has a fixed f/2.4 aperture and a seven-group/seven-element optical design that helps combat ghosting, flares, and fringing for maximum accuracy.

Power and Storage. This camera uses the Ricoh DB-110 rechargeable battery, which is rated for up to 55 minutes of 4K 30 fps video, up to 30 minutes of 5.7K 30 fps video, or up to 220 stills per charge. You can augment the 46GB of internal memory with a single UHS-I microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC card that’s 64GB or more for even greater storage capacity.

Other Notable Features. An improved image-stabilization system smooths out the action in your videos at rates up to 5.7K 30 fps, and there’s a built-in mic for audio capture. You also get a range of exposure-control and capture modes. Bluetooth connectivity no longer requires you to enter an SSID during setup, which is a serious time-saver. The THETA+ app for iOS and Android lets you edit your photos and video, and internal Multiple Input Multiple Output antennas rapidly transfer images to your phone.