The 360 Camera We've Been Waiting For? Insta360 X4 Review!

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The Insta360 X4 has just dropped... and it boasts 8K 360 video resolution, 5.7K60fps, and countless other amazing features. But... is this really the 360 camera we've been waiting for? And should you upgrade to it from the X3? In this video, i'll answer all of these questions, and more!
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🕑 TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:26 Design
1:54 Lens guards
4:29 Design summary
4:52 Accessories
6:32 Sensor & Aperture
7:07 Do you need 8K?
7:29 X4 vs. X3 vs. One RS 1-Inch
9:41 8K analysis
10:26 5.7K 60fps
11:34 Slow motion & bullet time
12:07 Low light
12:55 Single lens mode
13:35 Me mode
14:17 Stitching
14:44 Other features
15:15 Price
16:13 Sound quality
17:09 360 photos
17:32 Does it overheat?
19:41 Editing workflow & performance
20:45 Beware of biased reviews!
21:20 X3 vs. X4 vs. 1-Inch: Which one should you buy?
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[@BenClaremont]

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[@UKRAINOMOVNYI]

Please create a comprehensive review comparing the X4 and 1-inch, with a focus on detailed analysis of low-light and night-time video and photo performance. Thank you in advance.

[@michaelkukura6208]

@@UKRAINOMOVNYI I would also appreciate that

[@DanielMores]

As always ... good review. After watching Peter McKinnon pretend to be speechless and overwhelmed (as if he's never heard of 360 video) it's good to listen to someone who's been doing 360 for years give an honest, realistic opinion of this camera.

[@BenClaremont]

Haha yeah I saw that… i could watch up until the ‘this is best 360 camera ever’ part, then had to stop 😅

[@Ulrich.Bierwisch]

I stopped watching that video when they went to fly RedBull planes. I'm going to "retire" my X2 (putting it into reserve, may be using it for a second angle in some cases) and buy the X4.

[@TheSaint226]

@@BenClaremont Same... and didn't love the SPONSORED BY INSTA360 when he doesn't even do 360...

[@maxperaza8264]

Seriously, Peter’s review was over the top exaggeration. If I didn’t think the footage in his video looked good then I’m sure he didn’t either.

[@ChristiaanRoest79]

I agree that for video this is the best 360-cam. I only prefer the one inch in low light. But during day light the x4 is def better.

[@Conservator.]

Wow $500 for a very good 8k 360 camera seems like a fantastic deal to me.

[@AndrewCCM]

Got my x4 yesterday and have enjoyed testing it out. Moved from One X.

[@rapssss]

I was about to buy X3 in April 2023 but due to some issues this camera had I decided to wait and man it was worth it! I've yesterday bought X4 and will give it a try during my next trip in 2 weeks :).

[@quirinius]

After watching some ridiculous reviews earlier, it's a blessing to see yours. You also made me not regret getting a X3 a few weeks ago. Thanks mate!

[@BenClaremont]

Glad to hear it!

[@alperkaplan2020]

Same I got x3 a week ago.

[@TimothiusMartin]

it’s the same sensor as X3.

[@zwifting]

Just two notes: Lens guards not installed as directed (blue dot needs to be at bottom) and the cover is not a safety/guard feature - it’s a heat related skin to make it more comfortable to hold camera when it gets very hot shooting 8K for long stints. So not included as an actual safety case.

[@thaifalang4064]

Thanks man, first honest x4 review so far

[@mylesrv]

Great review! Thank you. Trying to figure out a quick and simple way that I can enhance the user experience of an RV tour with 360 cams

[@chilecayenne]

I was close to getting the 1-inch....think I"ll do the X4 for my first 360 camera. I'm guessing they may do an 8K 1-inch version in a year or two...? Hey, with the X4, can you pull the footage in directly to a NLE like Davinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro X for editing or do you have to run it through Insta360 software first? Thank you in advance!! CC

[@michaelvarney.]

Really the only reason I got the X4 is that there is no 30 min limit on recording. Now I can record my gigs without worrying about dropouts mid song.

[@adamthomas1222]

What camera or brand has this 30 min limit?

[@michaelvarney.]

