One page keeping you up to date with all the latest, best and worst 360º cameras money can buy. There are now a whole host of 360 degree cameras that won’t damage your wallet to much should you want to buy one as a beginner or if you can afford the extra splurge, you can shoot in even higher quality with some amazing pro cameras. Just bare in mind their isn’t a camera that is amazing at everything, you’ll have to decide which you’re likely to do more, shoot video or images.
This is a list I’ll be constantly updating of all the best 360 cameras I feel are worth considering currently available to buy out there, starting with the cheapest first:
Updated: 16th April 2024.
- Added: Insta360 X4
- Coming Soon: QooCam 3 Ultra
| Price | Practicality | Performance | |
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| Ricoh Theta SC2 | Insta360 X4 MadV Mini Qoocam Fun Theta Z1 Ricoh Theta SC2 | Insta360 One RS Insta360 One RS 1 Inch Edition Theta Z1 Qoocam 3 XPhase |
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| Insta360 One RS | Insta360 X4 Go Pro Max Qoocam 3 | Insta360 One RS Insta360 One RS 1 Inch Edition Theta Z1 Qoocam 3 XPhase |
| Camera | Photo Resolution | Video Resolution | Stabilization | RAW DNG | Exposure Controls | Built In HDR | GPS | Waterproofing | Lens Protection | Live Streaming | Removable Battery | Removable Memory | Wireless Remote | Street View Ready | 3D Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoPro Max | 5760 x 2880 | 5504 x 2752 @ 24fps | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Built In | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Insta360 GO 3 | 2560x1440 | 2720x1536@24/25/30fps | 6 Axis | No | No | No | Phone | Splash Proof | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Insta360 Nano S | 6272 x 3136 | 3840 x 1920, 30fps | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Insta360 One RS | 6080 x 3040 | 5760 x 2880 @ 30fps | 6 Axis | Yes | Yes | Yes | Phone | Yes | Yes (Seperate) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Insta360 X3 | 11904x5952 | 5952×2976 | 6 Axis | Yes | Yes | Yes | Phone | Yes | Yes (Stick on) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Insta360 X4 | 11904x5952 | 7680x3840 | 6 Axis | Yes | Yes | Yes | Phone | Yes | Yes (Removable) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Insta360 Pro 2 | 7680 x 3840 | 7680 x 3840 @30 fps | 9 Axis | Yes | Yes | Yes | Built In | No | No | Yes | Yes | 6 x MicroSD + 1 x FullSD | Yes | Yes | 7680 x 7680 |
| Kandao Obsidian R | 7680 x 7680 | 7680 x 7680 @ 30fps | No | No | Yes | No | Phone | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Kandao Obsidian S | 5760 x 5760 | 5760 x 5760 @ 50fps | No | No | Yes | Yes | Phone | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Kandao QooCam 8K | 7680 x 3840 | 7680 x 3840 @30fps | 6 Axis | Yes | Yes | Yes | Phone | Housing | No | Yes 4K | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Kandao Qoocam Fun | 3840 x 1920 | 3840 x 1920 @ 30fps | Yes | No | No | No | Phone | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| MADV Mini | 5376 x 2688 | 1920 x 960 @ 30fps | No | No | No | No | Phone | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Panono | 16384 x 8192 | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Phone | Splash Proof | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Ricoh Theta SC2 | 5376 x 2688 | 3840 x 1920 30fps | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Phone | Housing | No | No | No | No | No | No | |
| Ricoh Theta Z1 | 7296 x 3648 | 3840 x 1920 @ 29.97fps | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Phone | Housing | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Vuze + | 4K (per eye) | 4K 30fps for 3D or 4K 60fps for 2D | No | No | Yes | No | Phone | Splash Proof | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Vuze XR | 6000 x 3000 | 6000 x 3000 | 6 Axis | No | Yes | No | Phone | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | 180 |
| X Phase | 16384 x 8192 | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Phone | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Insta360 X4
Qoocam 3
Ricoh Theta Z1
Personally the best consumer all rounder for me is the Insta360 X4, It’s so easy to use and has great quality and the best software. Best video is the Qoocam 3, but it’s best on a tripod, if you plan on moving around with it, the app is no where near as good as the software from Insta360. Images Ricoh Z1 is by far is the best, but it struggles with video. The choice all depends on what you intend to use the camera for.
The MADV Mini camera is the size of a watch face and coated with PU paint, leaving a fine, polished finish. The camera also comes with a silicone casing to protect the camera from scratching. It has a diameter of 35.5mm and a height of 25.2mm. The camera weighs 23.5g, which takes up practically no room, perfect for people who pack lightly for their expeditions. Images are 5k resolution, video only HD 1920×960. It can also live-stream on YouTube. Find out more here.
Price £79
If you just fancy shooting in 360 from time to time and aren’t bothered by the quality, you don’t want to have to carry around the weight of a normal camera then this is for you. It’s small enough to keep in your bag all the time. Just attach it to you phone the app will automatically launch and you can just point, shoot and it can even live stream.
This remains on the list simply because of the price, if you can afford that little bit more, I would go for the 4k Kandao Qoocam Fun.
Kandao Qoocam Fun is an affordable 360 camera for vlogging with built-in stabilization. It connects directly to your phone just like the Madv Mini, Insta360 Air, Insta360 Nano S. (Android only for now but they may add an iPhone version) Photo Resolution: 3840 x 1920 Video: 3840 x 1920 @ 30fps. It can live stream and has stabilisation. It will be available in 5 different colours black, blue, pink, yellow and white.
Price: £189 ($169)
My main concern much like with the Madv Mini, Insta360 Air, Insta360 Nano S, your stuck having to be connected to your phone. The shape of it should mean your phone underneath will be in the blindspot and invisible to the camera, however you still need to be holding the phone so you’ll get the giant hand nadir in images unless you have a mini phone tripod. If you don’t mind the reframing process then this will be a great cheap camera for video. You can find out more at the official website here. Also consider the Insta360 Nano S it shoots higher image resolution.
Qoocam
Unless you only shoot 360 video or want to shoot 3D 180 then I wouldn’t be recommending you to buy this camera. It’s a good camera, but not a great camera.
Qoocam (Not sure how to pronounce that) is a camera with three lenses, and can be used either as a 360 camera or as a 180º 3D camera. It has a unique swiveling body. When the camera is vertical, it uses two fisheye lenses on opposite sides to capture 360 images and video. Though images are only 9MP, which is disappointing. Video will be 4K and it can shoot 120fps. In 3D mode, the camera swivels to a horizontal position to use two fisheye lenses on the same side. It’s capable of live streaming via a PC. It has 256G Max Expandable Storage. 3 hours of continuous video recording. Its main selling point though is its advanced depth mapping capabilities. Depth mapping opens up new capabilities that are not possible without it. With depth mapping you can refocus your photos and videos in post production, you can even change the background completely without using advanced editing programs. There are two stabilization modes: standard stabilization and forward-facing stabilization. Learn more here.
Price: Amazon £229 ($295) or Official store £399.
I like the quick convert from a 360 camera to a VR180 camera, but what stands out for me is its depth mapping capabilities, which is unique. It is the first consumer 360 camera to offer depth mapping, although it only works in 3D 180 mode. If you like those 3D facebook photos then this is the only camera offing that capability. It also has a 3 hour battery life which is the longest of any 360 camera. It has some great innovative features, but with only 9MP images in my opinion renders it next to useless for most.
Update: Jan 3 2019 significant firmware update that added several new features, Long exposure mode, Easier 3D photos, Smart Track, Slow motion playback, Hyperlapse.
Ricoh Theta SC2
The Ricoh Theta SC2 is a new entry level 360 camera aimed at enthusiasts. 4K 360 video at 30 frames per second and photos taken at 14 megapixels. Preset modes (Face, Night View, and Lens-by-Lens Exposure modes). Internal memory is 14GB.
Price: £269.99. It will be available in four colours: white, pink, blue, and beige.
The SC2 appears similar to the Ricoh Theta V, with identical photo and video resolution, and is likewise compatible with Theta V plugins. The SC2 does now feature a small LED display that shows the battery level and shooting mode, making it easier to swap modes without the need of a phone. Startup time is faster than the Theta V. The preset modes should help make it very easy to use. The SC2 does not have live streaming and with only 14gb memory shooting 4k you’ll only be able to record a few minutes of footage.
Trisio Lite 2 is a 8K resolution 32 megapixels with 8GB memory capacity. Dimensions 147×51×23 mm, weighs 150g with a 2480mah battery life of 200 mins, a type-c connection and a quick release system.
Price: £305 Currently I can only find it on Ali Express. Personally I’m always a little weary of purchasing from overseas, if anything goes wrong returning is a nightmare.
I’ve never heard of the Trisio Lite and this is the second version. It looks very similar to the Qoocam 8K just for half the price. The sample images do look impressive with very good stitching. I like the idea of the quick release system and they are very useful, its just a matter of how robust it is. It does look a little on the plastic side that could easily break after a fair amount of use.
vecnos
Vecnos IQUI pronounced (ee-kwee) is a pen-sized 360 camera with four lenses. It has been designed for ease of use, with automatic exposure and stitch photos and videos automatically through the app, which can apply animated effects. Photo resolution is 5760 x 2880 and Video resolution: 3840 x 1920 @ 30fps sadly no mention of any stabilisation. Storage: 14.4GB (non-removable). There is an optional carrying case ($98) that also serves as a charger.
Price: $299 Here is the official Vecnos website.
The Vecnos camera is designed for selfies and targeted more toward younger consumers. Personally I can’t see the point with such low specs and the price is probably above what the targeted younger consumer would be willing to pay.
I would say if you want to shoot both 360 and 180 this camera is worth considering.
A dual camera that captures 360° and VR180 imagery. Basically two cameras in one. When it’s closed, it’s a 360° camera, but you can click a button it converts the device into a VR180 camera. The Vuze XR also has built-in live streaming, meaning you can share video to social media in real time. Can shoot 5.7K@30 fps video and photo resolution of 6000x3000px with 6 axis gyro for smooth stabilization. Learn more here
Price: £335 ($430).
The design is cool, I like being able to switch between 360 and 180 with the touch of a button. It looks pocketable, which is always good. The price is very good for a 5.7k capable camera so far all capable of that are priced twice as much. They have mentioned 5.7k video which is great, but 6k photo resolution isn’t the best though. The stabilisation does look impressive in there demo which you can see here. Other than the 360 to 180 capability there are no other unique selling points. I would suggest looking at the Insta360 Evo before buying.
Second Place
The Qoocam 3 shoots 11K image at 11968×5984 (62MP) DNG8 and Raw+, Video 5.7K 30fps, 4K 60fps, removable battery with touch screen. IP68 Waterproof up to 33 feet. It has 4 built-in mics for surround sound capture and a speaker for instant audio playback and USB-C charging. No built in storage, microsd card slot. Dimensions 71.5×82.7×26.6 mm.
Looking like a copy of the Go Pro Max, Kandao claim this is approaching 1-inch sensor image quality. With an aperture of f/1.6, which is wider than most 360 cameras, It also has a 1/1.55 inch sensor. This is about 1.8x larger than a typical 1/2.3 inch sensor. With the larger aperture, it will no doubt have an advantage in low light conditions. Is it an upgrade from the old Qoocam 8k with its 11k images? I do think it is, but only a small jump. I just hope they’ve improved the software because for me that was the real let down with the old 8k camera. Having removable batteries is a big plus so you don’t have to worry about the camera running out, which you always had to keep an eye on with the old 8k. The new shape does mean it’s not as easily pocketable as the old, but it should still squeeze in. Official website here.
The Insta360 GO 3 is the third generation of the tiny Go cameras. It’s not a 360 camera, but a ready to shoot at anytime camera, simply press it, and within about a second, it can take a shot. Labelled as the World smallest stabilised camera and now this new updated version offers improved case now with LCD screen and quick release, now waterproof to 16ft and longer recording. The type of shot it takes can be customised to either photo, video, slow motion, or hyper lapse. It’s small enough to be covered by your thumb. Video resolution is now 2.7k up from 2.5k. Capture slow motion videos at 1920×1080@120fps, time-lapse, time shift, pre-recording and loop recording. Photo resolution is no change at 16:9, 2560×1440. HDR photo, interval, star lapse. ISO 100-3200. Flowstate 6 axis stabilization. Bluetooth for wireless control up to 10 meters away. Thanks to its fisheye lens, the GO’s photos and videos can be keyframed within the range of the fisheye lens (i.e., approximately 30 degrees in any direction). Waterproof to 16ft (5m) IPX8 rated. The case doubles up as a remote control and you can easily change settings without the need to connect to your phone. Swap out the Lens Guard for an ND filter to get balanced colours and contrast on even the brightest days. It comes in two storage options 32GB (28GB usable)，64GB (57GB usable). Can be recharged in its case in 35 minutes case 65 mins, lasting for 45 minutes of recording or in the case 170 minutes recording. The app has auto editing with AI-powered FlashCut to find your best shots and edit them together on beat with both Android and iOS. USB-Type C.
