But the old Gear 360 uses two 15-megapixel sensors, allowing you capture higher resolution specs. The strap is interesting: There is a rubber ring that you can sit the camera on top, providing a seat so that it doesn’t topple over when placed on a surface.Īs for the camera, the Gear 360 uses two 8.4-megapixel CMOS sensors and two wide-angle (195 degrees), f/2.2 lenses – total output is equivalent to 15 megapixels. On the bottom is a tripod mount, as well as a place to attach the included strap. On the front are the shutter/record button and a small display that shows battery level, mode, and space or time left on the card. On one side you’ll find Power/Back button and Connection/Settings button, while on the other side there are the MicroSD card tray (up to 256GB) and USB Type-C port (USB 2.0) for data transfer and charging. It still looks funky, but it is much easier to hold than the previous Gear 360. It’s solidly built, and can withstand dust and splashes. The Gear 360 measures approximately 4 x 2 x 1.8 inches, and weighs 4.6 ounces. It’s also smaller and lighter than the old model. Like its predecessor, it still looks funky, but the body handle is much easier to hold than the removable mini tripod that doubles as an uncomfortable grip. It is permanently attached to a slim body that serves as a handle. The Gear 360 retains the design spirit of the old Gear 360: an eyeball-shaped unit with two wide-angle lenses on either side. Update: Samsung announced that the new Gear 360 will be released on May 25, for $230. Still, it’s one of the more fun 360-degree cameras we’ve used. With this new camera, Samsung is taking a bath, but hardware limitations and nascent software and platforms for viewing, keep it from making a splash. In many ways, the first Gear 360 felt like an experiment – Samsung dipping its toes into the water. The second-generation of the company’s 360-degree camera improves on its predecessor in numerous ways: it has a new design that’s easier to use, broader support for smartphones, live broadcasting to YouTube and Facebook, and faster connectivity. Thankfully, Samsung’s Gear 360 didn’t need a third try. If you first don’t succeed, try, try again.

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