@@adamthomas1222 the X3

[@falutvtarjan7772]

@@adamthomas1222 x3 drops many seconds after 30min

[@wvansluisveld3011]

@@adamthomas1222 any other Insta360 camera before this one? Ricoh theta v even used to be 5 min only which was stressful and often inadequate.

[@user-cz5cm1ye4d]

Ben! In my opinion u always have the best 360 cam review videos and u were the reason I bought my first 360 cam and just order my x4 yesterday. Thx for the great video.

[@GrantSR]

Yay! This review is exactly as thorough and unbiased as I was hoping for. Thank you.

[@urbanmogli1]

Have been waiting for your review since yesterday...

[@virtualjourneysnz]

Thanks very much Ben for your honest feedback. Especially compare to the 1-inch.

[@UwatchME]

Great review as always. Insightful and well produced. Plus your voice is very pleasant and soothing. I always look forward to your posts. I’ll hold on to my x3 for now.

[@janniclasgladbach]

Thanks for comparing the X4 also with the 1-Inch - I will keep my 1-Inch 👌

[@BlownMacTruck]

People always post these types of comments as a form of self-assurance.

[@fredric4271]

@@BlownMacTruck Yes.. We need it :)

[@3Ddex]

Thank you for this review!!!

[@Oxn518]

Watched alot of reviews past 2 days and this one is the best. Really gets in depth.

[@carolinadronephotography9015]

Worth the wait... The best in depth review... As many have already stated, thanks for doing a complete comparison, including the 1 inch...

[@thewildmitchell]

My Dad showed me his 360 Ace last weekend and said he wished he had an X3. First time I'd seen a 360 cam so I've been watching a lot of your videos on that and just seen this and it's the 60FPS & low light footage you showed on this vid that has finally sold me. WHIPPED out the credit card and just spent £800 on the X4 with your link. Dive kit, tripod, adhesive mount and chest strap... Will be taking it to Croatia next month to put it to the test. Love your videos man, straight to the point, bang-on comparisons with no bs. Much love from the UK! 🇬🇧

[@DIWHYDOTLIFE]

Solid walk thru! It might be time to retire my X2! Looking forward to that CapCut series!

[@davidpriddis]

Thanks Ben, another great review video covering all the key facts.

[@BenClaremont]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@GrazianoBurlini]

best detailed review as always! thank you

[@OnyxLee]

This is exactly why I'm a loyal subscriber of your channel. Thank you so much for your honest and in-depth review. The overheat defeats the purpose of documenting some events in 8k. I'll stick with my X3 for another few years. Thanks again!

[@johanik1128]

Another great review. As expected, I’m sticking with my X3.

[@GlobetrotX]

Have been watching few X4 reviews since morning & I can say that yours is the best and honest review of all. Thanks for it! I guess I will stick to my X3 for now.

[@DarinK]

This is the review I was waiting to see. Thanks Ben! Any plans for more Winnipeg shooting?

[@JonoKnewt]

THIS!!!! This is the review I wanted to see. Thank you. I have been frustrated because all the reviews are comparing the X3 to the X4 and are talking as if it's the best update ever to a camera - and not including the very relevant 1-inch into the conversation. I have wanted the 1-inch for VR because of the sensor size, low light performance, and photo quality. I use these cams for VR when we travel, but not as action cameras which is what the X4 seems to be marketed as. I really appreciate your opinion here as it gives a fair fight to all cameras in the conversations. Cheers.

[@BenClaremont]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@nowandrew4442]

You don't want it (the 1-inch) **for** the sensor size. You want it because the sensor enables those other characteristics you mentioned, low-light & picture quality. Same way you don't "want" a V8 engine, you want the performance it brings.

