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.
About This Camera
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.
- Type action
- Sensor 72MP 1/2.9” (4.98 x 3.74 mm)
- Video 8K @120fps
- Ibis
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 200
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong sensor (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average burst (29th percentile) 29th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.9” (4.98 x 3.74 mm)" |
| Megapixels | 72 |
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 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Insta360 X5 X5 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a1 a1 II | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Fujifilm X-S X-S20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | action | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 72MP 1/2.9” (4.98 x 3.74 mm) | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 26.1MP aps-c |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 759 | 493 | 315 | 651 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 30 | 75 | 20 |
| Video | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 6K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 200 | 609 | 658 | 1160 | 721 | 491 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insta360 X5 X5 | 62.8 | 36.2 | 70.3 | 29 | 95.1 | 76.1 | 44.9 | 56.2 | 74.4 | 87.8 | 72.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.4 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.7 | 98.5 | 96.7 | 90.6 | 99 | 67.9 | 92 | 99.4 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.6 | 89.4 | 99.6 | 96 | 99 | 64.5 | 97.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 84.8 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.5 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.4 | 56.1 | 89.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 96.1 |
| Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Compare | 93.2 | 75 | 65.1 | 85.2 | 83.5 | 93.2 | 98.4 | 99.2 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 93.6 |
Usage Scores
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