The camera is further IP53 certified for water and dust resistance, which essentially means more flexibility while creating 360-degree content. There is also an option to switch between dual or single lens modes.
There are a variety of modes which include time lapse, landscape HDR, and more. For videos, the camera is capable of recoding 4096×2048 at 24fps. In terms of specifications, the new Gear 360 comes with two CMOS 8.4-megapixel fish-eye cameras with Bright Lens f/2.2 for high-resolution images. ALSO READ: Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ launched as Samsung aims to reclaim the glory Also Read - Samsung officially launches Exynos 1280 SoC for 5G mid range smartphones Once you pair it with a compatible smartphone, you can both see what you are recording along with transferring, editing, and sharing the content. There are three physical buttons for control on the camera. Although you can use the tripod mount at the base, the camera can also stand on its own, thanks to the small ring at the base which keeps the camera steady. The handle houses the battery along with small status screen. Talking about the design and features of the Samsung Gear 360 (2017), the 360-degree camera now features an eye-ball shaped body, weighs just 130 grams, and is compact enough to be carried around in your pocket. Also Read - Samsung Galaxy M53 5G with a 108MP quad camera setup launched in India at Rs 23,999 Also Read - Global refurbished smartphone market records 15% YoY growth in 2021, Apple takes lead As Samsung notes, it is the first time the camera comes with 4K support for content creation. The next-generation hand-held camera comes with a renewed design, is lightweight and compact, and makes sharing easier than before. Alongside the official launch of the Galaxy S8 lineup, Samsung also introduced a new Gear 360 camera with 4K video recording capability.