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
Ricoh
GR Digital IV
Cult compact GR Digital with 10MP CCD sensor, fast 28mm equivalent f/1.9 lens, and sensor-shift stabilization.
$599
Launch priceReleased Sep 2011
X5 is 13.6 years newer.
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Wins
X5
Wins
GR Digital IV
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 10 MP)
- AX5 has higher ISO max (native) (6,400 vs 3,200)
- BGR Digital IV has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 100)
- AX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 219 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
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GR Digital IV
109 × 60 × 33 mm
219 g (0.48 lb / 7.73 oz)
X5 is 63mm narrower than GR Digital IV but it is also 65mm taller and 6mm thicker.
X5 is 19 g lighter than GR Digital IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X5 · 33mm GR Digital IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X5
46 × 125 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR Digital IV
109 × 60 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
GR Digital IV
109 × 33 mm
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
Resolution
72 MP vs 10 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
6,400 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only X5 supports it
Touchscreen
Only X5 supports it
Reasons to choose
GR Digital IV
Codecs
Adds Motion JPEG AVI
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 108.6, 59.8, 32.5
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, Eye-Fi
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR Digital IV supports it
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
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
GR Digital IV
Pros
- ✓Fast f/1.9 GR lens
- ✓CCD rendering
- ✓Compact classic
- ✓Sensor-shift stabilization
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –VGA video only
- –Very old model
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 GR Digital IV?
X5 scores 8.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR Digital IV — Weather sealed for outdoor sports.
What's the resolution difference between the X5 and GR Digital IV?
X5 is 72 MP and GR Digital IV is 10 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X5 and GR Digital IV have in-body image stabilization?
X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while GR Digital IV has in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the X5 and GR Digital IV?
X5 weighs 200 g and GR Digital IV weighs 219 g, so the X5 is 19 g lighter.
Do the X5 and GR Digital IV record 4K video?
X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. GR Digital IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X5 and GR Digital IV weather sealed?
X5: Yes. GR Digital IV: No.
How much does each cost?
X5 launched at $550 and GR Digital IV at $599. The X5 is $49 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 Ricoh press materials.