Insta360 X5 X5 Black
Dual 1/1.28" sensors and a triple AI chip deliver 8K 360° video with 13.5 stops of dynamic range and advanced low-light noise reduction. The replaceable lens design and 185-minute battery life with 20-minute fast charging add practical durability and endurance for all-day shooting. This camera is best for action sports enthusiasts and adventure travelers who want to capture every angle in a single take and reframe the perfect shot later.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong video (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong sensor (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average burst (28th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.9” (4.98 x 3.74 mm)" |
| Megapixels | 72 MP |
Autofocus
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Codec | MP4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 2.5" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | No |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Insta360 X5 X5 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony Alpha 6700 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | action | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 72MP 1/2.9” (4.98 x 3.74 mm) | 40.2MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 793 | 1053 | 315 | 273 |
| Burst FPS | - | 20 | 11 | 12 | 75 | 30 |
| Video | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 200 | 579 | 413 | 590 | 721 | 620 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insta360 X5 X5 | 61.4 | 35.6 | 70.1 | 28.4 | 95 | 76 | 44.9 | 54.9 | 73.9 | 99.2 | 71.8 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87.5 | 95.4 | 89.4 | 84.7 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 96.8 | 83 | 93.2 | 92.1 | 93.7 |
| Sony Alpha 6700 Compare | 97.5 | 86.7 | 90.8 | 68.8 | 89.3 | 91.7 | 95.1 | 83 | 93.2 | 92.1 | 84.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.3 | 87.4 | 94.2 | 87.7 | 83.3 | 48.4 | 98.6 | 83 | 93.2 | 92.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 83.7 | 87.4 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.2 | 55.8 | 89.1 | 83 | 93.2 | 77.8 | 96.2 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 81.7 | 89.1 | 95.3 | 87.8 | 84.6 | 53.2 | 90.5 | 83 | 93.2 | 99.2 | 84.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offers From $660
Best Buy 1 offers From $660
Usage Scores
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