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Insta360

X3

5.7K 360 camera with dual 1/2-inch 48MP sensors, 72MP photos, 4K single-lens mode, and IPX8 10m waterproofing.

$449

Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

72 MP

Sensor

1/2"

ISO max

6,400

Burst

15 fps

4K

30 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

180 g

Battery

640 shots

Body size

Insta360 X3

46 × 114 × 33 mm

180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)

46 × 114 × 33 mm · 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · 72MP — excellent for large prints and crops

Sports & Action

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · 15fps burst — fast action ready
  • · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter

Video & Hybrid

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Internal RAW video for color grading
  • · Log profile (Log profile supported) for grading latitude

Landscape

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · 72MP — massive detail for large prints
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · 180g — ultralight for all-day carry
  • · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting

Wildlife

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for field conditions
  • · Pre-Capture catches takeoff moments

Vlogging

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 180g — easy to handhold for selfie video
  • · Mic jack for external audio

Pros

  • 72MP 360 photos
  • 5.7K60 360 video
  • Great value used
  • 10m waterproof

Cons

  • No 8K vs X4
  • Single-lens capped at 4K30
  • Older AI editing

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Insta360 X3

Sensor

Resolution72 MP
Sensor typeDual 1/2" CMOS (360°)
Sensor size1/2"

Processor

ProcessorImage processor

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)6,400
ISO max (expanded)6,400

Shutter

Shutter typeElectronic shutter
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/8000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemFixed focus
AF points / zones0
Eye AFNo
Animal / bird AFNo
Subject recognition

Burst

Burst (mechanical)6 fps
Burst (electronic)15 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth60 frames

Video

Max resolution5.7K
4K max frame rate30 fps
Max video bit rate200 Mbps
Internal RAW videoYes
Log profileLog profile supported
CodecsH.264, H.265

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationNo
IBIS effectiveness6 stops

Body

Weight180 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)46 × 114 × 33.1 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryLP-E6NH
Battery life (CIPA)640 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesmicroSD

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeNo built-in EVF

LCD

LCD size2.29 in
LCD typeTouchscreen
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.0
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standard802.11a/n/ac (5 GHz)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountFixed lens