When comparing Facebook Surround 360 vs Nico360, the Slant community recommends Nico360 for most people. In the question“What are the best 360-degree cameras?” Nico360 is ranked 17th while Facebook Surround 360 is ranked 26th. The most important reason people chose Nico360 is:
It's completely waterproof in its own (doesn't require a waterproof casing).
Specs
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Pros
Pro Very durable
It was designed to have a durable and reliable build, with industrial cameras and an aluminum frame.
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 Very expensive
You have to source all the parts for the camera yourself, and the current approx. value of everything is 30,000. This puts it far out of range of the average buyer.
Con Requires some knowledge to put together
This isn't a camera you can buy in a store. You are required to source the parts and put the camera together yourself, using the hardware designs found here.
It's a project for the serious enthusiast.
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.