More at the official website.
Price: £379.99 32GB Version or £399.99 64GB Version or £429.99 128GB version.
This looks like a small improvement over the Go 2, but not huge. I like the new LCD screen so you don’t have to connect to your phone to make adjustments. Video quality has improved slightly, but photo is exactly the same which is disappointing. They have improved the battery life and the length of time you can record which was always a problem with the older versions. Now you can get 128GB and seemingly they have fixed the overheating issue, you should be able to record for even longer with this version, but it comes at a price. If you already have the Go 2 I personally wouldn’t upgrade, it’s not a huge difference and none of the accessories you may have bought for the Go 2 will probably not fit the new Go 3 quick release system. The other negative is the price, it’s almost £100 more expensive at launch than the Go 2, which was almost £100 more expensive than the Go 1. In my opinion it’s not £200 difference from the Go 1 to Go 3.
The Go 3 is no substitute for a 360 camera, as it cannot capture a 3rd person view, nor as an action camera as it’s not rugged enough, and the limited recording capacity sucks. If all you want is an easily pocketable and easy to use camera for social media candid shots then this would be good for you.
5.7K30FPS, 4K60FPS, 8K10FPS video quality, 72MP 11968*5984 (12K) resolution HDR photos. 1/2” CMOS sensor. PilotSteady stabilization. 360° live streaming on Facebook and YouTube. With the support of RTMP/RTSP/SRT live streaming protocols. Seamless camera-to-app connection with WiFi, hotspot, and Bluetooth support in V2. Enjoy smooth connectivity and even connect external microphones via Bluetooth for enhanced audio experience. Built-in GPS. 3.0-inch touchscreen.
More at the official website.
Price: $399.00
Good all rounder and easy to use
Superseded by the new X4.
The Insta360 X3 with a photo resolution of 72MP (11968×5984) or HDR 18MP (5952×2976), Video 5.7K: 5760×2880@30/25/24fps, weight is 180g, run time 81 min, 6-axis gyroscope, 360 Live, Reframe Live (streamer sets a fixed perspective), ISO 100-3200, Exposure Value ±4EV, Shutter Photo: 1/8000 – 120, Type-C USB, MicroSD Card, replaceable battery capacity 1800mAh, 90 min charging time.
Price: £408 ($449.99)
They are dropping the ‘One’ name from the branding and it now has a much larger touch screen, something I really like with my Qoocam 8K. I have ordered one and will post a review in due time. Is the 72mp a huge step as it seems? To be honest I doubt it will produce much better than the Qoocam. What this camera will perform better at will be the real time HDR video and its quick low light capabilities. If you already own the Insta360 One X2 you may not want to upgrade, but I would give it some thought. I have been very impressed with this camera so far.
Update: While I do find it doesn’t produce better finished result images than the Qoocam, I do find a lot less post processing, as the Qoocam suffers with both purple and green fringing, where this camera doesn’t suffer anywhere near as bad. Making the editing time much shorter and easier. I find I now grab this camera more often and the Qoocam is left behind.
The successor to 2017’s GoPro Fusion the GoPro Max 360 comes with Hero features and 360-degree capture. It can capture 5760 x 2880 16.6mp images, 5.6K/30p footage in 360 mode, and 1440/30 or 1080p/60 in “Hero” mode (basically, non-360 mode) With 360 you can use the reframe feature in the GoPro app to turn your 360-degree footage into a traditional video. It has snap on lens covers, its waterproof to 5 meters and is capable of live streaming, although not in 360 and only 1080p.
It has a built-in display, the fold-out mounting fingers, and claims to have shotgun-mic audio performance. The 360 mode features six mics to capture realistic 360 audio. In Hero mode, directional audio allows you to prioritise sound from one side of the camera or the other, making the camera a potentially valuable tool for vlogging. Max HyperSmooth and Max TimeWarp, which works in both 360 and Hero modes. This means you can pick between immersive 360 footage and the more traditional Hero-style photo and video, depending on what mood you’re in.
The GoPro Max also features scene detection settings, 13 voice commands in 15 different languages and is has built in GPS, meaning the camera can detect your location, altitude and speed and attach that info to your footage with stickers, all the data is saved to just one memory card and USB-C qualcomm 3.0 charging support. Learn more here.
- Price: £437
The Max appears to be a much more user-friendly take on a 360 camera than the old fusion. A total redesign. It’s much smaller, making it more practical (and mountable), and there’s a color touchscreen just like on regular GoPros, making it much friendlier to use. For sure it’s aimed those who like to record video and live audio. All those mics, i expect the sound quality to be pretty damn good. It’s also still waterproof to 5 meters without the need for a housing and this time they have including snap on lens covers, which help protect those oh so fragile lenses. Although to avoid the refraction underwater you’ll still need a housing anyway. Glad to see it only uses one memory card and no longer the need to use a computer to do all the stitching which was a huge downfall of the Fusion. Im surprised with the image resolution only being 16.6mp, I expected this to be higher, it can take photos in Raw format (The GoPro gpr format, based on the DNG format). Could the now 2 year old Xiaomi Mi Sphere still be better for images? It’s disappointing that live streaming isn’t available in 360 mode and it’s only basic HD 1080p, pretty pointless if i’m honest. It seems to me that this is the same camera as the fusion, just in a more compact housing and a touch screen. Not worth the upgrade if you already own the fusion.
The Pilot Pano is brought to you by a company called Labpano which produced the Pilot Era in 2019. It has 1 2/3 CMOS Sony sensor, 5.7K HD resolution and 4K HD Livestreaming 3.1, real-time HDR photo & video, touchscreen, 2300mAh replaceable battery provides a 100-min runtime, GPS, Pilot open API ecosystem for self-development allowing third party apps, 9 axis real-time stabilization, AI Auto-tracking/editing. 4 mics built in, Multiview when live streaming, 32 GB internal storage with support for external storage and IP65 Waterproof.
- Price: £TBC ($479)
Compared to it’s older brother this version looks much smaller and easy to put in your pocket. Which makes me think this is aimed at consumers rather than professionals. It does look to me like a cross between the Qoocam 8k and the Inta360 x3. I have’n’t seen any sample images yet so can’t give a compelling opinion, but from the specs, on paper it does look like it has good potential.
My Number One Recommendation
The Insta360 X4 has 8K30fps 360° cinematic video, 5.7K60fps and 4K100fps 360° Video, plus Me Mode at 120fps for mind-blowing slow motion. All-new Removable Lens Guards + rugged design. 67% longer run time with massive 2290 mAh battery. Shoot first, frame later with 360° reframing. AI gesture control & intuitive voice control. FlowState Stabilization + 360° Horizon Lock. Get 2-cameras-in-1 with 4K60fps Single-Lens Mode. Next-level 5.7K120fps Bullet Time + 11K Timelapse. Waterproof to 10m (33ft). AI-powered mobile editing suite + viral Shot Lab effects. Native support for Bluetooth headsets from Cardo, Sena, and more. New Timed Capture, Auto Dash modes. Corning® Gorilla® Glass touchscreen for easy adjustments and rugged protection. Overlay real-time stats from your Garmin device or Apple watch with one tap when you export
Price: £499
The much anticipated release of the Insta360 X4 is finally here. If you shoot video then this is a no brainer and a much needed improvement over all other cameras. However, if you shoot images, there doesn’t seem to be a whole lot of difference from the X3 which disappointed me. I was at least hoping for the full 12K 72mp HDR, sadly its still only 6k HDR. The lens guards are a much improved design, with the screw on and not the old useless stick on. The camera comes with the cheaper plastic guards, but you can upgrade to the premium glass guards for even better protection. The downside is you will likely get glare in your image while using them in bright light. The new larger battery is always nice to see and the screen looks very clear. I’m hoping to get my hands on one very soon.
Insta360 One RS replaces the old Insta360 One R. It’s essentially the exact same design with a few tweaks. Now with a new core upgrading the overall performance, allowing for better camera stabilisation and crisper audio with windproof mic cover. You can get closer to the action with the new 4K Boost Lens with a brand new 1/2” image sensor, twice as big as the last version. Capture 48MP photos, 6K widescreen video, active HDR video and capture Hollywood style footage with its classic 2.35:1 ratio. Higher battery capacity letting you shoot for longer without interruption. 360 mod 5760×2880@30fps
Like It’s predecessor I like the versatility of being able to have a non-360 camera for situations that don’t require multiple angles or the stabilization of a 360 camera with easy to swap units. One thing that concerns me is it could be a little on the fiddly side trying to swap lenses while in the field, and that awkwardly small screen.
If you already have the original One R then it probably isn’t worth upgrading as there really isn’t that much difference performance wise. The 360 mod is actually exactly the same as the 360 mod released two years ago. It would have been great to see a resolution boost or the ability to shoot 5.7K at 60fps.
The Insta360 app is one of if not the best 360 camera app available with a simple workflow that you can edit photos and videos without downloading them. Insta360 app’s object tracking is AI-assisted and far more robust, and can even track subjects that are partially obstructed.
Linkflow FITT360 is the world’s first wearable 360 camera. A neck-worn 360 camera with three fisheye lenses that can capture 4K stabilized 360 video hands-free from a first person perspective. 60 minutes Continuous recording, USB C-type, 64GB internal memory plus external memory card slot and Live streaming. IPx4 Water Resistant Official website here.
Launched on Kickstarter where it was preorder for $417.
Price: $599.
There will be blind spots on the zenith and nadir as your body will be in the way, but I like the hands free idea.
However I would personally wait for an official release as crowdfunding sites are not the same as pre ordering. Products are often late, sometimes not released at all and backers have next to no remedy. I was once stung with the VRDL360.
The new plus version still has 8 Full HD custom lenses arranged in pairs to capture true stereoscopic 3D 360° footage. It can give you LIVE preview and LIVE broadcast, 4K Stereoscopic 3D 360⁰ Video and Photo, 3D audio and its IP65 (water jet proof).
Price: £587.00 ($750)
Yep it looks exactly the same as the last one. You do get a kit for that price which includes a headset and a case, but in my opinion 3D 360 hasn’t really taken off yet. Maybe it will, but right here and now you need a headset to view it and very few people have one. Especially when most are viewing normal 360 with there phone or table, the majority of people won’t care if its 3D or not. I actually really like 3D 360 and it’s the cheapest camera out there capable of shooting 3D 360, but the improvements from the old camera aren’t that much only minor, so unless you have money to burn and want to play with 3D 360 then you should consider this, otherwise I wouldn’t buy it.
XPhase Pro S
The XPhase Pro S2 is the updated version of XPhase Pro S the highest resolution 360 camera as of November 2020. The S2 has an all-metal structure making it more stable than the old with metal mounting brackets for the lenses helps to improve heat dissipation. The XPhase is a 360 camera with 25 sensors, each with 8 megapixels, for a total resolution of 200 megapixels although that’s the unstitched image. When stitched photo resolution is 16384 x 8192 (134mp). It cannot shoot video nor will have live view because 25 cameras all shooting simultaneously will require huge power and processing. The main notable difference of the XPhase though is that it is more affordable than other 16k cameras.
Price: £700 ($979).
On paper the specs look great and almost double the resolution of the previous record holder, which was the Panono, which has 36 sensors, each with 3 megapixels, for a total resolution of 108 megapixels. However that significantly drops after stitching so the true resolution is actually 134mp, 16k. It isn’t capable of shooting video and is image only which limits its versatility. If you’re not interested in video then this is a great camera and should produce some fantastic virtual tours. If your looking for a fun point and shoot, then don’t buy. The workflow to get the best out of this camera will be to long for happy snaps.
6K video. It can capture video at 6144 x 3072 at 24fps or 25fps or 5888 x 2944 at 30fps. Photos 6528×3264 (2:1) Raw DNG. 6-axis Gyroscope. Live Streaming. Modular and backward compatible with Insta360 One RS, the older One R and and any future releases. Two 1 inch sensors. However it is not waterproof but it is water resistant. It is a little on the heavy side at 239g. Run time is 62 minutes under perfect lab conditions with the 1350mAh battery and will take 90 minutes to recharge with power off. USB type-C.
