In the second category are cameras such as the GoPro Hero Max, which are larger and more expensive, but tend to produce higher-quality video.

The former, such as the Insta360 One X, tend to be less expensive, and are designed for more casual and impromptu shooting. When shopping for a 360 camera, you'll find that they tend to fall into two camps: small, pocketable stick-style devices, and larger squarish (or circular) cameras. What to look for when buying a 360 camera In general, the Vuze XR also delivered quality images and movies, but it had trouble in low-light conditions, and we wish its desktop app were more fully-featured. We also liked the lollipop-like design of the camera its built-in handle made it a cinch to use and carry around. We liked the simplicity of the Vuze XR's mechanism - a press of a button causes the two camera to open - as well as the sturdy build of the camera itself. If you've ever used a VR headset, these types of images add a real depth. Not only does the Vuze XR take 360-degree photos and video, but its two cameras can pop out, parallel to each other, so you can take 180-degree stereoscopic images and video, too. Struggles in low light -Limited features in desktop app But if you prize image quality above all else, this is the camera to get.

However, this camera lacks expandable storage, it has a relatively short battery life, and you need to use two different apps if you want to edit photos or video. The Z1 uses an Android-based operating system, and Ricoh is letting third-party developers create plug-ins for the camera, increasing its functionality. This well-built device uses two 1-inch, backside-illuminated CMOS sensors, which helps deliver some of the best images we've seen from a 360 camera, especially under less than ideal conditions.Īdditionally, the Theta Z1 has dual microphones, which delivered great audio, and the camera's motion stabilization was pretty effective too. If you need a 360 camera for that purpose - and price is no object - then you should consider the Ricoh Theta Z1. One of the issues with 360 cameras is that, because of their relatively small sensor size, they're not that great when it comes to low-light photography and videos. Expensive -Storage not expandable -Requires two apps to edit video

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