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
Nikon
COOLPIX A1000
Compact 35x superzoom with 4K, EVF, and tilting touchscreen for travel on a budget.
$479
Launch priceReleased Jan 2019
X5 is 6.3 years newer.
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Wins
X5
Wins
COOLPIX A1000
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BCOOLPIX A1000 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 0)
- AX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 15.9 MP)
- BCOOLPIX A1000 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 330 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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COOLPIX A1000
114 × 72 × 41 mm
330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
X5 is 68mm narrower and 3mm thinner than COOLPIX A1000 but it is also 52mm taller.
X5 is 130 g lighter than COOLPIX A1000.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X5 · 41mm COOLPIX A1000
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X5
46 × 125 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX A1000
114 × 72 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X5
46 × 38 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX A1000
114 × 41 mm
Sensor size, to scale
COOLPIX A1000
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 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
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
Resolution
72 MP vs 15.9 MP — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only X5 supports it
Touchscreen
Only X5 supports it
Weight
200 g vs 330 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX A1000
AF points / zones
493 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114.2, 72.2, 41.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only COOLPIX A1000 supports it
Eye AF
Only COOLPIX A1000 supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only COOLPIX A1000 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
COOLPIX A1000
Pros
- ✓35x zoom in compact body
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓4K video
- ✓Affordable
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Limited low light
- –Fixed lens
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, X5 or COOLPIX A1000?
X5 scores 5.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for COOLPIX A1000 — 72MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the X5 and COOLPIX A1000?
X5 is 72 MP and COOLPIX A1000 is 15.9 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X5 and COOLPIX A1000?
X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while COOLPIX A1000 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the X5 and COOLPIX A1000?
X5 weighs 200 g and COOLPIX A1000 weighs 330 g, so the X5 is 130 g lighter.
Do the X5 and COOLPIX A1000 record 4K video?
X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. COOLPIX A1000: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X5 and COOLPIX A1000 weather sealed?
X5: Yes. COOLPIX A1000: No.
How much does each cost?
X5 launched at $550 and COOLPIX A1000 at $479. The COOLPIX A1000 is $71 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Nikon press materials.