360-degree cameras capture everything around you at once. Most use two ultra-wide fisheye lenses, and manufacturers usually place them back-to-back. Each lens captures roughly 180 degrees, and then stitches the video together into one spherical take.
Viewers can swipe or tilt their phone to explore your wholesome scenes when you upload them. There are different types, and we've compiled a few of the best kinds to buy. If you're in the market for one, end your search here.
Insta360 X4 Air 360 camera
$399.99
Mount the Insta360 X4 Air on your helmet, bike, ski pole, drone, or selfie stick capture moments in 8K resolution. It has a FlowState stabilization feature that keeps your shots steady when you’re moving quickly. When mounted on Insta360’s stick, the stick itself disappears from the final video because it sits in the camera’s stitching blind spot.
DJI OSMO standard 360 camera
$549.99
Spend on a 360 camera that actually upgrades your footage. This DJI Osmo 360° has a 1-inch imaging sensor that captures light in dim environments to provide richer colors. It shoots native 8K video, and 120MP photos, so you can crop or edit however you like without ruining the media quality.
AKASO weatherproof 360 camera
$209.99
The AKASO 360 records 5.7K resolution with dual 48MP sensors. Simply press record, and then choose your angles later in the dedicated app. It uses digital stabilization, and allows capturing 72MP 360 photos. RAW capture support also exists for better editing and flexibility.
IIWEY N5 4-channel 360 dash cam
The IIWEY N5 records from four angles inside your car. Use it to capture evidence if someone rear-ends you and flees or lies about it. It records in 1080P across all channels, and the interior camera uses IR lamps. It'll catch movement in the dark. Connect the device to your phone over 5GHz WiFi and preview footage directly from the app without pulling the SD card. The 128GB card is already included.
Alaga indoor 360 camera
$16.99
Watch your home when you're not there. Alaga’s indoor camera records in 3K resolution and can pan or tilt to cover most of a room. You’ll control the movement directly from your phone, and catch wherever you want visibility. It supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi, and sends motion alerts to your phone. There’s AI detection that can distinguish between people and pets, and automatically track movement across your home.
Insta360 ONE X2 360 camera
$249.99
Unlike most 360 cams that force you to preview shots on your phone, this one has a circular touchscreen on the body. You can preview footage properly, switch between 360 mode and Steady Cam mode, adjust settings, check battery and recording time, and frame shots.
Enjoy all-round visibility everyday
Most 360 cameras aren't cheap. So when you’ve picked your camera, take care of it properly. Always use lens guards or keep the protective pouch on when it’s not in use. Excessive scratches or lens damage will affect your shots.
Also, clean the lenses gently with a microfiber cloth only. It's likely that the glass has anti-reflective layers or hydrophobic coating hidden to the human eye.
Microfiber cloth will catch particles resting on the lens inside the fabric instead of pushing them across the surface and causing friction that will cause scratches or streaks.
