When comparing Sphericam 2 vs GoPro Omni, the Slant community recommends Sphericam 2 for most people. In the question“What are the best 360-degree cameras?” Sphericam 2 is ranked 21st while GoPro Omni is ranked 24th. The most important reason people chose Sphericam 2 is:
The user can either take individual or stitch all six videos to create 360 degrees. 30FPS at 4096×2048 resolution, in 10 bit color, with at least 600 megabits per second bit rate.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Six individual cameras for panorama video
The user can either take individual or stitch all six videos to create 360 degrees. 30FPS at 4096×2048 resolution, in 10 bit color, with at least 600 megabits per second bit rate.
Pro Seamless stitching
The stitching software creates precise and seamless stitching.
Cons
Con No option for taking still images
The built-in software currently does not allow for still images to be taken; all it can do is capture videos.
Con Expensive in comparison to other similar models
Sphericam 2 costs $2,499.00 to pre-order, which is quite expensive in comparison to other 360 cams on the market today.
Con Not yet available
This device is available for pre-order and shipping will start in late summer (2016).
Con Fairly large/heavy
This is going to be a lot less practical for someone who values portability in their 360 camera.
The Omni is made up of 6 HERO4 GoPro cameras. While the frame is a lightweight aluminum, it's still a bulky option.
Con No live preview
There is currently no live preview of what is being captured.
