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
Published: 2016-08-17, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Best-in-class 360-degree video, Attractive price point, Compact design, Protected from dust and splashes, Solid battery life
Difficult to edit video, No editing support on OS X or iOS, Only works with specific Android handsets, Lens can fog in some circumstances, Overheats when transferring longer clips to phone, Slightly hollow audio, No external mic support, Doesn't shoot in
The Samsung Gear 360 captures the best video we've seen from a 360-degree camera, but editing is a real pain and you need a premium Samsung phone to get the most out of it...
Published: 2016-08-12, Author: Daniel , review by: notebookcheck.net
relatively high resolution, good workmanship, ActionDirector included, good cameras, MicroSD slot...
but limited internal memory, limited video run times, forced shutdown when too hot, scratch-resistant glass, only compatible with Samsung products
The Samsung Gear 360 is definitely one of the best 360 degree cameras available for a reasonable price. However, we have to admit that the technology is not refined yet. The transition between the two camera lenses is too rough and the lighting difference...
Abstract: This year, there has been a much larger focus on virtual reality, augmented reality, 360 degree videos, and anything else that can provide a more immersive experience to the viewer. Admittedly, it's all still at a very nascent stage, but there are already...
Published: 2016-06-29, Author: Mike , review by: tomsguide.com
Replaceable battery and microSD card, Takes full 360-degree images, Easy to use
Only connects to a few Samsung phones, Not fully waterpoof like rival 360-degree cameras
If the Gear 360 worked with more smartphones, it would be my favorite 360 camera, hands-down. While it doesn't take 4K video like the 360fly, the Gear 360 does capture a full 360 degrees in every direction — and does a pretty good job of it at that. The G...
Excellent user experience, Every feature you could hope for, Good quality of photos and video, Seamless connection process
Unique design isn't easily pocketable, Only works with Samsung's phones, Disappointing microphone, Stitch lines are very apparent
Should you buy the Gear 360? It dependsOn paper, the Samsung Gear 360 is the best of the sub-$500 360-degree cameras we've used. It's got a higher resolution for photos and video - and that's especially important with the latter.The Gear 360 is a great bu...
Published: 2016-02-21, Author: Ray , review by: dcrainmaker.com
Abstract: Late into the presentation, they introduced their Gear 360 camera. This builds on the concepts they showed off at CES with their Project Beyond (which was aimed at pro photographers). The new Gear 360 cam is roughly the size of a nectarine, and fits prett...
Abstract: Echoing the same move made last year, Samsung has unveiled a new Gear 360 camera alongside the new Galaxy S8 and S8+. The biggest changes are the radically different form factor and 4K video recording.Samsung trimmed a fair bit of fat to get to this desi...
At $499, the Gear 360 is firmly priced for the enthusiast interested in shooting content this way. Otherwise, it's arguably out of the price range for those who are curious. That falls in line with where 360-degree imaging is today anyway — many may find...
