Insta360 - Insta360 X4

Insta 360x4 was absolutely awesome

I bought a x4 for similar reasons- family vacations, biking and running. I think the action stick is necessary as well as the heavy duty clamp. I got a protective cage for it as well.

If it’s your first just go for the x5. I’ve used the x4 for more than a year and as long as it doesn’t break there very little incentive to move to the x5 on the basis of low light performance

I use an Insta360 X4 with motorcycle mount on my R3. It has decent night time videos that I have posted on YouTube. 5k resolution downgraded to 1080p because I use a freeware clipchamp.

Here's my take. Cameras like the X4 are great 'lazy' cameras. You don't do anything with them live - just stick them in place and let them do their thing. They are also 'you get what you get' cameras. Low light noise, visible stitch lines are part of what you get. Finally they are 'get it all' cameras with the 360 degree dome - even if the camera operator is unaware of something interesting happening - the camera will catch it. The post-processing on the app is also fun in the X4 with lots of novel shots available to you. If you're planning on using this for motorcycles - do you need more than 180 degrees? If not - then the X4 is not necessary. Get the best quality 180 degree camera you can get. Reminder - you can set the X4 into single lens mode and get better quality 180 degree footage too. I edit my videos - so I can handle the stitch lines and noise profiles easily. My favorite camera (out of GoPro, RX100VII, FX30, FX3, Pocket 3, X3, X4) is the X4. It's just goofy, easy, low-risk fun. My best camera is the FX3 (and the FX30 actually). My photo camera/daily carry is the RX100VII. The Pocket 3 proved less useful for what I do and unfortunately it gathers dust. The X4 was not really any kind of improvement over the X3 - which I believe was part of your question.

I got an Insta360 X4 for Christmas for filming my kids and it is pretty much magic fairy dust level of technology. It is the only one you should consider IMHO.

I’ve had ONE X2, X3 and now X4. Only downside was the X4 was larger and heavier but I quickly got used to that. Depending on how you use it, it might not be a big deal. It is missing some bracketing photo features earlier models had. If you don’t use them, no big deal. Check out many side by side video comparisons. I record them when I get a new X camera to decide if the upgrade is worth it.

I have never owned a GoPro, but started 360 photography in 2005 with a mirror-ball add on for a digital camera. I’ve owned 360 cams from Giroptic, RICOH, Kodak and now have Insta360 and DJI. While my RICOH had better photos than the ONE X2, I got a ONE X2 because it had better software and was more fun. I instantly used a "worse" camera more than any of the other models I had. As I moved from X2 to X3 to X4 to X5, each comparison always had some things I thought the earlier model did better. With my DJI Osmo 360, I got it specifically for low light, hoping it might be my "go to" for low light situations, and the X5 for everything else. I’ve already seen alot of footage comparing it to other cameras, and some things look better on the Max 2, and other things look worse. Personal preference is a b-tch ;) What do you expect the niche of the Max 2 to be? What are the things that GoPro does better?

I bought the OA5 and used it primarily for MTN biking the first month and really like it. The inxta360 X4 is also good but I didn't get it for two reasons. My friend has it and I was not impressed with the footage. I'm sure it's a settings issue because a lot of people get great footage with it but I also think the shape is weird for mounting it vs a Osmo Action of Go Pro. The second reason is that this was my first action cam and there's less post production with a regular action cam vs a 360 camera. I wanted something that was pretty straight forward for a first cam. Get the DJI accessories if you buy it. I bought third party ones and they were all sucky because they are mainly intended for Go Pro even though they say universal, at least for now. I ended up buying original dji after. They are much better quality and tolerances.

TLDR: I personally really like the versatility of the 360 cameras like X4 Air (if I could only own one it would be a 360 camera), but the small size of the Go 3S makes it a more discreet device. In the end, it's depend on your use cases and imagination. I have Go 3S and regular X4. The X4 Air is about the size/weight of a chunky candy bar/short TV remote/ or slim eyeglasses case and they have distinctly different use cases. Use the Go 3S for established POV videos - for example mounted on your head, chest, or to the body of a instrument. Here you have established stationary positions of the camera and viewing angle. For instance, I mounted a Go 3S to an Air Rocket my kids launched as part of a school project and I got a good slow motion sequence of the crowd on the ground as the rocket blasted away. Use the X4 Air when there is a lot of movement going around that makes it hard to properly aim it - for instance you want a full body view of yourself (with no visible poll) from 3-10 feet away as your are moving (hiking, skiing/snowboarding, etc), or say you are trying to video your friends moving (skiing/snowboarding) while you are also moving where it would be tricky to casually keep them well framed in the camera (a veteran/pro videographer will be able to anticipate/follow the action with some communication/planning with the moving subject... but a 360 camera makes this a lot easier). I've also mounted the 360 camera to a fishing pole and a hockey stick and the 360 camera can easily stabilize the extremely movements of those two poles while still focusing on the action at hand (i.e. the lure being flung into the water, or the players and puck despite the camera twisting/spinning along). As for the drone, the Antigravity drone is not schedule for release until early 2026, so that will be far from now. Whether a drone will replace the X4 again depends on your use case... with a 10ft (3m) pole, the X4 Air can do a lot of similar angles to a drone being within 10-15 of the subject and isn't limited by the various regulations around a drone (drones are noisy and banned in most state/national parks, within 15-20 miles of airports, and landmarks and public/private buildings). You can easily make a video of what looks like a drone flying behind/in front of you with a 360 camera on a long pole. What you can't do with a normal 360 camera is get a view 100-300 ft in the air away from anything else (like a bridge or tower).

Insta360 X4 I got it as a discounted bundle with accessories from Costco. Mounted to the handlebar, used as a dashcam (recording 360 at a low framerate). But it can also do single camera mode and be mounted to your helmet.

For POV shots go for the DJI Osmo Action 5. It's the best one for all light conditions and for capturing still images from video with "high" resolution. Classic motocycle vlog camera. For general use I'd go for the Insta360 X4. With the motorcycle bundle, you can pratically mount it everywhere. It's the least boring to use. All of these barely reach 3 hours of battery life, so reduce you expection of that. You either run a battery pack or have to carry multiple batteries. They're both easy to use, have dedicated editing software and are reliable enough for trips.

Recently bought an X4 one thing I've found is on bright sunny days the lens guards cause so much horrible flare in the image, and you often get a reflection of the lens itself in the guard, hoping being able to run the X5 without guards will solve those issues.

I've had no problems with the X4 after about 1 month of use, and am very happy with the video resolution/quality. Phone app processing is amazing and easy.

I love my x4. The most vocal people are the ones with issues. Keep that in mind.

Same here. I use my X3 a ton and didn’t see a big need to go to X4. But looks like a no brainer to go to the X5 for low light alone. X3 low light is just unusable.

I own the ace pro 2, 2-x5s and an x4. the quality of the ace pro 2 is fantastic and it wins if quality is the only criteria for your decision. That said, I dive the 360 cameras more often simply because the amount of footage you can capture without worrying about missing anything. And when the x4 -x5 is dialed in - the quality is really good. the dive invisible case is pretty delicate so be careful if you go that route. here is a video about diving with he insta360 cams [https://youtu.be/P-A7PoAXMFU](https://youtu.be/P-A7PoAXMFU)

The image quality isn't relevant, the important thing is the possibility of change the lens of you scratch it or break it. I have the X4 and I'm going to change it next year, because I really like 360 cameras but I want one that I could use it without being scared of damage it.

