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
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 2.8 years newer.
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Wins
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
Wins
X5
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX5 has higher Waterproof depth (15 m vs 0 m)
- BX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 21 MP)
- BX5 has higher Battery runtime (135 min vs 62 min)
- BX5 has higher ISO max (native) (6,400 vs 3,200)
- BX5 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 7mm wider, 5mm taller, and 11mm thicker than X5.
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 39 g heavier than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 50mm ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition · 38mm X5
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
X5
46 × 125 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
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
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 53.2, 129.3, 49.5
Stabilization modes
Adds 360° Horizon Lock, PureShot, PureShot HDR
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition supports it
Internal RAW video
Only ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition supports it
Reasons to choose
X5
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Waterproof depth
15 m vs 0 m — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR, PureVideo
Resolution
72 MP vs 21 MP — higher is better
Battery runtime
135 min vs 62 min — 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
Battery capacity
2400 mAh vs 1350 mAh — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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.
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
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
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition or X5?
X5 scores 8.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition — Weather sealed for outdoor sports.
What's the resolution difference between the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and X5?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 21 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and X5?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and X5?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition weighs 239 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the X5 is 39 g lighter.
Do the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and X5 record 4K video?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition: 6K (max), 4K up to 30p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and X5 weather sealed?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition: Yes. X5: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is rated for about 62 minutes of continuous recording and X5 for about 135 minutes, giving the X5 the edge.
How much does each cost?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition launched at $999 and X5 at $550. The X5 is $449 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 press materials.