Insta360 X4

Name: Insta360 X4
Brand: Insta360
SKU: 65675

Manufacturer: Insta360

The Insta360 X4 is a 360-degree action camera built around a dual-lens 72 MP imaging system, offering a wide range of manual controls and in-camera features suited to both casual and technical shooting scenarios. It supports voice commands, in-camera panorama creation, and invisible selfie stick functionality, while a 2.5-inch touch screen with Gorilla Glass provides a reasonably sized interface for framing and playback. The body weighs 203 g and carries an IPX8 rating, making it waterproof to a depth of 10 m without any additional housing.

On the video side, the X4 records at up to 3840 x 30 fps across a full 360-degree field of view, with a 200 Mbps bitrate and support for slow-motion capture, timelapse, horizon leveling, and a 24p cinema mode. A back-illuminated CMOS sensor reaches a maximum ISO of 6400, while the fastest shutter speed is 0.000125 s and the widest aperture is f/1.9. The camera connects via Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4, and Wi-Fi 7, alongside Bluetooth 5.2, and is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. Its 2290 mAh rechargeable battery provides approximately 2.25 hours of use and charges in around one hour.

Pros

Full 360-degree video recording at 3840x30fps with a 200 Mbps bitrate and raw capture support gives considerable control over footage quality
Waterproof to 10 m under an IPX8 rating without requiring an external housing, making it ready for water-based activities out of the box
A wide set of manual controls — including ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and exposure — paired with phase-detection autofocus and AF tracking provides hands-on control during both photo and video capture
Wi-Fi 7 support alongside Bluetooth 5.2 enables fast wireless transfers and stable smartphone connectivity
Built-in horizon leveling, slow-motion, timelapse, 24p cinema mode, and invisible selfie stick support cover a broad range of shooting scenarios without additional accessories
The operating temperature range of -20 °C to 40 °C allows use in cold environments where many cameras would not function

Cons

No internal storage means the camera is entirely dependent on an external memory card at all times
Battery life of approximately 2.25 hours is relatively limited for extended shoots, and fast charging is not supported
There is no 3.5 mm audio jack or external microphone input, restricting audio capture to the four built-in microphones only
GPS is absent, so location data cannot be embedded directly into footage or photos
No HDMI output limits direct connection to external monitors or displays in the field

Who is this for?

This camera is well suited to outdoor and adventure-focused users who need a compact, fully immersive capture solution that can withstand demanding conditions. Its IPX8 waterproof rating to 10 m makes it a practical choice for water sports, diving, and activities where weather resistance is essential. The wide range of video modes — including slow-motion, timelapse, 24p cinema mode, and full 360-degree recording at 3840x30fps — serves content creators who want versatile footage from a single device. The broad operating temperature range down to -20 °C also makes it appropriate for winter sports and cold-weather environments, while invisible selfie stick support and smartphone remote control suit solo shooters who need hands-free or discreet mounting options.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who require extended recording sessions without frequent recharging will find the 2.25-hour battery life a significant limitation, particularly since fast charging is not supported. Those who rely on external microphones for professional or high-quality audio work are poorly served here, as the camera has no 3.5 mm jack and no microphone input, leaving only the built-in microphones as an option. The absence of GPS and internal storage also makes this a poor fit for users who need location-tagged media or who prefer not to manage memory cards, and the lack of HDMI output limits its usefulness in setups that require direct connection to external monitors or recording devices.

Design:

Ingress Protection (IP) rating	IPX8
has a touch screen	✓
has an external memory slot	✓
Has a dedicated bike mount	✕
Has a display	✓
water resistance	Waterproof
has an accelerometer	✓
internal storage	0GB
maximum operating temperature	40 °C
lowest potential operating temperature	-20 °C
screen size	2.5"
Has a secondary screen	✕
waterproof depth rating	10 m
Has a flip-out screen	✕
has branded damage-resistant glass	✓
has a gyroscope	✓
volume	213.77856 cm³
weight	203 g
thickness	37.6 mm
width	46 mm
height	123.6 mm

The Insta360 X4 has a physical footprint of 123.6 mm in height, 46 mm in width, and 37.6 mm in thickness, with a total volume of around 213.78 cm³ and a weight of 203 g. It features a 2.5-inch touch screen protected by branded damage-resistant glass, though it does not include a secondary or flip-out screen. The body carries an IPX8 ingress protection rating, making it waterproof to a depth of 10 m, and it operates across a temperature range of -20 °C to 40 °C. Motion sensing is handled by both an accelerometer and a gyroscope, and the camera accepts external memory cards, as it includes no internal storage. There is no dedicated bike mount included, and water resistance is rated at the fully waterproof level.

