When comparing Insta360 vs Nico360, the Slant community recommends Insta360 for most people. In the question“What are the best 360-degree cameras?” Insta360 is ranked 9th while Nico360 is ranked 17th. The most important reason people chose Insta360 is:
The images from the two lenses are merged in real-time in-camera to give the user the feeling of truly 360-degree image capture.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Supports real-time preview
The images from the two lenses are merged in real-time in-camera to give the user the feeling of truly 360-degree image capture.
Pro True spherical videos and pictures
Insta360 has dual 230-degree fisheye lenses, which provide a full 360x360-degree panoramic videos and photos.
Pro Good battery life
Lasts 1-2 hours when recording videos.
Pro Waterproof
It's completely waterproof in its own (doesn't require a waterproof casing).
Pro Amazing camera for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts
Thanks to it's tiny size, it adds very little bulk and weight to your pack or luggage. The camera weighs only 96 grams.
Pro 1/4" mount
Pro Stereo mic
Pro Stabilization
Pro Bluetooth 4.0
Pro Live streaming
Pro Build-in stitching
Pro VR enabled
Pro WiFi 5GHz for fast streaming
Pro Videos stream at 2160p
Videos on-chip save at 4K.
Pro Up to 25 MP photos
Duo 16MP sensors.
Cons
Con Can be complicated to figure out at first
The controls are not very clear and the instructions that come with the camera don't answer a lot of questions. There is a learning curve to this camera.
Con Image quality is lacking
Con Not yet available
It's not currently available for immediate purchase, but can be pre-ordered with an estimated shipping date of December 2016.