Better 8K recording, more robust and affordable replacement lenses, and a longer battery life are all included with the smaller X6.
Insta360 revealed the latest version of its well-liked 360-degree action cameras, which have enabled the business to broaden its product line. The new X6 boasts a smaller size than the X5 and X4 Air from the previous year, but thanks to an even larger set of unique 1/1.1-inch square sensors from Sony, it has better video capabilities. The new X6 can record in 8K at up to 50 frames per second, whereas the models from the previous year could only record in 8K at 30 frames per second. Additionally, it maintains the X5’s removable lenses, which the firm claims are now 60% less expensive and five times more scratch-resistant.
Today, the company’s online shop and other retailers offer the Insta360 X6 in black or white for $699.99, which is $150 higher than the $549.99 X5 from the previous year. It can also be purchased as part of a $799.99 Essentials Bundle that includes a fast charging case, an extra battery, an invisible selfie stick, and other accessories.
The X6’s biggest noticeable improvement is a smaller design that is somewhat thicker and wider than the X5, but it is also 4 grams lighter and a full inch shorter, making it more affordable than the X5. While the X5’s 2.5-inch LCD display was upgraded to an OLED, the X6’s somewhat smaller 2.32-inch touchscreen on the back is a result of its shrinkage.
The new X6’s 1/1.1-inch square sensors, which offer 33% greater sensor area and “four times the light intake every frame” in comparison to the 1/1.28-inch sensors in the X5, come very close to having complete 1-inch sensors like the DJI Osmo 360. These sensors combine with several AI processors, including two imaging-specific circuits, to boost the X6’s denoising and low-light capabilities. Additionally, according to Insta360, it is the first 360-degree camera with in-camera Dolby Vision support, which ensures that HDR footage appears true on compatible monitors by capturing brightness and contrast metadata frame by frame
The X6’s maximum speed for recording 360-degree video with dual cameras is 8K/50fps, but you can increase it to 6K/120fps or 4K/240fps in a “Bullet Time” mode that is intended for slow-motion footage. With just one sensor at a time, you can use the X6 as a 2D action camera, but the maximum resolution is 5K/60 frames per second, or 120 frames per second if you go to 4K. Additionally, the X6’s still photography capabilities have been upgraded to 120 megapixels for 360-degree shots or 42 megapixels for single-sided shots.
Even tho the camera is smaller, Insta360 was able to fit a slightly larger 2,600mAh battery into the X6, which the firm says will allow it to record for up to 51% longer than the X5, which had a 2,400mAh battery. Before battery dies, the X6 can record for about 140 minutes at 8K/30 frames per second. However, you can extend that time by adding an additional 180 minutes of runtime with the optional X6 Power Selfie Stick accessory.
Additional improvements include a better invisible diving case that can be used to record underwater as deep as 60 meters without the case itself appearing in the video, as well as enhanced waterproofing to a depth of 66 feet.
Additionally, Insta360 has improved the X5’s InstaFrame feature, which tracks and focuses on people, dogs, or other items in frame to create a social media-friendly flat 4K video without the need for manual editing. A new function called PanoMind uses an AI model trained on 10,000 hours of 360-degree footage to automatically construct a highlight reel from camera footage while the X6 is charging, for individuals who do not wish to edit 360-degree footage either
