Akaso EK7000 Pro vs Insta360 X4

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Overview of the Akaso EK7000 Pro

Akaso EK7000 Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso EK7000 Pro
Akaso's 2022 ultra low budget action camera
The EK7000 Pro is one of the cheapest action cameras you can buy. It is just as capable as the newer Akaso Brave 4 Pro but without a front facing screen, so if you don't need one and are looking for an extra cheap action camera, this is the one for you.
  • Pros
  • Great value for money
  • Lots of accessories included
  • Cons
  • Poor low light footage
  • Short battery life
  • Not waterproof without case

Overview of the Insta360 X4

Insta360 X4☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 X4
Insta360'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 EK7000 Pro vs the X4

Weight and size

The EK7000 Pro is a lot more compact than the X4. The EK7000 Pro is a lot lighter than the X4.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
40mm x 60mm x 33mm / 1.57in x 2.36in x 1.3in
2.12oz / 60g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Insta360 X4
46mm x 123.6mm x 37.6mm / 1.81in x 4.87in x 1.48in
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 dvifficult to use or uncomfortable. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.

Battery life

The X4 offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
1350mAh
Removable
140min for 4K30fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Insta360 X4
2290mAh
Removable
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 removeable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.

Storage

Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the EK7000 Pro and the X4 support SD cards.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Insta360 X4
No built-in storage
microSD
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.

Video performance

Only the X4 offers HDR video.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 X4
4K video at 60fps
Yes

Camera and sensor technology

The X4 features a much higher resolution. Both feature a 170° field of view.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
20MP
170°
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 X4
72MP
170°
200Mbps

Camera settings

Akaso EK7000 Pro
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 X4
100-6400
+/-4

EK7000 Pro vs X4 specifications

NameAkaso EK7000 ProInsta360 X4
Year of release20222024
Width1.57in / 40mm1.81in / 46mm
Height2.36in / 60mm4.87in / 123.6mm
Depth1.3in / 33mm1.48in / 37.6mm
Weight2.12oz / 60g7.16oz / 203g
Waterproof-33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m164ft / 50m
Min operating temperature--4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature-104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1350mAh2290mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life140min for 4K30fps135min 5.7K30fps 360°
75min 8K30fps 360°
Charging time-55min
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported-1TB
Rear screen size2in-
Field of view170°170°
SensorCMOS1/2.0"
Pixels20MP72MP
ApertureF2.0F1.9
Focal length-6.7mm
ISO range-100-6400
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate-200Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoYes
8K 360 video-30fps
5.7K 360 video-60fps
4K 360 video-100fps
360 video format-INSV
4K video30fps60fps
2.7K video-60fps
1080p video60fps60fps
Slow motion at 4K-4
Maximum slow motion-4x at 1080p
HDR video-Yes
StabilizationEISFlowState
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.265 (HEVC)
H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming-Yes
Webcam mode-Yes
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse mode-Yes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-Yes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones-4
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reduction-Yes
Audio format-aac
Audio inputAkaso external mic-
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
WifiYes802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 5.2
USBType-C USBType-C USB 3.0
GPS integrated-No
GPS pairing-iOS Application
Android Application
Voice commands-Yes
Gesture commands-Yes
Remote controlIncluded-