After years of owning the 360 camera space with some of the best 360 cameras, most recently the X5, the Insta360 finally has some proper competition with the arrival of DJI Osmo 360. They could soon stay with GoPro Max 2 too (if GoPro actually brings his long awaited 360 camera to the market).
DJI has a slightly different acquisition of the format for the Insta360 that delivers what says is several industryfirts, especially double 1-inch sensors. The immediate question is, therefore, which model is best? Can osmo 360 break down our current favorite, X5?
You can learn more about DJI’s first 360 camera in our in-depth OSMO 360 review. We also have a practical versus feature on the way, which we put OSMO 360 against the Insta360 X5 in several scenarios to see which model comes out on top.
Now let’s look at how the OSMO 360 and X5 compare based on the specifications and features of seven key areas.
1. Sensors
- DJI OSMO 360: Twin 1/1.1-inch square sensors with 2.4 µm pixel size
- Insta360 x5: Twin 1/1.28-inch sensors with 1.2 µm pixel size
The heading feature of the DJI Osmo 360 is its twin sensors that are specifically made for 360 capture. They are square format, which means less spilled pixels than on a traditional rectangular sensor such as the one used by the X5, given that 360 cameras use only the central part of the sensor.
The sensors are effectively 1 inches in size, which means they are the largest of their kind and each pixel on the Osmo 360’s sensors is twice as large as those in the X5. Before the Osmo 360, the X5’s sensors were still the largest that was bigger than the X4s, so it’s hardly a slam -dunk for DJI.
The advantage of larger pixels is in theory cleaner image quality, especially in low light and a wider dynamic interval, which is useful under bright sunny conditions. However, both cameras can record HDR video, so expect lots of details in highlights and shadows with both cameras.
2. Image quality
- DJI OSMO 360: 8K up to 50 fps, 10-bit, 120mp stills
- Insta360 x5: 8K up to 30 fps, 8-bit, 72MP still images
Both cameras shoot 8K video on their best; However, the OSMO 360 offers image speeds up to 50 FPS, while the X5 peaks at 30 FPS. Stop the resolution down to 5.7K and image speeds leveled, while both cameras at 4K can record 4x slow motion.
In addition to the benefits of its larger sensors, we can expect richer color from the Osmo 360 because it can detect 10-bit color depth, while the X5 is limited to 8-bit color depth. It also offers DJI’s D-Log-surface color profile-a popular profile for serious filmmakers who want the most amount of tonal details that don’t mind putting time in the editing suite.
For 360 photography, OSMO 360 stills shoots up to 120MP, while the X5 can detect up to 72mp. Obviously, DJI’s still images pack more details.
The specifications favor DJI, but we are currently conducting extensive tests with both cameras to see what comes out on top in the real world.
3. Battery
- DJI Osmo 360: 1.910mAh battery
- Insta360 x5: 2,400mAh battery (an ‘Ultra’ 2,800mAh battery is also available)
At 1.910mAh, the OSMO 360’s battery has a lower capacity than the X5s. However, DJI says its 360 camera is the first of its kind capable of shooting the 8K 30FPS video continuously for up to 100 minutes.
However, the Insta360 provided an X5 firmware update, and one of the upgrades has improved the life of the battery -its endurance mode is now available for 8K recording and increases the life of the battery to “barely two hours” with continuous uptake.
There are often plenty of warnings for actual battery performance, and often the reality is less than what the manufacturers claim, especially for action cameras.
That said, the Insta360 also launched a new ‘Ultra’ battery for the X5 along with the firmware update, which costs $ 49.99 / £ 44.99 (Australia Pricing TBC). With its 2,800mAh capacity, the life of the battery improves by an additional 17%.
Each brand claims better battery life than the other-Our future real tests will reveal what’s best.
4. Storage
- DJI Osmo 360: Micro SD Plus 105 GB Internal
- Insta360 X5: Micro SD
Both cameras detect for Micro SD card and are compatible with large capacity cards in hours with 8K recording. However, the OSMO 360 also has 105 GB of built -in storage, and two practical ways of recording media are a victory for DJI.
