Insta360 One X2 vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

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Overview of the Insta360 One X2

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 DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
DJI's flagship action camera: 4K120fps video and SuperNight mode
The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro is overall a great action camera, that captures high quality footage in low light situations. It is very capable, rugged, usable in very cold weather and underwater without a diving case down to 66ft / 20m. It is the successor to the DJI Osmo Action 4 which was already a very popular choice.
  • Pros
  • SuperNight mode
  • Waterproof 66ft / 20m without case
  • Freeze-proof
  • Built-in storage
  • Cons
  • Still only 4K video

Comparison of the X2 vs the Action 5 Pro

Weight and size

The Action 5 Pro is a lot more compact than the X2. Both the X2 and the Action 5 Pro have similar weights.
Insta360 One X2
46mm x 113mm x 30mm / 1.81in x 4.45in x 1.18in
5.26oz / 149g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm / 2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in
5.15oz / 146g
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 Action 5 Pro 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
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
1950mAh
Removable
240min at 1080p
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

Only the Action 5 Pro features built-in storage. Both the X2 and the Action 5 Pro support SD cards.
Insta360 One X2
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
64GB (47GB available)
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

Both the X2 and the Action 5 Pro offer HDR video.
Insta360 One X2
4K video at 30fps
Yes
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
4K video at 120fps
4K60fps

Camera and sensor technology

The Action 5 Pro features a much higher resolution. Both feature a 155° field of view. The Action 5 Pro features a much higher bit rate than the X2
Insta360 One X2
18MP
155°
100Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
40MP
155°
120Mbps

Camera settings

Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 One X2
Feature missing
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
100-51200
+/-4

X2 vs Action 5 Pro specifications

NameInsta360 One X2DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Year of release20202024
Width1.81in / 46mm2.78in / 70.5mm
Height4.45in / 113mm1.74in / 44.2mm
Depth1.18in / 30mm1.29in / 32.8mm
Weight5.26oz / 149g5.15oz / 146g
Waterproof16ft / 5m66ft / 20m
Waterproof with diving case-197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C113°F / 45°C
Battery capacity1630mAh1950mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life80min 5.7K30fps 360°240min at 1080p
Charging time85min53min
Built-in storage-64GB (47GB available)
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB1TB
Rear screen size1in-
Field of view155°155°
Sensor1/2.3"1/1.3"
Pixels18MP40MP
ApertureF2.0F2.8
ISO range-100-51200
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate100Mbps120Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-4
360-degree videoYesNo
5.7K 360 video30fps-
4K 360 video50fps-
3K 360 video100fps-
360 video formatINSV-
4K video30fps120fps
2.7K video60fps120fps
1080p video60fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K44
Maximum slow motion4x at 1080p8x at 1080p
HDR videoYes4K60fps
StabilizationFlowStateRockSteady 3.0+
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingYesNo
Webcam modeYes-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingYesYes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones43
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacaac
Audio input-Dual DJI Microphone Direct Connection
Audio bluetooth support-DJI Mic 2
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
BluetoothBLE 4.2BLE 5.1
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
GPS remote
Pressure gauge-Yes
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsNo-