GoPro
MAX
Dual-lens 360 camera with 5.6K30 spherical video, 16.6MP 360 photos, Max HyperSmooth, front-facing display for vlogging, and in-camera stitching to one microSD card.
$500
Launch priceReleased Oct 2019
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
X5 is 5.5 years newer.
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Wins
MAX
Wins
X5
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 16.6 MP)
- AMAX has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 580 g)
- AMAX has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
MAX is 34mm shorter than X5 but it is also 88mm wider and 34mm thicker.
MAX is 380 g heavier than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm MAX · 38mm X5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
MAX
134 × 91 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.
MAX
134 × 72 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 38 mm
Sensor size, to scale
MAX
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 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
MAX
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only MAX supports it
Eye AF
Only MAX supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only MAX supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only MAX supports it
Reasons to choose
X5
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Card types
Adds microSD
Resolution
72 MP vs 16.6 MP — higher is better
Weight
200 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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.
MAX
Pros
- ✓5.6K30 360 with in-camera stitch
- ✓Front display for vlogging
- ✓Max HyperSmooth + Horizon Lock
- ✓PowerPano 270° stills
- ✓Three cameras in one (360 / HERO / vlog)
Cons
- –Superseded by MAX2 (no 8K)
- –Single-lens capped at 1440p60
- –Lower resolution than Insta360 X4/X5
- –Discontinued — used market only
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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Insta360 X5
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, MAX or X5?
MAX scores 8.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for X5 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the MAX and X5?
MAX is 16.6 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the MAX and X5 have in-body image stabilization?
MAX has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the MAX and X5?
MAX weighs 580 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the X5 is 380 g lighter.
Do the MAX and X5 record 4K video?
MAX: 4K up to 60p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the MAX and X5 weather sealed?
MAX: Yes. X5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
MAX launched at $500 and X5 at $550. The MAX is $50 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro and Insta360 press materials.