The 360 Camera We've Been Waiting For? Insta360 X4 Review!

The Insta360 X4 has just dropped... and it boasts 8K 360 video resolution, 5.7K60fps, and countless other amazing features. But... is this really the 360 camera we've been waiting for? And should you upgrade to it from the X3? In this video, I'll answer all of these questions and more!

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🕑 TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:26 Design
1:54 Lens guards
4:29 Design summary
4:52 Accessories
6:32 Sensor & Aperture
7:07 Do you need 8K?
7:29 X4 vs. X3 vs. One RS 1-Inch
9:41 8K analysis
10:26 5.7K 60fps
11:34 Slow motion & bullet time
12:07 Low light
12:55 Single lens mode
13:35 Me mode
14:17 Stitching
14:44 Other features
15:15 Price
16:13 Sound quality
17:09 360 photos
17:32 Does it overheat?
19:41 Editing workflow & performance
20:45 Beware of biased reviews!
21:20 X3 vs. X4 vs. 1-Inch: Which one should you buy?

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[DanielMores]

As always ... good review. After watching Peter McKinnon pretend to be speechless and overwhelmed (as if he's never heard of 360 video) it's good to listen to someone who's been doing 360 for years give an honest, realistic opinion of this camera.

[zwifting]

Just two notes: Lens guards not installed as directed (blue dot needs to be at bottom) and the cover is not a safety/guard feature - it’s a heat related skin to make it more comfortable to hold camera when it gets very hot shooting 8K for long stints. So not included as an actual safety case.

[rapssss]

I was about to buy X3 in April 2023 but due to some issues this camera had I decided to wait and man it was worth it! I've yesterday bought X4 and will give it a try during my next trip in 2 weeks :).

[Conservator.]

Wow $500 for a very good 8k 360 camera seems like a fantastic deal to me.

[AndrewCCM]

Got my x4 yesterday and have enjoyed testing it out. Moved from One X.

[michaelvarney.]

Really the only reason I got the X4 is that there is no 30 min limit on recording. Now I can record my gigs without worrying about dropouts mid song.

[thaifalang]

Thanks man, first honest x4 review so far

[janniclasgladbach]

Thanks for comparing the X4 also with the 1-Inch - I will keep my 1-Inch 👌

[JonoKnewt]

THIS!!!! This is the review I wanted to see. Thank you. I have been frustrated because all the reviews are comparing the X3 to the X4 and are talking as if it's the best update ever to a camera - and not including the very relevant 1-inch into the conversation. I have wanted the 1-inch for VR because of the sensor size, low light performance, and photo quality. I use these cams for VR when we travel, but not as action cameras which is what the X4 seems to be marketed as. I really appreciate your opinion here as it gives a fair fight to all cameras in the conversations. Cheers.

[chilecayenne]

I was close to getting the 1-inch....think I"ll do the X4 for my first 360 camera. I'm guessing they may do an 8K 1-inch version in a year or two...?
Hey, with the X4, can you pull the footage in directly to a NLE like Davinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro X for editing or do you have to run it through Insta360 software first?
Thank you in advance!!
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[Sir-Kay]

You made me finally got mine, great action camera. Just unboxed mine & immediately made a tutorial. Nothing on the market can touch it.

[quirinius]

After watching some ridiculous reviews earlier, it's a blessing to see yours. You also made me not regret getting a X3 a few weeks ago. Thanks mate!

[ABUKO-lvkh]

Damn! Thanks for the review, Ben. Love the side-by-side comparison shots. From what I've seen, I'd say the X4 is a pretty big update for Insta360, not just 10-20% better but rather 50% 🤩As a X3 owner myself, I've just ordered the X4 and can't wait to test out both... 8K it is!!!

[czcmyed]

Ben! In my opinion u always have the best 360 cam review videos and u were the reason I bought my first 360 cam and just order my x4 yesterday. Thx for the great video.

[thewildmitchell]

My Dad showed me his 360 Ace last weekend and said he wished he had an X3. First time I'd seen a 360 cam so I've been watching a lot of your videos on that and just seen this and it's the 60FPS & low light footage you showed on this vid that has finally sold me. WHIPPED out the credit card and just spent £800 on the X4 with your link. Dive kit, tripod, adhesive mount and chest strap... Will be taking it to Croatia next month to put it to the test. Love your videos man, straight to the point, bang-on comparisons with no bs. Much love from the UK! 🇬🇧

[DIWHYDOTLIFE]

Solid walk thru! It might be time to retire my X2! Looking forward to that CapCut series!

[kinhaze]

I prefer to master out my X3 before moving on X4 while my X3 still in warranty.
but 5.7k 60 is the sweet spot

[magdalenaohisea]

Thanks for the solid review, waiting for the 1” RS2 8K 😎 cheers !

[Geo-Dome]

Seen this on a couple of YouTube channels but waited for your review!

[Altitude-Imaging]

I’m still rocking the x2 so this looks like a good upgrade for me…. Fantastic review as always 👍