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
Sphra360
8K 360-degree camera with 1/1.1-inch CMOS sensor, 100MP panoramic photos, 5K single-lens mode, 10-bit X-Log, 105GB built-in storage, and Bullet Time up to 240fps.
$329
Launch priceReleased Nov 2025
Sphra360 is 6 months newer.
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Wins
X5
Wins
Sphra360
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BSphra360 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- BSphra360 has higher 4K max frame rate (100 fps vs 60 fps)
- AX5 has higher Waterproof depth (15 m vs 10 m)
- BSphra360 has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 72 MP)
- AX5 has higher Battery runtime (135 min vs 100 min)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Sphra360
61 × 36 × 81 mm
181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)
X5 is 15mm narrower and 43mm thinner than Sphra360 but it is also 88mm taller.
X5 is 19 g heavier than Sphra360.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X5 · 81mm Sphra360
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X5
46 × 125 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Sphra360
61 × 36 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
Sphra360
61 × 81 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
Waterproof depth
15 m vs 10 m — higher is better
Battery runtime
135 min vs 100 min — higher is better
Battery capacity
2400 mAh vs 1900 mAh — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Sphra360
Codecs
Adds H.265 (HEVC), XTV (360 format)
Stabilization modes
Adds MotionMaster, 360 Horizon Lock
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 61.3, 36.3, 81
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Sphra360 supports it
4K max frame rate
100 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 72 MP — higher is better
Weight
181 g vs 200 g — lower 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
Sphra360
Pros
- ✓8K 360 video, 100MP 360 photos
- ✓1/1.1-inch sensor with f/1.9
- ✓5K 60fps single-lens mode
- ✓105GB built-in + 1TB microSD
Cons
- –~100 min battery
- –360° stitching needed
- –10m waterproof only
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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 Sphra360?
X5 scores 8.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Sphra360 — Weather sealed for outdoor sports.
What's the resolution difference between the X5 and Sphra360?
X5 is 72 MP and Sphra360 is 100 MP, so the Sphra360 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X5 and Sphra360?
X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while Sphra360 uses Electronic stabilization (MotionMaster + FlowState 360) (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the X5 and Sphra360?
X5 weighs 200 g and Sphra360 weighs 181 g, so the Sphra360 is 19 g lighter.
Do the X5 and Sphra360 record 4K video?
X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. Sphra360: 8K 360 (panoramic) (max), 4K up to 100p.
Are the X5 and Sphra360 weather sealed?
X5: Yes. Sphra360: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
X5 is rated for about 135 minutes of continuous recording and Sphra360 for about 100 minutes, giving the X5 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X5 launched at $550 and Sphra360 at $329. The Sphra360 is $221 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.