TechRadar Verdict
We can’t think of a more capable handheld 360-degree camera than the Insta360 X4.
The single-lens mode also gets a bump in frame rate, with 4K up to 60fps.
With its improved capabilities, the X4 feels like a more versatile pocket camera.
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This is also a fully waterproof camera up to 33ft / 10m, so most experiences are covered.
Most of the action happens through the responsive touchscreen.
The mixture of audible and visual commands covers you in most scenarios, including underwater.
There’s more to dig into by swiping the touchscreen.
it’s possible for you to also adjust the screen brightness here.
During recording, the X4 can get warm quickly, especially in the power-hungry high-resolution video modes.
Overall, the X4 handles superbly for users of all experience levels and abilities.
Voice and gesture commands are fairly reliable, with the tally lamp confirming you’re in business.
Insta360’s FlowState image stabilization is superb.
As such, it’s worth thinking through which video modes you’ll use for scenes.
There’s only one winner here the pricier X4.
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
