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
Sony
ZV-1
The original Sony vlogging compact with a 1-inch stacked sensor, 24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 ZEISS lens, Real-time Eye AF, and side-flip screen.
$749
Launch priceReleased May 2020
X5 is 4.9 years newer.
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Wins
X5
Wins
ZV-1
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZV-1 has higher AF points / zones (315 vs 0)
- AX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 20.1 MP)
- BZV-1 has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 6,400)
- AX5 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- AX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 294 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
for scale
ZV-1
106 × 60 × 44 mm
294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)
X5 is 60mm narrower and 5mm thinner than ZV-1 but it is also 65mm taller.
X5 is 94 g lighter than ZV-1.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X5 · 44mm ZV-1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X5
46 × 125 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
ZV-1
106 × 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
ZV-1
106 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
ZV-1
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 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
Resolution
72 MP vs 20.1 MP — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only X5 supports it
Weight
200 g vs 294 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
ZV-1
AF points / zones
315 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.5, 60, 43.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I, Memory Stick Duo
AA filter
Only ZV-1 supports it
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only ZV-1 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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
ZV-1
Pros
- ✓1-inch stacked Exmor RS sensor with DRAM
- ✓24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 ZEISS zoom
- ✓Real-time Eye AF and Product Showcase
- ✓Side vari-angle LCD for vlogging
- ✓4K oversampled video and HFR slow-mo
Cons
- –Fixed 24–70mm zoom (no telephoto reach)
- –No built-in ND filter (unlike ZV-1 II)
- –No EVF
- –Short battery life for long shoots
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, X5 or ZV-1?
X5 scores 5.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for ZV-1 — 72MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the X5 and ZV-1?
X5 is 72 MP and ZV-1 is 20.1 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X5 and ZV-1?
X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while ZV-1 uses Optical SteadyShot + Active electronic (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the X5 and ZV-1?
X5 weighs 200 g and ZV-1 weighs 294 g, so the X5 is 94 g lighter.
Do the X5 and ZV-1 record 4K video?
X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. ZV-1: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X5 and ZV-1 weather sealed?
X5: Yes. ZV-1: No.
How much does each cost?
X5 launched at $550 and ZV-1 at $749. The X5 is $199 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 Sony press materials.