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
D610
Affordable 24MP full-frame DSLR entry with dual SD slots and proven Nikon color.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Oct 2013
X5 is 11.5 years newer.
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Wins
X5
Wins
D610
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BD610 has higher AF points / zones (39 vs 0)
- AX5 has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 25 fps)
- AX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 840 g)
- AX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 24.3 MP)
- BD610 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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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D610
141 × 113 × 82 mm
840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
X5 is 95mm narrower and 44mm thinner than D610 but it is also 12mm taller.
X5 is 640 g lighter than D610.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X5 · 82mm D610
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X5
46 × 125 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
D610
141 × 113 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X5
46 × 38 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
D610
141 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D610
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X5: mount data unavailable
D610
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 25 fps — higher is better
Weight
200 g vs 840 g — lower is better
Resolution
72 MP vs 24.3 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265
Battery capacity
2400 mAh vs 1900 mAh — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D610
AF points / zones
39 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141, 113, 82
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AA filter
Only D610 supports it
Eye AF
Only D610 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only D610 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only D610 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓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.
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
D610
Pros
- ✓Affordable full-frame
- ✓Dual SD slots
- ✓24MP sensor
- ✓Good used market
Cons
- –Superseded
- –No 4K
- –DSLR platform
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X5 or D610?
D610 scores 8.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for X5 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the X5 and D610?
X5 is 72 MP and D610 is 24.3 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X5 and D610 have in-body image stabilization?
X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while D610 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the X5 and D610?
X5 weighs 200 g and D610 weighs 840 g, so the X5 is 640 g lighter.
Do the X5 and D610 record 4K video?
X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. D610: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X5 and D610 weather sealed?
X5: Yes. D610: Yes.
How much does each cost?
X5 launched at $550 and D610 at $1,999. The X5 is $1,449 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Nikon press materials.