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
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Users
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647 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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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
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...
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Published: 2016-10-03, Author: Darren , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: 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 opportunity to completely load up my European adventure w...
It's hard not to be impressed with the Gear 360, despite a few drawbacks. The first one is that, at $499, it's not exactly cheap. It's not outrageous if it's something you really want or need, but the lack of built-in or bundled storage means you'll have...
Easy to capture 360 photos and video, Big oncamera controls, Perfect for Gear VR
Not as pocketable as LG's camera, Not waterproof, Requires newer Samsung phone
Samsung's virtual reality ecosystem expands with this consumer-ready camera that takes 360 photos and video. It's best in the hands of Gear VR-owning creative types, though it's not quite as pocketable closest rival or waterproof...
Abstract: Read on for David's original hands-on:Samsung’s been a big supporter of VR, as its Gear VR headset was one of the first virtual reality devices available to the public. You need a recent Samsung Galaxy smartphone in order to use it, but the headset itself...
This year's Gear 360 re-do heralds some welcome changes. It's far more portable, records at a higher resolution, and is riding that 360 live video bandwagon. Some things, such as the lack of a removable battery, are a little concerning, but it seems Samsu...
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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...
Great design, simple to use and create virtual reality content, and add images to Street View
Limited handset compatibility, mediocre VR video quality, quite expensive
WIRED The Gear 360 makes the best case yet for user-generated 360-degree imagery. That can be stills, timelapse or video, enjoyed onscreen or in VR – though VR video is somewhat held back by the device's technical limitations. It's the ease of use...