[@BenClaremont]

Yes obviously 😂 and you don’t get those things without the sensor, hence why you DO want it…

[@nowandrew4442]

@@BenClaremont Oh come dude, don't be absurd, you're better than that. A bad 1" sensor will always give worse results than a good 1/1.3 or 1/1.7. And in fact what you want for both of those qualities (low-light & image quality) is *low resolution* so that each pixel gets a larger total share of the light. That's what really makes the difference, it's just that in a larger sensor the pixels are also bigger so accordingly they receive a larger quantity of light per photo site. **_But_** if their technology is bad simply having a large sensor is not going to give you good results. Today's 2L-engines give more power than the V12s from Lamborghini from the 70s. Do you want a V12 because it's bigger? No, you want the result. Don't fall into the "Well gee shucks Cletus, Uhh think me wants the bigger number one!" trap or the "gimme the marketing goodies I've heard about" nonsense that point to a lack of understanding of the actual technology. 🙄

[@brentam]

Point taken. So in your opinion for low light shots... X4 or 1" RS?

[@CampingSecretsUK]

Great review as always Ben!

[@magdalenaohisea5403]

Thanks for the solid review, waiting for the 1” RS2 8K 😎 cheers !

[@funcorporatelife2177]

yeah same, i feel like when they come out with that it will explode the internet

[@user-dh1tn3sw9y]

Yes. But the price will be completely different! 🤣

[@ChristianLawrence]

any idea when we can expect this.

[@olasonn]

Thank you for taking the time to inform us 😃

[@4mb127]

Thanks, Ben.

[@netking6940]

Thanks for making this review ❤

[@ABUKO-lv7kh]

Damn! Thanks for the review, Ben. Love the side-by-side comparison shots. From what I've seen, I'd say the X4 is a pretty big update for Insta360, not just 10-20% better but rather 50% 🤩As a X3 owner myself, I've just ordered the X4 and can't wait to test out both... 8K it is!!!

[@vacation_generation]

Great video as always. I have the X3 and will upgrade to X4 since I have found it a real useful piece of gear.

[@rumenpenev]

Страхотен,какво винаги !

[@RoyHolder]

Thanks Ben. 👍

[@pedacinhosdecel3759]

Wow, the most complete and professional review. Well done Ben. A really good way to be aware about what is really happening with the evolution of this market. God bless your life bro, you do well

[@hiteshchand]

Best and honest review of all 👍

[@BenClaremont]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ripvanstinkle]

I was waiting for this review!!

[@OceanXTC]

Thank you for the information and generosity to share it. It has helped me greatly.

[@stjabraham]

Excellent review. Everything I needed to know

[@kinhaze]

I prefer to master out my X3 before moving on X4 while my X3 still in warranty. but 5.7k 60 is the sweet spot

[@toddbatescreative4703]

Just the review I was looking for. Was thinking about replacing my RS 1-inch, now I think I’ll keep it. Thanks Ben!

[@joserafa65]

Hello Ben! thanks for your video!

[@user-yn4ge2pi6n]

Great review and when watching quite a few, yours seems to be very honest. I already have the X3 and wanted to watch a real and honest review of the X4. Thank you.

[@Geo-Dome]

Seen this on a couple of KZbin channels but waited for your review!

[@BenClaremont]

Hope it was worth it!

[@Geo-Dome]

@@BenClaremont Oh yeah! Looking to upgrade from insta 360 1 and GoPro hero 6, I think this may be the time

[@through_niitos_lens]

Almost all the other channels who got to do early reviews, barely shoot 360, let alone action cams. I feel the a lot of the other channels just got paid good to hype it.. even though the hype is well deserved.

[@SilverKtulhu]

Thank you so much for your work!

[@erikvandervenyoutube]

Thanks for making this great review Ben! It answered all the questions I had, great work!

[@BenClaremont]

Glad to hear it!

[@fawziyoucef4400]

Finally ! Thanks for the honest review. I watched all the other and they try to sell the x4 saying there is a bif difference with x3. I might wait a year to get it

[@MygcphysioAu]

Thanks Ben, after watching your X4 review I decided to upgrade from my old X2! Can't wait to get my hands on this beast lol

[@kymmoulds]

Great review video as always Ben. Take a bow and a BIG thumbs up.

[@BenClaremont]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@IKNFLY666]

Great review Ben! You’re the first guy to compare the X4 with the 1 inch 360 cam, I feel relieved that my 1 inch still holds with image quality and not rushing to sell it for a X4 upgrade(or down grade).

[@jsjdebets]

Good review, I love that!

