Best 360 cameras 2019: cameras for 360 virtual tours

This is a brief overview of 360 cameras in 2019 that you can use to create spherical panoramas and virtual tours. Cameras are viewed solely from the point of view of creating ready-made 360 ​images. It does not take into account the quality of video creation.

1. Aleta S2C 360° camera

Aleta S2C is a 360-degree camera that designs exclusively for taking ultra high resolution 360 photo rapidly

Aleta S2C is a 360-degree camera that design exclusively for taking ultra high resolution 360 photo rapidly. It suits well to people who need to capture outstanding panorama still images. ( Including all details ) Aleta S2C is very convenience for Google Street View photographer / Real Estate / Interior design / Commercial photography.

Image Sensor

14 MP CMOS sensor x 5

Effective pixels

66 MP

Photo resolution

11520 x 5760, 12K

Image Adjustment

AE, AGC, AWB, Sharpness, Stitching Focus, Noise Reduction (2D/3D)

HDR

3 Exposure / ±1~3EV / 0.1s

ISO

Auto, Manual

RAW

No

Wi-Fi

Yes

Aleta S2C camera panorama examples

2. GoPro Fusion 360° camera

Fusion captures 360 video and photos, recording in 360-degree.

GoPro Fusion — 360 Waterproof Digital VR Camera with Spherical 5.2K HD Video 18MP Photos. Spherical video + photos - Capture incredible 5.2K videos and 18MP photos of everything around you by shooting in every direction at once.

Effective pixels

18 MP

Photo resolution

6000x3000, 6K

Image Adjustment

AE, AGC, AWB, Sharpness, Stitching Focus, Noise Reduction (2D/3D)

Exposure Control

no

RAW

Yes

Wi-Fi + Bluetooth®

Yes

GoPro Fusion panoramas example

3. Theta Z1 360° camera

The flagship model, achieving the highest image quality of the THETA series

The flagship model, achieving the highest image quality of the THETA series. Records natural 360° images using approx. 23MP　(6720 x 3360, 7K) still image shooting and highly accurate image stitching. Supports various shooting scenarios using a variety of shooting modes. It is possible to save in RAW (DNG) format for the first time in THETA series. (Can also save in JPEG at the same time.)

Image Sensor

1.0-inch back illuminated CMOS image sensor

Effective pixels

18 MP

Photo resolution

6720x3360, 7K

Image Adjustment

Noise reduction, DR compensation, HDR rendering, Interval shooting, Interval composite shooting, Multi-bracketing shooting

Exposure Control

(Auto) 1/25000 to 1/8 seconds, (shutter priority mode) 1/25000 to 1/8 seconds, (Manual mode) 1/25000 to 60 seconds

ISO

(Auto) ISO 80 to 6400 (Can set upper limit), (Manual mode) ISO 80 to 6400 *3

RAW

RAW(DNG)*2, JPEG(Exif Ver2.3)

HDR

rendering

Wi-Fi + Bluetooth®

No

External interface

USB Type-C:USB3.0

Ricoh Theta 360 S panoramas examples

Ricoh Theta 360 SC panoramas examples

Ricoh Theta 360 V panoramas examples

Ricoh Theta 360 Z1 panoramas examples

4. Insta360 One

Insta360 camera that can use to take 360-degree photos and videos in high definition

With an Insta360 camera, users can take 360-degree photos and videos in high definition, and live-stream their experiences directly onto Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other social platforms. When viewed in a VR headset, Insta360 experiences can transport people into places and moments.

Image Sensor

Aperture: F2.2

Effective pixels

24 MP

Photo resolution

6912x3456, 7K

Exposure Control

Auto, Manual(Shutter 1/4000s-60s, ISO 100-3200), Shutter Priority(1/4000s-2s), EV: -2EV~+2EV

ISO

ISO Priority(100-3200)

RAW

insp, RAW

Stabilization

Built-in 6-axis gyroscopic stabilization

HDR

rendering

Bluetooth®

Bluetooth: BLE4.0

External interface

Micro-USB 2.0

Insta360 One panoramas examples

5. Rylo 360° camera

Rylo 360° camera

Rylo is a 360 camera designed with powerful software that makes it easy for anyone to shoot, edit, and share an incredibly smooth cinematic video.

Effective pixels

18 MP

Photo resolution

6000x3000, 6K

Exposure Control

Auto

ISO

Auto

RAW

No

HDR

No

Bluetooth®

Yes

Rylo a 360 camera 360 panorama samples

Rylo 360 camera panoramas examples

Rylo 360° camera review: My experience in shooting 360° spherical panoramas

6. Xiaomi mi 360° camera

Xiaomi mi 360° camera

360 Camera, Xiaomi Mijia Mi Dual-Lens Sphere Action Cam Wifi Waterproof Panoramic Camera 3.5K HD Video Recording with Sony Image Sensor and Stabilizer. Mi Sphere Camera is perfect for busy urban nights.

Image Sensor

Dual 1/2.3" Sony image sensors are highly light sensitiveat 1600W

Effective pixels

23.88 MP

Photo resolution

6912x3456, 7K

Manual Exposure Control

Up to 8 seconds in a moment, —3~+3，1/2EV

ISO

Automatic; Manual: 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600

RAW

16bit

Shutter speed

Automatic, Manual: 1,2,3,4

Wi-Fi

Yes

Stabilization

3-axis gyroscope + 3-axis accelerometer

Xiaomi mi 360° camera panoramas examples