- Price: £809.99 from Insta360 website.
If you are a casual user or just getting into 360 and you are just looking for a 360 camera that is good enough, then i wouldn’t suggest purchasing this as it would be overkill. Save yourself some money with a lower priced camera such as Insta360 One RS. However if you can afford it and want a 360 camera with best overall image quality for under £1000, for photo but also especially for video, then the 1 inch 360 is the camera that I would recommend. I do like the upgradeability this makes it a compelling option compared to other cameras. The 360 world is constantly advancing pretty much every year so with this option it makes your investment last longer.
With the Dual fisheye plugin this is the best camera for shooting virtual tours, just very expensive
Ricoh have finally unveiled their anticipated new camera the Theta Z1 with image resolution at 23MP (6720 x 3360, 7K), video resolution 4K (3840 x 1920, 29.97fps), Supports 360° live streaming in 4K. A newly developed lens unit which reduces ghosting, flare and purple fringe. Superior noise reduction performance even when shooting at night or indoors with low light due to the equipped 1.0-inch back illuminated CMOS image sensor. Save in RAW (DNG) format for the first time in THETA series. (Can also save in JPEG at the same time.) Equipped with a 4-channel microphone. 4 microphones are built into the camera to independently record sound from 4 different directions when shooting video. Supports various shooting scenarios using a variety of shooting modes.
Price: £895 ($999)
This camera is aimed toward the professional market and does produce some of the best images to date, almost dslr quality from a one shot 360 camera. The new display panel is a great feature, meaning you wont need to be connect to the app to make adjustments. It has Aperture priority which is new for 360 cameras. However, still there is only a measly 19GB of storage and no sd card slot, which is rubbish especially if you shoot video. On paper the image resolution is still just a little shy than that of the Xiaomi Mi sphere (6921×3456) and the video quality is only 4k, worse than Insta One X at 5.7k. The large sensor produces amazing low light and night shots though. This is a class lead for images finally beating the 2017 Xiaomi, but the 23mp resolution and only just beating a 2 year old camera. Is that good enough to warrant paying that huge price? This is not a video camera, images are it’s priority.
Update: With the release of plugins and the 9 bracket hdr shot, you can get near perfect images in under 60 seconds. This capability has helped propel this camera straight to the top of the pile if you want to create virtual tours and are only interested in pictures.
Update 2 An all new version of the Z1 has been released, the only difference being a storage upgrade. You can now buy a 51GB onboard option, instead of the old poor 19GB version. This helps alleviate one of the bug bares that many people had with this camera.
Ricoh has announced the new Ricoh Theta X 360 camera, now with an added 2.25inch colour touchscreen, and 46GB internal memory. 5.7K video recording at 30fps, 11K, 60MP still images. For the first time in the Ricoh Theta series, the new THETA X is powered by an interchangeable battery and memory. The separately sold Rechargeable Battery DB-110 can be used as a spare. Incorporated MIMO*2 wireless communication technologies and real-time processing such as top / bottom correction while shooting videos make it possible to transfer still images and videos from the RICOH THETA X to a smartphone at higher speeds approximately 1.5 times faster than the Theta V. Built-in GPS and support for A-GPS function, accurate positional information can be obtained from the device. USB Type-C on the side. An optional accessory is available, the Lens Cap TL-3 designed to protect both camera lenses.
Price: £899.
This is looking like a top of the range camera for 2022. The 11k stills is obviously a huge upgrade and I’m liking the built in GPS and touch screen. The touchscreen is something I really like with the Qoocam 8K. The removable battery and memory are long overdue. However it is not waterproof, so you’ll need a case which is yet to be confirmed and im also surprised they’ve chosen to stop shooting in RAW format.
High-resolution 360° spherical video content with the GoPro Omni. Included with the rig is everything you need for footage capture, ingest, and processing packed into a convenient waterproof storage case. Six included GoPro HERO4 Black cameras record up to 8K spherical footage when housed inside the Omni rig. The six 32GB memory cards included with the Omni can be read simultaneously using the included card readers and USB hub. Kolor Autopano and Giga software programs are provided for post processing. Instead of relying on the GoPro cameras’ internal batteries, a Core SWX HyperCore V-Mount battery and D-tap cable are also part of the kit. A charger and plate for the battery are also included. When you’re ready to begin, just give the wireless remote a click.
Price: £1,199.99
I know its not actually a 360 camera but the results you can achieve are amazing. It Combines the power of 6 individual GoPro Hero’s producing crystal clear 8K 360° video and absolutely huge still images.
Labpano (formerly called Pisofttech) has launched the Pilot One, a compact professional 8K 360 camera with live streaming and 3D virtual tour capabilities. It’s compact and can fit in a coat pocket measuring just 44mm x 44mm x 125mm. Photo resolution: 8192 x 4096, Video resolution: 7680 x 3840, 4K live streaming, AI and 9-axis gyro stabilization. A massive 2.2 inch display screen. One of the key features of the Pilot One is the Pilot Tour 3D virtual tour service. Users can upload photos to their cloud service, which can convert the photos to a Matterport-like 3D virtual tour automatically. It supports one-click upload to Google Maps and creating the native Google Street View blue line (GPS add on needed). There are a few accessories one of which is a 4G Network component with a SIM card slot that will enable the Pilot One to live stream without being connected to a PC or phone. A waterproof cover and a GPS add on. Find out more at the official website here.
Price: £1,249.00
Aimed for the professional use and for virtual tours. I like the large screen and the 3D virtual tour cloud service, although I ‘d like to know if this will be a chargeable service. Having the 4G sim card will be great for those wanting to live stream allowing you to keep hold of your phone. However the image and video resolutions aren’t better than the cheaper Qoocam 8K. It’ll be interesting to see if anyone can do a comparison of the two as on paper the price of this is more to do with the virtual tour service and its live streaming than its image capabilities.
Ultracker Aleta S2C is a 360 camera with one of the highest photo resolutions on the market. A new 360 camera that will take 12K (66 megapixel) 11520 x 5760, 12K 360 photos. There will be two versions, the S2C (Light) and S2 Pro (Professional), which differ in video quality. Aleta will have features including in-camera stitching, live streaming, HDR mode and 9 axis sensor.
Price: £970 ($1,210.00)
This looks set to be the closest to DSLR quality yet and the HDR mode will be particularly useful for virtual tour photographers. I particularly like they have managed to inset the camera lenses and therefore seemingly save it damage from any falls. Unfortunately the sample images i’ve seen the dynamic range isn’t good, you can have all the resolution in the world, but if the highlights are blown and the shadows are crushed its next to useless. With the release of cameras like the Theta Z1, I think this camera is overpriced as you can get better results with a cheaper camera. Find out more here. I’m very tempted to put this on the scrap heap, if no improvements are made by next time it will be.
This has seemingly risen from the dead after the initial company went into bankruptcy, but they found a new backer and seem to be growing steadily. The Panono is a ball-shaped 360 camera with 36 lenses and it can capture 16384 x 8192, 134-megapixel photos. Unfortunately It cannot shoot video. It’s easy to handle because the lenses are recessed within a tough plastic shell, which gives some protection to its lenses, unlike almost all other 360 cameras. It is therefore one of the most durable 360 cameras available. Water resistant “for light rain”. It weighs 480g. true HDR with 3 shots, at -3, 0, and +2EV. Unique Anti-theft feature, you can notify the company if your unit is stolen and as the Panono uses cloud stitching they will block stitching from the stolen unit. For more check out Panono.com.
Price: £1155 ($1480, €1265) or the official site here
From feedback i’ve read from owners it does suffer with some stitching errors and it’s a pain having to send the photos to the panono cloud to be stitched as they don’t give you stitching software to use yourself. You also have to place the camera at least 4 feet from anything or the stitching will show up, so it’s no good for car interiors or cramped houses. It does have a cool feature where you can toss it in the air and it takes a photo when it is on the highest peak. It does give you one of the highest possible resolution photos of any single shot 360 camera out there. It’s about the size of a grapefruit.
UPDATE: As of September 1, 2019, Panono will be charging $0.79 to stitch each photo, although it is also possible to use third party stitching software.
If your interested in the Panono I would suggest you also check out the XPhase Pro.
The Smaller S1 is a professional 6K virtual reality content production for 360º recording and live streaming.
Price: £1,400 ($1,999)
This is a popular professional 360 camera as its one of the most affordable. Though it doesn’t come with the stitching software, that’s a further charge on top or if you already use a 3rd party stitcher like Mistika, then you can just use that.
Qoocam 8k Enterprise
With two 1 / 1.7″ 20MP sensors, QooCam 8K Enterprise’s photosensitive area is 1.5 times that of 1 / 2.3″sensor. Its customized lenses and higher signal-to-noise ratio also contribute to clearer image with more details contained, especially in complex light situations. In-camera Stitching & Live Streaming, Efficient 5G 8K VR Live. 5G Ethernet port allows easy connection with 5G network. In-camera real time live streaming, no need for a computer. Supports rtmp, rtmps and rtsp.
Price: £1600
If you are considering doing 360 Live Streaming regularly and you need reliability, then this is the most affordable 360 camera with one of the best 360 Livestream image quality. It’s very much the same as it’s little brother the Qoocam 8k, just with extra oomph to enable 360 live streaming in 8k. If you’re not going to be using live streaming all that much then don’t buy this camera.
Kandao Obsidian Go an affordable beginners professional camera, They each have six lenses and have several advanced features including depth-aware stitching. For more check out kandaovr.com
Price: £1,850 ($2,112)
From discussing feedback with users of the Go they have said it only has entirely automatic exposure for the ISO etc so you are unable to manually change the settings, which surprises me somewhat for an expensive camera like this. Perhaps this could change with a firmware update, we’ll have to wait and see.
A new compact 360 camera from Pisofttech that can stitch in an instant with real-time in camera stitching and what this camera has that no other 360 camera does is a large touch screen display & voice control allowing you to make all the necessary changes without the need of a phone. It can shoot 8k photos, videos and live stream all with built in 9-axis gyroscope anti shake technology and Built-in GPS. Google Street View ready.
You can find Pisofttech website.
Price: £2799, ($2799, €2999) Google Street View Trusted Photographers and IVRPA members enjoy a refund of $250 for each Pilot Era camera. Was £2599 with $300 off for google & IVPA members.
This does look pretty good, though the price may be a little steep, putting it up against the insta360 pro. What I think is impressive is the speed that it can stitch 8k and 6k videos. 8k video isn’t stitched in real time, but can still be done in camera. It’s also very compact, about the size of a monster energy can. All the lenses are angled slightly upward which stitches a perfect zenith, however this leaves the nadir vulnerable but it still looked ok at least.
Obsidian R
Kandao Obsidian R is aimed at pro still photographers (with high resolution, at up to 8K 3D). Whereas the Obsidian S is aimed at pro videographers (with high frame rate of up to 120fps at 4K 3D or 50fps at 6K 3D). They each have six lenses and have several advanced features including depth-aware stitching. For more check out kandaovr.com
Price: £2,995 ($3,840)
The Obsidian R & S both do allow you to have full manual exposure controls, live streaming and can shoot 3D 360. it’s smaller than I expected which is a good thing as it will fit easily into a backpack.
Teche TE720 Pro is an professional 360 camera with 7 lenses, 5 lenses horizontally around then one for the nadir and one for the zenith. It can shoot 15K photos 15,000 x 7500 and 8K video 7680 x 3840, but its unique trick is the ability to support filters (52mm). It has 9-axis high-speed gyro intelligent correction, its dust and splash proof, 448G storage capacity.
Price : £3,000 ($3,799) from Stabilizer Pro.
This looks very interesting for the Pro shooters, I imagine with dedicated cameras for both nadir and zenith this should have much better image quality than other similarly priced cameras. Plus the added ability to use filters, which is very rare among all-in-one 360 cameras. The TE720 includes a UV filter for each lens for protection. You could use colour, polarizer filters and ND filters for long exposures in daylight.
Manufacturer site can be found here.
Obsidian S
Kandao Obsidian S is aimed at pro videographers (with high frame rate of up to 120fps at 4K 3D or 50fps at 6K 3D). Whereas the Obsidian S is aimed at pro still photographers (with high resolution, at up to 8K 3D). They each have six lenses and have several advanced features including depth-aware stitching. For more check out kandaovr.com
Price: £3799 ($4620).
The Obsidian R & S both do allow you to have full manual exposure controls, live streaming and can shoot 3D 360. it’s smaller than I expected which is a good thing as it will fit easily into a backpack.
