Breaking Down the newly released Insta360 X4: What’s New and Improved?
Insta360 has unveiled its new camera, the Insta360 X4. As an upgrade to the popular X3 model, the X4 offers 360° video recording in 8K resolution. It features an enhanced battery life and introduces new settings for resolution and frame rates, including a high frame rate mode of 4K at 100 fps for advanced slow-motion effects. It accomplishes all this while remaining highly portable for travel. Measuring 46 × 123.6 × 47.6 mm and weighing just 203 grams.
Here’s a detailed look at the additional features!
Table of Contents
- Introduction to the Insta360 X4
- Insta360 X4 Visuals
- Efficient Post-Production for Busy Creatives
- Features and Enhancements
- A quick summary of the specifications:
- Pricing and Availability
Introduction to the Insta360 X4
The Insta360 X4 is not just an update; it’s a significant upgrade over its predecessors and competing devices in the market. Featuring advanced technology packed into a compact frame, the Insta360 X4 is designed for creators who want the best in video quality, durability, and ease of use, while also keeping it portable for travelling.
Insta360 X4 Visuals
Enhanced framerates, superior quality
8K has arrived! Equipped with a cutting-edge 5nm AI chip, dive into a realm of extraordinary clarity and experience moments as if for the first time. Witness every action frame and each burst of color in unparalleled detail.
Enjoy clearer, more fluid visuals at an impressive 60fps, perfect for capturing fast action or dynamic scenes. For stunning slow-motion effects, switch to 4K at 100fps!
Enhanced Video Capabilities
- 360° Mode: Offers multiple resolutions including 8K and 5.7K, with various frame rate options.
- Single-Lens Mode: Shoots up to 4K60fps with an ultra-wide 170° view.
- Me Mode: Frames the subject automatically with up to 4K30fps without the need for reframing.
Invisible selfie stick, capture third-person perspectives
The Invisible Selfie Stick vanishes from your videos, allowing you to capture stunning third-person perspectives and drone-style shots unachievable with standard action cameras. No drone? No worries!
360° ACTIVE HDR
This advanced HDR video mode enhances detail and provides exceptional stabilization for action sports. Active HDR amplifies colors in both highlights and shadows, capturing nuances that other action cameras overlook.
Efficient Post-Production for Busy Creatives
CAPTURE NOW, FRAME LATER Experience the wonder of 360º recording by selecting the best angles post-capture. Never miss a moment! The Insta360 app’s AI-powered reframing tools let you simply press record and choose the ideal shot afterwards.
Flowstate stabilization, steady and smooth
Whether it’s bumpy trails or turbulent seas, the X4 handles it all with advanced image stabilization. FlowState Stabilization ensures your footage remains smooth and high-quality, regardless of the action’s intensity.
Reframing made even simpler by AI
Easily direct your shot by moving your phone, swiping the screen, or maneuvering the virtual joystick. Just like that, your edit is ready to save and share instantly. It’s straightforward and incredibly cool!
As you can see, AI can manage the entire reframing process for you! Relax and watch as your action highlights automatically come together, now quicker than ever with enhanced subject detection for a smoother editing experience.
Deep Track 3.0
Keep any subject, whether a person, animal, or moving object, perfectly centered in your frame with just one tap!
Features and Enhancements
Removable Lens Guard
Easy-to-use lens protection
The Insta360 X4 comes with a standard removable lens guard, with an option to upgrade to a Premium scratch-resistant tempered glass version.
Simplified lens protection as standard. The X4 features smarter, easy-to-install lens guards that can be removed quickly and easily. No mess, no fuss!
For the safety-focused: Rugged tempered glass guards that are scratch-resistant and engineered to maintain pristine image quality.
A quick summary of the specifications:
Waterproof up to 10m
Embark on an adventure with the X4, waterproof up to 33ft (10m) straight from the packaging. For capturing your underwater escapades in vivid 360° detail, equip your X4 with the Invisible Dive Case and explore depths up to 164ft (50m).
Wind reduction
Regardless of the activity, the X4’s advanced wind reduction technology ensures that you capture each moment in its full glory, without the interference of wind noise
Huge battery capacity
The X4 features an impressive battery upgrade to 2290mAh, allowing for 135 minutes of recording at 5.7K30fps, which is a 67% increase over the X3!
Big 2.5″ display
it features a super bright 2.5″ touchscreen protected by durable Corning® Gorilla® Glass, offering crystal clear previews of photos and videos, perfectly suited for action.
Removable lens guards
You can safeguard your lens with lens guards tailored to your needs. For the thrill-seekers, opt for the premium lens guard, while the standard lens guard provides ample protection for those that are in need.
Flowstate stabilization
Whether it’s bumpy trails or turbulent seas, the X4 handles it all with advanced image stabilization. FlowState Stabilization ensures your footage remains smooth and high-quality, regardless of the action’s intensity.
Pleasing visuals
8K resolution, paired with a frame rate mode of 4K at 100 fps, sets you up for success.
Advanced AI editing
Reframe your video in a few clicks. Easily direct your shot by moving your phone, swiping the screen, or maneuvering the virtual joystick. Also take advantage of Deep focus 3.0, keep any subject, whether a person, animal, or moving object, perfectly centered, with a single tap.
Pricing and Availability
The Insta360 X4 is available for purchase at €459.99. It strikes an excellent balance between cost and performance, making it a valuable investment for serious videographers.
