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
Insta360
X5
Flagship 360° action camera with dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K 30fps 360° video, 4K 60fps single-lens mode, 15m waterproofing, and AI-powered PureVideo.
$550
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
X4 Air is 6 months newer.
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Wins
X4 Air
Wins
X5
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 29 MP)
- BX5 has higher ISO max (native) (6,400 vs 3,200)
- BX5 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BX5 has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BX5 has higher Battery runtime (135 min vs 88 min)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X4 Air
46 × 114 × 37 mm
165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
X4 Air is 11mm shorter and 1mm thinner than X5.
X4 Air is 35 g lighter than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 37mm X4 Air · 38mm X5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X4 Air
46 × 114 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 125 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X4 Air
46 × 37 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 38 mm
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
X4 Air
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 113.8, 37
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
Codecs
Adds AVC, HEVC
Reasons to choose
X5
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124.5, 38.2
Resolution
72 MP vs 29 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
6,400 vs 3,200 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Battery runtime
135 min vs 88 min — higher is better
Battery capacity
2400 mAh vs 2010 mAh — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Waterproof depth — Both 15 m
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
X5
Pros
- ✓Dual 1/1.28-inch sensors (2× larger than X4)
- ✓8K 30fps 360° and 5.7K 60fps
- ✓4K 60fps single-lens action mode
- ✓15m waterproof without case
- ✓72MP 360° photos
Cons
- –Premium price vs X4
- –8K workflow is storage-heavy
- –Fixed lenses (not user-swappable in field)
- –Editing 360° footage takes time
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X4 Air or X5?
X4 Air scores 9.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for X5 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X4 Air and X5?
X4 Air is 29 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X4 Air and X5 have in-body image stabilization?
X4 Air has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the X4 Air and X5?
X4 Air weighs 165 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the X4 Air is 35 g lighter.
Do the X4 Air and X5 record 4K video?
X4 Air: 4K up to 30p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the X4 Air and X5 weather sealed?
X4 Air: Yes. X5: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
X4 Air is rated for about 88 minutes of continuous recording and X5 for about 135 minutes, giving the X5 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X4 Air launched at $400 and X5 at $550. The X4 Air is $150 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.