Insta360 X4
Insta360 X4 action camera

Insta360 X4: 360 action camera

16 April, 2024

Insta360 have a released the new X4 camera, which boasts 8k video capture and replaceable lens guards.

The resolution is an increase from 5.7k that the previous models worked at. This will allow for higher resolution and better definition video when the 360 video is reframed as flat video which is how most people will use the footage. At full resolution the camera works at 30 frames per second but can give higher frame rates at lower resolution with 60fps at 5.7k and 100fps at 4k. The X4 can also double as a traditional action cam, with its “Single-Lens Mode now upgraded to smooth, ultra-wide 4K60fps.”

Insta360 X4 lens guards
The Insta360 X4 can be fitted with standard lens guards (left) or premium guards

360 cameras are great for videoing free-flight action as you can shoot away and worry about framing later. However our sports can be pretty tough on these cameras with their delicate lenses sticking out. Insta360 have addressed this issue by including removable lens guards on the X4 which they say will be “a very welcome addition, providing convenient, robust protection and peace of mind.” Additional, even tougher tempered glass, lens guards are available as an option.

Insta360 list the X4’s action credentials:

  • Removable Lens Guards: A key upgrade for X4. Easy to apply and remove at a moment’s notice. Two options include Standard Lens Guards (free with the camera) or the Premium Lens Guards, made with tough, scratch-resistant, tempered glass for action-ready ruggedness.
  • 2.5″ Corning® Gorilla Glass® Touchscreen – Bigger, tougher, and super responsive for on-the-go use.
  • FlowState Stabilization & 360° Horizon Lock – X4 delivers smooth, level shots, no matter how intense the action.
  • 135-Minute Run Time at 5.7K30fps – A huge new 2290 mAh battery offers genuinely impressive 67% longer run time than X3!
  • Seriously Waterproof – Take X4 down to 33ft right out of the box, or for seamless 360° underwater stitching, try the Invisible Dive Case for shooting to 164ft.
  • Cold-Weather Resistant – Handles temperatures as low as -4ºF (-20ºC) with ease.

Insta360 have recently updated their desktop editing software Insta360 Studio and released a plugin for Adobe Premiere Pro allowing users to reframe video directly in the editing program.

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