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.
Users
(83%)
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
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...
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...
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...
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. 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...