NCTech iSTAR Pulsar Fusion produces high definition 11K 60 megapixel images at 7 frames per second and is Google Street View Ready. The rugged weather resilient design and easy fully automatic workflow enables anyone to capture vast amounts of data – both indoors and out. Whether mounted on a vehicle, trekker or drone, iSTAR Pulsar pioneers the ability for user generated ‘big data’ photography for everyone. A professional 360 camera that can take 50mp photos. The Pulsar has two variants – the Fusion Lite with a 5-shot HDR mode, 256 SSD and the Fusion which can shoot at up to 9-shot HDR with 27EV dynamic range and a 1TB SSD.
Price: £4,100 for the Fusion Lite and £5,650 for the Fusion.
Impressive resolution and a step closer to that 16k dslr standard we all want. The obvious flaw though is with all the lenses leaning upward it leaves a huge blank nadir that cannot be fixed in post without an even bigger ugly patch to hide it. In my opinion this isn’t good enough, so with that I wouldn’t recommend this.
Insta360 have unveiled the Pro 2 with some notable improvements on the original. HDR up to 9 exposures (Original was 3), 3D Video now 7680 x 7680 at 30fps, 6400 x 6400 at 60fps, 3840 x 3840 at 120fps. (Original 6400 x 6400 at 30fps or 3840 x 3840 at 60fps), 2D Video 7680 x 3840 at 60fps, 7680 x 3840 at 30fps (HDR), 3840 x 1920 at 120fps. (Original 7680 x 3840 at 30fps or 3840 x 1920 at 120fps. Live Streaming & record 8K 3840 x 1920 at 30fps (2D, while recording 8K) or 3840 x 3840 at 30fps (3D while recording 6K) (Original 3840 x 1920 at 30fps (2D while recording 4K) or 3840 x 3840 at 24fps (3D while recording 4K)). Mic input on top and bottom (Original only on the bottom). 9-axis gyro-based image stabilization. (Original only 6-axis). Six Micro SD cards + 1 SD card, External SSD not supported (Original One SD card, External SSD was supported via USB 3.0). GPS built in (Originally was an optional accessory). Long range Wi-Fi up to 300 meters. (Original wifi was the cameras weakest point). Faster start time 20 seconds or less. (Original took up to a minute).. Battery 5100 mAh (Original 5000mAh but will still fit the new camera). Weight 1.55kg (Original 1228g). Learn more here.
Price around: £4527 ($5,798, €5,000)
There are some great new features, no longer a need for a gimbal with flowstate stabilisation on a pro camera is very rare and could be the most notable feature for this camera. Built in GPS and the ability to bracket shoot 9 exposures should yield some amazing results. The actual photo resolution hasn’t actually changed, but there are improvements to dynamic range and bit depth in firmware. Now having 7 SD cards would suggest a longer workflow, but I have been told when plugging the camera directly into a computer to download file (you can do this manually), the Insta360 studio software will automatically download the files into separate folders on your hard drive and when you choose one it will automatically locate and select the other files for you saving time.
Teche Phiimax 3D is a professional 3D 360 camera that captures 8K 360 photos in 2D or 3D, or 360 videos in 8K 3D 360 up to 30fps, or 8K 2D 360 at 60fps. It can also shoot at 120fps at 4K resolution. It has the option for live streaming and real time stitching (at 4K resolution). It has a fanless design and uses a fully sealed, all-aluminum enclosure to dissipate heat. Teche claims the Phiimax is waterproof and dustproof. Two removable antennas to improve the Wifi signal and GPS antenna. For storage it uses standard SATAIII SSD drives that can be easily inserted into the camera. The camera bundle includes a SATA to USB adapter to connect the drive to your desktop. Find out more here.
Price: Directly from Teche at 35,800 RMB (around US$5340). No GB£ mentioned yet.
I like the easily swappable storage and It has a fanless design and using the aluminum body itself as a cooling mechanism, the result of which should be a completely silent running camera. There are screws around the lenses that seem to suggest that the lenses and/or cameras are replaceable. However, because the body is what dissipates the heat I imagine it will get rather hot at times to the touch. As the enclosure is fully sealed the battery is not removable.
The Z Cam S1 Pro is a professional 6K 360 camera with four Micro Four Thirds sensors for exceptional image quality and capture 3D 360 video in 6K resolution (6144 x 6144) and live streaming.
Price: £6,300 ($8,880).
This is a popular professional 360 camera as its one of the most affordable. With the Sony Micro 4/3 image sensor, it will allow for superior low light sensitivity and dynamic range. However it doesn’t come with the stitching software, that’s a further charge on top or if you already use a 3rd party stitcher like Mistika, then you can just use that.
The Live Planet Camera is a 3D-360 degree camera with live streaming in 4k perfectly stitches and encodes in real time, right on board and produces Natural VR™ – Using 3D industry standard optics to allow viewers to comfortably watch VR content for extended periods of time. It has a total of 16 cameras and it produces a fully stitched stereoscopic video on a single Micro SD card. Other features include Flawless onboard stereo stitching, Real time colour grading, HDR video, noise reduction, usb audio, live streaming to all major platforms and VR180 support.
The Live Planet camera is remarkably compact compared to some 3D 360 camera rigs, at only about 4 inches length and 3.5 inches height and 1.5 lbs. weight. Live Planet’s tagline is “15 minutes to fame.” This refers to Live Planet’s goal of simplifying the live streaming or recording process so that users can start live streaming to all major VR platforms in just 15 minutes. However this is a little pricey now considering it only 4k, I wouldn’t recommend buying this.
The Insta360 Titan is a new professional 360 camera from the makers of the popular Insta360 Pro. The Titan features 8 micro four thirds sensors that can shoot up to 11K 360 photo + video, It can capture 11K 360 photos in 2D or 3D. HDR photo, smooth 9-axis FlowState stabilization and long range low-latency wireless control with Insta360 Farsight, which is a transceiver system for smartphones or tablets, which has a maximum distance of 1 km (when there is a clear line of sight). It’s also been confirmed that the software to stitch the Insta360 Titan video will be free and will be no stitch editing with Adobe Premiere Pro. It captures 10-bit color, allowing for billions of color combinations and high color accuracy. It also has much higher dynamic range, and low light sensitivity than 360 cameras that use smaller sensors. To playback full quality you have to use CrystalView, which does work even on mainstream smartphones and headsets. Titan uses 9 SD cards. It uses the same workflow as the Insta360 Pro 2. The Titan can be connected via an ethernet cable to a desktop running the Insta360 Stitching software, which will be able to read from all 9 cards and show previews of the photos and videos. The Insta360 Stitcher will gather the files automatically from the nine SD cards. Alternatively, you can remove the SD cards and insert them into card readers that are plugged into a multi-port USB hub. As with an ethernet connection, the desktop software will be able to read from all 9 cards and show previews. Find out more here.
Price: ￡14,999 ($14,999 USD)
The Titan is a high end camera for those that have a mega budget to shoot, It does look incredible, but sadly I will never own one 🙁 The Titan’s size is significantly larger than the Insta360 Pro or Insta360 Pro 2. Currently youtube can only handle up to 8k so any video you upload will be downscaled, the only way to view full quality for now is with crystal view. Don’t forget you’ll need 9 memory cards, so add on a few hundred to the total price.
The QooCam 3 Ultra supports 8K/30 fps videos, 5.7K/60 fps, and 4K/120 fps, compared to the 3’s 5.7K/30 fps. The Ultra also supports log capture for video. Livestreaming is supported as well. Photo resolution is up to 96 megapixels versus the regular 3’s 62 megapixels.
Price: TBC
The QooCam 3 Ultra, at least on paper, seems to take the specs a step further.
A new hybrid 360 camera that converts to a VR 180 camera, similar to Insta360 EVO. It will be able to shoot at 8K 30fps or 4k 120fps and be capable of livestreaming.
Price: TBC guessing $500-$800.
The new Canon camera, which is only a concept for now will dive into a market that’s wide open. The only cameras capable of shooting VR 180 are all years old. Are Canon behind the times? Is the reason there’s no market because there was a lack of interest. Maybe it was ahead of its time and now is the time. Personally I don’t see this being released.
Meet the Mosaic Viking, a professional 360 camera that can capture 180mp, 22K resolution photos at up to 5 fps using 6 x 31MP APS-C size sensors.
Price: TBC
The image quality from Jeffery Martin’s post here looks incredible. Needless to say this will be a pricey piece of kit aimed toward larger professional businesses. Designed to be placed on top of a moving vehicle. It seems this is a camera you would hire as there is no purchase information. If you’d like to find out more you can enquire on their official webpage here.
Pilot Lock is a 8K 360°Camera for live streaming in harsh environments, with a dust and waterproof design that is IP67 rated. Equipped with an upgraded real-time built-in 9-axis stabilization for steady image quality and 8K live streaming on-the-move. Performs well even in extreme environments with temperatures as low as -40℃, and as high as 55℃, making it possible to live streaming outdoor for long periods. Find out more at the official website here.
Price: Not yet announced.
Circle Optics Hydra
Claiming to be the World’s first stitch-less 360° camera. At 12K, 72 megapixels, 12-bit color, eleven f/2.0 channels, 60fps, live streaming in 12k and a 3 ft. Minimum Object Distance. Instead of depending on overlapping fields of view (FOV) to create a full 360° image, they have developed a method of aligning fields of view using polygonal FOV to fill 360°. This method eliminates parallax and creates a complete image at the hardware level. No post-stitching required. You get an instant image just like any other camera.
Price: Not yet announced, but given the specs, the presumably large and high resolution sensor, and the custom optics, I imagine it will be on the more quite expensive side. you can ask to be a beta tester here
Facebook And RED Collaborate On Pro 360 Camera ‘Manifold’ Designed for immersive 6DoF storytelling, the Manifold camera features 16 RED Helium 8K Sensors with custom Schneider 180-degree fish eye lenses. This allows for volumetric image capture, meaning users of VR headsets can actually move round a scene to a certain degree, not just looking round in 360 but behind objects as well. The camera uses a single SMPTE 304M cable for power. The camera control unit & storage device can be located up to 100m from the camera head with five 12G SDI outputs for monitoring or third-party stitch processing. There are font of lens ND filters available and quick release handles for manoeuvring and setup.
Price: There are no details of when Manifold will be available but you can expect it to be targeted at high-end studio work seeing that a single RED DSMC2 Helium Brain costs $24,500 and the Manifold has 16 of these sensors.
Skip the scrap heap and go to Summary
All the cameras listed here now either have successors and will unlikely no longer be supported with updates from the manufacturers anymore or the hardware is just too old and redundant in this ever fast growing 360 world.
Kickstarter never made it to production
Modular design capable of Images 72MP (11968×5984), 18MP (5952×2976). Video 360 lens 5760*2880@30/25/24fps, single lens 3840×2160@30/25/24fps. Two 1/2.0 sensors, 6-axis gyroscope, 44x125x33 mm and weighs 170g. Ipx2 splash proof, 4 mics for 360 surround sound and removable 1900mAh battery. Easily swap lenses with the quick-release design, you change any module in just 5 seconds. A 360 lens, a 4K lens and a C-mount lens. The C-mount has a choice of telephoto lenses from 6mm f/2-16, 16mm f/1.4-16, 10-50mm, f/2-16 Lens and finally a 120x Microscope Lens.
Price: TBC
A new 360 camera that looks strikingly similar to Insta360 X3 and even near identical specs but with a modular design so you can swap around lens like the Insta360 One R series. The C-mount with extra telephoto lenses is interesting and If you’re looking for an all rounder this does have promise. As it’s a Kickstarter though I would be very wary, I have been stung in the past and never received a camera I backed after the Kickstarter failed to launch. Find out more here.
Kandao QooCam 8K
Now replaced by the Qoocam 3
The smallest 8K 360 camera in the world (Nov 2019) 7680*3840@30fps ∣ 10bit ∣ H.265 200Mbps (max) Resolution: 4 times higher than 4K video; 2 times higher than 5.6K video. 8K 30fps and 4K 120fps footage thanks to a 1/1.7’’ sensor. 7680 x 3840, 12-bit DNG Raw. Built-in 64GB memory and removable Micro SD cards up to 256GB. It has a 2.4’’ touchscreen, small enough to fit in your pocket, and also powerful enough to live stream video in 4K with in-camera real-time stitching compatible with Facebook, Youtube and other platforms. Super Steady electronic stabilization uses a 6-axis gyro to smooth video footage. 3600 mAH Battery, giving you 40 mins continuous recording. Plus a customizable button and optional dive case. Learn more here.