Ace Pro 2 without any doubt. I have a X4 and a GoPro Hero 9. Last year I went to the Red Sea and the quality for diving or the X4 is really really bad. Is cool to record everything in 360 degrees but if you see the video in a big screen (like an iPad or laptop) you will see that the resolution and detail is really bad. I used mainly the GoPro for diving also because the diving case of the X4/X5 is too delicate. Is a plastic dome and you can scratch it really easily. You have to buy a silicon protector from AliExpress. There is no problem with the line of the X4 when recording but the quality is bad.

I don’t agree the difference is marginal. There are two MASSIVE differences: 1. Low light performance is in another universe on the X5… it’s a universe where you can actually use the camera in low light lol. 2. 360 cameras are EASILY damaged, the ability at low cost and at home to change a lens is truly game changing and you will regret over and over not buying the X5 when you have to ship your X4 back to insta360 for repairs, both in cost and time lost with the camera (including the memories you failed to catch while it was gone.)

I bought the X4 a couple weeks ago to record my dj sets in the club. The low light quality was terrible i ended up just using my phone and returning it. The X5 changes that so I will be purchasing it and hopefully be able to get some good low light video from my sets.

Just finished a dive trip in the Philippines. Attached a insta360 x4 with dive housing on top of my DSLR in Ikelite housing. In terms of cost, versatility of footage, stablization and ease of editing with apps its probably what I would recommend. It's fast ans easy to export and share footage. The video from my Canon 5Div though is much higher absolute quality after post production its still a long process from shooting to colour grading and editing.

How is the audio of the X5 in a festival setting like in the beginning of this video? The audio on my X3/X4 is barely usable in loud environments, while my iPhone 14 has no problems at all capturing very acceptable audio.

Hi friend. I motovlog with my motorcycles so very similar. I’ll share my experiences. 1. Honestly super easy, I use a 512 gig card and two batteries, the card is good for about 9 hours, the two batteries about 3 hours. For extended run times I simply remove the battery and use a power bank in my pocket / Velcro on the bike with a usb c cable. To edit you’ll use da Vinci resolve free, on pc, and Quik on your phone. 2. No, you can make a reel in about 2 minutes with Quik. I first make the video in da Vinci resolve, then I make a reel after for YouTube shorts in Quik. 3. The recommended mount is a PGY tech super clamp mount. This will go on your handlebars front or rear pov or your seat for rear facing. 4. For camera, get the GoPro 13 bundle at Costco. Here’s what my videos look like, think similar for you mine just has an engine (ha). Quik camera settings. You’ll do 4k 30fps superview, iso 100-800, exposure -0.5. [my motovlog channel - GoPro 13 Vespa demoing these settings ](https://youtu.be/ialAD5lKksA?feature=shared) Reach out here or on YouTube anytime I’ll answer super quick, I leave my phone on by my desk. My longest recorded bike ride was over 4 hours, camera plugged into power bank, no issues. My final tidbit, someone mentioned the insta 360 x4. I own this camera also and I do not recommend it for your use case. It’s great for like 30 second to 2 minute videos but editing beyond that is an absolute nightmare. A 256 gb card gets 2.3 hours of recording time, so my longest ride would have been about 512 gigs total. To sit down and edit this would be a weekend event(not fun for me). I dislike the reframing versus the GoPro on my helmet and backup camera on my handlebars facing me, but to each their own. I’m not saying don’t get it, I honestly would still need a regular pov action cam in addition to the x4 though. One COOL tidbit about the x4 is simply multi cam mode, it will record like a “picture in picture” of your two views in front of you and behind, though keep in mind this is all at lower quality than either a GoPro 13 or a DJI action 5, as the insta 360 has only a half inch sensor. If you use it beyond sunny days the quality drops dramatically Here’s an example of my insta 369 using multi cam mode, notice the quality is much less than even a GoPro 10. [insta 360 x4 bike Picture in Picture multi cam mode](https://youtu.be/PDqeC795ONY?feature=shared)

Hi op, one issue is you’ll now no longer be waterproof. I use the DJI mic 2 internal recording inside my helmet to a GoPro 13. You can check the sound here. [action camera with DJI mic2 inside helmet no wires retains waterproofing](https://youtu.be/y7ENSoDiaUg?feature=shared) Use the mini as the second camera, the 11 black as your main. I have a 13 as main and either an action 4 or insta 360 as handlebar.

The Insta360 X4 is a great secondary camera but a poor primary one. Get the Action 5 Pro if this is going to be your only action cam.

1. because i had just bought an x4 and I need to make that money back

I see the Insta cameras, I have an X4, as one of the tools for capturing, well whatever. iPhone, X4 and a Cannon extra long zoom all fit nicely in my GoPro backpack 😂

I am going to assume you dont have an action camera now and give advice based on that.... What I would do.... Buy a cheap action camera ace pro/hero 10/osmo 4 etc.... Get used to using it and editing it, and see how many times you go "shit I wish I caught that" That will give you the decision on if you want a 360 cam If you do go down that route, either wait for the DJI OSMO 360 (after real reviews come out) OR Wait for the X6, the X5 is good but its not a massive jump like the next iteration will be. The one great feature the x5 has is that it outputs 2 video files 1x 360 image and 1x front facing file, so if you just need it to be an action cam, it does that too. I had my gopro 12 on my helmet and my x4 on my handlebars and as I was riding a car on the other side of the road hit another car and hit someone on the pavement, I swung my head round but missed most of it with my helmet cam, but the x4 caught all of it and that was used in an insurance claim. So for me, not having to make sure I am pointing the right way will always be the benefit.

I use X4 for snorkeling (with dive case) and snowboarding mostly. The 360 camera is really great for both use cases as you can capture without worrying about focus. Me mode works great to focus on yourself at all times and tracking also works fine in 360 mode. Downside for snowboarding is snow easily fogs up lens protectors if the camera gets hit by snow spray. Downside in general is fragility of the lenses and or dive case.. very easy to scratch domed lenses.

Where the hell you get a x4 for 150? 😂

Just got one for 300 uSD, with 2 year extended warranty:)

Love my X4. Haven’t had a single issue. Use it for aviation where I would have to replace it with multiple cameras that still may not capture something interesting.

I found myself in the same boat and ended up returning my X4. But still on the sidelines about the X5. Strange that you can't even find any reviews for battery chargers and there seem to be 2 different OEM batteries being so on Amazon. Very confusing.

I have Insta 360 x4. I like how it captures everything. You choose which angle you want to focus on. And the picture you can choose which angle you want to display. Plus it has an AI that can edit your videos automatically like a drone. I think insta 360 x4 is a better option. And its invisible stick is look amazing. 

I dove with my X4 and a dive case and it came out great. Water clarity is very important and making sure your stitching settings are correct is important also. I have the Ace Pro and the X4 and X5. I would take the X5 over the Ace pro personally.

