On Tuesday, the Insta360 launched the X5, a 360-degree action camera paired with the “invisible” selfie stick. The next iteration in the company’s flagship series is harder than ever, and has the ability to make videos with 5.7k and 60fps HDR support (or 8K non-HDR lenses). Not bad for a camera that can be kept in your pocket.
The dual-sided camera can capture real panoramic lenses, and the Chinese company showed off the new camera’s capabilities in a trailer video before the release. The X5 is now available for sale from Insta360 and Amazon, with a base price of $549.99.
With the X5, the Insta360 adds pressure to the GoPro, GoPro (at least for now, at least still synonymous with action cameras). While the GoPro Hero13 Black may still be the standard carrier of action cameras, the Insta360 is stuck in a key aspect. The company’s ACE Pro 2 has a leica lens, and the X5 beats GoPro’s new Max 360 camera in video resolution and battery power (GoPro’s newly updated 360-degree action camera is more affordable).
Insta360 x5 360 degree action camera: key specifications
Key features of the 360-degree camera include interchangeable lenses with stronger optical glass, better low-light performance, longer battery life and wind guards for enhanced audio. It is waterproof up to 49 feet (or 15 meters).
Credit: Insta360
Credit: Insta360
Priced at $549.99, this is the most important specification:
Mixable light speed
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Sensor size: 1/1.28 inch
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Lens aperture: F2.0
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focal length: 6mm
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Video resolution: 8k, 5.7k, 4k, 1080p
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Frame rate: 30 fps (8k), 60 fps (5.7K), 120 fps (4K)
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Photo resolution: 18MP-72MP
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Video format: MP4
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weight: 200g
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Battery: 2400mah
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Runtime: Up to 185 minutes in 5.7k24fps endurance mode
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Waterproof: Up to 15 meters
The Chinese company has made various action cameras, and the X5 is the successor to the X4.
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The key features of X5 need to be known
Insta360 introduces the “first, point, later” feature in the X5, which allows you to capture 360 degrees and traditional videos at the same time, giving creators more choices when editing videos. The X5 will also be tied together, and the invisible selfie stick is not visible when shooting, and from a third-person perspective, it has a unique floating camera effect.
In a press release announcing the launch, Insta360 also said the X5’s sensor is 144% larger than the X4, enabling a new AI-powered low-light mode.
First, Insta360 says the camera is the first of its kind to have interchangeable lenses.
We haven’t had a chance to test the X5, but we hope to review the new 360-degree camera soon.
Where to Buy Insta360 X5 Camera
The Insta360 X5 camera was officially launched on April 22 and is available for purchase from Insta360 and Amazon for $549.99. The required bundle with other accessories is also available for $659.99.
