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
Launch priceReleased Jun 2022
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
X4 Air is 3.4 years newer.
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Wins
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
Wins
X4 Air
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX4 Air has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 3,200)
- BX4 Air has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 21 MP)
- AONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition has lower Weight (239 g vs 580 g)
- BX4 Air has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BX4 Air has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
53 × 129 × 50 mm
239 g (0.53 lb / 8.43 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X4 Air
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 81mm narrower and 23mm thinner than X4 Air but it is also 38mm taller.
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 341 g lighter than X4 Air.
Depth (front-to-back): 50mm ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition · 72mm X4 Air
Sensor size, to scale
X4 Air
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
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, 360° Horizon Lock, PureShot…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 53.2, 129.3, 49.5
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
239 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X4 Air
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 3,200 — higher is better
Resolution
72 MP vs 21 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only X4 Air supports it
Eye AF
Only X4 Air supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only X4 Air supports it
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 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
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and X4 Air at major authorized retailers.
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition or X4 Air?
X4 Air scores 7.0/10 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 Air?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 21 MP and X4 Air is 72 MP, so the X4 Air captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and X4 Air have in-body image stabilization?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while X4 Air has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition or the X4 Air?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition reaches 20 fps electronic. X4 Air reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and X4 Air?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition weighs 239 g and X4 Air weighs 580 g, so the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 341 g lighter.
Do the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and X4 Air record 4K video?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition: 6K (max), 4K up to 30p. X4 Air: 4K up to 60p.
Are the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and X4 Air weather sealed?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition: Yes. X4 Air: 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 Air, giving the X4 Air the edge.
How much does each cost?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition launched at $999 and X4 Air at $400. The X4 Air is $599 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.