Insta360 - Insta360 X4

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.

X4, i dont have to worry where I am looking at. For water issues, just get the dive case and the lens guard

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’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.

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.

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.

X4 is the way to go based on the things you described. Even for photography, it is nice to shoot a 360 photo and be able to see a scenic view of everything around you. You can upload your pictures to Google photos or many other similar services that support 360 pictures & videos that allow you to use your cursor to rotate the view.

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)

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

Both options are very decent. Osmo has epic colors, x4 is super convenient (but requires spending time post production). For point & shoot just use your smartphone, these days they are totally on par with anything that hasn’t expensive optics.

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.

I have x3 and 4. There's a learning curve using the app and how to usr the stick. Once you learned the tricks, I always have it in my bag. It is really worth it. The problem with x3-4 is not good at night which I also need so I am also considering getting ace pro because of that. Pain in my pocket though. Using your phone would be only good if you like to use the rear camera, but if you want to take pics/videos including yourself, definitely get the action camera

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 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. 

Great camera just realize the lens are kinda delicate and can break. With a 1 lens action cam they make cages for but a 360 won’t have that luxury. Insta360s editing app is for the average person to learn on so you will get the hang of 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

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.

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.

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 recently got an X4 to take on vacation. Mounted on the front of a paddleboard or kayak, it gives a good view of the passengers at a normal field of view, but yeah, I wouldn't zoom in too much. If you export at around a 100 degree fov, you are down to about 2K video resolution (if recorded in 8K 360) -- which still looks good on my computer screen, anyway. You can't use the lens covers in the water at all, they just get smeary when wet. I didn't notice too much glare when out of the water and dry, though. You do need the dive case3 for underwater recording. Otherwise the stitch line will be discontinuous. The camera seems reasonably splash proof, though mine leaked and died when I was soaking it in a bowl of fresh water. Maybe because I was using a 3rd party battery (which was dumb in retrospect). Glad I got the replacement plan. They say for any camera taken in the water, it is a matter of when not if it floods. For the uses you mentioned, I think a big benefit of the x4 is that you could set it up in a spot or carry it on a stick and get pretty good video of your activity. I think with a regular action camera, you have to be much more careful about what you are filming to get interesting footage. As you mention, the tradeoff is that you would probably get better resolution and low-light performance (depending on the action camera). I haven't done any real editing of the couple of hours of footage I got before the flood yet, so i can't really comment on the workflow there.

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.

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.

Depends on the kind of shooting you'd like to do: a) To catch any and all of 'the action' in a wider view angle, not missing a second, go with X4 b) For more details, higest resolution, close ups, decent quality photos in a somewhat narrower and limited view angle, go with Ace Pro. c) To observe their shenanigans from the rug rats' point of view, go with a GO 3S. Both X4 and Ace Pro are heavier cameras that are better NOT entrusted to minors who enjoy hurling stuff around. The GO 3S is somewhat more resilliant and could theoretically be hung on their necks with the pendant. Tell them they're Frodo from the Lord of the Rings and they MUST bring the 'One Ring' back at the end of the day. Or some such... I don't speak Childrenish.

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.

X4 is bad? I love mine!

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

Depends on what you want. I have both to cover all my bases and angles plus I have a drone.

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.

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. 

Like others have said insta360 all the way. I have the X4 and love it.. Finding a mount is a bit tricky. Hated the helmet mount, didn't like the balance on the backpack mount. Holding it in the hand feels really unbalanced with just one pole. I have no idea how some people wear it around their neck. I'm hoping that this is going to do the trick. (I'm not affiliated) https://shotpoles.ca/?srsltid=AfmBOopzwlZqg0VMqFl77uIHKg1W_QRCivbYcW4CPmTtLSobDI0HdLEb

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

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.

Many answers here already for this question but I'd say with the X4 it won't matter how the camera is held since it films all around at all time. You can then enjoy in 2 different ways. Do reframing which may be time consuming but can give amazing results a standard camera won't, or use a Quest 3 and you can look all around.

I’m a photographer and live in the US. I recently had two weeks holiday in Italy and we did it with a one carry-on bag each. We planned that from the start, so that meant leaving my professional camera at home. I bought the Insta360 x4 and it was an amazing piece of kit. I don’t leave home without it now. It goes everywhere with me.

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

360 X4. Isko le dala to life jhingalala

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)

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

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.

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/

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 -.-

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.)

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.

X4 if you can only have one camera.

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

Don't get the insta 360 for scuba, it's atrocious. Just bought one for a dive trip to Mexico and ended up using my 10 year old gopro hero 4, for all the underwater footage instead, as the 360 x4 is utterly useless underwater. It works pretty nicely topside, but all the underwater footage is just a blurry, noisy mess. I can't believe that they are marketing this as a dive camera. It can't focus properly underwater or handle low light. I have tried to give it back as it's simply unfit for purpose, but Insta are refusing...

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

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.

It has AI editing on the phone app. Which is dope and makes editing a breeze.  It’s not a bad camera for your first one but… but.. the accessories are expensive I have a Sony camera, a few go pros but the 360 is really useful for getting the right angle without messing around with a tripod 

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'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.