- Price: £518
The Qoocam 8K is a little larger and heavier than expected. It around the same thickness as the GoPro MAX but almost twice the height. However, it is still as pocketable much like a large thick smartphone. The Qoocam 8K appears to have the highest video and photo quality for consumer 360 cameras, certainly at anything close to this price range. Once they sort out the initial niggles with software then I think this will be the number one 360 consumer camera. The only downside I can see is the non removable battery. Find out more and Check out my in depth review here.
Update: added Super HDR with 3x set of bracketed 8x DNG images = 24 DNG images in total to create the final image. (Tripod needed)
The website no longer works and so seems to have disappeared.
360fly is launching the 4K Pro and the 4K Pro Dual Camera rig. The 4K Pro is similar to the 360fly 4K, but with integrated USB and HDMI cables so that it can stream at hemispherical 4K resolution (2880 x 2880) while connected to a power source. As with the 360fly 4K, the 4K Pro is waterproof and dustproof. 360fly 4K Pro is certified to be Facebook Live 360 Ready. The 4K Pro Dual Camera rig allows you to set up two 4K Pro cameras to be used side-by-side for 3D 180 or back to back for full 360º capture.
Price: $799, for release in September.
It’s aimed for commercial use rather then consumer use. Find out more here.
Discontinued and replaced with the newer version
The XPhase / XPhase Pro S is currently the highest resolution 360 camera as of July 2019. The XPhase is a 360 camera with 25 sensors, each with 8 megapixels, for a total resolution of 200 megapixels although that’s the unstitched image. When stitched photo resolution is 16384 x 8192 (134mp). It cannot shoot video nor will have live view because 25 cameras all shooting simultaneously will require huge power and processing. The main notable difference of the XPhase though is that it is more affordable than other 16k cameras.
Price: £700 ($879).
On paper the specs look great and almost double the resolution of the previous record holder, which was the Panono, which has 36 sensors, each with 3 megapixels, for a total resolution of 108 megapixels. However that significantly drops after stitching so the true resolution is actually 134mp, 16k. It isn’t capable of shooting video and is image only which limits its versatility. If you’re not interested in video then this is a great camera and should produce some fantastic virtual tours. If your looking for a fun point and shoot, then don’t buy. The workflow to get the best out of this camera will be to long for happy snaps.
Originally, XPhase Pro was $699. However, the quality of the lenses was inconsistent. They decided to get better lenses and with the upgraded hardware, they had to increase the price to $879. The official webpage is here.
Update: August 9, 2019: Street view usage added
No longer in production
Turn your Phone into a 360° camera, currently only available for iPhone. 6k photos 6272 x 3136 (20 megapixels) Raw (DNG format) option, 4k video 3840 x 1920, 30fps with log mode option. Phone-based gyro stabilization. Removable Micro SD. Weighs 66 grams, 110 mm x 33mm x 21mm. Live streaming and 360 video calls.
Price Amazon £164 ($200) or Official website £249 ($239)
Nano S replaces the older Nano and is designed for beginners, but has features that are attractive to experienced shooters as well. It has manual exposure, shutter priority, and ISO priority (these exposure modes are available even for video), plus raw and log mode. However, the photo and video quality are not as good as Insta360 ONE, so you sacrifice quality for ease of use. You can also use this without your phone and you can get the Insta360 base stand that also has a thread on the bottom so you can attach it to a tripod for $25.99, you can find that here.
This is the best of the clip on 360 cameras, but in my opinion it’s just the live streaming and 360 calling that this can do that other cameras can’t. If that’s all you want then go or it, but also consider the Kandao Qoocam Fun. If you want good quality photo & video then you should consider the Insta360 One R.
Now superseded by the Insta360 GO 3
The Insta360 GO 2 is the second generation of the tiny Go cameras. It’s not a 360 camera, but a ready to shoot at anytime camera, simply press it, and within about a second, it can take a shot. Labelled as the World smallest stabilized camera and now this new updated version offers improved image quality and a clever remote control charging case/stand. The type of shot it takes can be customized to either photo, video, slow motion, or hyper lapse. Its small enough to be covered by your thumb. Video resolution 2560×1440@30fps, Pro Video mode: 10 mins, Video mode: 15 mins, FPV mode: 30 mins, Time-lapse: Adjustable interval, record up to 110 minutes with the Charge Case for a 7-minute clip. Photo resolution 16:9, 2560×1440. Capture slow motion videos at 1920×1080@120fps. Shutter Priority (1/8000s-1s), ISO Priority (100-3200). Flowstate 6 axis stabilization. Bluetooth for wireless control up to 10 meters away. Thanks to its fisheye lens, the GO’s photos and videos can be keyframed within the range of the fisheye lens (i.e., approximately 30 degrees in any direction). GO 2 is waterproof to 4m (13ft) IPX8 rated, which is up from the originals IPX4, it can survive a dunk, but I wouldn’t swim for long with it. Wirelessly use the case to dial in your settings and capture from up to 33ft (10m) away. Swap out the Lens Guard for an ND filter to get balanced colours and contrast on even the brightest days. It comes in two storage options 32GB (28GB usable)，64GB (57GB usable). Can be recharged in its case in 30 minutes and should last for 2.5 hours of shooting. The app has auto editing with AI-powered FlashCut to find your best shots and edit them together on beat with both Android and iOS. USB-Type C.
More at the official website.
Price: £263 32GB Version or £324.99 64GB Version
With this updated they have somewhat addressed the short battery life with a new 64GB version. I really like the case being a stand that will be very useful and the swappable lens guard and ND filters, so you don’t have to worry so much about scratching the lens as you can simply unscrew it and replace the cover. The Go 2 is a a good camera for casual shooters and for social media. The flash cut app makes it easy to capture those spontaneous moments without fumbling around for your phone or a camera, so it will be especially useful for Instagram or Facebook Stories. Although with a price hike of £100 from the original may be a stumbling block for some.
The Go 2 is no substitute for a 360 camera, as it cannot capture a 3rd person view, nor an action camera as it’s not rugged, and has limited recording capacity. If all you want is an easily pocketable and easy to use camera for social media candid shots then this would be good for you.
Insta360 ONE X2 1
Replaced by the Insta360 X3
Measuring 46x113x29mm and weighing 149g, the One X2 is pocket-sized. Capture in a resolution of 5.7K at 30 frames per second (fps) at a bitrate of 100 mbps, which it previews on its spherical 360º touchscreen. Video modes include Standard, HDR, Timelapse, TimeShift, Bullet Time and Steady Cam (a new ultra-wide one lens mode that shoots regular GoPro-style footage). 6-axis gyroscope, 1,630mAh battery, four microphones to capture 360º ambisonic sound. IPX8 waterproofing, which means it can be used 10 meters (33 feet) underwater without the need for an underwater housing.
Price: £429.99 Or from the official site here
For me it seems they’ve ironed out the annoying problems from the original. I am a little disappointed it’s the same 5.7k resolution, well no spec upgrade at all. The new larger touchscreen is useful and speeds up shooting not having to download to your phone to check an image or footage and change settings. Waterproofing is great, but seamless 360 stitching is still not possible without using a specialized dive case or underwater lens guards because water refracts light and creates visual aberrations that make it a lot harder to algorithmically combine. To use the One X2 without frustrating and delays you need to have one of the latest smartphones. An old phone just won’t cope with the processing-intensive Insta360 app. It seems that it doesn’t work while being plugged in to a battery power bank via its USB-C slot, so you’ll want to buy a spare battery or two. It’s a little thicker, squared off with a more rugged design than the One X was, but this makes it easier to grip as the One X was a slippery little bugger at times. They have released a bunch of new cool features for the app, hopefully these will also be available to the other cameras in the range soon. If you already own either the original One X or the One R then I would say it’s not worth upgrading to this as there is next to no worthwhile difference between them.
Insta360 One R
Insta360 One R is a modular 360 camera that can be converted into other cameras such as a 4K action camera, a 1-inch sensor camera, or a 360 drone camera. Photo resolution 6080 x 3040 in JPEG or DNG raw, Video resolution 5760 x 2880, 30fps, stabilized live streaming compatible with YouTube, Facebook, Periscope / Twitter, Weibo. 6-axis gyro-based image stabilization.Voice control , yes. USB Connector, type-C. Storage, Micro SD up to 128GB. Waterproof, Yes up to 16.4 feet (5 meters). Compatibility, iOS, Android, Windows, Mac. Weight, 130g without frame
165g with frame.
- Price £440 Twin Edition (with a 360 module and the 4K wide angle module)
Insta30 One R
I like the versatility of being able to have a non-360 camera for situations that don’t require multiple angles or the stabilization of a 360 camera, the aerial and the upcoming 3D 180. One thing that concerns me is it could be a little on the fiddly side trying to swap lenses while in the field.
The Insta360 app is one of if not the best 360 camera app available with a simple workflow that you can edit photos and videos without downloading them. Insta360 app’s object tracking is AI-assisted and far more robust, and can even track subjects that are partially obstructed. This is now Insta360’s main consumer camera, as they seem to be phasing the older models out, meaning they’ll concentrate on this and so it’s only going to get better over the next year or two. However i do feel it is more video based and you can get better images with other cameras, I wouldn’t use this for virtual tours.
If you can afford that little bit extra then I would go for the newer Insta360 One RS
The Insta360 GO is not actually a 360 camera. It’s a ready to shoot at anytime camera, simply press it, and within about a second, it can take a shot. Labeled as the World smallest stabilized camera. The type of shot it takes can be customized to either photo, video, slow motion, or hyperlapse. Its small enough to be covered by your thumb. Video resolution 2720×2720, photo resolution 3040×3040. Capture slow motion videos at 1600 x 928 resolution at 100 frames a second. Flowstate 6 axis stabilization. Bluetooth for wireless control up to 10 meters away. Thanks to its fisheye lens, the GO’s photos and videos can be keyframed within the range of the fisheye lens (i.e., approximately 30 degrees in any direction). GO is IPX4 rated and is splashproof, it should not be submerged longer than 10 seconds. Can be recharged in its case in 18 minutes. The Charge Case can recharge the GO up to 2.5 times when fully charged. Shoot 200 clips a day averaging 20 seconds a clip. Built-in memory of 8GB. The app has auto editing with AI-powered FlashCut to find your best shots and edit them together on beat with both Android and iOS.
More at the official website.
Price: £168.99 (USD $199.99)
With the limited memory, no exposure controls and the short battery life, the Go will be a good camera for casual shooters and for social media. The new flash cut app sounds amazing though and make it easy to capture those spontaneous moments without fumbling around for your phone or a camera, so it will be especially useful for Instagram or Facebook Stories.
The Go is no substitute for a 360 camera, as it cannot capture a 3rd person view, nor an action camera as it’s not rugged, and has limited recording capacity. If all you want is an easily pocketable and easy to use camera for social media candid shots then this would be good for you. Check out my hands on review here.
Do not buy, much cheaper cameras have higher specs the price is ridiculous.
Z Cam V1 Pro, Z Cam’s flagship 360 video camera with nine Micro Four Thirds sensors. It has 9 x SD card slots, up to 128 GB each. Stereo360: 7K 30fps / 4K 60fps
Mono360: 8K 30fps / 4K 60fps, 190º Fisheye Lens f/2.8-11 4/3″ Sony Image Sensor.
I haven’t seen any footage from this yet, but for the price it should be exceptional, the jury is still out.
This has been replaced with the Insta360 Pro 2, it seems stocks are dwindling and it’s being phased out. Unless you can pick one up second hand on the cheap I wouldn’t recommend buying.
Once the McDaddy of 360 cameras. 360 + 360 3D imaging, capture photo and video in 8K ultra high definition with seamless optical flow image stitching, real time image stabilisation, 120fps high speed shooting for capturing ultra slo-mo videos and live stream in 3D 360.
Price: £3277.68 ($3986) or even cheaper from Gearbest £2750 ($3617)
Even with the pending release of the new Pro 2, this will not be going away as Insta have stated they will keep supporting it with firmware updates, plus upon release of the new camera I imagine the price for this one may drop a little.
Update: Jan 2019. Added several features, including a 9-shot exposure bracketing with in-camera stitching and HDR fusion. Other features that were added include: Prores 422 support, improved dynamic range, improved log mode and chromatic aberration correction.
Can no longer find any to buy new, so presume it’s discontinued.
This is a 360 camera designed for professional use at events and can livestream 360 video in 4K resolution for up to 48 hours constantly due to its heat dissipation technology. The Orah also comes with a slew of other features including advanced stabilization and ambisonic sound.
