Updated Design, 15MP Photos and Live Stream Capability Make VR and 360 More Accessible and Easier to Share
Samsung Electronics America Inc. today announced a new Samsung Gear 360, a 4K resolution 360-degree camera. The new Gear 360 offers enhanced features for producing high-quality content, including a streamlined workflow.
Enhanced Features for High-Quality 360 Content Creation
For the first time, the Gear 360 offers video recording at up to 4K resolution. Equipped with 8.4-megapixel image sensors, the Gear 360 can also capture 15MP high resolution images.
When paired with the Gear 360 application, users can control the camera remotely as well as stitch, edit and share content on the go. Whether creating a 360-degree video or still image, users can access various viewing modes, and editing tools to use on their own content.
Gear 360 Social Live Broadcast
Gear 360 introduces real-time content sharing. When Gear 360 is paired with a compatible smartphone, the new device lets users share their moments at 2K resolution to platforms including Facebook, YouTube and Samsung VR*.
Expanded Compatibility for More 360 Experiences
Gear 360 is compatible with a selection of third-party accessories through the universal mount on the base of the device. The latest edition of Gear 360 is compatible with Samsung flagship devices including the newly released Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy Note5, Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy S6, and Galaxy S6 edge. Gear 360 offers greater compatibility with iOS devices and Windows®/Mac® computers.
* Samsung VR viewing recommended on mobile app or desktop
Samsung Gear 360 (2017) Product Specifications | ||
| Gear 360 (2017) | ||
| Camera | Two CMOS 8.4-megapixel fish-eye cameras | |
| Image Processor | DRIMe5s | |
| Video | MP4 (H.265) – Dual Lens: 4096×2048 (24fps) | |
| Image | JPEG – Dual Lens: 15MP | |
| Audio | Codec: ACC Format: MP3, M4A, AAC, OGG | |
| Memory | microSD card (Up to 256GB) – sold separately | |
| Features | Shooting mode Video, Photo, Time Lapse Video, Looping Video, Landscape HDR | |
| IP53 Certified Dust and Water Resistant | ||
| Camera mode Dual/Single Lens mode | ||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz) Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth v4.1 USB 2.0 (Type-C) | |
| Dimension | 100.6×46.3×45.1 mm | |
| Weight | 130g | |
| Battery | 1,160mAh Li-ion | |
| Compatibility | Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, S7, S7 edge, Note5, S6 edge+, S6, S6 edge, *Android 5.0 or later, iPhone 7, 7 Plus, 6S, 6s Plus, SE, *iOS 10.0 or later, Windows, macOS | |
