Insta360 One X2 vs Insta360 X4
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Overview of the Insta360 One X2
Insta360 One X2Insta360'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
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Overview of the Insta360 X4
Insta360 X4Insta360's flaghship 360 camera: 8K30fps video and great battery life
The Insta360 X4 is Insta360's latest 360 degree action camera and delivers incredible 8K spherical video. 360 cameras are the best way to capture group activities or footage where it is difficult to keep focus on a subject. The X4 is the overall best 360 camera right now.
- Pros
- 8K 360 video
- Great battery life
- Improved lens guard system
- Cons
- Not great at low light
Comparison of the X2 vs the X4
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Video performance
The X2 and the X4 both offer HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Insta360 One X2
Insta360 X4
5.7K 360 video at 30fps
Max 360° resolution
8K 360 video at 30fps
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
4K video at 60fps
5.7K25fps 360°
HDR video
5.7K30fps 360°
4x at 1080p
Maximum slow motion
4x at 1080p
FlowState
Stabilization
FlowState
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 X4 offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Insta360 One X2
Insta360 X4
1630mAh
Battery capacity
2290mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
80min 5.7K30fps 360°
Battery life
135min 5.7K30fps 360° and 75min 8K30fps 360°
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 X4 support SD cards. Both support up to 1TB.
Insta360 One X2
Insta360 X4
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
microSD
Storage format
microSD
1TB
Maximun storage supported
1TB
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 X2 is a lot more compact than the X4. The X2 is a lot lighter than the X4.
Insta360 One X2
Insta360 X4
1.81in x 4.45in x 1.18in / 46mm x 113mm x 30mm
Dimensions
1.81in x 4.87in x 1.48in / 46mm x 123.6mm x 37.6mm
5.26oz / 149g
Weight
7.16oz / 203g
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 X4 is a lot more waterproof. Both cameras have the same minimal usage temperature. Both cameras have the same maximum usage temperature.
Insta360 One X2
Insta360 X4
16ft / 5m
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
Feature missing
Waterproof with diving case
164ft / 50m
-4°F / -20°C
Min operating temperature
-4°F / -20°C
104°F / 40°C
Max operating temperature
104°F / 40°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 X4 features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the X4 is a little better than the X2's. The X4 features a much higher bit rate than the X2
Insta360 One X2
Insta360 X4
18MP
Pixels
72MP
155°
Field of view
170°
100Mbps
Video bite rate
200Mbps
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
Insta360 X4
Feature missing
ISO range
100-6400
+/-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 Insta360 X4 specifications
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| Name | Insta360 One X2 | Insta360 X4 |
| Year of release | 2020 | 2024 |
| Width | 1.81in / 46mm | 1.81in / 46mm |
| Height | 4.45in / 113mm | 4.87in / 123.6mm |
| Depth | 1.18in / 30mm | 1.48in / 37.6mm |
| Weight | 5.26oz / 149g | 7.16oz / 203g |
| Waterproof | 16ft / 5m | 33ft / 10m |
| Waterproof with diving case | - | 164ft / 50m |
| Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | -4°F / -20°C |
| Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | 104°F / 40°C |
| Battery capacity | 1630mAh | 2290mAh |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life | 80min 5.7K30fps 360° | 135min 5.7K30fps 360° 75min 8K30fps 360° |
| Charging time | 85min | 55min |
| Storage format | microSD | microSD |
| Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | V30 or UHS-3 |
| Maximun storage supported | 1TB | 1TB |
| Rear screen size | 1in | - |
| Field of view | 155° | 170° |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" | 1/2.0" |
| Pixels | 18MP | 72MP |
| Aperture | F2.0 | F1.9 |
| Focal length | - | 6.7mm |
| ISO range | - | 100-6400 |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 100Mbps | 200Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-4 |
| 360-degree video | Yes | Yes |
| 8K 360 video | - | 30fps |
| 5.7K 360 video | 30fps | 60fps |
| 4K 360 video | 50fps | 100fps |
| 3K 360 video | 100fps | - |
| 360 video format | INSV | INSV |
| 4K video | 30fps | 60fps |
| 2.7K video | 60fps | 60fps |
| 1080p video | 60fps | 60fps |
| Slow motion at 4K | 4 | 4 |
| Maximum slow motion | 4x at 1080p | 4x at 1080p |
| HDR video | 5.7K25fps 360° | 5.7K30fps 360° |
| Stabilization | FlowState | FlowState |
| Horizon lock | Yes | Yes |
| Video format | H.265 (HEVC) | H.265 (HEVC) H.264 (MP4) |
| Live streaming | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam mode | Yes | Yes |
| Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Starlapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
| Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
| Subject tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Photo burst mode | Yes | Yes |
| RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 4 | 4 |
| Stereo audio | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Audio format | aac | aac |
| Audio bluetooth support | - | SENA: 50S, ST1, 10S Cardo: PACKTALK EDGE Airide: G7+ ASMAX: F1 Lexinmoto: G4 Vimoto: V9S, V9X Apple AirPods 2 Apple AirPods 3 Apple AirPods Pro 2 Samsung Galaxy Buds2 |
| Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | BLE 4.2 | BLE 5.2 |
| USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB 3.0 |
| GPS integrated | No | No |
| GPS pairing | iOS Application Android Application | iOS Application Android Application |
| Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
| Gesture commands | No | Yes |