If you want a professional 360 camera that is designed for live streaming, being able to shoot 48 hours there is no better alternative!
Do Not Buy, they took to long to release and the specs are already out of date.
Kodak have announced a new 360 camera equipped with six big-pixel, high sensitivity sensors and 4K video resolution with real time stitching. Recording time of 90 mins at 4K video. 3D Anti-Shake feature for stabilization. Hyper WDR Wide dynamic range. Share video and images instantly, live streaming and image/video uploading are available with the press of a button. MicroSD card up to 2TB.
Here is a product video of Cupola360:
Here is a link to Cupola360 sample photos and videos
Price is around the £TBA
An interesting concept with the 6 lenses and this will certainly give a larger pixel resolution for reframing and taking screenshots from your images and videos. I do think that only 4k video is a let down for a new camera though, particularly given that they already have the Kodak Orbit 360, which is also a 4K camera. The hyper wdr will be useful especially for virtual tours. I do think this camera has potential to produce great images. We will have to wait and see.
Rogy’s plan is to retail in Q4 2019, but Rogy hasn’t said what the retail price will be. you can back them on Kickstarter for planned release in September 2019, with early bird pricing at $499.
Price is around the £TBA
Rogy is not revolutionary with its specifications. However it could have more detail than other 5.7K 360 cameras, because the Rogy has six lenses. Each lens has a smaller 120-degree field of view, so it should have more pixels per degree than an equivalent sensor that uses a fisheye lens with a 180 degree or greater field of view. We’ll have to wait and see what the actual results yield to see if it is indeed better than other 5.7K 360 cameras.
Just beware of crowdfunding sites its not the same as pre ordering. Products are often late, sometimes not released at all and backers have next to no remedy. I was once stung with the VRDL360.
Do not Buy. Like many kick started this seems to have died a slow death. As of September 2020 it still hasn’t shipped.
The Vezo 360 is a dual-lens 4K dash cam which records all around your car. Each camera lens has a bright f/2.0 aperture with a wide 180 degree field of view. An advanced 1/2.3″ CMOS sensor, 3D noise reduction, multi-exposure HDR, and backlight compensation ensure high quality imaging even in low light. Built-in AI detects if you’re falling asleep behind the wheel and alerts you to stay awake. Add in 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and a mobile app. It can accommodate Micro SD cards up to 256GB. It features loop recording, so it will record until the memory card is full and then record over the oldest portions of the video. It can also detects accidents, in which case the camera will automatically lock the footage to prevent it from being erased until you extract it using the Vezo app. There is also an option for cloud storage.
It can not only connect wirelessly to your smartphone, but can also send you live notifications of suspicious events while the car is parked. They say the 4G support is optional, so you may need to get a separate wireless plan for it.
Here is a product video:
Vezo 360 is available on Indiegogo & Kickstarter page for delivery in September 2019. Please note that as with any crowdfunded project, crowdfunding is not the same as ordering. The product can be delayed, or in the worst case scenario, they might fail to deliver the product with little or no recourse for “backers.”
Price: Two versions: a standard version ($179), and an AI-equipped version ($229) which can detect when the driver is falling asleep and sounds an alarm. Estimated shipping November 2019.
This actually looks pretty good. With so many people now installing cameras in vehicles having a 360 camera would be a no brainer. I would especially be interested if it can even send live notifications of suspicious events while you’re not around.
However I would personally wait for an official release as crowdfunding sites are not the same as pre ordering. Products are often late, sometimes not released at all and backers have next to no remedy. I was once stung with the VRDL360.
Sadly this seems to be being phased out and discontinued, so I can no longer recommend you buy it. If you can pick one up second hand for cheap then it is still a great camera, it’s just been replaced with the Insta360 One R
Insta360 have released yet another camera and this time it takes 360 photography onto another level again with the ability to throw the camera with its Drifter accessory and its amazing flow state built in 6 axis stabilization. Photos are 18pm 6080 x 3040 with video upgraded to 5.7k 5760*2880@30fps. You can even carry spare batteries as they are removable 1200mah with each lasting 60 minutes continuous shooting. In the box you’ll get the Insta360 One X, Protective pouch, USB to Micro-USB USB cable × 1, Lightning to Micro-USB cable × 1, USB Type-C to Micro-USB cable × 1, Micro-USB to Micro-USB cable × 1, Bullet Time accessories ×1 (Swing line + 1/4″ screw). It measures in at 4.5 inches by 1.8 inches, and a little under a half an inch thick. There’s a small display and a set of buttons that let you access settings and swap between photo and video modes. It can capture RAW images, HDR support for photos, with HDR 360 video in the works. The HDR mode that can take three shots, up to 4EV apart. If you want the new throwable Drifter, venture case, dive case or spare battery accessories though you’ll have to purchase them separately. There is also a GPS accessory that lets you track your speed, altitude and direction then upload to street view with one click.
Price: £409.95 ($540, €470.) for the standard camera only or £439.85 ($580, €503.) for the premium bundle that includes the stick and memory card.
You can get it even cheaper for only £310 from Gearbest here.
They really are upping the game and the other manufacturers are going to need to play catch up now. It’s a slight change of shape compared to other insta cameras, a rectangular in shape liking to a Theta and about the size of a chocolate bar so it’s still easily portable. I really like the ability to swap out batteries as they are so much easier to carry than a huge battery pack and with the accessories this makes it the ultimate all round camera. Unfortunately currently there is no desktop software released yet, but it is in the works to be released soon. They released the desktop app and a multitude of other things. It’s the best camera for 360 video and the mobile app is the best out there making it simple to reframe and edit your footage. Hyperlapse, live streaming, slow motion. Find out more here.
This is my current number one recommendation for buying a 360 camera.
Update Feb 2019: Desktop software has finally been released.
Update Dec 2018: You can now add a GPS overlay without additional accessories! They call it “Insta360 Stats.”
Do not buy. Replaced by the newer Ricoh Theta SC2
Now shooting 4k, with image stabilization, spacial audio with 4 on board mics and now in-camera stitching for videos. They have also come up with dedicated waterproof case with hardly any noticeable stitch line which can be used up to a depth of 30 meters and the professional spacial audio microphone add on.
Price £339 ($433) Has been £329.99
Personally if your looking to buy a new camera in 2019, I would have to say don’t buy this. Ricoh are overdue releasing a new camera, so I would hold off buying this. The new camera released was aimed at a professional market at a much higher price, so actually you should still consider this camera.
When I saw the sample footage, I could see the same old red dot flare the S gets shooting in sunlight which disappointed me somewhat. The Theta V is undoubtedly an improvement on the Theta S. Now shooting 4k, with image stabilization and now in-camera stitching for videos, but when compares to that of the price of the Insta360 One or Xiaomi I think it’s a little overpriced. If you like your dynamic range, this probably is the best out there and for ease of use, it doesn’t get much easier this camera is certainly the best option for you. It’s probably the best camera for shooting and uploading straight out of the camera with no post processing, because of that amazing dynamic range and its one of the best in low light situations.
Update: A firmware update has improved the video stabilization to 6 axis, but it still not as good as the Rylo, GoPro or Insta360 One. It has also improved chromatic aberration and reduced that dreaded red dot of doom!
Update: Jan 2019 You can now view your Ricoh Theta V 360 photos and videos wirelessly in VR using a Playstation VR or Oculus Go. The new VR viewing capability was made possible with a new Theta V plugin called VR Media Connection, Get the plugin here.
Even though this is the best 3D180 camera you could buy in September 2020, it seems to have been discontinued and im unable to find it anywhere to buy, so it’s going on the scrap heap. Do not buy
Insta360 have released yet another camera and this time instead of being a just a 360-degree camera, the Evo’s default mode places both cameras side by side to take 3D pictures. To convert it into a 3D camera, you just need to unlock the catch and fold it, turning it into a cube-shaped 360 camera. Shoots at up to 5.7K at 30 frames per second with its f/2.2 dual cameras and 18-megapixel photos. There’s built-in six-axis gyroscopic stabilization and it uses Insta360’s software-based FlowState stabilization for super smooth video.
Insta360 has come up with a cool solution to view your 3D images called HoloFrame. It’s a transparent phone case that you pop over the display. The Insta360 app than uses eye-tracking technology to display a 3D image, with the phone case helping convert the screen to 3D.
Price: £419.99 ($419.99, €469.99).
Is the EVO and update to the One X? No the EVO isn’t an update to the One X just a similar technology repackaged for a different purpose. The One X is designed primarily as an action camera and aimed at those using similar to a GoPro. Whereas the Evo is designed more for VR, shooting 3D and being viewed back with a headset.
The design is simple there’s no screen and the mechanism for changing between 360 and 180 isn’t the best, but that’s only a small drawback. Its more the versatility and being able to swap easily back and forth between the two modes is what makes this stand out. The new clip on HoloFrame looks cool, whether this actually works in the real world though remains to be seen.
The most obvious competitor to the EVO is the Vuze XR, but I would say that this is the best 3D180 camera you could buy right now. If you would rather shoot more 360 though, then I say look at the Insta360 One X.
Sadly after a few years being in the top 3, I can no longer recommend this camera. It is no longer being supported from it’s company.
Xiaomi Mi Sphere & Madventure360, the only difference is aesthetical. The hardware is exactly the same. It has two 190 degree ultra-wide angle fish-eye lense can shoot 23.8 Megapixels, 7K – 6912 x 3456, video at 4k – 3840 x 1920. Supports QC2.0 quick charge. It has IP67 rating for water resistance and can be submersed one meter for up to thirty minutes. Built in 6-axis anti-shake stabilization. Being quite slim means it has very good stitching and you have the choice of in app stitching or not or shoot in Raw DNG.
Price: £200 ($270) They often have flash sales around the £150-185, I managed to get mine at a one off £142 ($190). Black Friday 2019 deal was only $100.
Available from Gearbest or £299 from Amazon.
This was a surprise out of the blue camera and with its specs, capabilities and developers support has become my current favourite. Its probably the best camera you can buy for shooting stills, only beaten by pro cameras like the Panono, intsa360 Pro. It has had many improvements since it was first released. It’s not the easiest to use, but with it’s regular firmware updates, the developers have ironed out almost all of its floors and keep adding new features like optical flow stitching (separate app needed), shooting in RAW, in camera stitching, bullettime, freecapture and an upgrade to 4k video. They won’t be adding live streaming though due to hardware limitations of the camera it wont handle it. You get a lot of bang for your buck. The only flaw I find is I have to usually colour correct the photos in post, which to be honest isn’t hard to do and I probably would do that with most photos taken with any camera anyway. However, it’s video shooting isn’t as good as other cameras and does need post processing to get the best from it.
- Check out my in depth review here.
Discontinued by GoPro, so no future updates. Do not buy. Replaced by the GoPro Max
After a long wait GoPro finally released the Fusion. It shoots video at 5.2k 5.6k and lets you use a new feature they call overcapture, essentially allowing you to reframe your already shot footage. This makes sure what you want in frame is always in frame. It’s stabilization is up there with the best, not quite as good as rylo, but i’m sure it will only improve. GoPro have released a dedicated editing studio plus plugins for Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. It comes with an all in one selfie stick that extends into a telescopic monopod and has a neat handle that unfolds into a tripod. Plus you can buy spare batteries, so you won’t have to worry about running out of power. Plus its waterproof straight out the box, no need for a casing.
update: Jan 2019 Increased the resolution to 5.6K at 24fps (it was previously 4992 x 2496 at 30fps).
Price: £258 ($298)
If you want to shoot video then this amazing piece of kit. The stabilization is top notch with the best available, and it does have two modes of stabilization. One mode is the camera will always be point ahead, north no matter the angle of the camera. While the other mode is standard stabilization that still pans around with the cameras direction. It’s pretty handy with photos to, though not the best out there. It doesn’t need a cover to go underwater and the footage that i’ve seen, it does suffer with refraction, but then all 360 cameras do so far. It does require 2 micro sd cards and the desktop software can be cumbersome, especially if your computer is old, so you’ll need a fast machine to cope with the full 5.6k footage. GoPro are improving it with regular firmware updates. In my opinion it is on the expensive side now much more reasonably priced, but it has a heavy workflow and you need a top spec computer. The app isn’t great either with no where near the abilities of its competitors apps.
Specs don’t stand out above any other cameras and I can’t find any new cameras available to buy, so im throwing this on the scrap heap.
A startup formed by former Apple and Instagram engineers is a palm-size, stabilized fully spherical camera. Capture 6k photos, 4K-resolution 5.8K 360º video, after the November 2018 update, via the cameras app and pick, crop, and export a 16:9, 1080p video without worry about the composition. It comes with a case/short selfie stick, 16gb micro sd card.
