Tencent Digital (Leon) Virtual reality is not just a desktop product, but it has a huge impact on mobile applications. Companies including Samsung and LG have introduced dedicated VR headsets and launched 360-degree cameras to create a complete mobile VR platform. Relatively speaking, Korean manufacturers are more sensitive in this field. Which product should be better? Let's take a look at the comparison between the Samsung Gear 360 and the LG 360 Cam.
design
From a portability point of view, it is very clear to put two 360 cameras together. Obviously, the LG 360 Cam is slimmer and lighter, and the narrow and long body is more suitable for carrying. Relatively speaking, the Samsung Gear 360 is somewhat like a webcam in 2000, and the big "head" is a little abrupt. Of course, this is somewhat exaggerated, and it is still smaller than the earlier cameras.
Details, the LG 360 Cam feel more emphasis on practicality, the shutter is designed in the center of the fuselage, short press can take photos, long press video shooting, there are also voice reminders, very convenient, suitable for instant beats.
For the Samsung Gear 360, the shutter is designed on top of the ball body. Although it is easily accessible, it often encounters front and rear lenses. In addition, it has four shooting modes, making it more complicated to take a quick photo, and it is also necessary to observe the small screen above the body to understand the shooting status.
Finally, both 360-degree cameras have splash-proof features, a universal tripod mount at the bottom of the fuselage, a protective case for the LG 360 Cam, and a mini tripod for the Samsung Gear 360.
Software performance
The software has determined the ease of use of the 360 ​​camera. Both cameras provide some detailed function menus such as white balance, HDR mode, ISO, noise reduction, automatic correction, and image stabilization.
Samsung Gear 360 Shooting Software
LG 360 Cam Shooting Software
The difference is that if you want to collage Samsung Gear 360 photos into true 360-degree photos, you need a new Samsung Galaxy phone (such as S6, S6 Edge, Note 5, S7, etc.), which means you need to use your phone. To complete the 360-degree lens processing.
The LG 360 Cam is different. It does not require a dedicated mobile phone. The camera itself can complete 360-degree stitching to generate the final image that can be transmitted to the phone through the application or captured from a micro SD card.
Photosensitive element, lens configuration and image quality performance
Both 360-degree cameras have a dual-lens configuration, with one built-in lens on the front and rear. Samsung Gear 360 uses a 15 megapixel sensor, an F2.0 aperture fisheye lens, and a wide-angle 180-degree lens; the LG 360 Cam is a 13-megapixel sensor and a 200-degree wide-angle lens. Below, take a look at the specific picture quality performance.
Samsung Gear 360 proofs
LG 360 Cam proofs
Samsung Gear 360 proofs
LG 360 Cam proofs
It can be seen that the Samsung Gear 360 benefits from higher resolution, clearer photos, and more accurate color processing; the LG 360 Cam will appear unclear, and careful observation will reveal slight color deviations. In addition, the performance of the two cameras at low light conditions such as nighttime is not good enough, the effect is relatively vague, and the video is only marginally usable.
In terms of shooting experience, both cameras have disadvantages. For example, the Samsung Gear 360 has a default video resolution of 2K instead of 4K, and requires manual settings every time. However, the LG 360 Cam cannot shoot 4K 360-degree video.
Battery Life
Battery life, Samsung Gear 360 uses a 1350mAh battery, LG 360 Cam is 1200mAh, but because the former is equipped with a small screen, so the final two cameras have a similar battery life, basically can take more than one hour continuous shooting.
summary
First of all, first of all, the conclusion: From the aspect of picture quality, Samsung Gear 360 is undoubtedly a better choice, but its shortcomings are limited compatibility, more expensive (370 US dollars, about 2455 yuan), portability is not good enough The advantage of the LG 360 Cam is that it is compatible with all mobile phones and can handle 360-degree video independently without a mobile phone. The disadvantage is that the picture quality is not good. The price is 200 US dollars (about 1327 yuan).
In general, 360-degree cameras are not essential for smart phones, they can become better and more practical. Of course, if you have to choose one, quality may be a primary consideration for many friends.
Source: phonearena