Description
The X4 is the action 360 that democratized everything at Insta360. It films the entirety of the scene around it in 8K, withstands water and shocks, and lets you choose your framing calmly once you’re back. It’s the generation that precedes the X5, at a significantly lower price.
Let’s be transparent, as usual: we haven’t spent weeks with it, we rely on the specs and on the feedback from creators who have tested it in the field (cycling, motorcycling, water sports, mountain). The conclusion is clear and we deliver it to you without filter, because that’s what helps you decide.
The X4, in fact, is a camera designed for action above all. The kind of device that makes sense when you’re moving, when the perfect angle is impossible to anticipate, when you want to film first and think about editing later.
Who is this camera for?
If you want to discover 360 without breaking the bank, this is the most solid entry-level option. Cycling, motorcycling, skiing, snorkeling, hiking: the 360° view captures everything, and you select the best moments afterward, without having to aim during the effort.
In a van or camper, the use is obvious: place it on the dashboard to film yourself while driving, or extend it out of a pole through the window for a wide shot that looks like a drone view. If you’re looking for the latest sensor and the best low-light performance, check out the X5 instead: the X4 targets those who want the essentials of 360 at a good price.
What it has under the hood
It films in 8K at 360° up to 30 fps thanks to its two lenses and a chip etched in 5 nm, drops to 5.7K at 60 fps for 2x slow motion (impossible on the X3) and shoots 72 MP photos. In single-lens mode, it behaves like a classic action cam in 4K at 60 fps.
Nicknamed by testers the X3 on steroids, it gains a 2.5-inch Gorilla Glass touchscreen, a 2290 mAh battery that adds about 60% more battery life, and finally removable lens protectors. A crucial detail in the field: the optics are the weak point of a 360, so being able to protect them easily changes everything.
Filming in 360, choosing the angle later
That’s the whole principle, and that’s what makes 360 so practical in action. You start recording, you live your moment, and in editing, you decide where to look, frame by frame. The perfect angle is never missed since everything was filmed around the camera. The app even detects your subject and keeps it in frame by itself thanks to AI tracking.
The selfie stick disappears from the shot, with the two lenses placing it in a blind spot, hence these floating shots like a drone. And if placing key points bores you, predefined camera movements and the ShotLab effects gallery do the work in two clicks.
Action, sports, and water: what it can handle
Waterproof to 10 meters without a case, it keeps up in water sports, under rain, or in snow without flinching. Creators even note better water-repellent treatment than on the X3: fewer droplets sticking to the lens that ruin a shot.
The FlowState stabilization with horizon lock keeps the image steady even when it shakes in all directions, and the gesture control starts or stops recording even with gloves, whether on a motorcycle or skiing. To go deeper or do real 360 underwater, a dedicated diving case is available.
8K yes, but when the light is there
Let’s be honest, because this is the point that separates the X4 from the flagship: its half-inch sensor performs wonders in daylight (testers place it between the X3 and the 1-inch reference), but when the light drops, it returns to the level of the X3. 8K requires light; in dark interiors, we prefer 5.7K.
This is the accepted compromise of an action 360: a larger sensor would mean a bigger camera, which heats up more and is no longer waterproof. For this pocket format, the choice of pixel binning and the half-inch is coherent, and the image in good light is truly above the previous generation.
Why buy from Vantour?
- Direct purchase from Insta360, the manufacturer, for the best value for money.
- 100% authentic and official product, no dubious third-party resellers.
- Stocks and availability managed directly by the brand.
- Customer service and warranty provided by Insta360 over time.
On the pricing side, to give you a concrete idea:
Our honest position on the X4
We won’t give you a fake review: we haven’t had it in our hands for months. But by cross-referencing feedback from creators and the specs, the verdict is clear: the X4 remains, for its price, one of the best action 360 cameras on the market. Our advice can be summed up in one sentence: if you want robust and versatile 360 without aiming for the latest sensor, this is it; if low light and a large sensor are priorities, step up to the X5.
