Testseek.com 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.
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647 Reviews
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The editors liked
Excellent user experience
Every feature you could hope for
Good quality of photos and video
Seamless connection process
Compact design
Super easy to use
Multiple 360 modes
Good video quality (at highest setting)
Tripod socket on bottom
Swappable storage
Self-contained and easy to use
Highest resolution consumer VR camera
Tough build quality
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
Relatively high resolution
Good workmanship
ActionDirector included
Good cameras
MicroSD slot...
Best-in-class 360-degree video
Attractive price point
Protected from dust and splashes
Solid battery life
Takes decent 360 videos and images
Good price point
Water and dust resistant
Great photo quality
Sharp
Small design
Easy to use
Replaceable battery and microSD card
Takes full 360-degree images
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 editors didn't like
Unique design isn't easily pocketable
Only works with Samsung's phones
Disappointing microphone
Stitch lines are very apparent
Only works with select Samsung Galaxy phones
Slipper three-legged tripod pack-in
Battery life is not great
Tricky shape to transport
Join-lines can be obvious
Samsung-only phone support
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
But limited internal memory
Limited video run times
Forced shutdown when too hot
Scratch-resistant glass
Only compatible with Samsung products
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
Only works on some Samsung devices
Not durable
Video quality doesn't match stills
Doesn't work with non-Samsung phones
Long transfer times
Only connects to a few Samsung phones
Not fully waterpoof like rival 360-degree cameras
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: 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...
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...
