DJI
Osmo Nano
Ultra-compact modular action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 35MP stills, 4K 60p video, 4K 120fps slow motion, and a Multifunctional Vision Dock.
$299
Launch priceReleased Sep 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
Osmo Nano is 4 months newer.
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Wins
Osmo Nano
Wins
X5
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX5 has higher Battery capacity (2400 mAh vs 530 mAh)
- AOsmo Nano has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AOsmo Nano has lower Weight (52 g vs 200 g)
- BX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 35 MP)
- AOsmo Nano has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Osmo Nano
57 × 30 × 28 mm
52 g (0.11 lb / 1.83 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
Osmo Nano is 95mm shorter and 10mm thinner than X5 but it is also 11mm wider.
Osmo Nano is 148 g lighter than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 28mm Osmo Nano · 38mm X5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Nano
57 × 30 mm
Credit card
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.
Osmo Nano
57 × 28 mm
Credit card
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
Osmo Nano
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady 3.0, HorizonBalancing
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 57.3, 29.5, 28
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Weight
52 g vs 200 g — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Osmo Nano supports it
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X5
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Battery capacity
2400 mAh vs 530 mAh — higher is better
Resolution
72 MP vs 35 MP — higher is better
Waterproof depth
15 m vs 10 m — higher is better
Battery runtime
135 min vs 90 min — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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.
Osmo Nano
Pros
- ✓52g camera body
- ✓1/1.3-inch sensor
- ✓4K 120fps slow motion
- ✓10m waterproof camera body
Cons
- –Dock is only IPX4
- –Fixed ultra-wide lens
- –Smaller battery in camera body
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
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, Osmo Nano or X5?
Osmo Nano scores 8.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for X5 — 52g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Nano and X5?
Osmo Nano is 35 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Nano and X5?
Osmo Nano uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Nano and X5?
Osmo Nano weighs 52 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the Osmo Nano is 148 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Nano and X5 record 4K video?
Osmo Nano: 4K up to 60p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Nano and X5 weather sealed?
Osmo Nano: Yes. X5: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo Nano is rated for about 90 minutes of continuous recording and X5 for about 135 minutes, giving the X5 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Nano launched at $299 and X5 at $550. The Osmo Nano is $251 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Insta360 press materials.