Price: £250 ($299) Or a ludicrous price £519 from Amazon
Unfortunately for Rylo, Insta360 have released the One X which has taken all of Rylos best bits and improved them further still. It’s still a great camera don’t get me wrong, but if your buying new today, I wouldn’t recommend this.
Now available on both IOS 7 Android. Just to look at it seems almost a copy of the insta360 one, but discussing some feedback from users there are a few differences. The build quality is excellent made with an anodised body and led display unlike the plastic insta360 one. The main stand out feature is actually Rylo’s image stabilization one of the best around at the moment, it’s editing ability and sharing of what you shoot. For example, Rylo’s FrontBack feature can create a picture-in-picture look effect or create a motion timelapse, the software they supply is one of the best. It can create some amazing hyperlapse footage, but If you want to shoot in low light then definitely don’t go for this, it’s low light output sucks!
I have to say I can’t see the value for the price, with a $200 markup on the likes of the Insta360 ONE, Xiaomi or Theta V i would recommend one of them instead.
UPDATE: December 2017 holiday firmware upgrade and now the low light performance looks much better and you can now edit saturation, highlights, shadows, vibrance & tone.
UPDATE: April 2018 has added the ability to shoot with only one lens 180º giving very slight better quality, but not obviously noticeable. They have also added a motion blur, a photo timer and wireless connection.
UPDATE: November 2018 now be able to capture in 5.8K and a new desktop app for macOS.
Seems to be discontinued, I cannot find it available to buy anywhere, so moved to the do not buy section
Features professional-grade video quality at up to 5760×2880, 5.7K @ 30fps in 360 degrees and 4k live streaming to facebook or YouTube, one of a few that has in-camera stitching. Photos are only 5760×2880. 6 Axis stabilization, you’ll need to buy a housing for waterproofing. It is Google street view ready. Find out more here.
Price: £155 ($199)
By far cheapest of the cameras capable of shooting 5k, this is actually competing with the likes of GoPro & Garmin for almost half the price. They say it’s pocketable and easy to carry around, though to me it looks bulky compared to a Ricoh Theta. The footage I’ve seen posted from users does indeed look great and if you can’t afford the GoPro this could be a great alternative. If your inclined to shoot stills more often then the Xiaomi beats it. I would consider this. This isn’t a Mac or iPhone friendly camera, so if you use them i would strongly suggest looking elsewhere.
Do Not Buy. the specs are no outdated and even surpassed by some cheaper consumer cameras
3D images with a 4K camera, thanks to 17 paired lenses that can be used to livestream 3D video and “spatial” audio. It’s even water- and dust-resistant with an IP65 rating. Designed for developing and live streaming high-quality 3D content.
Price around: £4,520 ($5,500)
This is a 360 camera aimed at the pro’s, I do wonder how much better the performance is to warrant the 10,000 price tag. Now almost half the initial price.
I feel the image and video quality is now to low when compared to other cameras. Do Not Buy
16-megapixel image sensor increases resolution to 2880 x 2880 pixels, Internal 64 GB memory and 1.5-hour battery life for capturing and storing up to 3 hours of 360° 4K footage ,Built-in accelerometer, e-compass, gyroscope and non-assisted GPS sensors for geo-tagging.
Price: £160 ($200)
In my opinion this isn’t a true 360 camera as its only one lens therefore unable to capture the nadir. There is NO photo mode, photos have to be taken from video. This would only be good for those that only want to suction cup and attach your camera to a car, bike or something and don’t want to use it for anything else. I wouldn’t consider this if I were you.
Other cameras just do a better job, the price has dropped but I can’t find any confirmation that they did add the promised HDR and stabilization. Therefore it’s on the scrap heap
The 360 Penguin creates 360 video content as high as 5.7K resolution, 5760 x 2880 @ 12fps and shoots 6912 x 3456, 24mp images. The app provides you via Wi-Fi to view live and stream to Facebook and YouTube. It has a 90 minute battery life. They say they will be adding HDR and stabilization in a future update.
Price: £80 (USD $100)
Hmm… It looks cool, I mean I like penguins who doesn’t? But as for the specifications, nothing here really jumps out at me to get me excited. Maybe the 5.7k video resolution looks good, but at only 12fps, I imagine it will suffer from judder unless you move really slow and smooth while recording. It has the same image resolution as the Xiaomi, but I haven’t seen any images to compare the two and I would be surprised if it came anywhere near as flawless as the Xiaomi can deliver. The battery life is 90 minutes without connection to the app, so realistically it’s much shorter. However it can live stream, which makes it the cheapest consumer 360 camera capable of doing so. If they do add the HDR and stabilization as promised then I would say this could be a camera to consider if you just want to dabble and have fun with 360.
Its specs have been surpassed by new similarly priced cameras.
Well this has finally hit the scrap heap March 2020. The price was the only thing keeping it going, but as the likes of the Xiaomi Mi Sphere have fallen to similar price, this camera is now not recommendable.
The Gear 360 2017’s older brother still one of the best affordable cameras you can buy. It can capture images at a massive 30MP, 7776 x 3888 (that’s almost 8K) via two 15MP sensors with fisheye lenses. Video is 4k, 3840 x 1920, Expandable memory, Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth connectivity are also among the camera’s key features. The Gear 360 is dust and splashproof. It does require you to have a Samsung smartphone of S6 or newer in order to work.
Price: £90 ($109) Has previously been seen at £77 or import from US $67.
With the firmware update sorting some of the lens glaring and stitching problems this shoots some of the best quality still images of any of the affordable cameras. It’s easy to use and to transfer straight from the camera to phone and onto social media. It is a little on the bulky side though, so it’s not really pocketable if your looking at carrying it everywhere. The battery is replaceable, so you wont need to carry a bulky battery pack if your out all day, just a couple small spare batteries in your pocket. The other thing I like is the lenses are replaceable something no other 360 camera other than the Garmin offers. If you want to shoot video then I wouldn’t suggest this as it has no built in stabilizer, it will need a gimbal. However this has only had one or two firmware updated since its release in 2016, whereas all other manufacturers update their firmware almost on a monthly bases and they are now all better than this camera in every way. Honestly if you can I would suggest spending that little bit more on one of the other cameras.
- Check out my hands on review here.
This still remains on my list simply because of the price you can now pick this camera up for, it’s a great option for beginners worth considering if you just want to play with 360 and don’t want to spend a lot of money.
Now replaced with the all new Insta360 One X
This was one of my most hotly anticipated 360 cameras! It’s got more features you can shake a stick at and it’s a reasonable price. You can shoot in 4k 3840 x 1920 with live streaming, 24 MP 6912×3456 RAW photos and 6 axis stabilization. Also they have thrown in some great new features like freecapture, bullet time, flowstate and smart track auto framing.
Price £224.98 ($273) Usually Cheaper on Gearbest around £220
If your an android user I wouldn’t suggest buying this also If you want to shoot stills then the Xiaomi Mi Sphere beats it. If you can afford that little bit more, then I would suggest its bigger brother the Insta360 One X that beats this on every level.
It took a while but this is now finally available to both IOS & Android users, though for android it needs an adapter and from what im told the android connectivity isn’t 100% reliable. IOS users have no problems at all. This is a camera that’s has great all round capabilities, you can live stream to facebook and it even allows you to do it in tiny planet mode, which no other camera currently does. The freecapture for me is the best of all the features allowing you to reframe the footage you’ve already taken. With the April update introducing flowstate stabilization, image quality improved and software capabilities have all pushed this camera up the to buy list and for me probably now top dog as of April 2018. However, it does still struggle in low light situations and I find the colours can be unrealistic. If you want to shoot a lot of videos and live stream, this is a great camera.
With the release of the One X, this camera has slowly died and I will no longer recommend you buy it.
UPDATE: May 2018 firmware has made flowstate stabilization even better by now letting you choose to hold direction, so the camera alway points in one direction.
It may be able to do 3D scanning, but the quality of the images and video are poor
This is a stabilized 360 camera with unique features including 3D reconstruction and phantom clipper multiple-exposure videos, unique features that could be very useful in certain industries. Video resolution: 3040 x 1520 @ 30fps of 2160 x 1080 @ 60fps. Photo resolution 4096 x 2048. Live streaming, 9-axis stabilization and compatible with both iOS and Android. A waterproof case is included free with the camera as well as an extra battery, a dual battery charger, a selfie stick, a mini tripod. It launched successfully on Indiegogo.
Price: £245 ($299) or £134 ($129 (45% OFF with early bird discount)).
It seems compact and pocketable, with solid build quality. The photo 4K and video 3K quality are very low if you ask me with the norm being at least 7K or 4K respectively. The 3D reconstruction as great as it is, does lean heavily on Cloud-based processing which for the first year is free, then its £89 a year thereafter. You could achieve similar results with Cupix for free. Phantom clipper is cool though and I imagine other 360 cameras will be looking to add this feature.
However I would personally wait for an official release as crowdfunding sites are not the same as pre ordering. Products are often late, sometimes not released at all and backers have next to no remedy. I was once stung with the VRDL360.
Its specs have been surpassed by new similarly priced cameras.
Turn your smartphone into a 360 camera, easy, quick, and affordable. It can create cool tiny planet animations with your 360 photos. For many people, this could be a great first 360 camera. The app triggers both front and rear cameras almost simultaneously, and stitches the photos for you into a single 360 photo. On the iPhone 7, the resolution is a respectable 6048 x 3024, 6K or about 18 megapixels.
Price: £24.99
Its unable to take video and currently only available for iPhone 7 and above, the Android version is TBA. The image quality isn’t the best as it uses the two cameras from your phone which are not the same resolution. This leaves you with one half of the 360 image looking much worse than the other. What is great, especially for beginners is that it’s literally plug and play and very easy to use. I however would suggest spending a little more and buy the MADV mini to get better quality results and still enjoy the simplicity of plug and play.
Only compatible with the now old iphone 7 leaves this little camera being left behind. With it being such a low price It could still be good as a present together with the phone for a child’s first phone, but I can see no other use for it. Im sorry but this is going on the scrap heap.
Its specs have been surpassed by new similarly priced cameras.
Kodak have gone for an unusual design with this one with one lens larger than the other. One shooting 235º Dome mode and the second 197º ultra wide mode. This they claim is like having 3 cameras in one. It’s splash proof and can record 4K at 30fps and 120fps at 1280 x 640. They claim it can survive a 2m drop (with a lens cover) and extreme temperatures. They are offering two bundle packs a standard and ultimate. Both come with accessories, the ultimate includes more accessories than the standard. Desktop software is available here.
Price is around the £329.99 ($399, €355)
With that price i think they’re going to struggle to sell this one. To me the specs aren’t up with the Garmin, nor likely is it going to be worth the extra £ on the Xiaomi. Check out the newly announced Kodak Cupola360
Still no price change and no updates, Im sorry but this is now not recommendable as other cheaper cameras have better specs.
Outdated Specifications
This one has all the bells and whistles. It’s as rugged, waterproof to 10 meters and capable of withstanding high temperatures and comes with four built-in mics so you get spacial sound too. Shoots 5.7K/30fps unstitched, but the in-camera stitching will only stitch at 4K for now. 4K spherical stabilization ensures a smooth video regardless of camera movement. Built-in sensors provide G-Metrix data overlays in 360 degree augmented reality. They claim you can constantly record for more than an hour on one charge without overheating and of course you can livestream. You can even control it with your voice “OK Garmin, start recording”. It does come at a price though.
Price: £499 ($539)
This was once the best camera for 4k videos, but the other manufacturers have caught up with it. If you mainly want to shoot stills, it’s no better if not worse than the Xiaomi. When shooting the max 5.7k it’s unstitched and you need to have expensive software to stitch it manually yourself. They have finally released desktop software that can stitch the 5.7k footage. The only things really this has going for it is, you can buy replacement lenses, its waterproof without any casing and it has all the G-Metrix data overlays for extreme sports. In my opinion unless your into extreme sports and aren’t careful with your camera then don’t buy this camera as its way overpriced.
With no real updates to improve it, the only unique selling point of replaceable lenses and no price change i’m sorry to say this camera seems to have had its day and I will no longer recommend to even consider this camera. You could currently buy two gopro fusions for the price of one Garmin Virb.
Its specs have been surpassed by new similarly priced cameras.
Resolution OF 1504 x 1504 pixels, 32GB internal memory, 3-axis sensor and accelerometer.
