NEW 360 CAMERAS 2021? | Insta360 ONE R2, GoPro MAX 2, DJI Osmo 360?

You want to buy the best consumer 360 camera, but don't know if you should wait for new models? In this Gimbal Guru video I explain which 360 camera models are likely to be released in 2021 and what I think is the best time to buy.

Overall, there are already many manufacturers on the market who offer 360 cameras. In this video I want to talk specifically about these three manufacturers: Insta360, GoPro and DJI.

Insta360 is in my opinion the current leading 360 camera manufacturer. Especially the recently launched Insta360 ONE X2 beats all other cameras in many areas. With the Insta360 ONE R, they have a second really good consumer 360 camera on the market. But what about the future of Insta360? Can we expect a new 360 camera to be launched in 2021?

In my opinion the following scenarios are possible:
Scenario Number 1: They publish the Insta360 ONE R2 as successor model of the ONE R. When? That can only be guessed. In my opinion, this will not be before summer 2021.
Here is my Wishlist for the Insta360 ONE R2:
By the ONE R, it can happen that the lens fogs up. I would like to see this problem fixed by the Insta360 ONE R2.
The second one is the stiching. The stiching is not bad, but could be better. My wish for the Insta360 ONE R2 would be, that the stiching is improved.
Another wish would be a better video and photo resolution. Currently all Insta360 consumer cameras can record with a resolution of 5.7k. My wish for the Insta360 ONE R2 would be an 8K resolution or more. This would be really awesome for 360 virtual reality (VR) videos.
A higher bitrate would also be nice. Currently a maximum of 100Mbit/s is possible. Higher frame rates (fps) would also not be a disadvantage for better slow motion recordings. In any case, I am curious what new features and functions the new Insta360 ONE R2 will have, if there will be one.

Scenario Number 2: Insta360 is introducing a new 360 camera model, which no one expects. This could be a PRO version of a consumer 360 camera. For example, an optimized consumer camera for 360 virtual reality videos or 3D virtual roomtours.

Scenario Number 3: They publish the Insta360 ONE X3. That will happen one day for sure, but I don't think it will happen this year.

So, now we come to the leading actioncamera manufacturer GoPro. Without a doubt, GoPro is the action camera king of the last few years.
In my opinion 2021 a new 360 GoPro model is definitely coming. As always, the last few years, Gopro will most likely release the new models in autumn again this year.
The new models: GoPro Hero 10 and probably the GoPro Max 2 are expected to be presented there.
With the GoPro Max 2, I would have the same wishes as with the Insta360 ONE R2: A Higher 360 video resolution, maybe 8k or more, higher bitrates and an improved video quality. In my opinion, it is fixed Gopro will introduce a new 360 camera this year. GoPro must keep up, in order not to fall behind, in the 360-video and 360-camera competition.

The last manufacturer we are talking about today is DJI. As most of you will know, DJI is a drone manufacturer. However, DJI has also entered the action camera sector with the DJI Osmo Action. Many users are already waiting for the DJI Osmo Action 2 and this is maybe the chance for DJI to enter the 360-camera market. DJI released the Osmo Action in May 2019, so it is most likely, that in May 2021 DJI is introducing the Osmo Action 2. It's easily possible that DJI will introduce a 360-degree camera along with the Osmo Action 2. Maybe the DJI OSMO 360? I would be very happy about it! I’m sure that the DJI Osmo 360 would be a high quality 360 camera and the competition would be positively influenced in terms of quality, price and innovation.

But what is now the right decision when buying a 360 camera. Buy now or wait? I expect DJI to reveal its new camera models in spring 2021, GoPro and Insta360 in fall 2021.
If you want to buy a 360 camera for vacation, traveling or hiking, I would recommend you to do it now! Don't make the mistake of always waiting for something better or newer. The longer you wait, the more chances you miss, to create awesome content.

If you want to buy a 360 camera right now, I would recommend the Insta360 ONE X2. I am very convinced about the ONE X2. It delivers crisp 360-degree video footage in 5.7k, the electronic image stabilization "flowstate" is stunning, the 360 video stiching is very good, it is also waterproof and has many other cool functions and features!

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[TemdriWorld]

I am currently driving around Africa in my 1995 Mitsubishi Delica van and filming the entire journey in 360 VR👌🏿👊🏿👍🏿

[zPtrck]

The future of insta360 is the one r with newer modules.

[SirShadeSquamous]

I personally hope they start putting better sensors in these cameras, having more megapixels is especially important for a 360 camera not have that grainy look.

[duelago]

You didn't predict the release dates very good 😜

[ThomasSchweighofer_]

Gibts schon news zu dji im früh-sommer? Bzw insta360 im oktober?

[JamesMincey]

Isn't the main point of the One R its modularity? There shouldn't need to be an entirely new One R as much as there would just need to be a new version of the 360 mod that attaches to the rest of the original One R's body.

[djpuntog]

The One x 2 have the fog problem too, we need a 3D camera or module for One R, to watch our videos in 3d with the oculus quest 2.

[recursoseninternet]

when a 360 camera with 1 inch sensors and a little more resolution? I think insta360 should hit the table hard

[hotchi]

I think the best 360 camera is the overall design of Insta360 One X2 + the 1-inch sensor from Insta360 One R1 + Insta360' App + 8K video

[captainvirtuality]

Very good review 👍For sure a new camera or ONE R module by the end of the year for Insta360, indeed an upgrade in resolution should be the target but not easy to go beyond 5, 7k especially to handle footage via smartphone. Why not a camera more specialise in photo 360 as Theta Z1 ?
For GoPro, I am very curious to see what is coming in 2021, a GoPro MAX 2 😀will be very interesting, they haven't upgraded a lot their Max so may be they wait for the MAX 2
Interesting year
Regards
Fabien

[anders]

Good video.
I have the one r should I buy the one x 2 ?

[ThomasSchweighofer_]

Any news or certain romance about a new Action camera from DJI or insta360?

[KickAssets]

I am really not sure what to do. It's Almost July 2021 and I would like to take video of 360 scenery while on my bike. I want to do all editing on Windows 10. Any ideas? Can I use coupons in Japan?

[raphael]

I would be very happy if dji put a 360 camera on his drones

[KyalPOV]

why do all these companies release new stuff in the end of the year?
Hey, it's 28/04/2021 today. Summer is coming, new Insta360 R2 or GoPro Max 360 2 would be awesome. What should I do?

[o.j.]

8k? For what? What computer you will nees...

I wish better dynamic range and 10bit color and closer minimum focus distance (with this one you are out of focus when vlogging)

[JohanDanielAlvarezSanchez]

The isnta360 X2 is not recently launched, has been around for almost 2 years.

[minhaijin]

Is reailly true that gopromax 2 will be release in this year?

[johnn]

I hope the future One X3 has the same audio quality as Gopro. IMHO from what I've seen Audio is the only real advantage Gopro has over Insta360 One X2.

[amfromch]

still missing the promised 180 Modul for the One R