Insta360 Unveils Lighter, More Affordable X4 Air 360-Degree Action Camera
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Insta360 has introduced the X4 Air, a new addition to its 360-degree X camera family. This model serves as a more affordable, lighter alternative to the Insta360 X5, which was announced in April 2025.
The X4 Air weighs 165g, compared to the Insta360 X5 at 200g and the 2024 Insta360 X4 at 203g. Its basic package costs USD 399.99.
A bundle, which includes a selfie stick, a lens cap, and an additional battery, is priced at USD 439.99. This makes the Insta360 X4 Air USD 120 less than the Insta360 X5.
The Insta360 X4 Air has a pair of 1/1.8-inch camera sensors. These are smaller than the 1/1.28-inch sensors of the X5, but notably still larger than the 1/2-inch sensors of the older Insta360 X4.
Insta360 designed the camera for approachability, featuring a stick-like design. This form does not necessarily require a constantly attached selfie stick.
Insta360 co-founder Max Richer stated, "It lets creators stay present while capturing everything around them."
Richer added, "It is for anyone who wants to film real life without the weight or complexity—a lighter, simpler way to tell stories."
The X4 Air is not the family's most affordable member. Insta360 continues to offer the older Insta360 X3, priced at USD 299.99.
The Insta360 X3 features a slightly lower native dynamic range due to its smaller sensor. Insta360 claims to have made substantial dynamic range improvements in the new generation's software through AdaptiveTone.
AdaptiveTone addresses a challenging aspect of 360-degree image processing. This involves managing exposure when a 360-degree field of view often results in significant light disparities across the frame.
Insta360 states AdaptiveTone manages exposure across the two lenses "independently." This process occurs without creating jumps in brightness at the lens seam lines.
The Insta360 X4 Air provides improved ActiveHDR compared to the X3. This HDR shooting mode supports up to 8K/30 capture.
In contrast, the Insta360 X3 offers ActiveHDR at up to 5.7K/30.
Other capture mode maximums include 50fps at either 6K or 4K 360-degree resolution. When used as a single-lens action camera, it supports 4K/60, producing flat video.
Slow-motion frame rates are available at 1080p, with a maximum capture of 120fps.
Other key features include replaceable lenses, a useful capability for a 360-degree camera. It also offers 15m of water resistance, matching the Insta360 X5.
The Insta360 X4 Air is available to order. It includes a one-year subscription to Insta360's cloud storage service, offering 200GB of space for clips.
This cloud storage service currently costs USD 29.99 annually.
The Insta360 X4 Air is a new, more affordable, and lighter 360-degree action camera.
It is available for a basic package price of USD 399.99.
The camera features 1/1.8-inch sensors, which are larger than the Insta360 X4's 1/2-inch sensors but smaller than the X5's 1/1.28-inch sensors.
Source: FORBES