360º cameras finally getting their share of fame in Nepal ! So which is the best one?

It hasn’t been that long time since the videography scene was obsessed with wide angled shots, then came a time POV videos took over, our beloved 50mm lens has never gone out of fashion either. This has been a constant process, there is always something new being introduced, in-fact there are more things being introduced that one can keep track of. Accordingly, recent few years has created a significant growth in the use of 360º camera throughout the world and Nepal has been no different. Nepali people have witnessed a lot of different 360º camera introduced in the market and film makers here are loving them.

Whether you are someone doing this professionally or you are someone who just likes capturing every possible moment, 360 cameras are LITERALLY game changers. At the present everyone must have seen at least a few 360 videos and gone” WHOA! HOW DID HE SHOOT THATT!!!!”. Yup, Ive been there too so let’s start with a brief explanation of what 360 cameras are and how they create this magic looking shots.

360º camera explained!

360 cameras are exactly what they sound like. There is nothing complex about these cameras although they look and sound complicated. 360 cameras have two or more camera that can each shoot 180 or more degrees aligned so that they both shoot different perspectives which then is stitched together to create this overall filled view that we see these days.

Imagine that you tape 2 cameras together and shoot a video at the exact same time then you stitch the video outcomes. Well, that isn’t how 360 cameras work EXACTLY but you get and idea. So, we now get that there are two cameras that each shoot 180 or more degrees then the videos get stitched manually or automatically depending on which camera you are using.

This being possible has created a vast number of opportunities for filmmakers as one has the liberty of manipulating individual frame picking it out from the entire 360 frame, you could create a video that portrays everything happening around you and you are almost always sure of not missing anything that you would’ve wanted to shoot happening around you. The best part is it really isn’t that hard to operate, you click a button you’re ready to go!

360º camera in Nepal

As mentioned earlier our Nepali market has seen a plethora of 360 cameras entering. Ranging from super cheap cameras that hardly do what they promise to high end actually good cameras that has opened up an entirely new and different category our video and photo makers are producing on. With availability of so much options one is bound to wonder so which is the best one for them and fulfill their needs.

Worry not because we have hand picked 2 best 360º camera you could look out for and given our verdict on which could be the best one for you in 2024. So, here we go, with the listing and specifications so you could decide for yourself.

1) Gopro Max

Specifications

2) Insta360 X3

Specifications

Now for the actual explanation part. You’ve seen the table you’ve read the numbers and realize the numbers look pretty much the same. From the specifications alone its pretty easy to tell that The Insta360 X3 has a better resolution and the effective pixels are more but this doesn’t sum up to it being a completely better 360º camera.

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Comparing these two devices is pretty common because they are the two best 360 cameras out there in this price segment. Them having similar specifications and them being really good while being available for purchase in the Nepali market is why we have picked this two. For the actual comparison,

• The in hand feel of the Insta360 X3 is better in general although the Max is pretty close.
• The filming part on both of them perform close but here again the X3 takes the lead with features like ‘ me mode’
• Both of these devices are equally strong but we have to say the max takes the lead in terms of durability by a tad bit.
• The audio quality on the Max is better than the X3 under similar conditions.
• X3 is easier to operate in general right from the camera itself to the app. It has features and modes that help the user make it easier to create the final videos.
• When comparing the videos from both the device we find way more glitches and bugs on the Max compared to the X3. X3 does a good job of stitching the videos.
• And for the most important part, the videos from X3 are more vibrant, more sharp and more defined than of the Max.

Verdict

Now, both the cameras do a great job but we would suggest you to go for the Insta360 X3. The GoPro Max could be the better option for a few people but if you need 360º cameras that are easy to operate, easy to learn and helpful for creating high quality videos if you’re a professional then the X3 is the one you need. The pricing of both the devices range similar and X3 just provides more features and comfort to use. If you are planning to buy the camera any time soon, it is available for purchase in Nepal on Oliz Store.