The new Insta360 X5 is the company’s new flagship model, and it is being touted as the toughest 360° camera ever.
It features 8K 360° powered by AI, enhanced low-light performance, and an all-day battery. It also has a new user-replaceable lens and a Wind Guard to deliver high-quality visuals and clearer audio.
A new mode lets you capture both flat and 360° video simultaneously—instantly share an .mp4 or reframe later.
Key features
8K 360° Video | New 1/1.28” Sensors- Enhanced, Replaceable Lenses | Tougher Optical Glass for Durability
- Triple AI Chip & PureVideo | Industry-Leading Low-Light Performance
- InstaFrame | A New Way to Shoot & Share
- 5.7K60fps Active HDR Video | Upgraded to 60fps for richer details and colors
- New Wind Guard | Crystal-Clear Audio in Any Environment
- Waterproof to 49ft (15m) | Deeper dives down to 15 meters (49ft) without a dive housing
The camera utilizes 1/1.28″ sensors, a Triple AI Chip, and PureVideo, a dedicated low-light shooting mode. The X5’s 1/1.28″ sensors are 144% larger compared to X4’s. The Triple AI Chip system, made up of one 5nm AI Chip and two Pro Imaging Chips, is claimed to reduce noise for clean, uncompressed images.
The PureVideo Mode features advanced AI noise reduction and dynamic range optimization.
The X5’s 8K 30fps 360° video is supersampled from 11K to 8K, resulting in minimal loss to image quality.
| 360 Stitched Video Format | 7680 x 4320 at 24, 25, 30 fps (INSV) 5760 x 2880 at 24, 25, 30 fps (INSV) 5760 x 2880 at 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 fps (INSV) 3840 x 1920 at 24, 25, 30, 50, 60, 100 fps (INSV) |
Recording per lens:
- 3840 x 2160p at 24/25/30/60 fps (200 Mb/s MP4 via H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC)
- 2720 x 1536p at 24/25/30/50/60/100/120 fps (200 Mb/s MP4 via H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC)
- 1920 x 1080p at 24/25/30/50/60/100/120 fps (200 Mb/s MP4 via H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC)
5.7K60fps Active HDR Video
Now upgraded to 60fps, this new mode is claimed to capture stunning details and colors in highlights and shadows, and deliver good stabilization even in action-packed moments.
InstaFrame
InstaFrame allows you to press record, and then the X5 produces two files. The first is an instantly shareable flat video, no editing or reframing needed. Here you have the choice of a fixed view that follows a constant direction or a selfie view that keeps you in frame throughout. At the same time, you’ll also record a second clip in full 360°.
Waterproof to 49ft (15m)
The X5 has an IP68 waterproof rating down to 15 meters (49ft) without a dive housing. And if you want to go even deeper, you can get an optional housing.
New Wind Guard for Clearer Audio
A new built-in wind guard has a multi-layer wind mesh structure to effectively filter noise, paired with an upgraded algorithm for consistently clear audio.
User Replaceable Lenses
When a lens cracks mid-adventure, most 360° cameras become paperweights, but with the X5, you can swap lenses. Users can replace damaged lenses on the go with the handy Replacement Lens Kit.
The lenses are also made from a new, high-strength, scratch-resistant glass.
Other Features
- Longer lasting, faster-charging battery – A 2400mAh battery supports up to 185 minutes of recording in 5.7K, using the power-saving Endurance Mode. It can also fast charge from 0 to 80% in just 20 minutes.
- Magnetic mounting system – allows for quick accessory swaps.
- FlowState Stabilization + 360° Horizon Lock
- Convenient ways to “hit record” – the new Twist to Shoot feature enables shooting just by twisting a selfie stick back and forth. Other options include Voice Control 2.0, Gesture Control, or pairing with a wireless remote.
Insta360 app
To coincide with X5’s launch, the Insta360 app has undergone a revamp, with a new user interface and tools that make editing easier.
A one-tap Dewarp button removes fisheye distortion for natural-looking footage, a new option to one-tap export with zero editing or reframing, and more. This is in addition to existing features such as Quick Edit and AI Edit for semi-automatic and automatic editing, Shot Lab with 40+ AI templates, as well as a full, manual editing suite.
Insta360 Studio, the desktop editing software for the highest quality exports, is also available completely free, along with the mobile app.
For the best possible Insta360 experience and a smoother workflow, X5 is compatible with Insta360+, a cloud service offering auto file backup, instant sharing of 360° footage, cloud editing, and export.
Price & Availability
The new Insta360 X5 Standard Version is available for $549 USD. The Essentials Bundle, includes additional accessories: Extra Battery, Utility Fast Charge Case, 114cm Invisible Selfie Stick, Standard Lens Guards, Lens Cap, Carry Case. It costs $659.99 USD.
Specifications
