

At least two YouTube channels (so far) are trying to capitalize on this by posting completely fake side-by-side comparisons of the Theta X and One X2. With the release of the new Ricoh Theta X, there have been people asking how it compares to the Insta360 One X2, one of the most popular 360 cameras.

The ONE R is waterproof up to 5 meters.The ONE X2 and ONE R has AquaVision mode for clearer video underwater.The ONE X2 and ONE R can be used as a webcam.The ONE X2 has an exclusive Vivid colour profile which makes colours pop.The ONE X2 and ONE R remembers your camera settings.The ONE X2 does NOT battery drain overnight like the ONE X.The ONE X2 and ONE X can fit in your pocket.

The ONE X2 records in a higher bitrate than the ONE R and ONE X.The ONE X2 and ONE R can record in H265.The ONE X2 and ONE R has an option to connect AirPods for better audio quality.The standard battery life of the ONE X2 is superior to the standard battery life of the ONE R and ONE X.There is no guarantee the ONE R is keeping the selfie stick invisible because it can move around on the selfie stick. The ONE X2 is perfectly straight every time on a selfie stick.The ONE R is too bulky which causes an imperfect stitch line at close distance. The ONE X2 form factor is the best for capturing 360 video.It's the first Insta360 consumer 360 camera to have ambisonic sound. The ONE X2 has 4 microphones instead of 3 on the ONE R and ONE X.The ONE X2 does not suffer from lens fogging like the ONE R.It is very easy to use compared to the modular nature of the ONE R. The ONE X2 is just a single piece 360 camera.This mode promises more dynamic range than HDR photos. The ONE X2 has an exclusive photo mode called PureShot.You can say "Start recording" and "Stop recording" without pressing the camera shutter button. The ONE X2 and ONE R has voice control.This is where you record with one lens only. The ONE X2 can record Stead圜am videos.The ONE R has a 1 inch square touchscreen. The ONE X2 has a 1 inch circular touchscreen.The ONE X2 has an accessory to allow an external microphone via a 3.5mm jack and charging via a USB C port.The ONE R stitch line is poor at close distance. The ONE X2 and ONE X stitch line is the best quality stitch line you can get in a consumer 360 camera.The ONE X Micro USB port is exposed to the elements. It is very fiddly to open the USB C port on the ONE R. The ONE X2 has easy to access USB C port and battery.Although setting up the camera in the cage can be a nuisance. The ONE R camera body is rugged inside the cage. The ONE X2 camera body has been improved to sustain extreme vibrations during action sports.The ONE X is not waterproof without a case. The ONE R is only waterproof up to 5 meters without a case. The ONE X2 is waterproof up to 10 meters without a case.
