Insta360
Luna Ultra
Flagship dual-lens 3-axis gimbal camera with Leica Summicron 1-inch 8K main lens, 1/1.3-inch telephoto, detachable 2-inch OLED screen, 8K30 / 4K120 video, and 37MP UltraPhoto.
$770
Launch priceReleased Jun 2026
Insta360
X4 Air
Ultralight 165g 8K 360 camera with dual 1/1.8-inch sensors, replaceable lenses, AdaptiveTone exposure, 15m waterproofing, and swappable 2010mAh battery.
$400
Launch priceReleased Oct 2025
Luna Ultra is 7 months newer.
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Wins
Luna Ultra
Wins
X4 Air
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALuna Ultra has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- ALuna Ultra has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
- ALuna Ultra has higher Battery runtime (240 min vs 88 min)
- ALuna Ultra has higher ISO max (native) (6,400 vs 3,200)
- BX4 Air has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 120 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Luna Ultra
52 × 170 × 39 mm
233 g (0.51 lb / 8.22 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X4 Air
46 × 114 × 37 mm
165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
Luna Ultra is 6mm wider, 56mm taller, and 2mm thicker than X4 Air.
Luna Ultra is 68 g heavier than X4 Air.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm Luna Ultra · 37mm X4 Air
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Luna Ultra
52 × 170 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X4 Air
46 × 114 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Luna Ultra
52 × 39 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X4 Air
46 × 37 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Luna Ultra
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Luna Ultra
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 52.4, 169.9, 38.5
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Battery runtime
240 min vs 88 min — higher is better
ISO max (native)
6,400 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Resolution
37 MP vs 29 MP — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 7 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X4 Air
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 113.8, 37
Codecs
Adds H.264, AVC, HEVC
AA filter
Only X4 Air supports it
Eye AF
Only X4 Air supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only X4 Air supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X4 Air supports it
Internal RAW video
Only X4 Air supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Luna Ultra
Pros
- ✓Dual Leica lenses (1" + tele)
- ✓8K30 with 4K120 & 1080p240
- ✓Detachable 2" OLED screen
- ✓3-axis gimbal + Deep Track 5.0
Cons
- –Premium vs Pocket 3
- –No waterproofing
- –Tele reach capped at 240mm equiv
X4 Air
Pros
- ✓Lightest Insta360 8K 360 (165g)
- ✓Dual 1/1.8-inch sensors (134% more pixel area vs X4)
- ✓8K30 + 6K50 360; 4K single-lens mode
- ✓Replaceable lenses + 15m waterproof
- ✓AdaptiveTone + Portrait Mode
Cons
- –No 8K60 vs X5 flagship
- –8K runtime ~88 min
- –360 workflow needs reframing
- –Fewer pro codecs than X5
Decided which one is right for you?
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Insta360 Luna Ultra
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Luna Ultra or X4 Air?
X4 Air scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Luna Ultra — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Luna Ultra and X4 Air?
Luna Ultra is 37 MP and X4 Air is 29 MP, so the Luna Ultra captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Luna Ultra and X4 Air have in-body image stabilization?
Luna Ultra uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while X4 Air has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Luna Ultra and X4 Air?
Luna Ultra weighs 233 g and X4 Air weighs 165 g, so the X4 Air is 68 g lighter.
Do the Luna Ultra and X4 Air record 4K video?
Luna Ultra: 8K (7680×4320) (max), 4K up to 120p. X4 Air: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Luna Ultra and X4 Air weather sealed?
Luna Ultra: No. X4 Air: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Luna Ultra is rated for about 240 minutes of continuous recording and X4 Air for about 88 minutes, giving the Luna Ultra the edge.
How much does each cost?
Luna Ultra launched at $770 and X4 Air at $400. The X4 Air is $370 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 press materials.