Our Verdict
Insta360 X4 is the camera you point at nothing and capture everything. 8K 360° means the camera direction doesn't matter — reframe in the app to any angle after shooting. Invisible selfie stick effect makes it the unique content creation tool that GoPro's flat sensor can't replicate. GoPro handles water better — Insta360 handles 360° narrative better.
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- 8K 360° video captures everything around the camera simultaneously — invisible selfie stick effect
- 72MP 360° photos have enough resolution for wide-angle or portrait crops from a single capture
- FlowState stabilisation converts 360° footage to smooth stabilised standard video in the app
- 135-minute battery is the longest of any 360 camera reviewed
- IPX4 splash-proof for rain and light water — submersion requires dive case
✗ Cons
- 360° workflow requires the Insta360 app for editing and reframing — not plug-and-play
- 8K 360° files are extremely large — storage and processing requirements are significant
- IPX4 is not waterproof — diving and swimming require the separate £80 dive case
Key Specifications
| Resolution | 8K 360° |
|---|---|
| Photos | 72MP 360° |
| Stabilisation | FlowState |
| Battery | 135 minutes |
| Waterproof | IPX4 (splash only) |
| App | Insta360 for reframing |
Performance
Insta360 X4 is the camera you point at nothing and capture everything. 8K 360° means the camera direction doesn't matter — reframe in the app to any angle after shooting. Invisible selfie stick effect makes it the unique content creation tool that GoPro's flat sensor can't replicate. GoPro handles water better — Insta360 handles 360° narrative better. On paper the headline numbers are resolution of 8K 360°, photos of 72MP 360°, stabilisation of FlowState, battery of 135 minutes, waterproof of IPX4 (splash only), app of Insta360 for reframing. Its standout is that 8k 360° video captures everything around the camera simultaneously — invisible selfie stick effect
Build Quality & Design
Beyond that, owners and the spec sheet point to a few more genuine strengths. 72MP 360° photos have enough resolution for wide-angle or portrait crops from a single capture. FlowState stabilisation converts 360° footage to smooth stabilised standard video in the app. We can't bench-test durability, but the depth of positive long-term owner feedback is the best available proxy for how it holds up.
Value for Money
It isn't flawless. 360° workflow requires the Insta360 app for editing and reframing — not plug-and-play. 8K 360° files are extremely large — storage and processing requirements are significant. IPX4 is not waterproof — diving and swimming require the separate £80 dive case. Whether those matter depends entirely on how you'll use it. At the premium price point, the trade-offs are easy to live with for the right buyer. It's the right call for Insta360 X4 is the camera you point at nothing and capture everything. 8K 360° means the camera direction doesn't matter — reframe in the app to any angle after shooting. Invisible selfie... Look elsewhere if you're among Underwater and watersports — GoPro Hero 12's native waterproofing is required for in-water action.
Final Verdict
Insta360 X4 is the camera you point at nothing and capture everything. 8K 360° means the camera direction doesn't matter — reframe in the app to any angle after shooting. Invisible selfie stick effect makes it the unique content creation tool that GoPro's flat sensor can't replicate. GoPro handles water better — Insta360 handles 360° narrative better.
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Is the Insta360 X4 360-Degree Action Camera worth the money?
Insta360 X4 is the camera you point at nothing and capture everything. 8K 360° means the camera direction doesn't matter — reframe in the app to any angle after shooting. Invisible selfie stick effect makes it the unique content creation tool that GoPro's flat sensor can't replicate. GoPro handles water better — Insta360 handles 360° narrative better. Insta360 X4 is the camera you point at nothing and capture everything. 8K 360° means the camera direction doesn't matter — reframe
Who should NOT buy the Insta360 X4 360-Degree Action Camera?
Underwater and watersports — GoPro Hero 12's native waterproofing is required for in-water action.
Is the Insta360 X4 360-Degree Action Camera available in the UK and US?
Yes — we list both Amazon UK and US links. Always verify voltage compatibility (UK 230V, US 120V).
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