Insta360 X4

The Insta360 X4 is a 360° action camera shooting 8K video at up to 30fps and 100fps at lower resolutions, with a 72MP sensor, 2.5-inch touchscreen, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, USB-C charging, and a 203g body — all in a waterproof design with removable lens guards.

Key Specifications

• Sensor: 72 megapixels — enough resolution to reframe 360° footage into sharp, traditional-looking clips in post
• Video: Up to 100fps maximum frame rate, with 8K 30fps 360° recording powered by a 5nm AI chip
• ISO range: 100–6400, giving you solid exposure control in bright daylight (low light performance is a known limitation)
• Screen: 2.5-inch touchscreen for intuitive framing and playback directly on the camera
• Connectivity: Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless transfer and remote control via the Insta360 app
• Audio: Built-in microphone with what reviewers consistently describe as excellent audio quality for its class
• Storage: microSD card slot — a fast V60 or V90 card is recommended for 8K recording
• Charging: USB-C port with USB charging support — one cable does it all
• Lens guards: Removable design means you can swap them out if they get scratched — a practical upgrade over fixed guards
• Weight: 203g — noticeably larger than its predecessor, worth factoring in for everyday carry

What makes the Insta360 X4 special?

The jump to 8K is the headline, but what actually changes your footage is how the X4 handles reframing. Because the sensor captures so much more data in every direction at once, you can pull a smooth, stabilised 4K single-lens-style shot out of 360° footage after the fact — no gimbal needed. That invisible selfie stick effect (where the stick literally disappears from the shot) is still one of the most satisfying tricks in action camera filmmaking, and the X4 does it well.

Compared to the Insta360 X3, the X4 brings higher resolution and removable lens guards — a genuinely useful upgrade since the lenses are the most vulnerable part of any 360 camera. The X4 is bigger and heavier than the X3, so if you were happy with the X3's size, that's a real consideration. In good light, both cameras perform well; where the X4 pulls ahead is in resolution headroom for reframing, not low-light capability — both cameras struggle there.

Against the GoPro HERO 13, the X4 offers a fundamentally different proposition: 5.7K in single-lens mode versus the HERO 13's 5.3K, but more importantly, the full 360° capture that lets you decide on a shot angle after you've already filmed it. The GoPro wins if you know your angles in advance; the Insta360 X4 wins if you're capturing action you can't anticipate — motorcycle rides, sports, crowded events.

For creators looking at the Insta360 ecosystem more broadly, the X4 sits at the top of the consumer 360 line-up. If 360° video isn't your priority and you want the absolute best single-lens image quality from Insta360, the Insta360 ONE RS 1-Inch Edition is worth comparing — but for versatile 360° travel and adventure footage, the X4 is the tool.

Who is the Insta360 X4 for?

The X4 is genuinely a do-everything travel companion. Here's who gets the most out of it:

• Motorcycle and cycling riders: Helmet-mount it and capture everything around you — front, rear, and sides simultaneously. The removable lens guards mean a scratch from a branch or helmet strap doesn't ruin your optics permanently. Reviewers specifically highlight this use case as one of the strongest.
• Travel vloggers: The invisible selfie stick effect makes solo travel footage look cinematic without a visible stick ruining the frame. Pair it with a long pole, keep it 3–10 feet from your subject, and you get natural, immersive shots.
• Behind-the-scenes creators: If you're producing content and need a BTS camera that runs itself, the X4's 360° capture means you can place it anywhere and decide the angle in editing. Multiple creators call it a game-changer for BTS production.
• Action sports: Surf, ski, skate — the waterproof body handles submersion, and the high frame rate options mean you can slow things down in post.
• Casual adventurers who want to simplify filming: You stop worrying about where to point the camera. Shoot everything, frame it later. For anyone who's ever missed a shot because they were holding a traditional action cam the wrong way, that's genuinely liberating.

The X4 is less ideal if you're primarily shooting static indoor scenes or low-light events — the ISO 6400 ceiling and inherent 360° stitching complexity don't lend themselves to dark environments or highly controlled studio work.

Buying a used Insta360 X4

Picking up a second-hand Insta360 X4 is a smart move — these cameras hold up well mechanically, and the most common wear points are easy to check before you buy.

What to inspect:

• Lens guards: The removable guards are the first thing to scratch, but that's the point — they protect the actual lenses. Check whether the guards are scratched (cheap and easy to replace) versus the lenses themselves (more serious). Every used X4 listed here is individually photographed, so you can see the condition clearly.
• Lens stitching alignment: In 360° cameras, the two lenses need to stitch cleanly. Ask for a sample frame or look for test footage — misalignment shows up as a visible seam.
• Battery health: Lithium batteries degrade with charge cycles. The X4 has excellent battery life out of the box (around 135 minutes is widely cited), so check if the previous owner used a genuine Insta360 battery or a third-party replacement.
• USB-C port: Used action cameras often see heavy daily charging. Check for any wobble or debris in the port.
• Water seals: The X4 is waterproof, but only with the battery door fully closed and sealed. Look for any damage to the door or seal area.

Every pre-owned Insta360 X4 on Camera-tweedehands.nl comes with a minimum 12 months warranty and has been professionally inspected — the actual warranty period per item is shown on the variant listing. If you're switching from a different action camera ecosystem, the X4's USB-C connection and microSD storage make it easy to integrate into any existing setup.