List of 360-degree cameras

Cameras are fundamental in creating virtual and augmented reality environments.

While standard cameras require time-consuming image collection and stitching, 360-degree cameras do this by capturing a full spherical view in a single shot. These cameras use multiple lenses to capture images from different angles simultaneously. The footage is then fused by software—either in-camera or on a connected device—to create an immersive 360-degree world that can be explored in real-time with a VR headset. The quality of the camera directly impacts the realism of the experience. Below is a comparison of some popular 360-degree cameras.

No Camera Features
1 Insta360 One X2
View Features • 2x 5.7K lenses
• 6080x3040 360-degree recording
• 6-axis gyroscope
• 360 directional focus audio
• Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB connectivity
• MicroSD card storage
• Less Expensive
2 GoPro Max
View Features • 1x 5.6K lens
• 16.6mp 360-degree recording
• GPS
• 4 channel microphones audio
• Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB connectivity
• MicroSD card storage
• Less Expensive
3 Ricoh Theta Z1
View Features • 2x 4K lenses
• 23mp 360-degree recording
• GPS
• 6x microphones audio
• Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (web server), USB connectivity
• 50 GB internal storage
• Expensive
4 Samsung Gear 360
View Features • 2x 15mp lenses
• 3840x1920 360-degree recording
• Accelerometer, Gyroscope
• Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, NFC connectivity
• Compatible with High-end Samsung Mobile phones
• 1 GB internal storage with 128 GB using MicroSD
• Cheap
5 Vuze XR
View Features • 2 x Sony 12MP IMX-378 fisheye lenses
• 3840x1920 360-degree recording through Ambarella H2 video processor
• Accelerometer, Gyroscope
• Wi-Fi, USB connectivity
• 4x microphones
• Removeable MicroSD card
• Cheap
6 Nokia OZO
View Features • 8 2Kx2K ISO 190-degree lenses
• 9 Capture up to 12K30 x 12K30 Video/Stills
• 500 GB SSD Module for Recording
• Automatic stitching
• HDMI output
• Omnidirectional microphones
• Extremely Expensive
7 Gopro Odyssey
View Features • 16 x 2.7K Lenses
• MicroSD card storage
• Automatic stitching
• USB cable for connectivity
• 16-mono microphones
• Expensive
8 Kandao Obsidian GO 360° 3D VR Camera
View Features • 8 x 6K f/2.8 195° Fisheye Lenses
• Capture up to 12K30 x 12K30 Video/Stills
• Internal 8TB SSD Module for Recording Camera • 8 x 6K f/2.8 195° Fisheye Lenses
• Automatic stitching
• Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, Gigabit Ethernet
• 4-directional microphones
• Extremely Expensive
9 Panono 360° 108MP Camera
View Features • 6 x 3MP Cameras with 360° 108MP Still Image recording
• Image Requires Stitching
• Wi-Fi Connectivity
• Expensive
10 Z CAM V1 Spherical VR 360 Camera
View Features • 10 fisheye lenses with 190-degree view, each
• 7K 360-degree video recording
• Automatic stitching
• Live video streaming
• 4 built-in microphones
• Very Expensive
11 Z CAM V1 Pro Cinematic VR Camera
View Features • 9 MFT Lenses with 190-degree view
• Automatic stitching
• Live video streaming
• 4-directional microphones
• Extremely Expensive

Other cameras

Source

  • Siddiqui, M. S., Syed, T. A., Nadeem, A., Nawaz, W., & Alkhodre, A. (2022). Virtual tourism and digital heritage: an analysis of VR/AR technologies and applications. International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, 13(7).
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