The easiest is a a helmet front / rear cam like the Technalogic DC-2. You have to remember to turn it on, but it’s easy to manage. Keep it charged and the card clean after each ride. It will only capture what is in front of and behind your helmet, and only to one side. Next is a 360 action cam like an Insta 360 X4. Just don’t use the extra features you don’t want. You have to turn it on and manage storage, again, and you also have to store it, but it captures everything. Third, a regular action cam like a GoPro. Helmet or bike, it will only capture one direction and still has the downfalls of the previous two cameras. Easiest to manage but least convenient to install is an actual motorcycle camera system like an Innov K7. Starts with the bike, never needs charging, handles storage automatically. Requires hooking up to the bike battery and threading through the bike frame, maybe also some drilling to mount the cameras. Up to you what you go for. All will cost upwards of €300 for a good option, but have cheaper (and more expensive) alternatives

The ability to change lenses made it a no-brainier for me. The lens guards were a must for me on the X4, but resulted in garbage footage in several different conditions. Plus, the Costco bundle gave me a second battery, memory card, and selfie stick for what they’re selling the cam only for on the I360 site.

Hey bro. I have been experimenting with X4 quite a bit. Your need to shoot at 5.7k for best low light image. The video is far better at this setting than 8k for low light. I’m dropping a YouTube video soon regarding this :)

It's not a low-light camera. Daylight, outstanding. Want to shoot at night, DJI Pocket 3. I own both.

Insta360 x4 user here. Have it mounted to the stem of my scooter using their motorcycle mount kit. It also comes with helmet attachment options with that accessory. Probably overkill for your needs, but, having the 360 degree camera as a "dash cam" to help with safety has absolutely been worth it.

I’ve never had an X4 overheat, you’ll be running both until the batteries die unless the X5 is prone to it.

If your motorcycling is on pavement on days when there isn't rain, the X4 is good. But off-road in dust and in rain a GoPro is much easier to keep the lense clear. The X4 was in my bag for much of Patagonia.

It really depends on how you intend to film, if you intend to film during the day then the x4 and x5 are practically the same thing. If you intend to film at night then choose the x5 as it has a better image for filming in low lighting. Remembering that these are action cameras and not photography cameras.

I love that I bought an x4 the other day

Honestly the x3 is similar to the X2 - can't recommend the insta 360 enough. x2/x3 to x4 is a bit of a bump unless you are in low light. They are all great cameras and the x2 is the least bulky of the three.

Fair enough, just from my experience which is mostly action sports - Motocross/snowboarding and filming concerts the x2 and the x3 footage come out almost identical. X4 was a massive upgrade from the X3 IMO. To each their own, I just wanted to let him know if he's on a budget the X2 is not at all a bad camera. Plus its way lighter and less noticeable when wearing.

I have the settings for both for whatever I'm doing saved so once I set it I just hit the record button and go they both are great. X4 kind of pisses me off on the mountain or at the track because you have to turn it on and off every time you want to record. I like hitting my circle button hearing a ding and once the light beeps red you are recording and good to go. The buttons are harder to press on the X4 so I end up taking my gloves off and it can be a pain for snowboarding. X2 and 3 are way lighter on the selfie stick so they're actually easier to ride with.

X4 broke both an OG stick and the Tripod stick I had, it definitely is very bouncy. That's one of the reasons I still use my X2 so often is it feels honestly half the weight of the X4. The X3 is a bit beefier than the X2, maybe 25% heavier if I had to guess. X4 is pretty hefty on the stick and you definitely notice it more on the chest mount.

Basically the processor, the user interface. The video resolution is the same but the only quality thing I noticed was was actually the sound, the X3 sounds better in my opinion. X2 doesn't have the same 'me mode' auto follow, but again I'm always just shooting in 360 and I reframe the shots around the track or the mountain by hand 95% of the time anyways. Both X2 and X3 are amazing, they blow any of the gopro's I had out of the water. The X4 is great, but in low light it's a pretty negligible difference. It's beefier and can overheat on hot days. Super bright days the HDR mode is nice to have for the X3 - if the cost isn't that big of a difference then yeah get the X3, I've just seen on marketplace X2's going for $100 and that is a great price to pick one up at. You can snag all your accessories/batteries/SD cards for the money you could save. Last thing I would like to mention is the X2 batteries are not compatible with the X3, and the X3 batteries are not compatible with the X4.

I treat my cameras as true action cams - almost everything I shoot is downhill‑mountain‑bike POV (with some snowboarding stuff in the winter). My two kids and I rotate between two GoPro Hero 7s and a Hero 11, and in bright daytime conditions the footage is consistently crisp. I also own an Insta360 One X2 and X4; they’re great for occasional 360‑degree shots (especially when we’re filming the kids in the snowboard terrain park), but their image quality still lags behind the GoPros in the daylight settings we ride, in my opinion. Lots of sponsored “reviews” frame these cameras as vlogging rigs, which shifts the conversation toward low‑light performance and front‑facing features. That’s useful if you’re shooting downtown at midnight, but for daytime action sports I’d rather see companies double down on ruggedness, stabilization, and ease of use than chase vlogging use cases. Bottom line: today’s action cams are all solid, yet GoPro remains my default. I’m still curious about the DJI Osmo Action 5, though. I’d like to see whether DJI can match the reliability I’ve come to expect from their drones.

Most of action cam users will still use their phones for recording and night time photography and let's be honest, it's not something you normally carry with you 24/7 and rather use it on particular occasions. I still have my GoPro 7 black used occasionally until I bought insta X4. This thing covers me for me the next 5+ years snowboarding, bike riding etc. There's no real NEED to upgrade each year guys. There's only WANT.

I will be returning my x4 to get the x5. I notice an image difference in the YT comparisons. I like the lense replacement. The mic sounds better. The quality is better on day one, and it will only improve throughout the year with firmware upgrades. Then tariffs, they will happen eventually.

If one camera is all you want or can afford than the insta360 X3.. Buy it used.. Way cheaper and had better low light than x4 I myself have helmet cams, x4 and Dji action 1 but I'm paranoid and can afford them. But for a newb low on money, the X3 is the best

I had an X3 and the quality bump to x4 was certainly noticeable. Problem is I shoot in HDR and the improvement between X4 to X5 in HDR doesn't look as much as the non hdr improvement from 'reviews' I've seen.

X5 all the way. if you are waiting for some time then get the X6 and get nothing short of these. This is for a series where cameras are being updated every year and they keep some features off limits for the next camera be it hardware or software. There were major improvements in the X5 and a lot of it is feature wise (specially night mode) and some of it they could have done in the X4 so why get the X4? Only exception to get the X4 is - you have a very specific usecase like, you shoot only 360 photos for professional work and it's good enough in the X4 or if you are just doing a sport in the day time and you'd rather save the money and get accessories.

If you get the X4, don't get the suction mount. This was at 75km/h Insta360 is repairing it under warranty of the mount though https://preview.redd.it/ndm24lihwype1.jpeg?width=1485&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ddb784b0ae64f26089e3a1b9d29fbfda525233a6

It worked the first few times, just not the last time aha

Unfortunately i bought an x4 just before the x5 came out. It is still within the return window. Should I return it and get the x5 for $150 more? Prior to the x4 i was using a gopro max and the main reason I changed to x4 was battery life and easier editing workflow. I have been pleased in both regards.

I've had both and honestly don't notice the extra resolution but I do notice the extra size. I have had no problems with the x4 but I don't know if - for me - it was a worthwhile upgrade from the X3 based on how I use it

I'm thoroughly enjoying recording with my X4. No problems at all.

Agree on this. I had file corruption during video recording on insta360 one RS 1 inch until I switched to Sandisk Extreme Pro, the problem is almost non-existence since. Got an X4 for a recent trip using a 1TB Sandisk Extreme Pro, zero issues with recording. Video quality, on the other hand, leaves a lot to be desired.