[@Geriatracks]

Thank you so much for a thorough and down to earth review! X4 looks amazing, but hey - money matters - I will look for a used X3 for now.

[@AtanasLambew]

Thank you Mr. Ben for great quality of your reviews. Аs always incredibly objective!!!!

[@BenClaremont]

🙏🏻

[@dams.travels]

Finally an unbiased review, thanks a lot for this one Ben! Always top quality opinion from you.

[@BenClaremont]

Glad you liked it!

[@Totustuus2022]

You always great in your reviews, thanks mate. I guess I’ll be skipping this one since I got the 1 inch and happy with it.

[@BenClaremont]

Good choice!

[@viviendoen360]

Thanks ben !!

[@JeffNugent1]

Hi Ben, love your work. Thanks for this. I have the RS 1 inch and have reduced heating enormously by keeping the battery out of the case and cable it up the stick. Can you do that with the X4 and will it run cooler?

[@iwellly]

Thank you for the fair review .you're whole reviews are always fair not sticking to a brand or a company as most others do

[@BenClaremont]

Thanks! Yeah that’s the goal 😀

[@Kirkster131]

This was the review I was waiting for!!! The gold standard in 360 cameras!

[@BenClaremont]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@hagopboghossian6841]

Great improvement from x3. Thanks for reviewing it. 👍

[@Altitude-Imaging]

I’m still rocking the x2 so this looks like a good upgrade for me…. Fantastic review as always 👍

[@JoshConnectMedia]

My X2 is still running good !!! Trust me .. it's the person behind the gadget not sometimes the gadget. Am more over, am not gonna punch in too deeply. Good review though.

[@Adrianobolado]

@@JoshConnectMedia@altitude-imaging you guys are having the message “recording stopped due to slow memory card” even having a blazing fast mermory card?

[@AndreGranjo]

Great video!! Finally no stupid gaps in long recordings!!

[@BenClaremont]

Thanks! Yes didn’t mention that, but it’s certainly a great addition

[@AndreGranjo]

@@BenClaremont In case of people like me it makes ALL the difference between buying this one or the RS1 or the X3

[@Windsurfingaddict]

⁠ long as you don’t want the Rs1 for water shooting as nit water proof 🤩

[@rudydoyle]

Thanks Ben, the best and most trusted reviewer on KZbin

[@BenClaremont]

My pleasure!

[@francojohnathon]

Your videos are a lot more polished now. Great job.

[@BenClaremont]

Thanks- although I’m actually scaling them way back to be less polished. No music, overusing text graphics etc. just bare bones. Makes it much easier to make videos 😀

[@sq6060]

Thanks for another great review. Can you advise if the previous GPS Action Remote still work with this new X4?

[@TheSaint226]

Thank you (as always) for your amazing and honest reviews. You are the reason I bought my first 360 camera. I did see another video that noticed the same thing you did at 3:11 about the premium lens guards being worse than the plastic ones. Maybe they will do something about the visible circles/rings that show up as they look like they appear in the same general vicinity - maybe software can erase it. Anyways, thanks again for a great review!

[@socalifornia1628]

More kudos for the 1-inch comparisons. As much as I love new gadgets, I think I'll wait for the X5! Now... get busy cranking out more great vids!

[@underthedrone2735]

I think you summed up my thoughts about the new X4 better than I could have. Cheers!

[@slojam100]

Absolutely gonna ebay my x3 to upgrade to the x4... That was until you mentioned the overheating...(because i do shoot for long periods) looks like i will have to stick with my 1080 finished vid ....for now!! great explanation as usual Thankyou

[@underthedrone2735]

Me too and 1080p is just fine for KZbin and other video hosting sites but of course true 4K is noticeably better.

[@ThePolymath1]

Ben, Great video! thank you for putting this out for us. Do the microphones record polyphonic or quadrophonic audio? Meaning, the recorded audio tracks are directional and thus we can output 4 channel directional audio for our projects in 5.1 or 7.1 ?

[@saroti815]

Greatly simplifies 360 photo taking

[@tom-sv7xw]

thanks for clarifying!!!!! i only trust your review!

