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Leaked photos of DJI's "new baby" – can it dethrone the Insta360 X5, or is it more of the same?
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A leaker has shared some images of the rumored DJI Osmo 360 camera, giving us some very interesting talking points. Firstly, they give the impression that the device itself might be very small. And another very interesting comment – which appears to have been deleted – adds that "the technical specifications are almost the same as the X5." The original poster's X (Twitter) account, @Quadro_News, has a good reputation when it comes to advanced information about DJI products – and, unlike my other most frequented source of DJI leaks in recent years, this poster doesn't laugh about non-drone products. It seems plausible that the image, at least, is accurate. And, given that I've seen design sketches on an FCC submission for an "Osmo 360" as far back as October, this would seem to confirm it. That said, in the era of AI image creation, it is impossible to be certain of anything. But these are all promising signs for those looking for more competitors in the 360 camera space. However, the reliability of Güçlü Atamer – the source of the comment suggesting that the DJI's specs are the same as the best 360 camera currently on the market, the Insta360 X5 – is much less certain. Especially in an era where anyone can buy a blue tick. Supposing it is genuine, it again seems plausible. The image in the leaked devices looks to be a little smaller, yet if it were also capable of 360-degree video at what the industry calls 8K then it is likely to have the same processing and power requirements. (There is a bit of a debate as to whether 8K's worth of pixels are actually seeing data, because of the shape of the sensors and the lenses, but that's a discussion for another day – it is an acknowledged standard for comparison.) The design in the images seems to feature similar back-to-back lenses, of a broadly similar physical size to the one on the X5, which lends credence to the idea. Though some commentators (with no obvious source) seem to be hoping for a 96MP image size. We may find out soon, though there is also no date… Take a look at my Insta360 X5 review to see my full thoughts on that camera, and what the Osmo 360 is up against. And for its core range, check out the best DJI drones and my DJI Osmo Pocket 3 review.
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a day ago
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The OG of 360 cameras returns –meet the Ricoh Theta A1
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Ricoh's new Theta A1 announcement promotes ruggedness, connectivity and speed in the field. It looks a lot like the brand, with over a decade's heritage in 360, is making a play against the action camera brands Insta360 and GoPro that are topping the best 360 cameras guide at the moment! The new Theta A1 was rumored recently, with discussion of a new battery being a key part of the leaks. A long-lasting replaceable 1,485 mAh battery is now a highlight of the official announcement, as is an optimized video codec that will further improve battery performance. UPDATE: We now know the price of the camea will be €799 (approximately £675 or $912, though US pricing will depend on tariffs at the time). The time in question will not be until September this year. "We're meeting the expectations of field professionals: robustness, speed, and integration," said Thomas Servan, managing director of Ricoh Futures EMEA. "It embodies our vision of useful, connected technology that aligns with the operational needs of our clients.' It is interesting that Ricoh seems to pitch the camera more toward professional customers, even though we've seen so much growth in the 'action camera' end of 360 cameras. Oddly, though, the needs seem to coincide: "rugged, waterproof, dustproof and extreme temperature-resistant casing" says the press release! The camera's spec sheet promises 60MP (11,008 x 5504) stills and has some interesting video formats, up to 8K (but at a maximum of 10fps) but also including 5.7K and 4K. There is even a 2fps option for the 8K, at a choice of 8, 16 or 24Mbps data rates – a lot of potential flexibility for any professional concerned with managing the data as much as quality. There is also the option of 2K or 4K live streaming. The Ricoh Theta A1 now sits in the company's lineup alongside the Theta Z1, which offers the highest resolution for precision scanning, and the Theta X with its integrated screen for versatility. That screen, by the way, makes it a more obvious contender for the consumer space than this business-like piece of kit. You will notice that the Theta SC2 no longer appears in what Ricoh calls its "newly restructured 360° camera lineup, focused squarely on professional use cases." All models, including the new Theta A1, are based on Theta Twin architecture, so compatibility with other Ricoh systems should be straightforward. The APIs and SDKs for this system have been public since 2013, and the Ricoh360 application will work with this camera as well as the others. Image 1 of 4 Gallery of sample images supplied by Ricoh – use the arrows to click through Image 2 of 4 Image 3 of 4 Image 4 of 4 The device is approximately 225g, IP64 dust and waterproof, and 142mm high (5.9 inches). The 7-element lenses are f/2.4 and the nearest focusing distance is 40cm. Each 1/2-inch sensor is approximately 48MP though, of course, because of the shape some of this data is lost, hence the 60MP files. Files are saved to the 27.5GB internal storage. As noted, the pricing information for Europe is set at €799 and the date is no more precise than "set for September" – we'll keep you posted. Check our guide to the best action cameras to get an idea what kind of thing a more rugged camera is expected to face. If you're interested in 360, don't just check the best 360 camera guide – we also have an Insta360 X4 vs X5 comparison. And have you heard the latest DJI Osmo 360 rumor?
