Testseek.co.uk have collected 198 expert reviews of the Samsung SM-C200 Gear 360 and the average rating is 73%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung SM-C200 Gear 360.
July 2016
(73%)
198 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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647 Reviews
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The editors liked
Footage looks really good
VR filming made easy
Resembles eyeball
Easy to capture 360 photos and video
Big on
Camera controls
Perfect for Gear VR
Tough build
But still looks slick
Decent battery life
Easy pairing and reconnection
The well-priced Samsung Gear 360 produces some of the best spherical video you can get from a consumer-grade 360-degree camera at the moment. Easy to use on its own or with its full-featured mobile app. Can be used as a single-lens wide-angle video camera
Fits in your pocket
Decent footage and photos
Easy to use
Works seamlessly with S7/S7 Edge
Gear VR
Captures good-quality 360-degree photos
Videos
Bright f/2 lens
Solid
Water-resistant construction
Great design
Simple to use and create virtual reality content
And add images to Street View
The editors didn't like
Pricey
Inevitable mild distortion
No Galaxy phone? Be off then
Not as pocketable as LG's camera
Not waterproof
Requires newer Samsung phone
Fussy compatibility
A bit too large for a pocket
Desktop software is Windows only
The camera's app currently works on only select Samsung phones. The lenses can be easily scratched and replacements aren't available. Included editing software is Windows-only and editing without it is difficult at best. Transferring clips longer than a c
Abstract: Read on for David's original hands-on:Samsung’s been a big supporter of VR, as its Gear VR headset was one of the first virtual reality devices available to the public. You need a recent Samsung Galaxy smartphone in order to use it, but the headset itself...
This year's Gear 360 re-do heralds some welcome changes. It's far more portable, records at a higher resolution, and is riding that 360 live video bandwagon. Some things, such as the lack of a removable battery, are a little concerning, but it seems Samsu...
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The well-priced Samsung Gear 360 produces some of the best spherical video you can get from a consumer-grade 360-degree camera at the moment. Easy to use on its own or with its full-featured mobile app. Can be used as a single-lens wide-angle video camera
The camera's app currently works on only select Samsung phones. The lenses can be easily scratched and replacements aren't available. Included editing software is Windows-only and editing without it is difficult at best. Transferring clips longer than a c
The Samsung Gear 360 is great for simple 360-degree video and photos. You'll just need the right Galaxy phone and a Windows computer to get the most from it, right out of the box...
Great design, simple to use and create virtual reality content, and add images to Street View
Limited handset compatibility, mediocre VR video quality, quite expensive
WIRED The Gear 360 makes the best case yet for user-generated 360-degree imagery. That can be stills, timelapse or video, enjoyed onscreen or in VR – though VR video is somewhat held back by the device's technical limitations. It's the ease of use...
For all its quirks, the Gear 360 camera is a remarkable little gadget. Thanks to the great quality of the dual cameras, solid build quality and overall design, there's no denying that it's a gadget lover's dream – and it's perfect for quickly capturing im...
Works seamlessly with S7/S7 Edge, Gear VR, Captures good-quality 360-degree photos, videos, Bright f/2 lens, Solid, water-resistant construction, Easy to use
Only works with select Samsung phones, Misaligned stitching, Hefty, awkwardly round
If you find VR exciting and you happen to own (or are looking to buy) the S7/S7 Edge and Gear VR headset, you may want to consider owning the Gear 360 camera as well. Not only will you have the means to experience immersive 360-degree content provided t...
Published: 2016-08-02, Author: Alan , review by: alphr.com
See related LG G5 review: It's 2016's cleverest smartphoneSamsung Galaxy S7 review: A fantastic smartphone in every waySamsung Galaxy S7 Edge review: In-depth - a simply superb smartphoneLet's get one thing clear before I sum up: the Samsung Gear 360 isn'...
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Published: 2016-07-29, Author: Team , review by: itpro.co.uk
£350 is fine if it's something you want, and need. It's very cool technology, after all...
Published: 2016-02-25, Author: Matt , review by: techradar.com
Easy to capture 360 photos and video, Big on, camera controls, Perfect for Gear VR
Not as pocketable as LG's camera, Not waterproof, Requires newer Samsung phone
Samsung's virtual reality ecosystem expands with this consumer-ready camera that takes 360 photos and video. It's best in the hands of Gear VR-owning creative types, though it's not quite as pocketable closest rival or waterproof...
