INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
There are two major players in the 360 camera market, Insta360 and GoPro
Both offer similar products but at much different price points, so which is better?Insta360 has been the go-to brand for consumer and
professional-grade 360 cameras since it launched in 2015
Since then, 360 cameras have become another tool in the action camera lineup, allowing for unique points of view for almost any
GoPro released the GoPro Max in 2019 after the GoPro Fusion in 2017 as a response to the growing 360 camera craze
However, the company has yet to release an updated version of the camera, while Insta360 has released a handful of new variations to its
So how does the new Insta360 X5 stack up to the nearly six-year-old GoPro Max?SpecsInsta360 X5GoPro MaxVideo Resolution (360 Video)8K6KVideo
Resolution (Single lens)4K3KReplaceable BatteryYesYesBattery Size2400 mAh1600 mAh1/4? Mounting PointYesYesOther Mounting PointsMagnetic
website; instead, they just list out the features the product has
camera that weighs 200 g.Advertisement - scroll for more contentThe X5 is a beefy little guy, but is it worth the extra $200? On the
contrary, the GoPro Max offers more than enough video resolution for social media applications if that is a key point for you.Overall,
reviews of the X5 have shown it has superior video quality both in normal and low lighting conditions
also features a dedicated AI chip, likely for video and audio processing, but also a few other editing and framing features that the X5
touchscreen on the body for camera control
cloud video storage and whatever else they can come up with.One key feature that stands out from the Insta360 X5 is its replaceable lenses
While it can be common to purchase lens protectors, which is probably smart for all users no matter what, Insta360 took this a step further
and, for the first time on a consumer 360 camera, has added replacement lenses for purchase
buy?Given the older age of the GoPro Max, the Insta360 X5 or even the X4 would be the hands-down best option for your next 360 camera
What might be coming, however, is a DJI 360 camera
going to love the X5 or need a camera right now, it might be worth waiting it out a little longer to see if whatever DJI might be cooking is
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