Samsung Gear 360

If you happen to have a compatible phone, namely one of the Galaxy phone or an iPhone 6 onwards running iOS 10, it’s worth considering the updated Gear 360 if you want to dabble in 360-degree content. It makes recording videos and capturing images incredibly straightforward and approachable and the results are respectable, if not amazing. There are some minor annoyances like the makeshift tripod when the old chunky tripod was good enough, and a battery that's smaller than its predecessor, but otherwise the charming new design feels great. The Gear 360’s enticing package is then... Full review

Samsung's 360-degree camera is the best starter camera you could ask for right now, especially at the $250 asking price. It's an all-around quality experience that makes sharing quick memories to social networks fun but not quite capable enough to be something you use seriously when trying to record a professional-looking photo or video for a high-end VR headset. It's the quality point-and-shoot option, not the professional rig with lots of options. And for a lot of people, that's more than enough... Full review