Yi VR 360

Crisp 360-degree images ; Well saturated, even color ; Universal tripod thread ; Excellent smartphone app

In-camera auto-stitching is basic ; Heats up when transferring files ; No Mac OS editing software ; Not waterproof

With a rare ability to shoot 360-degree videos in 5.7K resolution, a host of manual controls and sharp, dynamic video and stills, this is a serious effort to appeal to semi-pro videographers wanting to experiment with 360. If you're a semi-pro...

Strong 5.7K video quality. Supports 4K live streaming. Works independently of a phone. Standard tripod socket. Reasonable price.

5.7K video must be stitched using desktop software. Desktop software is Windows only. Not weather resistant. Can overheat at 5.7K.

The YI 360 VR Camera is a solid entry in the 360-degree market as long as you are willing to put the time and effort into stitching and editing 5.7K video on a desktop computer. When you shoot at 4K you don't get a quality advantage over the less...