[@RandyJohnsonRikthove]

There's Ben's 360 reviews and then there's the rest. Was waiting for this video. Excellent unbiased review as always!

[@PunjabiCyclist]

Another top impartial review Ben 👍

[@HermanDesmet]

Hey Ben! Thx for the review. I actually want to upgrade my old Ricoh Theta V to something new, but only to shoot 360 panos, not video. Do you think the x4 is the best choice for 360 virtual tours at this moment? Or better go for the Ricoh Z1? Do you have to stitch the DNG images that come out of the X4?

[@vedataslan6121]

You are the professional of 360 cameras. I waited your review to buy or not to buy.

[@SteveandLizDonaldson]

Thank you for the review. I've got an X4 on the way to me now. Quick question: when the camera did overheat, do you know if it first closed out the file in progress so that the video recorded up to the moment of overheat is usable? Thanks.

[@Kal-Em]

I bought a x2 around a month ago (for holidays in Asia) because It was on sale and I was expecting the x4 to be out this summer. I will probably buy the x4 next year unless I can find an x3 for a very good price (sale or 2nd hand). Thanks for taking time to make a good review instead of rushing it to be first.

[@LeoCunha17]

Nice review, Does the camera comes with speed overlay like gopro?

[@j0shlumahan]

Thanks for the review. I purchased the X3 last week not knowing that the X4 was just around the corner. Good to know the X3 is still a good choice.

[@richardmiles5293]

@jOshlumahan I did exactly the same. 🤣🤣

[@patricko987]

thanks for the review, I'll stick with my rs 1 inch for now, maybe there will be some rs 1 inch upgrade later this year.

[@britneyforever]

Been blessed with this super-detailed review! 27min of 8K is not bad at all. I personally still think x4 is a solid upgrade, the higher framerates, especially with 4K100 give it more room for reframing. And after shuffling a few reviews, the low light shots are not bad at all.

[@EUC-Custom-Power-Pads]

Thank you for being realistic and unbiased.

[@BenClaremont]

My pleasure!

[@nataliec8658]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video it’s very helpful and informative. I have recently bought the Pocket 3 do you think I should get X4 for the reframing capability? Or nice to have but not needed?

[@thesea4me2]

I use the one inch for my real estate photography business, and just bought the X4 to use in my in-cockpit flying videos. Having added the accessories, I think the X4 will make an excellent travel camera for scuba as well. Two cameras, two different usage profiles.

[@Utoober-yp7mf]

Thanks for your review! this video made me decide to stay with X3. I could see X3 doing well in good lighting condition w/ X4 and the 1inch RS. And i only post my insta360 vids on social media like facebook and instagram so i don't think will make a big difference upgrading to X4. Also i don't have a new and fast computer so 8k will not be easy to edit.

[@alexandergavrilov2566]

Haven't even finished watching this, but as always - killer review with excellent honest details

[@BenClaremont]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@alvavelazquez]

Just a shout out to you Ben, as always, great vid. You're the best.

[@BenClaremont]

Thanks!

[@bradstudio]

Best Insta360 X4 review, and I watched them all. I agree, no need to upgrade from the X3, wait for the X5, that'll be worth it when the time comes.

[@BenClaremont]

🙏🏻👍🏻👊🏻

[@IzmanHawk]

Ben is the ultimate 360 legend.

[@BenClaremont]

Haha thanks!

[@mrt737]

I mostly use my Insta360 cameras for taking 360 photos to post on Facebook. So will just be sticking to my One RS 1”.

[@BenClaremont]

Good call

[@verxtje]

Thx for the review. Own a X3 and a 1 Inch. No need to upgrade to the X4.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Best review I’ve seen.

[@bryantwalley]

I got the email from Insta letting me know I could place my order before there were any reviews so I had to roll the dice. Honestly the only thing I cared about was if they had done something to protect the lens and the swapable cover was good enough for me. I am glad to see it is a bigger unit. The fascination people have with making things really small is just weird. Love your content.

[@robe619]

Very thorough very good review. I’m torn between this and DJI Osmo Pocket 3

[@adamthomas1222]

The utility frame looks really cool!