360° cameras
Garmin Virb 360
£599
On paper, the Virb 360 has everything – from ruggedness and quality to smart features and data overlays – but it’s pretty bulky and pretty expensive too, which dents its appeal somewhat compared to newer cameras like the GoPro Max and smaller, simpler models like the Insta360 One X.
The Virb 360 comes with clip-on cradles for both a regular tripod mount and a GoPro mount. You can operate it as a standalone camera via a small mono display and three multi-function buttons, or you can control it via the Virb app.
The Virb’s stills show average sharpness, but with little colour fringing, and well-blended seams where the two hemispherical images are stitched. Its 5.7K capture should yield better results, but you need a computer for that. In-app stitching is restricted
