When comparing Facebook Surround 360 vs Sphericam 2, 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 Facebook Surround 360 is ranked 26th. 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 Very durable
It was designed to have a durable and reliable build, with industrial cameras and an aluminum frame.
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.
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 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).