Insta360 X4 vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
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Overview of the 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
Overview of the 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 X4 vs the Action 5 Pro
Weight and size
The Action 5 Pro is a lot more compact than the X4. The Action 5 Pro is a lot lighter than the X4.
Insta360 X4
46mm x 123.6mm x 37.6mm / 1.81in x 4.87in x 1.48in
7.16oz / 203g
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 X4 offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Insta360 X4
2290mAh
Removable
135min 5.7K30fps 360° and 75min 8K30fps 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 X4 and the Action 5 Pro support SD cards.
Insta360 X4
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 X4 and the Action 5 Pro offer HDR video.
Insta360 X4
4K video at 60fps
Yes
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
4K video at 120fps
4K60fps
Camera and sensor technology
The X4 features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the X4 is a little better than the Action 5 Pro's. The X4 features a much higher bit rate than the Action 5 Pro
Insta360 X4
72MP
170°
200Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
40MP
155°
120Mbps
Camera settings
The Action 5 Pro's 100-51200 ISO range is far superior to X4's. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 X4
100-6400
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
100-51200
+/-4
X4 vs Action 5 Pro specifications
Name | Insta360 X4 | DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro |
Year of release | 2024 | 2024 |
Width | 1.81in / 46mm | 2.78in / 70.5mm |
Height | 4.87in / 123.6mm | 1.74in / 44.2mm |
Depth | 1.48in / 37.6mm | 1.29in / 32.8mm |
Weight | 7.16oz / 203g | 5.15oz / 146g |
Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 66ft / 20m |
Waterproof with diving case | 164ft / 50m | 197ft / 60m |
Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | -4°F / -20°C |
Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | 113°F / 45°C |
Battery capacity | 2290mAh | 1950mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 135min 5.7K30fps 360° 75min 8K30fps 360° | 240min at 1080p |
Charging time | 55min | 53min |
Built-in storage | - | 64GB (47GB available) |
Storage format | microSD | microSD |
Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | V30 or UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 1TB | 1TB |
Field of view | 170° | 155° |
Sensor | 1/2.0" | 1/1.3" |
Pixels | 72MP | 40MP |
Aperture | F1.9 | F2.8 |
Focal length | 6.7mm | - |
ISO range | 100-6400 | 100-51200 |
Color Depth | 8bit | 10bit |
Video bite rate | 200Mbps | 120Mbps |
Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-4 |
360-degree video | Yes | No |
8K 360 video | 30fps | - |
5.7K 360 video | 60fps | - |
4K 360 video | 100fps | - |
360 video format | INSV | - |
4K video | 60fps | 120fps |
2.7K video | 60fps | 120fps |
1080p video | 60fps | 240fps |
Slow motion at 4K | 4 | 4 |
Maximum slow motion | 4x at 1080p | 8x at 1080p |
HDR video | Yes | 4K60fps |
Stabilization | FlowState | RockSteady 3.0+ |
Horizon lock | Yes | Yes |
Video format | H.265 (HEVC) H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Live streaming | Yes | No |
Webcam mode | Yes | - |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Starlapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Subject tracking | Yes | Yes |
Photo burst mode | Yes | Yes |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | 4 | 3 |
Stereo audio | Yes | Yes |
Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
Audio format | aac | aac |
Audio input | - | Dual DJI Microphone Direct Connection |
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 | DJI Mic 2 |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.2 | BLE 5.1 |
USB | Type-C USB 3.0 | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | No | No |
GPS pairing | iOS Application Android Application | GPS remote |
Pressure gauge | - | Yes |
Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
Gesture commands | Yes | - |