Insta360 X5 - Waterproof 8K 360° Action Camera, Leading Low Light, Invisible Selfie Stick Effect, Rugged and Replaceable Lens, 3-Hour Battery, Built-in Wind Guard, Stabilization, Triple AI Chip Design

The first thing I noticed was the big improvement in low-light performance. It has dual 1/1.28″ sensors and three AI chips. Shadows now show detail, highlights don’t get washed out, and there is much less noise compared to the X3 or even the X4. They have now added a new feature in the last software upgrade called ‘Adaptive Tone’, which is supposed to improve even further, but I have not had a chance to try it yet. One of my favourite new features is InstaFrame Mode. It provides a ready-to-share flat 1080p video in selfie-view or fixed mode, while also capturing a full 360° file at 5.7K at 30 fps. So if you need quick social clips but want to revisit the full reframed version later, you’re all set. Then there's the replaceable lens design. I often worry about scratching equipment and have dropped my camera on several occasions. I don’t like to use lens shields as I do believe this compromises quality. Let's face it, with my DSLR expensive lenses of £2,700, would you put a £10 filter on the front? Well, I hope not! Being able to pop off and swap lenses myself, without having to ship the whole camera, is a total game-changer. Battery life and heat management have improved, too. The battery is more powerful, but the camera needs it, so it’s not going to last the whole day. It needs more power than the X3, and I think battery time is a little better on the X3. If I am honest, the cameras do as usual, get hot, but x2/x3/x5, I have never had any issue with the camera switching off. Now, let’s talk about PureShot in photos. This new AI-powered HDR-like mode blends exposures in one shot. The results are vibrant and crisp, with far fewer blown highlights. It works beautifully in low light, especially at night or in backlit scenes, without needing manual exposure bracketing. In short, upgrading from the X3 made sense because the X5 doesn’t just refine; it redefines. You get cleaner 8K and 5.7K footage, smooth 4K 120fps slow motion, InstaFrame convenience, PureShot brilliance in stills, waterproof durability, better audio with a built-in wind muffler, and easy repairability, all in the same sleek design. Here’s why I upgraded from the X3: Low-light boost: Much cleaner images with higher dynamic range due to upgraded sensors and AI. PureShot mode: One-shot HDR style photos that are vibrant and ready to edit. InstaFrame mode: Simultaneous flat and 360 capture cuts down editing time. Replaceable lenses: Less worry about accidents, cheaper and faster to fix. Better battery and thermal control: Longer shooting sessions and fewer shut downs. If your content depends on flexibility, light performance, and ease of use, especially for low-light or quick social uploads, the X5 is worth the upgrade. The sample video was shot at Fantasy Forest Festival. There is a water droplet on some sections, as it was raining at that time

Paired with my pro ace 2 this X5 does it all. I love its versatility and the fact you can replace the lenses at home. Its been such a game changer for me when filming. The battery lasts for hours of continuous filming and the ai editing function on the app helps create quick videos to post. Its waterproof and tough. Ive dropped it a few times and never had any issues.

Top video quality, just turn on the camera and walk around with no skill required. Easy to use and edit using the 360 editing software. Once you understand the editing workflow, it is very easy to create a quality and fun video.

First foray into 360 video and have been blown away by the x5. I use it for personal use (not YouTube etc) and the picture quality is excellent. It really is simple to use and I have got some incredible footage I simply could not of got with a normal camera. The editing app is pretty easy to use once you have got used to it. It does get hot when using, I sent my original purchase back because I thought this was a problem, but it has never cut out and I have used it constantly over the last 2 months. I would definitely recommend it. On another note, I bought a carbon fibre 3m selfie pole off Amazon (Gutahare) it looks exactly the same as the insta one but is £40 cheaper.

The Insta 360 x5 camera an amazing camera once you learn the right setup. Built well nothing like the Insta 360 1 which l had many years ago bigger better screen and sensor for better image quality and in low light. Does not always come out perfect but that could how you holding the Insta at the time. So mastering the use of the insta will give better video and photos. Now 8K so big but how many watch in 8K but does help when downsizing the video to 4K. As much more has been pack in you recording. New battery are needed as the Insta 4 battery do not work with 5. Which is a same meaning a whole new setup need with charger and batteries. The other extra tool mounts case and covers over the lens. Well old stuff can still be used, What l like about this one bigger screenful better in the hand. Image details are better not 100% better. But better and pure view low much better. But as long as said you have to know how to use the camera right other you find stitch lines appearing at time. Like the footage what come out of the Insta once setup right. Meaning less time is need post adjusting colors. May beed a tweet but not to bad to sharing on most platforms. Over well don't insta better upgraded compared to the 3/4 .... 360 spin round camera. Why not 5 these types of camera are costly not over £500 a lot on money for most like myself to buy one. But managed to get one reduce. Otherwise it would have been many months before l bought this Insta 360 x5.

Amazing 360 camera!, I mainly bought it for its enhanced audio and low light features because I plan to use it on my Ghost Hunts, so far in testing it performs really well! Great video clarity even in low light. I had no trouble at all activating this camera so I don't know why some others are having difficulty?!, the set up was very easy and straight forward.

Yes, the Insta360 X5 is a fantastic camera—a huge upgrade from my previous X3. Yet despite all the amazing capabilities you’ve probably seen in YouTube reviews, for the hefty £519 price tag, it might loose half a star. Read below. I previously had an issue with frame rates but Insta customer service got in touch and fixed it. Credit to a company that cares for its customers - not all companies are like that. Maybe loses half a star? For that price, I expect lens guards to be included. I mean, we’re talking about a 360 camera where both lenses are constantly exposed. Selling it without protection feels a bit cheeky. And cheap. Yes, you can replace the lenses now, but I still feel like those big, bulging, protruding, precious lenses need to be protected, and included in the £519 price. (I just forked out another £35 for a set of premium lens protectors.) But this is really is a great camera. FYI - DJI is about to release their own 360 camera (at time of writing in May 2025) so might be worth waiting to see what they come out with.

I bought this as an upgrade to the X3 and wow... what a difference! the quality is massively better. I was always a bit disappointed with the X3 images and video, they very soft and fuzzy. However, the X5 looks crisp and sharp by comparison and colours really pop. Before buying this camera, I watched loads of YouTube video and they all raved about this camera - in my opinion, its worth the hype!