Insta360 X4 GPS Bundle – 8K Waterproof 360 Action Camera, 4K
Insta360 X4 GPS Bundle – 8K Waterproof 360 Action Camera, 4K Wide-Angle Video, Invisible Selfie Stick, Removable Lens Guards, 135 Min Battery Life, AI Editing, Stabilization, for Sports, Travel
From the brand
| Weight: | 203 Grams |
| Dimensions: | 30.1 x 19 x 13.5 centimetres |
| Brand: | Insta360 |
| Part: | CINSABMA-GPS |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Dimensions: | 30.1 x 19 x 13.5 centimetres |
| Reference: | CINSABMA-GPS |
As a user of the Insta360x2, then the X3 I was keen to get my hands on the Insta360 x4. I love my 360 cameras which allow me to be highly creative with my videos and sometimes stupid videos.
The New X4 did not disappoint, it’s a great camera and although it’s a bit bigger, it’s a little harder to run around with it in your mouth for NoseMode but not enough to stop me from doing so.
The new bayonet-style lens protectors that twist and clip into place come with the camera or you can buy better-tempered glass versions to help protect your lenses if you drop the camera, so much better than those horrible sticky lens guards. To be honest, though I don’t like to put anything in front of my lenses as it will lessen the lens quality, risky I know!
8K Video, Wow, this takes up more memory and power so that is one of the reasons for the size increase, it has a bigger battery, so it lasts longer and you will need larger capacity SD cards because of file size. There is also a 5.7K mode which you can use, and it will use less memory. Just as a heads-up I hear about hot cameras and overheating, yes they do get warm, but I have never had an issue and was shooting lots of video in temperatures of 39 degrees without any issues.
The bigger size also means that it now sports a bigger 2.5-inch screen which is great for playback. Shooting at 8K resolution also means that I can crop in on the video (Zoom in) and still be at 4K which is a bonus.
As a creator, the beauty of the Insta360 X4 is I can not only shoot weird and wonderful things, but I can shoot everything around me and then reframe on my desktop or app to show the view I want, you don’t miss anything!
I love the new camera, well worth having one in your camera bag.
I have mine paired with the Insta360 GPS preview remote so that if I have it mounted on a 3m pole I can easily see what is going on and start/stop recording a lot easier than having to hold a phone and do it (the remote can be wristmounted or attached to the pole). Used on its own, the camera is extremely easy to use. All of the automatic settings will give amazing results but if you want to dabble with the manual settings then you can get exceptional results.
I have been involved in photography/videography for many years and would give you these tips:
1. Get to know your camera… make mistakes and learn from them. If you have an important occasion coming up that you want to record, then practise, practise, practise beforehand and double, if not triple check your settings before hitting record.
2. Think about your mounts if used on a vehicle. You will see a lot of people complaining about breaking their selfie-sticks – almost every time it will be because of bad practice and lack of understanding of physics. Think about leverage, vibration and if in doubt, tether!
3. Protect your glass. The X4 has removable lens protectors which should be used in an action environment. I have had eight 360 cameras over the years and have NEVER damaged a lens , even in action environments. From a photography background I have been brought up respecting my glass. I always shoot with a naked lens if I can as this gives best results but there are plenty of accessories available to help you if you are shhoting in a harsh environment.
4. Respect your camera – although advertised as an action camera, you should still respect it as a piece of photographic equipment and show it some care and respect. The number of posts I have seen about lenses being cracked/cameras being broken as the tripod they mounted on fell over is amazing.
If you are looking at buying this as a first 360 camera then I absolutely recommend it. Easy to use and amazing, easily obtainable results.
If you are looking to upgrade from an X3 then I would say yes too (I did!) The X3 is awesome but the X4 is awesomerer!
This camera goes above and beyond with features. EVEN IF it had only 1 camera on the front, I’d still choose it.
The software is intuitive and clean, free from subscription services.
My biggest gripe however, would the immediate lack of accessories out of the box.. you need to get a selfie stick, or a GoPro adaptor, or (stronger) lens protectors. Simply holding the camera in hand is awkward, but the premium feeling of the brands selfie stick, makes up for it once more.
Must buy if you wish to re-live your adventures.
I didn’t realise I was so boring until I had one of these haha!
The quality is incredible, the ease of just recording and worrying about framing later is amazing
HOWEVER
The editing suite is quite complicated and the file sizes are huge!
So if you have alot of storage and are quite an interesting person I’d say go for it.
Great price for such a piece of tech.
The 8k 360 video is a massive improvement over the previous 5.7k (see attached video)
The interface is well designed and extremely easy to use. Even a complete beginner would be able to navigate the UI and start shooting awesome 360 video within minutes.
The form factor is great and the addition of detachable lens guards is fantastic!
Awesome 360 action camera!
I mistakenly purchased the X3 version initially, but the upgrade to the X4 is well worth the 90 price difference. I’ve shared some photos, including side-by-side images of the X4 and X3 for length and thickness comparison. Unless you’re examining them closely together, the size disparity isn’t noticeable, nor is there a discernible difference in weight when holding them.
Few things to bear in mind:
1. Some Android users have posted negative reviews about this camera, attributing their inability to connect to their Android devices. However, this issue is not related to the X4. It is caused by an ad blocker or similar software enabled on their Android devices. This results in the “Connection failed Error code: -14174” message (refer to the attached screenshot). To resolve this, Android users simply need to access their device settings and disable any ad blocker to enable the X4 to connect with the Insta360 app.
2. The 8K resolution of the Insta360 X4 camera is spread across the entire 360-degree view, so it would not be fair to directly compare it to that of any other non-360-degree device, which only captures a fixed angle of view. When editing and exporting footage from this camera, you won’t achieve true 8K resolution in a traditional sense. However, considering the compact size of the device, the footage is still very impressive.
3. The Insta360 X3 Quick Reader isn’t compatible with this device; instead, the Insta360 X4 Quick Reader is required. Unfortunately, the X4 Quick Reader is not readily available for Prime delivery at the moment. Hopefully, the Insta360 X4 Quick Reader will be in stock on Amazon soon for Prime delivery; I’ll purchase it as soon as it’s available.
The initial connection problem I had was due to the playstore update on the app which was rectified by installing the app from Insta instead. The other issue I had was with operating the capture button as it appeared to be working intermittently, however I found this was due to Bluetooth interference from the S22 and headset. Once I turned that off the X4 operated as expected. Very happy with the improvements.