Reddit reviews Garmin VIRB 360, Waterproof 360-degree Camera, 5.7K/30fps Resolution, 1-Click Video Stabilization up to 4K Resolution
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Resolution up to 5.7K/30fps with desktop stitching; 4K/30fps auto-stitched in-cameraUp to 15-megapixel resolution provides high-quality, spherical photosHyperFrame Director Mode gives you the editing power to easily reframe content after filming — using smooth camera pans, incredibly wide angles and even tiny planetsSpherical stabilization ensures smooth video regardless of camera movementBuilt-in sensors provide G-Metrix data overlays in 360-degree augmented reality
There's a lot of different options out there. Like with many things, the more money you spend, the better quality video you'll (likely) get.
The three main features to consider are video quality (e.g. 1080p, 4k, etc), frames per sec (e.g. 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, etc), and stabilization (electronic vs. software). GoPro and Garmin are competing for a lot of the same consumers. Many of their recent cameras have built-in software stabilization support and the Hero 7 easily has the best stabilization available in an action camera (without using a gimbal) for the price point. That'll run you around $350.
I wouldn't invest in anything older than a Hero 5 (which can be unlocked to support the same features of the Hero 5 Black). For a rear camera, the Cycliq brand light/camera combo are well-known in the cycling community. As someone who rides in rain and snow, I've found that they're not very resilient to the elements. For the cost, I can't say good things about them.
The holy grail of cycling cameras is the Garmin VIRB 360. It's the camera I have and I might be slightly biased. It is a $700 action camera with two 200° fisheye lenses and an onboard "computer" that automatically stitches the videos together real-time. Smartphone and PC software automatically stabilizes the video using sensor data from built-in accelerometers and compass. It's waterproof, shockproof and will give you the biggest bang for your buck. At the same time, the videos it records are huge. The VIRB Edit software used to cut clips from raw 360° video has a minimum PC specifications and there might be a slight learning curve in figuring out how the software works and efficient workflows. It's not a camera for everyone.
From experience, I'd be wary of buying obvious Chinese knockoff action cameras. While they work, the two major problems I have with them is that the video isn't stabilized at all and they typically require being kept in a bulk, translucent waterproof mount. Another thing to consider is mounts. I don't see many people with two cameras on their helmet and different helmets have different mount points. I would caution against using adhesive mounts. They can break off during high impacts, which makes finding the camera a matter of luck. There are strap mounts that are much more reliable, but not as easy to mount on a helmet.