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
D750
Beloved 24MP full-frame DSLR with tilt screen and excellent value on the used market.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Sep 2014
X5 is 10.6 years newer.
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Wins
X5
Wins
D750
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BD750 has higher AF points / zones (51 vs 0)
- AX5 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 0 fps)
- AX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 750 g)
- AX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 24.3 MP)
- AX5 has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
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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D750
141 × 113 × 78 mm
750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)
X5 is 95mm narrower and 40mm thinner than D750 but it is also 12mm taller.
X5 is 550 g lighter than D750.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X5 · 78mm D750
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
D750
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
D750
141 × 78 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D750
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X5: mount data unavailable
D750
✓ 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
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
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 750 g — lower is better
Resolution
72 MP vs 24.3 MP — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265
Reasons to choose
D750
AF points / zones
51 vs 0 — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 140.5, 113, 78
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AA filter
Only D750 supports it
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only D750 supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only D750 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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
D750
Pros
- ✓Great used value
- ✓Tilt screen
- ✓Proven 24MP sensor
Cons
- –Discontinued
- –DSLR
- –No 4K
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, X5 or D750?
X5 scores 8.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for D750 — Weather sealed for outdoor sports.
What's the resolution difference between the X5 and D750?
X5 is 72 MP and D750 is 24.3 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X5 and D750?
X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while D750 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the X5 and D750?
X5 weighs 200 g and D750 weighs 750 g, so the X5 is 550 g lighter.
Do the X5 and D750 record 4K video?
X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. D750: 1920 x 1080.
Are the X5 and D750 weather sealed?
X5: Yes. D750: Yes.
How much does each cost?
X5 launched at $550 and D750 at $2,299. The X5 is $1,749 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.