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
10 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX4 Air has higher Waterproof depth (15 m vs 0 m)
- BX4 Air has higher Battery capacity (2010 mAh vs 1350 mAh)
- BX4 Air has lower Weight (165 g vs 239 g)
- BX4 Air has higher Battery runtime (88 min vs 62 min)
- BX4 Air has higher Resolution (29 MP vs 21 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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ONE 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
46 × 114 × 37 mm
165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 7mm wider, 16mm taller, and 13mm thicker than X4 Air.
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 74 g heavier than X4 Air.
Depth (front-to-back): 50mm ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition · 37mm X4 Air
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
53 × 129 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X4 Air
46 × 114 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
53 × 50 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X4 Air
46 × 37 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
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
Reasons to choose
X4 Air
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 113.8, 37
Waterproof depth
15 m vs 0 m — 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
Codecs
Adds AVC, HEVC
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only X4 Air supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 3,200
- ✓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
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?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition or X4 Air?
X4 Air scores 5.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition — 29MP — solid resolution.
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 29 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 165 g, so the X4 Air is 74 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 30p.
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 runtime?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is rated for about 62 minutes of continuous recording and X4 Air for about 88 minutes, 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 September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 press materials.