Giroptic 360cam vs 360Fly

The camera has a curved LED screen with two buttons - one on each side. These allow for basic functions (such as switching between various modes, starting or stopping an action or turning the device on or off) to be carried out. More complex configuration can be done via the companion application.

It is possible to view images and videos via Oculus Rift virtual reality headset.

360cam has native apps both for Android and iOS mobile devices.

Images and videos can be sent instantly to desktop or mobile devices as well as cloud storage over WiFi.

GPS can be used to geotag photos. Geotagging is compatible with Google PhotoSphere and these images can then be added to Google's Street View.

The camera has 3 built-in microphones for capturing surround sound audio.

There is no need to use an extra tool (such as a desktop app or a cloud service) to stitch the image together as it is done entirely in-camera.

360cam is IPX8 certified, meaning that it can be safely submerged and used underwater at depths of up to 10 meters. Additionally, an Underwater Lens Cups accessory can be purchased to allow for filming underwater without water distortion.

A Light Bulb Adaptor accessory can be purchased, allowing the camera to be screwed into a light bulb socket where it can charge and be used as a home security camera. This is done by streaming a live feed to a mobile or tablet device or cloud video surveillance service.

As it uses the universal mounting system, 360cam can be used with a large selection of mounts.

Furthermore, there are optional accessories that can be purchased, such as Light Bulb Adaptor (which allows for the camera to be used as a home security device), Underwater Lens Cups (which permits filming underwater without water distortion), and POE Video Streaming Base (which provides Ethernet connectivity).

The camera uses a gyroscope and an accelerometer for image stabilization.

Burst picture mode allows for photos to be taken at a set interval. The camera will utilize much less battery when in this mode: it can take photos for a period of up to 24 hours if set to take a picture every minute.

360cam can directly upload footage to YouTube. The camera is also natively supported by YouTube, meaning that it is possible to completely navigate videos taken with the 360cam, both on the web and when using a mobile app.

The camera has three 185-degree fish-eye lenses that it uses to capture 1080p videos and 8MP photos. It captures 300 degrees vertically.

360cam is capable of streaming videos to a mobile or tablet device or a cloud-based video streaming service over WiFi. A POE Video Streaming Base accessory can be bought optionally, so to provide Ethernet connectivity.

Giroptic 360cam supports HDR, meaning that the user can capture and recreate scenes just as they appear before his/her eyes.

Giroptic 360cam offers MicroSD storage of up to 64 GB.

Unlike most other 360-degree cameras, 360Fly only uses a single lens, meaning that there's no need for stitching the video.

360Fly is dust-resistant (IP6X certified), water-resistant up to 50 meters, and shock-resistant up to 1.5M. This makes it a great device for recording extreme sports or general outdoor recording.

The camera has an appealing design: rounded in shape with divots much like a golf ball. There is a solid construction to the whole of the body and the free app is easy to navigate and use. Overall the design of every component of the device is well thought out, making for a pleasant experience for the user.

The 360Fly allows the user to use their app on Android, iOS, Windows or OSX. The user can then connect to the camera and get a real-time live preview, edit, and playback recorded videos. The smartphone apps connect to the camera over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and the desktop apps can be connected via USB.

Thanks to the adapter, the user can easily use any GoPro mounts.

When the user is shooting, the camera's built-in stabilization reduces any vibration that could inhibit the quality of the shot.

The user can record more than two hours of footage on a single charge.

360Fly is water-resistant up to 50 meters. An example of underwater footage can be found here.

From within the provided 360Fly app, users can edit and upload videos to their social media accounts (such as Facebook or Twitter).