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
Xtra
Edge
Lightweight 149g action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K/120fps, 52ft waterproofing, dual touchscreens, and 180-min battery.
$199
Launch priceReleased Mar 2026
Edge is 11 months newer.
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Wins
X5
Wins
Edge
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 10 MP)
- BEdge has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 6,400)
- BEdge has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BEdge has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
- BEdge has lower Weight (149 g vs 200 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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Edge
71 × 44 × 33 mm
149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
X5 is 25mm narrower than Edge but it is also 80mm taller and 5mm thicker.
X5 is 51 g heavier than Edge.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X5 · 33mm Edge
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X5
46 × 125 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Edge
71 × 44 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
Edge
71 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Edge
9.6 × 7.2 mm · Compact
69 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
Resolution
72 MP vs 10 MP — higher is better
Battery capacity
2400 mAh vs 1900 mAh — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Edge
Codecs
Adds H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC)
Stabilization modes
Adds TiltGuard, MotionMaster
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Weight
149 g vs 200 g — lower is better
Battery runtime
180 min vs 135 min — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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
Edge
Pros
- ✓1/1.3-inch sensor at $199
- ✓52ft waterproof (no case)
- ✓149g ultra-lightweight
- ✓3-hour battery
Cons
- –No built-in storage
- –Fixed lens
- –No pre-recording
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Insta360 X5
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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 Edge?
X5 scores 5.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for Edge — 72MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the X5 and Edge?
X5 is 72 MP and Edge is 10 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X5 and Edge?
X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while Edge uses Electronic stabilization (TiltGuard + MotionMaster) (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the X5 and Edge?
X5 weighs 200 g and Edge weighs 149 g, so the Edge is 51 g lighter.
Do the X5 and Edge record 4K video?
X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. Edge: 4K up to 120p.
Are the X5 and Edge weather sealed?
X5: Yes. Edge: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
X5 is rated for about 135 minutes of continuous recording and Edge for about 180 minutes, giving the Edge the edge.
How much does each cost?
X5 launched at $550 and Edge at $199. The Edge is $351 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 Xtra press materials.