# 360-Degree Smartphone Cameras The 'Yezz Sfera' Just Made Its Debut at CES 2016 By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-01-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yezz-sfera References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/yezz-sfera-360-degree-cam-smartphone-hands-on/) & [yezzsfera](http://www.yezzsfera.com/) The 'Yezz Sfera' is set to change the way we take pictures with its revolutionary 360-degree smartphone camera. When it comes to taking [panoramic pictures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricoh-meeting-360-v2), most of us are used to moving the camera around in order to capture the surrounding landscape. Now there is an easier way to capture panoramic shots without moving a muscle. The 'Yezz Sfera' is a new smartphone that is equipped with a [360-degree camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikko-mind-one). The camera can be used to capture both photos and [immersive VR videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-x4-air) in three different ways: 360-degree landscapes, live scrolling and split-screen shooting. Because it of its unique design, the camera will always capture the primary subject and the surrounding landscape no matter where the lens is pointed. As a result, consumers no longer have to worry about missing something if they pan away. While the model debuted at CES 2016 is just a prototype, the company plans to release the revolutionary smartphone cameras this April. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **360-degree Smartphone Cameras:** Revolutionizing panoramic photography and virtual reality video creation with innovative technology. - **Immersive VR Video:** Advancing industries such as tourism, real estate and entertainment to provide realistic and engaging experiences. - **Seamless Panoramic Shots:** Creating solutions in industries like architecture, engineering and construction for easy and accurate documentation. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Devices:** Opportunities for smartphones and tablet manufacturers to integrate 360-degree cameras into their products. - **Virtual Reality:** Innovative potential for virtual reality platform providers as 360-degree cameras provide a more immersive experience. - **Photography Equipment:** Potential advancements in panoramic equipment to create more usable and user-friendly options for professionals and hobbyists alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive 360 camera debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osmo-360.md) - [Wide-Angle Lens Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-mi-action-360.md) - [Smartphone Gimbal Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-gimbal.md) - [Pocket-Sized 3D Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qoocam-ego.md) - [Quad-Lens GIF Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-3d-camera.md) - [Dual Sensor 360 Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rs-1inch-360-edition.md) - [Hyper High-Resolution Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-highresolution-camera.md) - [Low-Cost 360-Degree Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akaso-360.md) - [User-Friendly 360-Degree Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricoh-theta-x.md)