What is a 360 photo booth?
A 360 booth uses a rotating camera arm that circles around guests standing on a small platform. The result is a smooth, slow-motion video clip shot from every angle — the kind you've seen all over Instagram and TikTok at weddings and celebrity events. Guests can add music, text overlays, and filters before sharing the clip directly to their phones.
The 360 booth is high-energy and visually dramatic. It tends to draw a crowd, which makes it a natural centrepiece for any event. If you want guests talking about your event for weeks, the 360 booth is hard to beat.
What is a mirror photo booth?
The mirror booth is a full-length interactive touchscreen mirror that takes photos of guests, overlays fun animations and custom text, and can print a physical copy on the spot. It looks like an elegant full-length mirror from a distance, so it blends beautifully into upscale event décor without looking like a piece of technology.
Guests interact with the mirror directly — tapping the screen, signing their name digitally, choosing from on-screen props and filters. It's intuitive enough that guests of all ages can use it without any help.
Key differences at a glance
Output format: The 360 booth produces short video clips, while the mirror booth produces photos (with optional print-outs). If you want physical keepsakes your guests can take home, the mirror booth wins. If you want shareable social content, the 360 booth is the stronger choice.
Space requirements: The 360 booth platform needs roughly 12×12 feet of clear floor space, including room for the rotating arm. The mirror booth is more compact at around 6×6 feet, making it better suited for tighter venues.
Aesthetic: Mirror booths are sleek and elegant — they look great in wedding venues, upscale galas, and corporate settings where you want things to look polished. The 360 booth has more of a wow-factor energy that suits high-energy celebrations: birthdays, proms, holiday parties, and product launches.
Guest experience: The mirror booth can handle a steady stream of guests quickly and quietly. The 360 booth tends to create a bigger moment — guests gather to watch, which builds excitement but can also mean a longer wait.
Prints: Only the mirror booth offers on-the-spot physical prints as a standard feature. The 360 booth delivers digital content directly to guests' phones.
Which should you choose?
Choose the 360 booth if your event is high-energy, your guests are active on social media, and you want a show-stopping feature that gets people excited. It's ideal for weddings with younger guests, milestone birthdays, corporate launch events, and proms.
Choose the mirror booth if your event is more formal or intimate, you want guests to have a physical print to take home, or your venue has limited floor space. It's a perfect fit for wedding receptions, galas, retirement parties, and baby showers.
Still not sure? You can always ask us — we've set up both at hundreds of Ontario events and are happy to make a recommendation based on your venue, guest count, and vibe.
Can you rent both?
Yes — many clients opt for both booths at larger events, using the 360 booth as the main attraction and the mirror booth as a secondary station that keeps the line moving. It's a great combination for large weddings or corporate events with 150+ guests.
What about cost?
In the Barrie and Ontario area, 360 booth rentals typically run slightly higher than mirror booth packages, reflecting the larger setup and the trending demand for video content. Both options are available in packages that include an attendant, custom branding, and digital delivery. Get in touch for a quote tailored to your event date and location.