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RICOH THETA X
THETA X records JPG, DNG, MP4 according to the linked manufacturer documentation. Its native files should be opened in RICOH360, then stitched or exported to an equirectangular delivery file before upload.
Technical record
| Manufacturer | RICOH |
|---|---|
| Product status | Current |
| Release year | 2022 |
| Original formats | JPG, DNG, MP4 |
| Companion files | HDR-DNG capture is available with the HDR-DNG plugin. Preserve the original image and plugin output where this workflow is used; the reviewed support page does not document a required video sidecar-file workflow. |
Manufacturer data
Technical specifications
- Max video resolution
- 5760x2880
- Top frame rate
- 60 fps
- Video container
- MP4
- Video codec
- H.264
- Audio
- AAC-LC (1ch)
- Max photo
- 60 MP
- Photo formats
- JPEG
- Sensor
- 1/2.0-inch · 2 sensors
- Display
- 2.25-inch TFT color LCD (360x640)
- Microphones
- 1
- Spatial audio
- No
- Weight
- 170 g
- Battery
- 1350 mAh
Video modes
- 5760x2880 · 30 fps
- 3840x1920 · 30, 60 fps
- 1920x960 · 30 fps
Photo modes
- 11008x5504 · 60 MP · JPEG
- 5504x2752 · 15 MP · JPEG
Native formats
JPG, DNG, MP4
Workflow
Not provided · In-camera stitching: yes
Evidence and sources
Product identity and release
RICOH lists THETA X with a March 2022 release date, a 2.25-inch touchscreen and HDR-DNG capture through a plugin.
manufacturer-declared · verified 2026-08-19 · Source
Official sample collection
RICOH publishes external THETA X MP4 samples at 4K/30, 4K/60 and 5.7K/30 for playback checks; hosting permission is not implied.
manufacturer-declared · verified 2026-08-19 · Source
Documented workflow
THETA X can be configured and reviewed on its 2.25-inch camera touchscreen. Use RICOH360 for mobile/cloud workflow and the official Windows or Mac apps to inspect the published MP4 samples and prepare an equirectangular delivery file for Mirame360.
Official resources
Community and discussion
- THETA community (community lead, not definitive evidence)
Independent video reviews
- Ricoh Theta X Review: The Best 360 Camera for Photos? — The 360 Guy, 2022-04-11. An independent photo-first review focused on the touchscreen, Auto HDR, 60 MP output and virtual-tour workflow. The description contains an affiliate link, so it is editorial context rather than specification evidence.