Testseek.co.uk have collected 14 expert reviews of the Zhiyun Smooth XS Smartphone Gimbal and the average rating is 70%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Zhiyun Smooth XS Smartphone Gimbal.
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14 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: The Zhiyan Smooth XS Gimbal has a minimum of 30cm from the base of the grip handle to the top of your landscaped phone, this can increase by up to another 25cm by extending the units arm, so 55cm should enable you to capture video above the tallest person...
2-axis stabilisation is limiting, ZY Cami app can be unreliable, Limited manual controls for Android
If you're an active smartphone videographer looking for the be-all and end-all of smooth footage, this likely isn't the device for you. The lack of tilt stabilisation means that it can't compete with three-axis stabilisers while running or walking.Instead...
Compact size and weight, Face tracking, Gesture controls, Built-in selfie stick, Lots of selfie features
Lacks tilt, Plasticky feel, Selfie camera-centric, Compulsory and chaotic app, Intrusive sign-up process for app
A more compact and ergonomic upgrade to the Zhiyun Smooth X, its outward appearance and key features point to the Smooth XS being solely a lifestyle product for vloggers and social media fanatics. It's definitely that, but at its core the Smooth XS comes...
Abstract: Smartphone gimbals (a.k.a. stabilizers) aren't a new product category, but they've changed and improved quite a bit over the years. While there are always new features being added, that can make them cumbersome and get in the way of usability. Zhiyun is t...
I have mixed feelings about the usefulness of the Zhiyun smartphone gimbal stabilizer. I like the features in the app that allow automatic panoramas and timelapse videos, but it's possible to get those features with 3rd party apps or even some stock camer...
Abstract: Officially, the Chinese manufacturer Zhiyun advertises the Smooth Xs as a low-cost competitor (about $75 USD on Amazon) to the DJI OM 4 (about $149 USD on Amazon). However, this comparison is misleading because the Smooth Xs is a 2-axis gimbal. 3-axis gim...
4-hours of operation on a single charge, Solid connection, once established, Smooth operation along two-axis rotations, Lightweight and portable, with included carry bag, Built in tripod mount and included tripod/extension arm, Keeps a firm grip on the ph
Lightweight plastics and squishy buttons take away from the design, Too easy to knock over in tripod mode due to lightweight build, Has difficulty connecting to the app via Bluetooth on the first connection, Can't easily connect to and switch between mult
Inexpensive, Small/lightweight, Extension rod built-in, Comes with tripod stand, USB-C charging
Two-axis stabilization, Need to register in-app to use, App is clunky and missing features, Cheap build quality, Hard to use with big hands
The Zhiyun Smooth XS smartphone gimbal is half the price of the DJI OM 4, the new gold standard for smartphone gimbals. That's terrific, but as with most things, you get what you pay for. The Smooth XS is missing a lot of core features and appears to have...
Published: 2020-11-12, Author: Lama , review by: futurefive.co.nz
Abstract: Photography today is one of the most critical aspects of mobile phones. Every smartphone company out there is competing to have the best cameras on their smartphone and the best software and machine learning to support those cameras. Often users do not ta...
Published: 2020-10-19, Author: Christian , review by: notebookcheck.org
Abstract: Oficialmente, el fabricante chino Zhiyun anuncia el Smooth Xs como un competidor de bajo coste (unos 75 dólares en Amazon) del DJI OM 4 (unos 149 dólares en Amazon). Sin embargo, esta comparación es engañosa porque el Smooth Xs es un cardán de 2 ejes. Los...
