Insta360 One X2 vs Akaso EK7000
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Overview of the Insta360 One X2
Insta360 One X2
Insta360's 2020 360 camera: 5.7K video at an affordable cost
The X2 is now an older 360 camera but it still offers great performance and most needed features at a relatively moderate cost. If you need spherical video on a budget, it is a great pick. It's successor is the Insta360 X3, released in 2022.
- Pros
- Great image stabilization
- Good battery life
- Freeze-proof
- Cons
- Better options for image quality
- Average battery life
- No official diving case
Overview of the Akaso EK7000
Akaso EK7000
Akaso's cheapeast action camera
Comparison of the X2 vs the EK7000
Weight and size
The EK7000 is a lot more compact than the X2. The EK7000 is a lot lighter than the X2.
Insta360 One X2
46mm x 113mm x 30mm / 1.81in x 4.45in x 1.18in
5.26oz / 149g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Akaso EK7000
38mm x 51mm x 23mm / 1.5in x 2.01in x 0.91in
2.01oz / 57g
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 X2 offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Insta360 One X2
1630mAh
Removable
80min 5.7K30fps 360°
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Akaso EK7000
1050mAh
Removable
90min for 1080p and 60min for 4K30fps
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 X2 and the EK7000 support SD cards.
Insta360 One X2
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Akaso EK7000
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 X2 offers HDR video.
Insta360 One X2
4K video at 30fps
Yes
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso EK7000
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The X2 and the EK7000 both feature a similar resolution. The field of view of the EK7000 is a little better than the X2's.
Insta360 One X2
18MP
155°
100Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso EK7000
20MP
170°
Feature missing
Camera settings
Insta360 One X2
Feature missing
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso EK7000
Feature missing
Feature missing
X2 vs EK7000 specifications
Name | Insta360 One X2 | Akaso EK7000 |
Year of release | 2020 | 2016 |
Width | 1.81in / 46mm | 1.5in / 38mm |
Height | 4.45in / 113mm | 2.01in / 51mm |
Depth | 1.18in / 30mm | 0.91in / 23mm |
Weight | 5.26oz / 149g | 2.01oz / 57g |
Waterproof | 16ft / 5m | - |
Waterproof with diving case | - | 131ft / 40m |
Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | - |
Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | - |
Battery capacity | 1630mAh | 1050mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 80min 5.7K30fps 360° | 90min for 1080p 60min for 4K30fps |
Charging time | 85min | - |
Storage format | microSD | microSD |
Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 1TB | - |
Rear screen size | 1in | 2in |
Field of view | 155° | 170° |
Sensor | 1/2.3" | CMOS |
Pixels | 18MP | 20MP |
Aperture | F2.0 | F2.0 |
Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 100Mbps | - |
Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | - |
360-degree video | Yes | No |
5.7K 360 video | 30fps | - |
4K 360 video | 50fps | - |
3K 360 video | 100fps | - |
360 video format | INSV | - |
4K video | 30fps | 30fps |
2.7K video | 60fps | - |
1080p video | 60fps | 30fps |
Slow motion at 4K | 4 | - |
Maximum slow motion | 4x at 1080p | - |
HDR video | Yes | - |
Stabilization | FlowState | EIS |
Horizon lock | Yes | - |
Video format | H.265 (HEVC) | H.264 (MP4) |
Live streaming | Yes | - |
Webcam mode | Yes | - |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Starlapse mode | Yes | - |
Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Subject tracking | Yes | - |
Photo burst mode | Yes | Yes |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | 4 | - |
Stereo audio | Yes | - |
Noise reduction | Yes | - |
Audio format | aac | - |
Audio input | - | Akaso external mic |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Yes |
Bluetooth | BLE 4.2 | - |
USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | No | - |
GPS pairing | iOS Application Android Application | - |
Voice commands | Yes | - |
Gesture commands | No | - |
Remote control | - | Included |