Connectivity & Features:

Is compatible with Android	✓
Is compatible with iOS	✓
Bluetooth version	5.2
has first-party support for live streaming	✓
Has USB Type-C	✓
has a remote control	✕
has an HDMI output	✕
has GPS	✕
supports Wi-Fi	✓
Wi-Fi version	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
has wireless charging	✕
is DLNA-certified	✕
supports a remote smartphone	✓
has NFC	✕
can create panoramas in-camera	✓
has voice commands	✓

The Insta360 X4 is compatible with both Android and iOS devices and supports smartphone remote control, allowing users to operate the camera wirelessly from their phone. Wireless connectivity covers Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), alongside Bluetooth 5.2, while a USB Type-C port handles wired data transfer and charging. The camera offers first-party live streaming support and can generate panoramas directly in-camera, and voice commands are available for hands-free operation. It does not include GPS, NFC, HDMI output, DLNA certification, a dedicated remote control, or wireless charging.

Battery:

Battery life	2.25 hours
battery power	2290 mAh
charge time	1 hours
has a rechargeable battery	✓
has a battery level indicator	✓
Supports fast charging	✕

The Insta360 X4 is equipped with a rechargeable 2290 mAh battery that provides approximately 2.25 hours of use on a full charge, which is reached in around one hour. A battery level indicator is present so remaining charge can be monitored at a glance. Fast charging is not supported.

Audio:

number of microphones	4
has a microphone input	✕
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack	✕

The Insta360 X4 includes four built-in microphones for audio capture. It does not feature a 3.5 mm headset jack or an external microphone input, so there is no option to connect a wired external audio source directly to the camera.

Optics:

megapixels (main camera)	72 MP
has an adjustable field of view	✓
wide aperture (main camera)	1.9f
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera	✓
has a BSI sensor	✓
has a CMOS sensor	✓
maximum ISO	6400 ISO
fastest shutter speed	0.000125 s
has a built-in HDR mode	✓
has manual exposure	✓
has a flash	✕
has manual ISO	✓
has manual shutter speed	✓
has manual white balance	✓

The Insta360 X4 uses a dual-lens back-illuminated CMOS sensor system with a combined resolution of 72 MP and a maximum aperture of f/1.9, and the field of view is adjustable. The sensor reaches a maximum ISO of 6400, and the fastest available shutter speed is 0.000125 s. Manual controls cover exposure, ISO, shutter speed, and white balance, giving users a broad degree of control over the image output. A built-in HDR mode is also available, while flash is not included.

Videography:

video recording (main camera)	3840 x 30 fps
field of view	360°
Has timelapse function	✓
supports slow-motion video recording	✓
Has phase-detection autofocus for videos	✓
has continuous autofocus when recording movies	✓
supports horizon leveling	✓
has a 24p cinema mode	✓
movie bitrate	200 Mbps
shoots raw	✓
has AF tracking	✓
has a video light	✕
has invisible selfie stick support	✓

The Insta360 X4 records video at up to 3840 x 30 fps across a full 360-degree field of view, with a movie bitrate of 200 Mbps, and it also supports raw capture. Autofocus during recording is handled by phase-detection autofocus with continuous AF and AF tracking, ensuring subjects stay in focus throughout a shot. Additional video modes include slow-motion, timelapse, a 24p cinema mode, and horizon leveling, while invisible selfie stick support allows the mount to be removed from footage in post. The camera does not include a built-in video light.

Final Verdict

The Insta360 X4 is a technically capable 360-degree action camera that covers a wide range of shooting scenarios through its combination of full 360-degree 3840x30fps video recording, extensive manual controls, and a robust IPX8 waterproof build rated to 10 m. It is clearly aimed at adventure and outdoor content creators who need a versatile, weather-resistant device that can handle diverse environments, from cold-weather shoots to water activities, without additional housings or accessories. The absence of fast charging, limited battery endurance, and the lack of external audio input do place real constraints on how and where it can be used, making it less suited to prolonged professional productions or users with specialized audio requirements. That said, for its intended audience — those seeking immersive, hands-free capture in challenging conditions — the Insta360 X4 delivers a well-rounded and technically solid feature set that is difficult to fault within its defined scope.