Price: £250 ($299) from official website or Amazon £201.67
In my opinion this isn’t a true 360 camera as its only one lens therefore unable to capture the nadir. There is NO photo mode, photos have to be taken from video and with resolution only being 1504 x 1504 @ 29.97FPS the resulting images will be poor and to be honest the video won’t be great either. This would only be good for those that only want to suction cup and attach your camera to a car, bike or something and don’t want to use it for anything else. I wouldn’t consider this if I were you.
Its specs have been surpassed by new similarly priced cameras.
Essential 360 Camera is the world’s smallest 4k 360° camera and captures 3D spatial audio using four built-in microphones. Dual 12MP images, video resolution (3840 x 1920) at 30fps
Price: $49 official website or Amazon £119 ($157)
Its looks neat, but the downside is you need to have an Essential phone for it to work. It connects magnetically to the phone and communicates through those two gold pins. The 3D spatial audio sounds like it would be great to have, but as the phone costs $499, this will push the price of this up to $549.
Unless you already own the phone then this is certainly not essential. I will not recommend you buy this as the specs have been surpassed by the insta360 S.
Its specs have been surpassed by new similarly priced cameras.
Samsung’s Gear 360 2017 camera was actually cheaper than the older model on release. It has a graspable body, dual fisheye lenses up the 4K shooting resolution to 4096 x 2048. It can also shoot up to 15MP 360 images. The main feature though is it’s capable of live streaming letting you beam your real time videos on Facebook or YouTube. You do need to have a compatible phone and there are functional limitations when using with iOS devices. You can get this camera at a reduced price when bought with the Galaxy S8.
Price: £158.95 ($193)
This is the cheapest stabilized and also live streaming camera you can buy. It’s compact, easy to slip in your pocket and very easy to use. There are still many flaws of which for me the main being not having the ability to lengthen the shutter speeds for long exposures and also the photo quality is worse than its predecessor. For Android users, it only works on Samsung phones, while the 2017 camera works with the S6, if you use the S6 to stitch your videos, the resolution will be downgraded to 2K. A S7 or newer is needed to get 4K stitching on the phone. The IOS compatibility is still limited, but this has been improved with updates. If you can afford to splash that little bit more cash, I would recommend looking further below.
This did resurrect itself for a while, after I had initially thrown it on the scrap heap back in January 2018, as out of nowhere Samsung reduced the price and also added stabilization. Now though its specs have been surpassed by new similarly priced cameras.
It seems this project has died, with many backers complaining that they no longer get replies from customer services.
Detu Max, an 8K 3D 360 camera, is launching on Kickstarter. It has eight lenses that can capture 12k images, 8k video, high speed video at 4K 3D 360 @ 120fps, live streaming (2D or 3D), time lapse photography up to 60 seconds interval. Object tracking, 6 axis stabilization, HDR mode, supports Raw / Log format and has in camera real time stitching.
Price: TBC, but expected to be $4,000.
This camera looks like it has the potential to be one of the best pro cameras around. It’s less than half the price of the Z-Cam V1 ($8,880) which is a 7K 3D 360 camera, and substantially less than the price of the Kandao Obsidian R ($6,999) which is another 8K 3D 360 camera. It is almost the same price as the Insta360 Pro ($3,499) which can shoot 3D 360, but only at 6K resolution. Find out more here.
Update: You can find out what it’s like hands on with Guest Author Peter Lottenbach’s review here.
Please note that backing a crowdfunded project is not the same as pre ordering. With crowdfunding, you send your money upfront, not at the time the product ships. And meanwhile, there are almost always delays, sometimes for a year or more. A delay might not sound like a big deal, but for 360 cameras, that is probably one of the highest risks because the industry moves very rapidly. A delay of a year is a delay of a generation, making the camera more likely to be obsolete even if it is delivered. Personally I would advise against risking kickstarters, after I was stung with the VRDL360.
Unfortunately their have been many complaints from backers and customer service has stopped replying to messages. Unless this changes this is going on the scrap heap.
Funding Unsuccessful
360&Co is crowdfunding an affordable 8K 360 camera with a modular design. Claiming the World’s first modular 8K 360° streaming camera. Video 8k, 6k or 4k 30fps, ISO 100-300 and in camera stitching. Photos 7680×3840 with in camera stitching. Removable battery with 2 hour life. Live streaming in 8k, over LAN, WiFi or future 5G. 4G is only 4k. 360&Co has several modules planned called thunderbolt add ons, which simply plug into the bottom of the camera. Starting at just AUD1800 (approx. £990, €1130, $1290), 360&Co. may appeal to prosumers or independent filmmakers looking to shoot in 8K. If you want to support their project on Kickstarter, here’s their page.
Price: $1290
Please note that backing a crowdfunded project is not the same as pre ordering. With crowdfunding, you send your money upfront, not at the time the product ships. And meanwhile, there are almost always delays, sometimes for a year or more. A delay might not sound like a big deal, but for 360 cameras, that is probably one of the highest risks because the industry moves very rapidly. A delay of a year is a delay of a generation, making the camera more likely to be obsolete even if it is delivered. Personally I would advise against risking kickstarters, after I was stung with the VRDL360.
Not worth spending the extra money over the identical Xiaomi Mi Sphere
The Xiaomi Mi Sphere re-named MadVenture360. It’s not a new camera as such, it’s still the same hardware, it’s just rebranding of the Mi Sphere to help them break into the western hemisphere.
The MadV360 team are the same team that created the Mi Sphere, but they are parting ways with the Xiaomi brand name and will be out on there own and called Madventure 360. Unlike its twin camera, this one will ship with accessories included, the all new invisible selfie stick, plus a GoPro attachment.
Expected Price: £220 ($309)
If your buying this instead of the Misphere then be aware there is no difference other than the colour and all you’ll be buying is the extra accessories which certainly aren’t worth the extra near $50!
Its specs have been surpassed by new similarly priced cameras.
The KeyMission 360 is the first in what will be a line of action cams from the company. The camera has two lenses with 20MP sensors that can record footage in 4K with electronic stabilization. All stitching is done in camera, it’s waterproof to 98 feet, shockproof up to 6.6 feet and can be operated in temperatures as cold as -10c, 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
Price: £169.97 ($206)
There are a few flaws, from accidental recordings, an unreliable app and poor stitching on the images. Video quality isn’t great either. For that price I wouldn’t look twice at it. Entry level 360 cameras do a much better job.
Now replaced with the all new Vuze+
This one comes in four different colours, black, red, blue & yellow. It borders right on the consumer/professional category range and is the cheapest available that lets you shoot 3D 360. There are a total of 8 cameras and yet its still very light and compact at 12 x 12 x 3 cm. It captures audio via four on-board microphones, IP64 dust-tight and splash-proof, comes with a mini tripod, SanDisk 64GB MicroSDXC Memory Card and a Hardshell Case.
Price: £800
This is aimed predominantly for creating video footage, so if you want to take stills I’d suggest to look elsewhere. The app is also a little buggy, but this should improve in time. Currently there is only a PC version of the desktop software, MAC users will have to wait, but your not missing much as the software is very basic with next to no editing functions.
It seems they cut their losses and done a runner, along with all the backers (myself included) money.
VRDL360 will shoot 7K photos, video though is only listed as 3K which I think is a mistake. 4K is now standard and should be the least spec of any new release from now on. Some sample shots can be seen here, but they don’t look to be in 7k to me. A successful indiegogo project, but it remains to be seen if it can beat the likes of Insta, Ricoh or Xiaomi. They recently announced it won’t be supporting live streaming yet, which is another fail in my opinion. What was looking to be promising, now seems to be sinking and falling behind in the 360 race already before its released. They have a lot of work ahead of them to compete and be worth the estimated price tag.
Price: £200-£250.
Well i think those that have not received there camera yet will be waiting a very long time. There has been no updates received from VRDL since mid January, (as I write its now mid March) it seems they cut their losses and run, along with all the backers money.
Plan has been scrapped
iris360 Pro is a new camera aimed at professional users produced by NC Tech.
Well this has been scrapped. Having taken many factors into consideration NC Tech announce their decision not to pursue production of iris360 Pro. Find the announcement here.
This is now old tech and I wouldn’t bother.
The LG 360 CAM is one of the most affordable cameras on the market. It has two 13MP, 200-degree wide angle cameras, more than several of its competitors. It shoots 2K video, has a 1,200mAh battery with 4GB internal memory, which can be increased with a microSD card and a 5.1 surround sound channel recording through three microphones. A waterproof housing is available £18.99.
Price: £139.99
The LG 360 Cam makes it easy and relatively inexpensive to capture 360 photos and video, but it only has simple editing and not many sharing options, plus It requires a microSD card that’s not included to work. This is now old tech and I wouldn’t bother.
This is now old tech and I wouldn’t bother.
With the Insta360 you actually have two options: The Air that works with Android devices via either USB-C or Micro-USB. While the flatter Nano is built for iPhones via Lightning. Both of them are built to quickly and easily create 360 videos to share and livestream on the social networks of your choice.
Price: £169 (Nano) or £109.99 (Air)
This is one of the most portable & convenient on the market. It’s a clever design and most importantly, it just works. You plug it in, take photos, upload, done. The quality of the output isn’t all that great though and the app is poor. If your concerned about image quality then the LG has the edge over this one. I have been impressed with the developers at insta listening and talking to owners and updating, adding new features via firmware on a consistent basis.
This is now old tech and I wouldn’t bother.
The Giroptic iO 360 camera is an excellent compact camera that works by attaching to your phone. It is available with an iPhone and iPad-friendly Lightning connector, as well as Android USB-C or micro USB connectivity. It can capture 2K video, sitting behind ultra wide, 195-degree lenses with bright f/1.8 aperture. There’s also the option to take 4K photos, as well as livestream straight to Facebook, YouTube or Twitter.
Price: £169.99
It is compact, ridiculously easy to use, and affordable. There are 360 cameras out there with better resolution, bigger batteries, and more features. It looks to me like a koala hugging your phone. The Giroptic iO makes 360 video production effortless, affordable and perhaps most importantly, fun.
This is now old tech and I wouldn’t bother.
Ricoh was probably the market leader for 360 degree cameras with the release of this. The Theta SC model lets you shoot 14 megapixels, video in 1920×1080 30 fps. You can also livestream your videos and transfer footage to a mobile without connecting to a PC. You can also buy a waterproof housing to shoot underwater.
Price: £179.99 (coloured models) – £289 (black model)
I would however hold off if you were looking at buying this, as Ricoh have announced the release of an all new 4K version. The price of this model should then drop.
Check out my hands on review here.
This is now old tech and I wouldn’t bother.
This one is splash proof and can record UHD content at 30FPS via an ultra wide 235-degree lens. They claim it can survive a 2m drop (with a drop cover) and extreme temperatures. You have the option to pair two PIXPRO SP360 4K cameras together for fully spherical content capture. A mobile app and stitching software come bundled with the camera.
The Kodak PIXPRO SP360 is cheaper option if you don’t mind sacrificing 4K quality.
Price: £319
I would hold off if you were looking at buying this, as Kodak have released the 4KVR360 version. The price of this model should drop rapidly.
My recommended choices to buy right now would be Insta360 X4 best all rounder, Qoocam 3 best video, Ricoh Theta Z1 best photos, especially for virtual tours. For VR180 would be the Vuze XR. These are the best currently out there on the market for consumers and the developers are listening to feedback, innovating and adding new features all the time. However I would recommend deciding on these cameras depending on if you prefer to use video or images, sadly there is no camera that is amazing at both.
- Best clip on camera Qoocam Fun
- Best for beginners is the Insta360 X4, very simple easy to use and easy workflow.
- Best for photo Ricoh Theta Z1, the Qoocam 3 or the Insta360 X4 would be next best.
- Best for Video is the Qoocam 3.
- If all you want is livestreaming then any of the insta360 cameras are what you’ll need.
- If you shoot in low light then the Ricoh Theta Z1 or Qoocam 3 are the best.
- If you like extreme sports then the Insta360 X4 is best with a housing.
- For shooting underwater then the Insta360 X4 or for diving 30+ feet use its case would currently be the best.
- The most pocketable and easiest to carry, Insta360 X4 or the Ricoh Theta Z1 is the best.
- Best VR180 is the Vuze XR. It would be the Insta360 EVO, but they have discontinued it.
If you want to take the step up, shoot pro and have the budget.
- The Insta Pro 2 would be my weapon of choice.
You’ll want to buy a camera that is well supported with future firmware updates and all mentioned above have been doing exactly that.
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Originally posted on 6th June 2017
