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
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
X4 Air is 6 months newer.
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Wins
X4 Air
Wins
X5
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX4 Air has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 580 g)
- AX4 Air has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX4 Air
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
X4 Air is 34mm shorter than X5 but it is also 88mm wider and 34mm thicker.
X4 Air is 380 g heavier than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm X4 Air · 38mm X5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X4 Air
134 × 91 mm
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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.
X4 Air
134 × 72 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 38 mm
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
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 6,400 — 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
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X4 Air 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
Weight
200 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 72 MP
- ✓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
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
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
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 wildlife, X4 Air or X5?
X4 Air scores 9.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for X5 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X4 Air and X5?
Both cameras share the same 72 MP resolution.
Do the X4 Air and X5 have in-body image stabilization?
X4 Air has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the X4 Air and X5?
X4 Air weighs 580 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the X5 is 380 g lighter.
Do the X4 Air and X5 record 4K video?
X4 Air: 4K up to 60p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the X4 Air and X5 weather sealed?
X4 Air: Yes. X5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
X4 Air launched at $400 and X5 at $550. The X4 Air is $150 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.