Insta360 X4 vs Ricoh Theta X
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Overview of the Insta360 X4
Insta360 X4Insta360'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 Ricoh Theta X
Comparison of the X4 vs the Theta X
Weight and size
The Theta X is a slightly smaller camera. The Theta X 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
Ricoh Theta X
51.7mm x 136.2mm x 29mm / 2.04in x 5.36in x 1.14in
6oz / 170g
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. The X4 has a removable battery whereas the Theta X's battery is not removable
Insta360 X4
2290mAh
Removable
135min 5.7K30fps 360° and 75min 8K30fps 360°
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Ricoh Theta X
1350mAh
Non removable
30min 5.7K30fps 360° and 55min 4K30fps 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
Only the Theta X features built-in storage. Both the X4 and the Theta X support SD cards.
Insta360 X4
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Ricoh Theta X
46GB
microSDXC
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.
Insta360 X4
4K video at 60fps
Yes
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Ricoh Theta X
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The X4 features a much higher resolution. The X4 features a much higher bit rate than the Theta X
Insta360 X4
72MP
170°
200Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Ricoh Theta X
60MP
Feature missing
120Mbps
Camera settings
The X4's 100-6400 ISO range is far superior to Theta X's. The X4's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Insta360 X4
100-6400
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Ricoh Theta X
50-3200
+/-2
X4 vs Theta X specifications
| Name | Insta360 X4 | Ricoh Theta X |
| Year of release | 2024 | 2022 |
| Width | 1.81in / 46mm | 2.04in / 51.7mm |
| Height | 4.87in / 123.6mm | 5.36in / 136.2mm |
| Depth | 1.48in / 37.6mm | 1.14in / 29mm |
| Weight | 7.16oz / 203g | 6oz / 170g |
| Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | - |
| Waterproof with diving case | 164ft / 50m | 131ft / 40m |
| Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | 32°F / 0°C |
| Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | 104°F / 40°C |
| Battery capacity | 2290mAh | 1350mAh |
| Removable battery | Yes | - |
| Battery life | 135min 5.7K30fps 360° 75min 8K30fps 360° | 30min 5.7K30fps 360° 55min 4K30fps 360° |
| Charging time | 55min | - |
| Built-in storage | - | 46GB |
| Storage format | microSD | microSDXC |
| Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | V30 |
| Maximun storage supported | 1TB | - |
| Rear screen size | - | 2.25in |
| Field of view | 170° | - |
| Sensor | 1/2.0" | 1/1.7" BSI-COMS |
| Pixels | 72MP | 60MP |
| Aperture | F1.9 | F2.4 |
| Focal length | 6.7mm | - |
| ISO range | 100-6400 | 50-3200 |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 200Mbps | 120Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-2 |
| 360-degree video | Yes | Yes |
| 8K 360 video | 30fps | - |
| 5.7K 360 video | 60fps | 30fps |
| 4K 360 video | 100fps | 60fps |
| 360 video format | INSV | - |
| 4K video | 60fps | 60fps |
| 2.7K video | 60fps | 100fps |
| 1080p video | 60fps | - |
| Slow motion at 4K | 4 | - |
| Maximum slow motion | 4x at 1080p | - |
| HDR video | Yes | - |
| Stabilization | FlowState | - |
| Horizon lock | Yes | Yes |
| Video format | H.265 (HEVC) H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
| Live streaming | Yes | - |
| Webcam mode | Yes | Yes |
| Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Starlapse mode | Yes | - |
| Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
| Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
| Subject tracking | Yes | - |
| Photo burst mode | Yes | - |
| RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 4 | 1 |
| Stereo audio | Yes | No |
| 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 | - |
| Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.2 | BLE 5.0 |
| USB | Type-C USB 3.0 | Type-C USB |
| GPS integrated | No | Yes |
| GPS pairing | iOS Application Android Application | - |
| Voice commands | Yes | - |
| Gesture commands | Yes | - |