Verdict
Head-to-head · Best 360 Cameras

Insta360 X3 vs Insta360 X4

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Insta360 X4 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.7). The gap is mostly about creators wanting 8K Insta360 without latest premium — read the strengths below before deciding.

Insta360 X3
Ranked #5 in Best 360 Cameras
Insta360 X3
$349

The X3 is the entry Insta360 pick — affordable 360 camera with FlowState stabilization.

Strengths
  • Cheapest Insta360 pick
  • 5.7K 360 video
  • FlowState stabilization
Watch-outs
  • 5.7K below 8K of newer models
  • Smaller sensor than X4 / X5
  • Older model
Insta360 X4
Higher ratedRanked #3 in Best 360 Cameras
Insta360 X4
$429

The X4 is the value Insta360 pick — 8K recording at $120 less than X5.

Strengths
  • 8K recording like X5
  • Cheaper than X5
  • Mature Insta360 ecosystem
Watch-outs
  • Smaller sensors than X5
  • Lower-light performance trails X5
  • Previous-gen flagship

How they stack up

Insta360 X3

Cheapest Insta360. 5.7K. Older model.

Insta360 X4

Cheaper than X5. Same 8K. Less low-light performance.

Specs side-by-side

SpecInsta360 X3Insta360 X4
Resolution5.7K 3608K
StabilizationFlowState
FormCompact
BrandInsta360Insta360
SensorSmaller than X5
BatteryReplaceable
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