Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Insta360 X4 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.7 vs 4.6). The gap is mostly about creators wanting 8K Insta360 without latest premium — read the strengths below before deciding.
The X4 is the value Insta360 pick — 8K recording at $120 less than X5.
The Theta X is the stills pick — Ricoh's specialized 360 for virtual-tour photographers.
Cheaper than X5. Same 8K. Less low-light performance.
Best for stills. Auto HDR. Lower video resolution.
| Spec | Insta360 X4 | Ricoh Theta X |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 8K | — |
| Sensor | Smaller than X5 | — |
| Battery | Replaceable | — |
| Brand | Insta360 | Ricoh |
| Stills | — | 60.5MP |
| Video | — | 5.7K 360 |
| HDR | — | Auto |