I got my X4 a month ago before my 2-week trip. I also own the One RS 1 inch. To be honest, having to toggle settings to deal with different lighting conditions in hopes of getting slightly better quality videos is annoying, unrealistic and in most cases, pointless. I don't know how often someone is going to be under "perfect lighting condition" - I don't. I don't expect any cameras to do great under low light, but at the very least, it needs to perform admirably under cloudy weather or reasonably lit indoors. By admirably I mean little to no grainy areas. If I were you I would return the X4 right away. I will be able to test the X5 tonight when I get home, but even if it turns out not a big improvement from the RS 1 inch, there is no reason to keep the X4 around. I bought my X4 from Costco - it seems I should have a 90-day timeframe to return it - and I am going to try to do it.

Funny to see so many people in the same boat. Me too, I bought an X4 last month because of a trip. I bought from Costco. I am going to try to return it tomorrow and see if they are going to stop me. I hope you could too. Ironically, I also bought an X2 just about a month before X3 came out years ago before another trip. It felt like Insta360 really knows when to time their releases. I have the new X5 waiting for me at home and I'm going to try it out and get a better assessment on the quality; but for those who says the only improvement is low light, I disagree - if the lens is larger there should be visible improvement to any lighting condition. I used the X4 extensively during the trip and I was not overjoy with the grainy areas (even when I was under excellent sunlight, I was wearing a dark blue jacket and it looked terrible), but I chose to use the X4 instead of the RS 1 inch because it's easier to carry (and supposedly the 8K option). In any case, I have no reason to keep both X4 and X5.

I love Insta360 cameras and use the Ace Pro, Ace Pro 2, and X4 models. With the X4, you don't have to worry about framing the shot; you can easily edit it later to find the best filming angle. However, it does have a limitation: the X4 is not ideal for low-light situations, while the Ace Pro 2 performs much better in such conditions. The DJI Action 5 Pro is also an excellent camera that you won't regret purchasing.

I currently own a One X2, and an X4. I'm not going to try to convince you that you need to buy an X5, but I will explain why I have already done it and am eagerly waiting for it to show up today. Low-light performance has been my one complaint for sooo long. You say that you shoot in sunny days, but I find that a lot of my use cases are low-light, indoors where the performance hit has been hugely impacting. Gymnastics meets and dance recitals with my granddaughter, plays with my grandson. School events. Birthday parties. Family game nights are a blast with the camera sitting in the middle of the table capturing the fun. Camping, especially sitting around the camp fire, or capturing the beautiful night sky in the mountains. Nighttime swimming parties with family and friends. One of my favorite videos was in an aquarium with the grandkids petting rays in a shallow pool, in very dimly lit conditions. Even treks through heavily wooded areas can be dark enough to cause issues. If I was shooting during the day and outside, I might agree, but that's not my life. I can use my GoPros, my Insta360 G2 or Go3, or get out my Sony or Canon DSLR. But the ability to catch any moment anywhere in the room with minimal attention and setup is what drew me to the 360 cameras in the first place. Hand your 360 camera to a 5 year old grandkid and see how fast you need to replace a lens. That is a major boost for me, even with the cost. I've had to replace lens covers on my Go2 and Go3 several times from RC car crashes, so I know it happens. And the lens covers previously offered were notorious for introducing flare that was usually unwanted. Those reasons are sufficient to me to upgrade now.

I bought the X4 before my dive trip to the Cayman's and I regretted my choice as soon as I came home and looked at the footage. The dive case scratches soooooo easily and I really tried to be careful and keep it protected. The software also would not stitch the 360 videos together the way I had hoped. I've decided to completely step away from the 360 cameras for dive trips. Haven't bought anything yet, but I will be getting different stuff after I sell my X4.

I used the X4 for the first time in the Cayman's, and it was almost impossible to NOT scratch the case. I tried to be so careful. I was also frustrated with the software not stitching the frames together properly. I know other people love the X4/X5, and I do think it can be the right camera for some divers, but I am selling my entire X4 setup soon and getting rid of it. Don't let me comments stop you, it you want to try one, go ahead and get it, it just wasn't something I personally was too impressed with.

How big of a difference is it at night vs x4. I use it riding my motorcycle and now, at night it’s pretty grainy and I can’t read license plates. I treat it as my dashcam

Not sure if I will get this all written out in detail but the TLDR is the biggest area is user expecting and the X marketing being way too optimistic, two is the learning curve, three is true tech issues (one of the cameras loosing white balance and coming out purple, corrupted files, lenses are easy to damage, editing software doesn't work well con some device be that a computer or phone, overheating), and customer service expectations (they are OK for a small Chinese company, but not what many western users are used to) The difference between the two cameras is not that big, but I would still recommend the X4 over the X3 if it is your first camera. The X4 is not worth going to if you have the X3. They have the same sensors, just a faster processor. Note, treat these cameras as B film as they are not reliable enough for a one chance shot. Also, as a motorcycle rider, these are not dashcams, the shot is too wide to reliably pull key info like a license plate.

I have similar set up. I have Sony A7CII, with Insta360 Ace Pro, Insta360 X4, and Dji Pocket 3. I had Insta360 GO3 at one point but sold it. I travel quite a bit in the last few years, I can tell I use both Sony A7CII and Pocket 3 the most. The only time I use Ace Pro or X4 is when I need some angles and environment I can't get from using traditional camera... The video quality from both Pocket 3 is good. I used that quite a bit in my last trip to Japan especially some motionlapses too. Since it is so compact, it is easy to film without drawing lots of attention.

X4 is bad? I love mine!

I've used the X3 and X4 for vlogs for the past 2 years. I've also used Ace Pro 2 and Osmo Action 4 and always end up back with 360 as it's so versatile and the quality isn't that much different when posting on socials. Only negative is the workflow is slightly longer due to reframing but it's worth it

The quality is not the same in daylight. Go for the X4 I think it's much better

I bought the x4 just last month when I was in Japan with duty free + extra Klook 7% discount voucher 😭 Won’t be upgrading until x6 or x7 as well

I've done these videos with X4 FWIW :) I wasn't thrilled about its performance back then, but I have quite high bar when it comes to image quality, so even this might look fine to normal person. But X5 definitely improved in this area, I already can tell as much. [https://youtu.be/abj0VbhuwD0?si=2CeyikKngub3Mjxr](https://youtu.be/abj0VbhuwD0?si=2CeyikKngub3Mjxr) [https://youtu.be/tMbzbS\_UeeI?si=\_bJYFHzEVLEGKZx1](https://youtu.be/tMbzbS_UeeI?si=_bJYFHzEVLEGKZx1) [https://youtu.be/XlwjMjyU410?si=KmZ9wT8z5jVHvMxU](https://youtu.be/XlwjMjyU410?si=KmZ9wT8z5jVHvMxU)

Owner of X4 and fresh owner of X5 here: 1) abosulely untrue - the larger sensor brought one extremely important thing (besides the low light quality) - the footage is now naturally sharp (even at low sharpness), which reduces the need for the horrible artificial oversharpening so often present in action cameras. In X4 that was terrible - there were halos between the horizon and the sky. No longer here, the image looks natural now. 2) yep true, but see above 3) true 4) sure 5) can't comment on this 6) for 360 footage yea 7) sure but do you really need those? And a lot of accessories is fully compatible. 8) some people already performed tests on this - the X4 overheated way sooner than X5 9) lens covers turn your image quality into dogshit, this is indeniably a big selling point to X5

I've got an insta 360 I think the 4th gen, it is awesome because it gets front and back, my guy rides with a go pro, and it works well, but only gets the front, since that is the way he positions the camera. I'm also a new rider, well just a year in, and the insta 360, helps me feel a little safer knowing all angles are covered.

