Ricoh Theta V

Simple to use ; Tried-and-true design ; Spatial audio ; Good image quality ; Faster performance

App could use an update ; Wireless casting isn’t straightforward ; Built-in storage capacity is small ; No optical image stabilization

With 360-degree cameras, it’s always a challenge. No matter how great the product is, like the Rylo and GoPro Fusion, it’s not a must-have technology. This applies to the Theta V: Overall, it’s a very good camera that’s easy to use, and it’s ideal for...

Slim, handheld form factor. Dual f/2 lenses. 14.5MP imaging and 4K video capture. External microphone support. Live streaming support. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Works with Android and iOS.

Video locked at 30fps. Waterproof case is an additional purchase. Internal, non-expandable storage. Expensive.

Bottom Line: The Ricoh Theta V supports 4K 360-degree video and boasts a mic input, but it's more expensive than competing models and not waterproof.

Easy to use ; 360-degree video join lines are masked well ; Bluetooth connectivity is fast and leaves your phone's WiFi free ; 3D audio has potential, plus there's a microphone input ; Android-based system has plenty of app potential

Lacks the in-app creative features other 360 cameras offer ; Ricoh has three smartphone apps instead of just one ; Waterproof housing is optional and expensive ; No expandable storage ; Little use of app support at this stage

The Ricoh Theta V will be available for $429.95. The 3D Microphone TA-1 will be launched along with the Theta V on 8/31/17 at $269.99, and the Underwater Case TW-1 is set to be available in October for $199.95.

The Ricoh Theta V is a compact and good looking 360 camera, it's easy to use to take photos and video, and using the smartphone app you can share quickly or change settings. To get video on to YouTube via your computer can take a little bit more...