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
At a retail price of RM1,299, the Samsung Gear 360 camera is definitely an affordable option for a beginner's first 360 camera. The camera is good, connectivity is hassle-free, and the device itself is dust and water resistant. However, the Gear 360 faces...
Nice 360 degree shots in various lighting conditions
Only works with Samsung smartphones
The Samsung Gear 360 is a pretty fun camera to use, and comes in at a time when 360 cameras are starting to show promise.(previously published in issue November 2016)...
Abstract: If I were to pick a theme for tech in 2016, it would be creating immersion. Everything from smartphones, cameras and the development of virtual reality has all been about giving the user (that's us!) the most amount of immersion possible.With how popular...
Abstract: With Virtual Reality (VR) on the rise, we see plenty of powerful VR headsets like the Samsung Gear VR that's made to turn heads (literally). But what about creating VR content for these devices? At the pre-MWC 2016 Samsung event, they showed us the Samsun...
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
There's no real contest here: the Gear 360 beats the LG 360 Cam in features, performance and build quality. Just remember you're paying a premium for that bump in quality.It's also a premium that's difficult to justify, given the tech troubles I had throu...
Lightweight, Easy to use, Long lasting battery, App automatically converts files
Heats up, Optimized just for Samsung devices
If you are looking for an affordable 360 degree camera to satisfy your VR needs, the Samsung Gear 360 is definitely a good choice. However, the camera is optimized to work within the Samsung Ecosystem, and specifically just a few Samsung devices. Yes, you...
Abstract: Lifestyle blogger Dennis Seow, 37, was delighted when Facebook recently allowed users to upload 360-degree images and videos.Mr Seow, who works at travel and lifestyle portal superadrianme.com, has been busy uploading his 360-degree images and videos take...
At just below $500, the Samsung Gear 360 represents great value for money with its sharp 360-degree pictures and videos. Only downer is that it can work only with certain Samsung phones...
At just below $500, the Samsung Gear 360 represents great value for money with its sharp 360-degree pictures and videos. But it is a shame it can only work with certain Samsung smartphones...
Abstract: With Virtual Reality on the rise, we see plenty of powerful VR headsets like the Samsung Gear VR that's made to turn heads (literally). But what about creating VR content for these devices? At the pre-MWC 2016 Samsung event, they showed us the Samsung Gea...