The Insta360 X3, X4 and X5 cameras automatically edit out the selfie stick. the stitching line isn't always perfect, but still makes for a really cool effect.

I have both and a one inch one rs.  The video quality of the 4 is tangibly better than the 3.  Is it better in daylight under your use case? Maybe not much.  The removeable lens covers are well worth it though.  Any 360 camera will have protruding lenses and thus be more fragile. Do not expect GoPro durability.  Also do some thinking about how you mount your camera.  Motorcycles have a lot of vibration which tends to loosen bolts.  Also the forces from the motorcycle are amplified down a stick which acts as a lever.  There are many stories of people who lost their cameras off the back of a motorcycle.  Even the motorcycle kit insta360 sells tends to break.  It’s definitely doable but I would use mounting solutions from professional video companies rather than anything from insta360 or Amazon. 

I have both, no issues, just that even 8k isnt enough if you reframe unless you zoom out to the point where things get weird looking. Also, it ONLY has passable quality outdoors in the sun.. no shade and no indoor use.

You say that but the insta360 x4 can handle beating sun while recording for hours on end at a higher bitrate using 2 camera lenses and stabilization. GoPro probably could have avoided a whole lot of overheating issues by sticking with 4k... I personally and as you said know better, and don't use 5.3k 60fps for extended recording, but appreciate that it was added for special uses.   

I wouldn't call it twice as big, especially where most of the extra space is having 2 cameras and a larger battery.   I fish with both, and the x4 has not overheated on me while plugged into a battery pack

Insta 360 x3/x4 gives best PoV for Bike riding !!!!!!

Agree Insta360 X3 or X4 is the way to go. I’ve been using the X3 and have no need to upgrade to the X4. I have three batteries for X3 and have it running on my boat in loop recording every time I’m out on the water. I use it religiously as my GPS.

Ace pro is a hell of a little camera. But your x4 with the right mount would work great too

[https://youtu.be/bPKz-Zm0LYA?t=691](https://youtu.be/bPKz-Zm0LYA?t=691) Here's one I made last night which quickly gets darker as the sun has set. X4 would have been unusable crap as it was darker looking in real life that the vid. This is 5.3k 30 Purevideo because I've heard 8K in low light purevideo doesn't perform as well but havn't tested it myself yet. I'm thrilled with low light performance even after YouTube made it look a lot worse.

My two main reasons for X5 For me and I’m coming from every iteration for the Insta360, yes now all 5 iterations since I just purchased the X5. 1. Better low light capability. My biggest gripe due to the fact that sometimes video is grainy. The X4 was A bit better but pixel peeping sometimes would drive me nuts even at 8K. So now with the bigger sensor, I’m hoping this would be eliminated, even if it’s slightly better. I don’t record pitch black indoors but it’s indoor. 2. Len’s replacement. Out of all the time I have had all the iterations of the insta360, only once did I scratched up the lens. Pretty good considering but with replaceable lens, I don’t have to be overly cautious. Biggest grip I guess is that I don’t think anything from the X4 is interchangeable which is pretty annoying. Considering my X4 is brand spanking new!!!

I have owed the insta360 x2, x3, x4 and the go. The go sucks, it's no where near wide enough, and if youre using the necklace magnet to chest mount it won't hold through a ski jacket, and you will lose it. I would go for the x5 for the removeable lens. 360 cameras are so much better than single lens cameras, I would definitely get a 360 cam.

So. I have the x3 & 4. Holding off on the 5. With the quality of my iphone and being able to capture “everything”. I liquidated my years of Nikon gear. I’m not going to carry 40lbs gear anymore. I love the 360 format. Im awaiting the specs on the new DJI and GOPRO. My biggest disappointment with the X4 is how poorly it captures in ambient indoor lighting. I have the Pocket 3 which is very good for my purposes

Sound is bad. The wind destroys it. I use a GoPro with a dead cat on my shoulder strap. You need the max lens mod though. Sometimes that’s just for sound. Insta360 x4 on my ski pole or on the helmet. Gives you lots of options but also lots of editing

Yeah there are some problems but i love my X4. I just bought it and prices with X3 were almost the same and i don’t have any exprerience with X3 so idk if you should but that but i think higher quality and better collors worth it

I love my X4 and i've had no issues whatsoever. Its definitely not the same quality as my Ace Pro 2 but it's still quite impressive as a 360 camera. I also had the gopro max for 5 years and also the X3 for a while, and the X4 is simply so much better than them both. The ability to zoom in on subjects in 8k is also much better than the X3. i've been more than happy with my battery life. Although I generally turn it on and off as needed and am not running it for hours at a time. i did pick up a spare battery but rarely use it... just my two cents.

Hi OP! How has your journey been? Did you end up buying the X5? I'm exactly in the same boat as you. I have wanted to create a longform walking channel for many years now, and in 2023 I finally bit the bullet and bought the Insta X3 and started filming whenever I get the chance. Mid-2024, I upgraded to the X4, and finally in December 2024, started a Youtube channel. Last month I upgraded to an X5. And almost 9 months in, I am steadly growing my library of walking videos on my channel. I haven't seen any other walking channel using the Insta360 exclusively, so I'm happy to answer any questions you may have on this journey! Going back to your question: \- Yes, the X4 and X5 would be great choices. If you have the means, go upgrade directly to the X5. The low light quality of the X5 is much much better than X3 and X4. I have yet to process new videos captured by my X5, but if you go to my channel, you can compare the big difference between X3 and X4, and just imagine that X5 is much better. (Will share the links below\*). Other thoughts: \- Reframing could take a lot of time, if you are not intentional with your shoot. So before going to the field, make sure you already know which angle to take. (Yes, you can reframe it in post, but there's a huge difference if you place the camera on a backpack, on a chest mount, or do it handheld on waist level, or on face level.) I get annoyed by some of the nice places I've been to, only to find out that my hair has been blocking the view (I placed it too low on my backpack), or that it wiggles too mach (I placed it below waist, handheld). \- Plan your routes in advance - this will cut your editing time significantly! \- Walk alone if you want to use ambient sounds. In some situations, I have used the insta when walking with friends, my partner, or with tour guides. I simply hit record and just stay in the present. And because I'm in the present, the camera has also captured all the private moments and conversations with the people I'm with - something you may or may not intend to include in the final product of your Youtube videos. Just something to be mindful of, and something to plan in advance. I can type more and more, but any specific questions are welcome! Feel free to DM as well, if it helps. === \*Not sure if I'll be blocked if I include links, so you could look for my channel on Youtube. Channel name is "Thoughts In Transit", with a yellow map pin as a profile photo. For the video samples, search for - Captured by X3: Motorbike POV in Vietnam Paramotor Flight in Vang Vieng Captured by X5: Tour Istanbul for Free Boracay Like 55 Years Ago/Hinugtan Beach All of them had some color grading in post, but you'll see the significant difference between X3 and X4 footage. I have lots of backlog, so my X5 content might come out not until a couple of months from now. Cheers!

