Insta360’s groundbreaking 360° camera has recently received a much-anticipated update, with the launch of the new Insta360 X4 bringing its flagship camera up to 8K resolution, plus 5.7K at 60fps and 4K100fps.
The camera’s updated software now includes an ability to ‘shoot first, point later’ – in which you can redirect your shots in post-processing – plus the Invisible Selfie Stick effect and, for divers, the Invisible Dive Case.
X4 also doubles as a traditional action cam, with its Single-Lens Mode now upgraded to smooth, ultra-wide 4K60fps.
The imaging arsenal is supported by a powerful 5nm AI chip, a smart control system with features such as Voice and Gesture Control, and vastly improved battery performance with up to 135 minutes of run time at 5.7K 30fps a genuinely impressive 67 per cent improvement over the X3.
A host of AI-powered shooting and editing features are on hand to assist with capturing and sharing unique, creative shots. New, removable lens guards provide added protection and peace of mind.
‘8K will be transformative for creators as reframed video now holds its own alongside footage shot on regular cameras. But X4 isn’t just about image quality, it’s designed to be the most robust, easy-to-use 360° camera ever, no matter your experience,’ said JK Liu, founder of Insta360. ‘This idea was at the heart of a lot of the changes we made.’
Insta360 X4 features
- Gesture and Voice Control to start and stop shooting or take a photo
- Timed Capture – schedule the X4 to power on, record, and shut itself off automatically.
- Bullet Time – our signature Matrix-like slow-mo shot, now up to 5.7K120fps or 3K240fps.
- 8K TimeShift – a ‘mind-bending’ hyperlapse in 8K resolution.
- 11K Timelapse – watch time fly and ‘capture the magic in-between moments’.
Insta360 X4 AI-powered editing
- Quick Edit reframing – simply move the phone or use the X4’s virtual joystick to redirect the camera
- AI Edit – Insta360’s algorithm handles the entire reframing process and is faster, with improved subject detection over the X3.
- Shot Lab – The free-to-use Insta360 app has 30+ viral-worthy effects that can be edited in just a few taps.
- Insta360 Studio – Free-to-use desktop editing tool for desktops, compatible with both 360° footage and regular flat images.
- Both the mobile app and desktop software are also free to use; no subscription is required.
- Insta360 Reframe plugin for Adobe Premiere Pro – 360° files shot on X4 can be reframed directly in Premiere Pro for a smoother workflow
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Insta360 X4 specifications:
- Sensor Size: 1/2′
- Aperture: F1.935mm
- Equivalent Focal Length: 6.7mm
- Video Resolution360°: 8K: 7680×3840@30/25/24fps; 5.7K+: 5760×2880@30/25/24fps; 5.7K: 5760×2880@60/50/30/25/24fps; 4K: 3840×1920@100/60/50/30/25/24fps
- Single-Lens Mode: 4K: 3840×2160@60/50/30/25/24fps; 2.7K: 2720×1536@60/50/30/25/24fps; 1080p: 1920×1080@60/50/30/25/24fps
- Me Mode: 4K: 3840×2160@30/25/24fps; 2.7K: 2720×1536@120/100/60/50fps; 1080p: 1920×1080@120/100/60/50fps
- Photo Resolution: 72MP (11904×5952); 18MP (5888×2944)
- Video Modes: Video, Active HDR, Timelapse, TimeShift, Bullet Time, Loop Recording, Pre-recording
- Photo Modes: Photo, HDR Photo, Interval, Starlapse, BurstColor ProfilesVivid, Standard, Flat
- Audio Modes: Auto Wind Reduction; Active Wind Reduction; Stereo; Direction Focus
- Weight: 203g
- Dimensions: (W x H x D) 46×123.6×37.6mmM
- Battery Capacity: 2290mAh
- Run Time:135 minutes at 5.7K/30fps; 75 mins at 8K/30fps
- Waterproof: 10m without housing; 50m with optional Invisible Dive Case
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