Insta360
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
Modular 360 system with dual 1-inch Leica co-engineered sensors, 6K 360 video, 21MP photos, and best-in-class low light for 360.
$999
Released Jun 2022
Insta360
X4
8K 360 action camera with dual 1/2-inch sensors, 72MP photos, 4K60 single-lens mode, FlowState stabilization, and 10m waterproofing.
$499
Released Apr 2024
X4 is 1.8 years newer.
Wins
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
Wins
X4
9 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX4 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 21 MP)
- BX4 has higher ISO max (native) (6,400 vs 3,200)
- BX4 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BX4 has lower Weight (203 g vs 239 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
53 × 129 × 50 mm
239 g (0.53 lb / 8.43 oz)
X4
46 × 124 × 38 mm
203 g (0.45 lb / 7.16 oz)
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 7mm wider, 6mm taller, and 12mm thicker than X4.
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 36 g heavier than X4.
Depth (front-to-back): 50mm ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition · 38mm X4
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
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 53.2, 129.3, 49.5
Internal RAW video
Only ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition supports it
Reasons to choose
X4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 123.6, 37.6
Resolution
72 MP vs 21 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
Weight
203 g vs 239 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 8 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 20 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 120 frames
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
Pros
- ✓Dual 1-inch sensors
- ✓6K 360 video
- ✓Leica imaging
- ✓Modular ONE RS platform
Cons
- –IPX3 only (not submersible)
- –Heavy modular setup
- –62 min runtime at 6K30
X4
Pros
- ✓8K 360 video
- ✓72MP 360 photos
- ✓4K60 single-lens mode
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –360 workflow needs reframing
- –8K runtime ~75 min
- –Larger than Ace Pro
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition or X4?
X4 scores 5.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition — 72MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and X4?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 21 MP and X4 is 72 MP, so the X4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and X4 have in-body image stabilization?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition does not have IBIS, while x4 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition or the X4?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition reaches 20 fps electronic. X4 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and X4?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition weighs 239 g and X4 weighs 203 g, so the X4 is 36 g lighter.
Do the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and X4 record 4K video?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition: 6K (max), 4K up to 30p. X4: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and X4 weather sealed?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition: Yes. X4: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and 640 shots for the X4, giving the X4 the edge.
How much does each cost?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition launched at $999 and X4 at $499. The X4 is $500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.