Insta360 One X2 vs DJI Osmo Action 4

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Overview of the Insta360 One X2

Insta360 One X2☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 One X2
Insta360's 2020 360 camera: 5.7K video at an affordable cost
The X2 is now an older 360 camera but it still offers great performance and most needed features at a relatively moderate cost. If you need spherical video on a budget, it is a great pick. It's successor is the Insta360 X3, released in 2022.
  • Pros
  • Great image stabilization
  • Good battery life
  • Freeze-proof
  • Cons
  • Better options for image quality
  • Average battery life
  • No official diving case

Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 4

DJI Osmo Action 4☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 4
DJI's 2023 premium action camera: 4K120fps video
The DJI Osmo Action 4 is DJI's 2023 premium action camera and features 4K120fps video, over 3 hours of run time at full HD in a very rugged package. It has since been replaced by the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro.
  • Pros
  • 59ft / 18m waterproof without case
  • Freeze-proof
  • Excellent image stabilization
  • Cons
  • Only 4K video

Comparison of the X2 vs the Action 4

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Video performance

The X2 and the Action 4 both offer HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Insta360 One X2
DJI Osmo Action 4
5.7K 360 video at 30fps
Max 360° resolution
Feature missing
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
4K video at 120fps
5.7K25fps 360°
HDR video
4K
4x at 1080p
Maximum slow motion
8x at 1080p
FlowState
Stabilization
RockSteady 3.0+
Why it matters: A high resolution will give you crisp footage but also allow you to reframe your video without losing too much quality. A higher framerate (fps) will result in smoother video and is important when filming action scenes or fast moving subjects. Image stabilization is a crucial feature for an action camera, as it removes camera shake, vibrations, rotation and other movements that deteriorate your final footage.

Battery life

The Action 4 offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Insta360 One X2
DJI Osmo Action 4
1630mAh
Battery capacity
1770mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
80min 5.7K30fps 360°
Battery life
160min at 1080p
Why battery life matters: Nothing worse than running out of battery just before capturing the best footage of the day! A long battery life is reassuring and convenient when shooting footage outdoors where options to charge are limited. Even the use of a power bank can be tedious or simply impossible like when filming watersports. Having removable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.

Storage

Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the X2 and the Action 4 support SD cards. The X2 supports a lot more storage than the Action 4.
Insta360 One X2
DJI Osmo Action 4
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
microSD
Storage format
microSD
1TB
Maximun storage supported
512GB
Why storage matters: High quality footage can quickly take up lots of space and insufficient storage can soon be frustrating. Having a large amount of storage and the possiblity to extend it or swap SD cards while on a outing will ensure you will always be able to capture the footage you want. However, smaller, wearable action cameras often rely on built-in storage because of their small size.

Weight and size

The Action 4 is a lot more compact than the X2. Both the X2 and the Action 4 have similar weights.
Insta360 One X2
DJI Osmo Action 4
1.81in x 4.45in x 1.18in / 46mm x 113mm x 30mm
Dimensions
2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in / 70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm
5.26oz / 149g
Weight
5.11oz / 145g
Why size and weight matter: Weight is important for action cameras because we often mount them on helmets, or hold them at the end of a selfie stick while moving. Therefore a heavier camera can be difficult or uncomfortable to film with. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.

Waterproofing and usage conditions

The Action 4 is a lot more waterproof. Both cameras have the same minimal usage temperature. The Action 4 beats the X2 in high heat conditions.
Insta360 One X2
DJI Osmo Action 4
16ft / 5m
Waterproof
59ft / 18m
Feature missing
Waterproof with diving case
197ft / 60m
-4°F / -20°C
Min operating temperature
-4°F / -20°C
104°F / 40°C
Max operating temperature
113°F / 45°C
Why it matters: Most action cameras are waterproof for accidental splashing or use above water, but if you plan on Snorkeling or Scuba Diving, we recommend choosing a camera which offers a diving case and always using it for underwater footage. If you plan on filming Snowboarding, Skiing or other wintersports in extremely cold conditions, you should pick a camera that is rated for those temperatures, most cameras are only rated down to 14°F / -10°C. Many action cameras are prone to overheating, even in ordinary conditions, so if you plan on filming in hot environments, you should choose a camera that can function at high temperatures.

Camera and sensor technology

The X2 offers a slightly higher resolution. Both feature a 155° field of view. The Action 4 features a much higher bit rate than the X2
Insta360 One X2
DJI Osmo Action 4
18MP
Pixels
10MP
155°
Field of view
155°
100Mbps
Video bite rate
130Mbps
Why it matters: A higher amount of pixels will offer better quality footage and higher resolution photos. A higher field of view means that the camera captures over a wider angle and therefore more action can be seen in the final footage. Some cameras require accessories to enable the maximum FOV. A higher bitrate at a similar resolution will offer higher quality video.

Camera settings

Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 One X2
DJI Osmo Action 4
Feature missing
ISO range
100-12800
+/-4
Exposure Compensation
+/-4
Why these settings matter: The ISO range and exposure compensation settings will mostly allow you to tweak your action camera for low light situations.

Insta360 One X2 versus DJI Osmo Action 4 specifications

NameInsta360 One X2DJI Osmo Action 4
Year of release20202023
Width1.81in / 46mm2.78in / 70.5mm
Height4.45in / 113mm1.74in / 44.2mm
Depth1.18in / 30mm1.29in / 32.8mm
Weight5.26oz / 149g5.11oz / 145g
Waterproof16ft / 5m59ft / 18m
Waterproof with diving case-197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C113°F / 45°C
Battery capacity1630mAh1770mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life80min 5.7K30fps 360°160min at 1080p
Charging time85min49min
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB512GB
Rear screen size1in-
Field of view155°155°
Sensor1/2.3"1/1.3"
Pixels18MP10MP
ApertureF2.0F2.8
ISO range-100-12800
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate100Mbps130Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-4
360-degree videoYesNo
5.7K 360 video30fps-
4K 360 video50fps-
3K 360 video100fps-
360 video formatINSV-
4K video30fps120fps
2.7K video60fps120fps
1080p video60fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K44
Maximum slow motion4x at 1080p8x at 1080p
HDR video5.7K25fps 360°4K
StabilizationFlowStateRockSteady 3.0+
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingYesNo
Webcam modeYes-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingYesNo
Photo burst modeYesNo
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones43
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacaac
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 4.2BLE 5.0
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
GPS remote
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsNo-