Gear 360 2016 vs. Gear 360 2017 - Video Comparison (1/2)(4K)

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A lot of people have been asking how the new Gear 360 compares to the old one, so I figured it was time for a good old-fashioned 360 VIDEO SHOWDOWN. Spoiler: It's a surprisingly close battle, but one of them definitely reigns supreme!

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[kirbyfan]

thanks for this. sound is disappointing in the 2017 model :/ but looking at this zoom mic that takes spherical audio, so soon it won't be an issue for me. How is battery life on the new compared to the old?

[Young]

thanks for the comparison! for some reason, the sharpness of image and sound seem better on 2016 than 2017...is it just me? altho i think 2016 dont have the live function which is an important factor.

[oecypher]

Super review 🔥 👍

Ps: to me the sound 🔊 from the 2016 sounds warmer, the 2017 sounds very clear and crisp

[marcel]

3:42 "If you want a professional sound recording you need to do it professionally with a sound recorder" Wow thank you for that gem. I'd have never of guessed that. You are the man!

[TampaTec]

liked the review 👍 split screen was a great idea.

[InterceptOne]

Great video! Precisely what I was looking for. No fluff, no excessive ranting.... Just the meat! Thanks!

[TheRobbSki]

Solid video. I love how it just took me 20 minutes to watch a 6 minute video because I had to keep going back to see different angles. :D

[RonnieCashman]

Great review a lot of people have been very negative about 2017 :(

[ZanesFacebook]

Finally. A review of a 360 camera that actually uses the cameras in 360!!

[retronaut]

Video is fake, you actually holding two Ice creams in your hands, shadow doesn't lie.

[arteenfocofotografia]

Very good video I consult you for what is photography which of the 2 is better and in what format they work thanks

[DDFGhostHunting]

have you tried any lighting for 360 night filming? I just had just got the camera for urbexing but I end up doing a lot of night filming as well.

[BjornBehr]

Great Video and comparison thanks, need to get myself a Samsung Gear 360 (1st edition for photos now)

[DarylSker]

Very helpful, thanks! Would you happen to know if they make a waterproof case for the 2016?

[dckites]

Thank you for the test! At minute 2:13 how did you made that effect of placing the 2d video screen on top of the 360 vid? You just drop the video in Premiere Pro? Thanks

[kevindavidpereavillegas]

Your videos have been very helpful, they are very good. Do you know where I can buy ger 360 lenses (2017)? Greetings from Cali, Colombia

[Random.ChanneI]

Does it look sharper on a VR headset?! Because it looks ok on mobile but on a 13 inch laptop ig doesn’t look good at all

[ankur]

I was so looking for this kind of review! Perfect!

[informatech]

very usefull video Ben! Congrats. I keep my opinion: New Gear 360 didnt go too much far from the old one. so i think is better wait for new 360 cam this year.. maybe some 6k cam (or the expensive insta360) . Nice video again, congrats.

[NicholasMCameron]

Hello mate. Thanks for the video and keep them coming. I have an interesting question. I'm thinking about the idea of using 360 for theatre/360 short films, and having actors play a scene and putting the audience in an appropriate centre of the action (like Hitchcock's 'Rope' but in 360). Do you know anyone who's tried that? From your video, I assume two problems: First is a logistical nightmare of having all the actors wear lapel/radio mics and mixing later (fewer actors, the better?) Second is the exposure issue of front and back camera. Would the exposure issue would be less of a problem indoors? Would it be better to control the light by shooting indoors at night, so that all light sources are controlled and thus balanced with each other? Your thoughts would be really appreciated. Cheers!