Insta360 X4 vs Insta360 Ace
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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 Insta360 Ace
Insta360 Ace
Insta360's budget action camera: 6K video and a flipscreen
The Ace is Insta360's entry level action camera but shares a lot of features with it's premium brother, the Insta360 Ace Pro. The main difference being the sensor technology, which although not as advanced, still offers very good performance, with video up to 6K.
- Pros
- Great image stabilization
- Flip screen
- Weather proof
- Cons
- Heavy
- Average audio
Comparison of the X4 vs the Ace
Weight and size
The Ace is a lot more compact than the X4. The Ace weighs a little less 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
Insta360 Ace
71.9mm x 52.15mm x 38.5mm / 2.83in x 2.05in x 1.52in
6.24oz / 176.8g
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
Insta360 Ace
1700mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR
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 X4 and the Ace support SD cards.
Insta360 X4
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Insta360 Ace
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
Both the X4 and the Ace offer HDR video.
Insta360 X4
4K video at 60fps
Yes
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 Ace
5.3K video at 30fps
4k 30fps
Camera and sensor technology
The X4 features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the X4 is a little better than the Ace's. The X4 features a much higher bit rate than the Ace
Insta360 X4
72MP
170°
200Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 Ace
48MP
157°
170Mbps
Camera settings
Both the X4 and the Ace have the same ISO range. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 X4
100-6400
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 Ace
100-6400
+/-4
X4 vs Ace specifications
Name | Insta360 X4 | Insta360 Ace |
Year of release | 2024 | 2023 |
Width | 1.81in / 46mm | 2.83in / 71.9mm |
Height | 4.87in / 123.6mm | 2.05in / 52.15mm |
Depth | 1.48in / 37.6mm | 1.52in / 38.5mm |
Weight | 7.16oz / 203g | 6.24oz / 176.8g |
Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 33ft / 10m |
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 | 104°F / 40°C |
Battery capacity | 2290mAh | 1700mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 135min 5.7K30fps 360° 75min 8K30fps 360° | 100min at 4K30fps HDR |
Charging time | 55min | 70min (5V/3A) |
Storage format | microSD | microSD |
Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | V30 or UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 1TB | 1Tb |
Rear screen size | - | 2.4in |
Front screen size | - | Yes |
Field of view | 170° | 157° |
Sensor | 1/2.0" | 1/2" |
Pixels | 72MP | 48MP |
Aperture | F1.9 | F2.4 |
Focal length | 6.7mm | 16mm |
ISO range | 100-6400 | 100-6400 |
Video zoom | - | 4x |
Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 200Mbps | 170Mbps |
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 | - |
5.3K video | - | 30fps |
4K video | 60fps | 120fps |
2.7K video | 60fps | 120fps |
1440p video | - | 60fps |
1080p video | 60fps | 240fps |
Slow motion at 4K | 4 | 4x |
Maximum slow motion | 4x at 1080p | 8x at 1080p |
HDR video | Yes | 4k 30fps |
Stabilization | FlowState | Flowstate |
Horizon lock | Yes | Yes |
Video format | H.265 (HEVC) H.264 (MP4) | H.265 (HEVC) |
Live streaming | Yes | - |
Webcam mode | Yes | - |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Starlapse mode | Yes | 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 | 3 |
Stereo audio | Yes | Yes |
Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
Audio format | aac | aac |
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 | Bluetooth headsets |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.2 | BLE 5.2 |
USB | Type-C USB 3.0 | USB-C |
GPS integrated | No | No |
GPS pairing | iOS Application Android Application | iOS Application Android Application |
Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
Gesture commands | Yes | Yes |