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Ricoh Theta X vs Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra is cheaper at $599. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Ricoh Theta X or Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra?

The Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra is the cheaper at $599. The Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Key specs, head to head

The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.

Photo resolution (MP)
Ricoh Theta X 60
Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra 96
Internal storage (GB)
Ricoh Theta X 46
Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra 128

Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Ricoh Theta X Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra
US price $799 $599
BrandRicohKandao
Released2022-032024-08
Video resolution k 5.7 8
Max video (fps) 30 30
Photo resolution (MP) 60 96
Sensor size 1/2.0 1/1.7
Aperture f 2.4 1.6
Waterproof depth (m) 0 10
Battery life min 30 100
Internal storage (GB) 46 128
Display size (in) 2.25 2.19
Replaceable lens No
Weight grams 144 336

Sources — Ricoh Theta X: us.ricoh-imaging.com (verified 2026-07-13). Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra: kandaovr.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Ricoh Theta X and Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (9 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Video resolution k: Ricoh Theta X 5.7 vs Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra 8
  • Photo resolution (MP): Ricoh Theta X 60 vs Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra 96
  • Sensor size: Ricoh Theta X 1/2.0 vs Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra 1/1.7
  • Aperture f: Ricoh Theta X 2.4 vs Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra 1.6
  • Waterproof depth (m): Ricoh Theta X 0 vs Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra 10
  • Battery life min: Ricoh Theta X 30 vs Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra 100
  • Internal storage (GB): Ricoh Theta X 46 vs Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra 128
  • Display size (in): Ricoh Theta X 2.25 vs Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra 2.19
  • Weight grams: Ricoh Theta X 144 vs Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra 336

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