5. Accessories
- DJI OSMO 360: DJI MIC 2 / MIC MINI Wireless Mic, Several Mountings
- Insta360 X5: MIC Air Compatible, abundant mounting and selfie -stick options
Both Insta360 and DJI have had their skin in the action camera game for years, and each already has a wide range of accessories and mounting that can be used with their 360 cameras in different scenarios, whether for cycling, car action or for selfies.
Until recently, DJI had the upper hand of audio recording with its class leading wireless microphones. OSMO 360 is directly compatible with MIC 2 and MIC MINI. Yes, you can mix and match brands to wireless sound, but direct compatibility is all the more convenient.
However, the Insta360 recently launched its own wireless microphone, Mic Air. Although not quite the microphone that DJI’s MIC 2 is, the Insta360’s MIC, like DJIs, can pair wirelessly and through Bluetooth within its respective ECO system.
Insta360 has not yet been launched a microphone with the features of DJI’s MIC 2, so DJI still has the edge in this regard.
6. Price and availability
- DJI Osmo 360: From £ 409.99 / AU $ 759; Not yet available in the US
- Insta360 X5: From $ 549.99 / £ 519.99 / AU $ 929.99
So OMSO 360 apparently has the advantage of all the above – at least on specifications alone. At launch, however, there is good news and bad news about Osmo 360. The bad news is that it is not directly available at the launch in the United States. The good news is that where you can buy it, it costs less than the X5, starting at £ 409.99 in England and AU $ 759 in Australia. This price is for standard combo while Adventure Combo costs £ 539.99 / AU $ 989.
This price is superimpressive when considering the double 1-inch sensors (and built-in storage) on board. As for the United States, I asked a DJI spokesman about Osmo 360 Pricing and Accessibility, and they said, “Osmo 360 will launch globally Thursday, July 31 at 8, but it is not available for sales right away in the US market through official DJI channels. “We do.” “We do when we do when we do, when we do, when we do, when we do, when we do, when we do when we do when we do when we do when we do.” We have it. “
It’s a similar story with DJI’s latest drone, The Mavic 4 Pro, which has not been launched in the United States. The picture for DJI in the US looks gloomy.
7. Lenses and Design
- DJI OSMO 360: 184G, 2-inch screen, fixed lenses, lens protectors available
- Insta360 x5: 200 g, 2.5-inch screen, interchangeable lenses
DJI’s Osmo 360 design is square than the X5s, with the latter being taller and squeezing in a larger 2.5-inch touch screen. At 184g, OSMO 360 is approx. 10% lighter than the X5, but no one will really notice the difference in weight, although it is perhaps impressive how Easy DJI has made the OSMO 360 considering the features on board.
Both cameras come with a rubber product to keep the lenses in safety when not in use, plus clear lens protectors for the times that the lenses risk damaging during use, e.g. When recording extreme sports.
However, these clear lens protectors can compromise the image quality that introduces flare and softness. For best quality, you shoot better without them, even if it means the bulbed lenses are in danger.
The X5 has a feature that is unique to 360 cameras – interchangeable lenses. You can buy spare lenses and if you damage the original, swap them out for new ones. DJI Osmo 360, which every two 360 camera does not offer this.
DJI Osmo 360 VS Insta360 X5: Key Specifications
| Header Cell – Column 0 |
DJI Osmo 360 |
Insta360 x5 |
|---|---|---|
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Sensor |
1/1.1-inch |
1/1.28-inch |
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Video |
8.K up to 50 fps |
8K up to 30 fps |
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Photos |
120mp 360 Photo |
72MP 360 Photo |
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Size |
61 x 83 x 47 mm |
46 x 124.5 x 38.2 mm |
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Weight |
184g |
200 g |
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Battery |
1.910mAh (100 minutes 8k) |
2,400mAH (about 2 hours 8k) |
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Storage |
Micro SD, 105 GB built -in |
Micro Sd |
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Price |
£ 409.99 / AU $ 759 / US N / A |
$ 549.99 / £ 519.99 / AU $ 929.99 |