I've had both the X4 and X5. Dont get me wrong, the X4 is still great but the X5 is noticeably better in a lot of categories so if you will be planning to use it a fair bit and can afford it, X5 is definitely a better camera

I have had no issues with my X4 but the only real downside I find is low light video quality. If you're outside in the daytime with blue skies and sunshine the quality will be absolutely banging.

I sold the X3 and got X4, it is a significant improvement. All consumer 360 cameras are compromised on video quality but X4 seems to be the best. Low light is not so good but again, it’s better than all other 360 cameras. I read the stories but have not had a bad experience with X4 to date.

I use an Insta360 X4. It doesn't distract me from being in the moment since I can figure out framing later. With other action cameras you're torn on what you want to film and where you should be looking.

I own the X4 and the O360. Would go with the O360 over the X4. For the X5 vs O360 thing, especially if youre a DJ and i guess not focussing much on editing, color grading etc afterwards the X5 might be the better deal for you, since it looks good out of the box. No need for 10bit or bigger sensor here, low light is good on both - quite equal. One thing to consider maybe is sound. If you want to record audio especially with external mics i guess the O360 with its seamless mic integration is better.

many thanks. thats what i wanted to hear before pressing the buy button.. So footage is noisefree at daylight and iso 100 when watched on a monitor at 1:1 scaling? i see noise at iso100 on shaded areas, or even on the blue sky with my x4. if these are gone with x5, then its a big upgrade!

i am the opposite: i do see the 8k res upgrade! after reframe i can have a sharp 2.5k video compared to 1080 X3

exactly! lcd bigger, menu faster and i even dont have overheating for 2hours in 8k when removing battery so lot better

I have an insta 360x4, gopro, and the ace pro.

To follow up on that, the insta 360 x4 has been the most reliable solid purchase. It just works. I bought the x5 without thinking because I was so happy with the x4. I hope that helps.

I wouldn't stress it. This is evolution, not revolution. I haven't seen anything to suggest the bitrate at 8K is any higher. Battery life on the X4 is already great imo. I guess time will tell.

Versus the X3, this is a sensible upgrade imo. It feels more like evolution rather than revolution from the X4. My personal view is also that lens changing should have been more straightforward on the X4 in the first place.

X4 is really fun cam. Good quality and awesome shots if you know how.

I have both and replaceable lens is a huge plus for me. I do a lot of outdoor activities, and while the lens protector on the x4 is good, it won't stand up to grinding on the grounding the suction mount drops, or rocks hitting  it while dirt biking. It technically supersamples, it records in high resolution of 11k? and shrinks to 8k. Supersampling is what most modern dslr cameras do, and it's why they dropped the bitrate which inturn increase recording time and battery A good reason to NOT upgrade is the price. as with everything, buy it only if you have the money for it and think it's a worthy increase in price. Buying new accessories does suck, but at this point that's how these manufacturers con us into spending more.

I have been using both cameras for a while a prepared a detailed video comparison [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiX6xKwJmG4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiX6xKwJmG4)

Please let us know how if it has sd card issues. The x4 was infuriating

I use insta x4 360 footage is very cool. The me mode is very useful. I like the versatility of the camera I use for motorcycling and snowboard very easy to use, don’t need to worry bout focusing on the camera bc it’s captured everything

Insta360 x4- you can just stick the camera anywhere and its gets everything. I shoot my boys 9 and 12 with it skiing and its awesome.

Insta 360 x4. It weighs the same as my quad Also, i only use gopro for cine stuff. Since i travel a lot, the vista doesnt cut it. However, for freestyle, the vista is fine. Laggy but fine.

I use the X4 every now and then. It can be a bit annoying at times, even with the diving case, the stiching is not perfect, and any small scratches can be seen.

Go to youtube and type in the camera and the location you’re visiting then see which footage that you like better and see yourself creating. There will be an Insta360 X5 soon too. I had a choice between X4 and Pocket 3 last year and I went with the X4 because I wanted to do water stuff and unique shots, plus I already had a Pocket 1 and really wanted to replace my old broken Insta360 One. But my Pocket 1 was the work horse when it came it filming my activities for the longest time. Pocket 3 may be better for everyday life. Can always use a Phone if it’s water proof, if you’ll be doing water stuff for a bit too.

1. Reviews indicate a minor, but noticeable improvement in daytime image quality. Also some people do shoot in poor light (or would do so if the results were passable) 2. Fair 3. Fair, this is really disappointing. 4. Fair. 5. Fair, but only really applies to those who have a multiple batteries (and can't sell their X4 package for decent money) 6. Unclear - Insta360 is advertising an improvement in waterproofness, hopefully the X5 will live up to it's advertised rating. Untill more end up in the wild we will not know if if the waterproofing issues have been resolved. Fair on the dive case. 7. Fair, but only really applies to those who have accessories beyond SD cards and sticks (and can't sell their X4 package for decent money) 8. Incorrect. A greater number of slower clocked processers can do more processing while generating less heat. Testing by Hugh Hou indicates that this is the case with the X5. It runs cooler than the X4. 9. Disagree. Lens covers are still available (but are no longer bundled), so there is not really a downside. And I think most buyer's like the idea that the most venerable component is user replaceable, even if they don't ever expect to damage one. Main reasons to upgrade: \- Slightly better image quality in good light \- Massively greater low light image quality. \- Better battery life. Increase from 70min to 86 min at 8k max bitrate. \- Built in microphone wind guard \- 4k 120fps recording ability \- Ability to directly connect the wireless microphone. I consider everything else minor. If the above don't add material value to your use case, then absolute stay with the X4. Should note that Insta360 has increased their launch cadence. X2 -> X3 25 months X3 -> X4 19 months X4 -> X5 12 months. With this higher cadence it is fair to expect the changes in each version to become more minor. Combined with 360 camera's becoming more mature, as has happened with smartphones & Go pro's, most consumers find no compelling reason to upgrade with every new generation, as their existing hardware meets their needs, and the improvements of the latest hardware become increasingly minor...

I get quite a lot of noise in my shots using my x4 using 5.4K 24fps in reasonable lighting. I’d like to see a like for like comparison x4 vs x5 All of the reviews always seem to be in ideal lighting without the lens guards, this is not the reality most people face.

Improved night video is really an understatement. The x4 made *barely* useable footage at night (usually unusable). The x5 actually looks *good* at night. For my purposes that's enormous. Most importantly, I would never buy a 360 camera without replaceable lenses for any reason now that the option exists. I'm a human and I'm clumsy.

x4>x5 when it comes to underwater ;n; dont worry tho, you can have my x4 anytime <3

Insta360 360 camera is best way to go to capture anything around you. Insta360 x4 is better resolution for when you crop and reframe scene. X3 is cheaper depending on your budget but still good.. here is a comparison https://samirsvirtualworld.com/insta360-x3-vs-insta360-x4/

i carry both the insta360 x series camera as well as a small portable sony rx for the complementary benefits of each for certain shots ( zoom, much higher quality, low light with large sensor) [here is article on 360 camera vs regular camera](https://samirsvirtualworld.com/360-vr-camera-rather-than-regular-camera-for-travel/)

Insta360 all the way! I recently purchased the X4 to capture better content for our club (check it out on Instagram), which it does a great job at, but what I didn't prepare for was the amount of post ride video editing time required. Some of the mounts can be a bit bulky on a bike too, but there's plenty of options available to capture some interesting shots and angles. If I were in the market again, I'd be tempted by the smaller Insta360 Go Ultra as it seems like it would be less bulky, which is important when you're out and about.

