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
D810
36MP full-frame DSLR workhorse prized for landscape, studio, and commercial stills.
$3,299
Launch priceReleased Jun 2014
X5 is 10.8 years newer.
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Wins
X5
Wins
D810
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BD810 has higher AF points / zones (51 vs 0)
- AX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 980 g)
- AX5 has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 50 fps)
- BD810 has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 6,400)
- BD810 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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D810
146 × 123 × 82 mm
980 g (2.16 lb / 34.57 oz)
X5 is 100mm narrower and 43mm thinner than D810 but it is also 2mm taller.
X5 is 780 g lighter than D810.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X5 · 82mm D810
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
D810
146 × 123 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
D810
146 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D810
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X5: mount data unavailable
D810
✓ 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
Weight
200 g vs 980 g — lower is better
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 50 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265
Touchscreen
Only X5 supports it
Wi-Fi
Only X5 supports it
Reasons to choose
D810
AF points / zones
51 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 123, 81.5
Card types
Adds SD, CompactFlash
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only D810 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only D810 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only D810 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
D810
Pros
- ✓36MP no OPLF
- ✓Excellent dynamic range
- ✓Pro F-mount ecosystem
Cons
- –Superseded by D850
- –Slow live view AF
- –Heavy
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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 D810?
D810 scores 9.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for X5 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X5 and D810?
X5 is 72 MP and D810 is 36.3 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X5 and D810?
X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while D810 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the X5 and D810?
X5 weighs 200 g and D810 weighs 980 g, so the X5 is 780 g lighter.
Do the X5 and D810 record 4K video?
X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. D810: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X5 and D810 weather sealed?
X5: Yes. D810: Yes.
How much does each cost?
X5 launched at $550 and D810 at $3,299. The X5 is $2,749 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.