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
(83%)
647 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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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
The Gear 360 is a niche product, and one that's unlikely to get a lot of people excited. Yet it's a cute little camera that's not only pocket-friendly but also pretty powerful. The 4K 360 recording could lead to some impressive results, and the tight inte...
One of the big question marks hanging over virtual reality is about content. It's all well and good the headsets arriving in their droves this year, but we're going to need more and more content to watch and play when using them.The Samsung Gear 360 and d...
Tough build, but still looks slick, Decent battery life, Easy pairing and reconnection
Fussy compatibility, A bit too large for a pocket, Desktop software is Windows only
iSeeU Are two fisheye lenses as good a solution as a product such as Vuze (which has eight separate cameras)? Probably not, but then again, we doubt the Gear VR matches the Vuze's US$1000 price tag either. It's clear that Samsung wants to bring VR to as...
Published: 2017-03-30, Author: Christopher , review by: gamecrate.com
Abstract: A new Gear VR headset with its own motion controller, a pocket-sized 360-degree camera, and a potential new dedicated VR headset were all on the docket for Samsung at a New York press event on Wednesday. Let's dive into the specifics of Samsung's newest V...
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...
Published: 2016-10-13, Author: Victor , review by: t3me.com
Takes decent 360 videos and images, Good price point, Water and dust resistant
Only works on some Samsung devices
The Samsung Gear 360 is one of the most affordable 360 degree camera available, if only it's compatible with more devices...
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Published: 2016-10-05, Author: Sean , review by: theverge.com
Great photo quality, Sharp, small design, Easy to use
Not durable, Video quality doesn't match stills, Doesn't work with non-Samsung phones, Long transfer times
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
Published: 2016-09-19, Author: Darren , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: All images: Alex Cranz/Gizmodo In late August I spent to weeks traipsing through Europe—on very important work assignments in London, and taking in the local culture of Amsterdam. Being a gadget blogger, I couldn't pass up the opportu...
Superior image quality, Solid build quality, has reassuring heft and stable builtin tripod, Two additional shooting modes: time lapse and looping video, Inconspicuous and smaller, easier to fit in pockets, Instantly saves a usable 360 photo or video, Has
Inconveniently located shutter key (you have to shuffle the camera and it's hard to reach), Impossible to use without a new Samsung Galaxy phone, Stitching panoramas and saving them takes quite a long time, Far worse image quality, Noticeable stitching ar
Should you buy a 360 camera in the middle of 2016, just as the first consumer grade cameras in this category appear? For those who have dreamt of 360 panoramic pictures, the answer is a definite yes. If you want to use this footage on a more professional...
