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
RED
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Large-format global-shutter cinema flagship with 8K VV, 120fps, and pro broadcast I/O.
$44,500
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
X5 is 3 years newer.
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Wins
X5
Wins
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BV-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 3620 g)
- BV-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- AX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 35.4 MP)
- BV-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 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
for scale
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 108 × 150 mm
3620 g (7.98 lb / 127.69 oz)
X5 is 70mm narrower and 111mm thinner than V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV but it is also 17mm taller.
X5 is 3420 g lighter than V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X5 · 150mm V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X5
46 × 125 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 108 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
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 150 mm
Sensor size, to scale
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
40.96 × 21.6 mm · Full Frame
885 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
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
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 3620 g — lower is better
Resolution
72 MP vs 35.4 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds REDCODE RAW HQ/MQ/LQ
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 115.5, 108, 149.63
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV supports it
Eye AF
Only V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓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
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Pros
- ✓8K VV global shutter
- ✓120fps 8K
- ✓Pro I/O
- ✓REDCODE RAW ecosystem
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Massive data rates
- –Requires pro crew
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the X5 and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV at major authorized retailers.
Insta360 X5
RED V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X5 or V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for X5 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X5 and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV?
X5 is 72 MP and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV is 35.4 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X5 and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV have in-body image stabilization?
X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the X5 and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV?
X5 weighs 200 g and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV weighs 3620 g, so the X5 is 3420 g lighter.
Do the X5 and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV record 4K video?
X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV: 8K VV (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the X5 and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV weather sealed?
X5: Yes. V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV: Yes.
How much does each cost?
X5 launched at $550 and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV at $44,500. The X5 is $43,950 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 RED press materials.