X4 is the way to be. It is excellent low light when recording at 4k. Here is an example of mine indoor karting with the x4. (make sure it's on 1080/60, youtube likes to down rate it) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDR8OqlZz_I

If you are videoing yourself while snowboarding via selfie stick, nothing beats the third person perspective of a 360 camera. I find it a lot more immersive than any traditional action camera because it gets my whole body and the selfie stick isn't visible- that just not possible with a camera like the dji action 5 (i have a gopro hero 9 and insta360 ace pro). To make editing easy, Me Mode gives you a very wide angle 4K that needs almost no editing. Here a video I made last month with the X4 https://youtu.be/kfgz56JiFE4 A 360 camera makes framing someone else snowboarding/skiing easier to (you don't need to worry about angled horizon or cutting then off). For this video, I just kept the camera (an older X2) blindly pointed behind me and edited it after. https://youtu.be/yBvwZnUOOVY

Wtf i bought 1month ago a x4 -.-

Agree with all this but I was using the x4 and had no issues when I went to record option in the app to chose what I want to reframe. In the X5, once I zoom out it’s starts to glitch. It won’t let me scroll up or down just left and right. I’m wondering if you have this issue? Or know how to fix it.

I use the X4 mainly for cold water surfing and snowboarding and the lens covers are trash in water or snow, literally unusable. So the changeable lenses are a big win for me. (I'm still not upgrading until the X6 or later though, because the camera still works and I'm careful with my gear. I generally don't upgrade until it's a massive feature change or my camera breaks beyond repair.)

What are you talking about? The max resolution for the X3 is 5.7K. The max resolution for the X4 is 8K. That’s a huge difference in quality.

If you already have the X4, then I wouldn’t suggest upgrading. Not enough of a difference between the two in my opinion. But if you don’t have either, then go for the X5.

Yes it's worth it bro! Definitely for your use case I've had both and personally in my experience the X4 doesn't even come close to the x5 outdoors & lowlight.

1) Generally people don't record for all 3 hours (though some do). While it is possible, most people do sections. Keep in mind: A lot of what you see on social media is "fudged" so riding through an area, backtracking because it's nice, re-riding with multiple cameras, then going back and getting the camera(s) is almost the norm. I can't imagine editing 3 hours of footage every road ride. You will also need to change the battery at least one time, if not twice. Storage will fill up quick. Crit races and racers might capture the entire thing, but those are generally 60 minutes or so and often packed with action. 2) Depends on how fancy you get with editing. That's really all there is to it. Adding things like "HiLight Tags"can help find everything if you do decide to record for 3 hours. 3) Most common for a GoPro is a 2-in-1 that holds your biking computer and the go pro. Most of the high-production folks also use a rear camera 4) To be honest, if you are doing bike-related content, the new standard is the Insta 360 x4. It takes the place of having two cameras. Ensures you won't miss a shot with 360 degree capture. High resolution. It has a slim/tall "aero" profile. Replaceable Lens. Good battery life. If you are going to use a GoPro, the 13 is where it's at. It's the best Action Camera right now. GoPro is way behind in this segment though. 360 degree cameras (aka the X3 and X4) have taken over road biking and motorcycle riding. Since they can capture "everything" around you.

Just get Insta360 x4. It retired all of my gopros

I had the X4 for less than a month and managed to return it with a full refund so yes I went for the X5. Most of the yt even paid ones say it's not worth the upgrade from an X4 unless low light is important to you. For me the big factors where battery improvement and being able to replace the lens as I know I'm going to scratch it at some point. The ability to use different mounts systems is a great qol improvement. I was lucky I was within the return time by a day. I do hope the introduce the improved HDR photos soon but I won't hold my breath. I found it strange they didn't give you lens protectors in the basic package. I don't think it's worth the upgrade if your currently happy with your X4 tbh. Yes the X5 is very good from my limited user experience so far I'm impressed but the difference isn't massive but other can give a better informed opinion.

The only review that matter. Actually really disappointed by all the other ads disguised as "reviews". The x5 offers nice incremental updates, but it's not truly groundbreaking when compared to the excellent x4.

id base it on your budget, if you can afford the x5 then go for it, the difference isnt that much and if the potential is there to film in low light then youd regret not getting it. the x5 is better, it is more expensive though, the x4 is awesome, and really decent at night so you wont be left with nothing, so base it on your budget, either one youll be chuffed with

I have used both and given the use case you’ll have to decide cause both are fantastic. 1 use case - if you only want simple motovlog setup then go for the action5 cause you can use wired and wireless mic with it ( please don’t buy a gopro. the 13 is ok) and the clamps that mount the action 5 is also very easy to understand and in general it’s accessories are very affordable and reliable. 2 use case - if you are a already pro in motovloging or want new angles for you motovlog then go with the insta360 but I would suggest the X4 the latest, now here is some catch. You can take 360 pics but a normal pic wont look that good as it will limit it to only 12 MP and while recording if you want to use it as a gopro and a 360 then you need to keep it at the max resolution which will require a good and big V30 sd card. And keep in mind if you get the insta360 and damage it’s lenses then you won’t be able to get it repaired or change the lens. At the end I would go for the insta360

Hi! I own an X4 and I think you should go for it. It's true that the dive case do get scratches easily and also bulky to store. It's one of the shitty part about it tbh. But with the 360 footage, you can probably capture things I don't notice. Especially since you're mentally loaded with buoyancy, gas management, your buddy, what's around you, and where you're headed.

I only dove with the X4 model(3 gram heavier than x5) with a floating handgrip and its positively buoyant. So I'm not sure. But it's definitely negative with the 2m selfie stick.

There is one important reason I need the X4 even though I could upgrade to the X5. There is no dive case available for the X5. I got the X4 with dive case and it is greatly superior to the X3 at 8k underwater. There is no comparison. I tried the X4 and X3 on quad bikes and also no comparison. So footage I got using the X4, even if I have only owned it briefly, was worth it. I might still upgrade to the X5 but I will be really needing that dive case at some point. lol

True! I'd only just ordered an X4 on Monday, not realising the X5 was coming out literally 24 hours later - do you think it's worth just sticking with that? I'll be using it on a motorbike.

Hmm thanks for the feedback. I primarily plan to use mine as a dashcam and it will be plugged into the USB power socket on my bike, but I'm also doing a big road trip in a couple of months and wanted to capture bits of it. I'll see what Insta360 come back with regarding my return request, and if they can't sort me out, I'll just stick with the X4. Thanks!

I love my insta360 x4, super clean clips cool features the app makes it super easy to store and edit clips. And then save them in whatever format you want

Insta 360 make really good cameras I got an x4 and its super good Just the official mounts are hot garbage

Buddy of mine has an X4. It is a great camera which gives you nice videos, but I do have to say it can get annoying with the long stick. If you aren't careful , that will make you the most hated person on base. Also, underwater housing really isn't the greatest. It is really easy to scratch that one. There are sticks that give you the opportunity to mount a carabiner on it at the end, which is the best option to store it away.

I second this about GoPro. I so regret buying a GoPro max a few years ago. I am technically inclined, and I have spent DAYS of my life trying to get GoPro files to play nice with other software. Not. Worth. It. If I was going to buy another one, it would be the new insta360x4

Do a 360 camera like the Insta360 X# (not sure what number they’re on now. 4?). In post you can just pick the direction your “virtual camera” is pointing so that your kid is always in frame. Looks kinda goofy when you mount it on top of your head like a unicorn, but it’s basically perfect for an application like this.

360 X4. Isko le dala to life jhingalala

Insta 360 4x. It let's me do tracking shots and follow the play. A bit overkill for sure but I bought it for traveling and it does a great job behind the net.

For diving and hiking I would go with the insta360 x3/4 or the GoPro. The insta 360 you can do 360 vids and reframe them. You are filming in 360 so you can get every angle. The GoPro is tried and true. So it depends on what you want. The 360 is good for I think 10 meters without a dive case. The Osmo pocket 3 is nice but isn’t an action cam and needs to be handled a bit gently.

Well that would be for the insta360 x3-x4 not the ace pro. I admit it does look goofy but it makes for great footage

Most practical? Insta360 X3/X4. Records in multiple directions and mounts to the bike so it can stay charged for 24/7 recording. This is the simplest way to get dashcam functionality on your bike. If you want cool POV social media footage then an action cam from Insta360 or DJI, GoPro isn’t competitive these days. If you’re on a budget and don’t care about audio quality, the AKASO Brave is a good way to get started and see if you want to go further in. With these helmet cams though you will need to be more deliberate when recording footage as the batteries last around 1-2 hours

get the insta360 x series. You can just hold them or mount them and forget about the camera and just ski. Then you can choose what frames to focus on, that way you can just focus about skiing.

I have an insta360x and it's not good in low light IMO Ace pro has a 1/1.3" sensor so not big but bigger than some of these small action cameras. Larger physical sensor gathers more light The Osmo pocket 3 is quite decent in low light with its 1 inch sensor and stabilizing gyro

Depends. In an unpredictable scenario like that, a 360 camera like the insta360 x models will go a long way in keeping her in frame and allowing you room to edit. To save a buck, however, you can get a cheaper run of the mill action cam just in standard 'wide' be it gopro 12 or insta360 ace or the best DJI you can afford, etc. Among other things. Putting a 'max lens mod' on a gopro, getting the old 360 gopro, etc. But, all things said and done I recommend the insta360 X. If it's a rigid seat that isn't getting close to the tire, it's actually pretty ideal to mount on the saddle or rails or even post.

I've had every version since the beginning. And I'm not going to say they are perfect; battery life has always been an issue. The odd random crash. The 12 and 13 made decent improvements. But the influencer effect is definitely out there, every video I see from a sponsored influencer is comparing it to a GoPro, and they deliberately set the GoPro up to give its worst performance. you call them out on it and they get all butthurt and defensive, so you know they are full of shit. I own two insta360 x models and a go3 as well, and I can tell you the image quality is no different if you set them up correctly, the battery life on the insta's isn't that great either, and one thing that really bugs me is the time between pressing record and the insta actually doing anything, my gropro is recording and I'm still waiting for the insta to start. And they do crash, and they also overheat. It could be that I'm in Australia, but I've mounted my Insta in my car to record random stupidity and then find it's off and recorded a minute or two before dying. Just Google Insta overheating, and it's an issue they are 100% trying to hide. You mention it as an influencer, and you'll never get a free camera again. And the biggest reason to avoid the Insta cameras is lens damage. The X5 just got a replaceable lens, and they carry on like this is genre-changing. Yeah, welcome to 2020 when GoPro did that. I won't be getting an X5 or AcePro, I will be getting a GoPro 14 as soon as it's announced.

Insta360 is the best we’ve used and the 360 has major benefits.

I have to suggest the 360 cams. Based on what you want it for. Its really the perfect tool to capture quick moments. Not having to frame the shot, being able to just put it on a tripod and let it run knowing it will capture everything is a huge factor. Imagine wanting to take a quick group shot or video. U don't even need to make sure everyone is in frame. Just press the shutter. Now if u want to do like a baby FPV or have your kid hold it then yeah the nano or go ultra If not 360 cam all the way. Insta360 specifically for the editing in the app. Reframing in post edit is not that difficult once you get the hang of it.

360 cam for sure. U can use AI tools provided in the app to keep u in frame with a click of a button. With the 360 cam, U do not have to worry if u are in frame or not. Audio quality is good too.

Except for safari, GP13 is very good A good alternative could also be a 360 camera, especially for things like cage shark diving. I personally think Insta360 is better than GoPro for 3d cams

I echo the 360. Pricy but worth it as it catches everything around you if setup correctly

You want an insta360 camera for snowboarding. IMO, it's best to have the 360 video and be able to create clips from that. Those cameras are very durable and have available lens covers in case you're really falling a lot. You can even use a selfie stick and get a drone like video.

I was looking at that camera for a bit, eventually went with one of their 360 cameras (since a recent update, I've found the app incredibly unstable for viewing / editing such footage, but it was good before then) but I'm assuming when you say you just pop it out from one mount to another, that means you find the magnets strong enough for it to stay put? I always assumed magnets wouldn't be strong enough for mounting such things to bikes, hence e.g, MagSafe handlebar mounts not really being a thing.

I have an insta360 that I bought used last year. I love it because it takes photos all around (360 degrees) and you can choose which views to save. I use it to analyze my own riding so that I can make improvements. I also own an older go pro because I bought it for a rafting trip a long time ago. I never use it for snowboarding because I can’t stand the shaking in the videos which really don’t show anything meaningful anyways.

I'm a Photographer who recently got into videos. I have to point out that the Insta 360 video quality is nowhere like the mirrorless cameras I've had, BUT, it's really about the spontaneous moment captured with it and not the quality that I'm impressed of. I've found footages of myself in the moments of serendipity that I know I will never achieve with any of my mirrorless camera unless somebody is following me around with it. I also tried the Osmo Pocket but I certainly love the convenience of the Insta 360 more because you can choose which frame, back, front, up or down you want to finally edit for posting. Really helpful the 360 view.

I'd suggest you to get the Action 4. Better vfm. Can get the action 5 spare batteries for better battery life (if needed). Insta 360 is doing different ball game. It's an awesome secondary camera but not a good primary one.

Insta 360 anytime of the day

I would pick the dji any day over the insta 360 for a primary camera. Although the insta 360 gives a very good variety of angles, there’s not much of creative freedom that comes with it. Dji on the other hand, you can connect your mic easily for vlogging; it has better clarity, the overall quality is also much better. Accessories for the dji are priced fairly and the intsa 360 mounts are known to be fragile so I personally would stay away from those. If you already have a main camera, then go for the insta and try new angles for cinematic shots, but bear in mind, if you end up damaging the 360, there’s almost no way of getting it repaired.

If u want to vlog n need a good low light performances than go for Action 5 pro. DJI wireless mic system can be easily paired with Action 5. Please don't go for any GoPro. DJI n Insta360 r far ahead of it interms of technology n features. If u want versatility than go for Insta 360. Also wait for few days. Amazon freedom sale will be coming. U can get better deals on both if cameras.

Yeah, that breaking parallel ski relationship at initiation, lazy inside leg, park and ride possibly could have been helped during a couple of days of group lessons you could buy for the price of Insta 360.😉

I admit I also consider insta 360 for my own ski technique improvement but still unsure about the value. My notes about your skiing are limited because such POV doesn't let me see what your body is doing. Ideally, ski technique analysis is best when a skier comes to the camera and passes it so the skier is visible from the front, side, and then the back.