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X5

Insta360 X5 (2025) 360° camera specs, 1/1.28-inch sensor, $549.99 launch price. Video, stabilization, battery and more.

360° · Announced 2025-04-22

Launch price $549.99

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  • 1/1.28-inch sensor
  • Electronic stabilization
  • 360° horizon leveling
  • Waterproof to 15 m
  • 93 min rated runtime
  • 200 g

Caveats

  • Max video bitrate 180 Mbps (camera-wide spec; per-mode not published). Source
  • Active HDR tops out at 5.7K60; no 8K Active HDR. Source
  • I-Log is offered in 360 Video/Loop/Road modes only; Single-Lens and Me Mode parameter tables do not list I-Log. Insta360 does not state 10-bit for X5. Source
  • Low Light Enhancement works up to 5.7K30. Source
  • Gesture Control not supported in InstaFrame mode. Source

Which camera is right for you?

Insta360X5 (current camera)$549.99Check price on AmazonGoProMAX$499.99Check price on AmazonGoProMAX2$499.99Check price on Amazon
Announced2025-04-22Not stated2025-09-23
Sensor size1/1.28-inch1/2.3-inch (x2)1/2.3-inch (x2)
StabilizationElectronicElectronicElectronic
Horizon leveling360°360°360°
Waterproof15 m5 m5 m
Weight200 g159 g195 g
Battery runtime93 minNot statedNot stated
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Specifications

Overview

Category
360°
Announced
2025-04-22
Released
2025-04-22
Status
current
US availability
Not stated
Features
  • Invisible Selfie Stick
  • PureVideo low-light mode
  • InstaFrame 2.0
  • Replaceable lenses
  • Active HDR to 5.7K60
  • AdaptiveTone
  • I-Log
  • Me Mode
  • Pre-recording (90s 4K / 60s 5.7K)
  • Road Mode
  • Gesture / voice / twist-to-shoot control
  • Endurance Mode
  • AI Director (fw 1.13.21)

Sensor & lens

Sensor size
1/1.28-inch
Sensor resolution
Not stated
Lens (equiv.)
Not stated
Aperture
f/2.0
Field of view
Not stated
Built-in ND
No

Video & photo

Video modes
  • 8K 360 Video
  • 5.7K+ 360 Video
  • 5.7K 360 Video
  • 4K 360 Video
  • 4K InstaFrame 2.0 flat output
  • 1080p InstaFrame 2.0 flat output
  • 5.7K+ InstaFrame 2.0 360 backup
  • 8K 360 PureVideo
  • 5.7K 360 PureVideo
  • 4K 360 PureVideo
  • 4K Single-Lens Video
  • 2.7K Single-Lens Video
  • 1080p Single-Lens Video
  • 4K Single-Lens FreeFrame Video
  • 2.7K Single-Lens FreeFrame Video
  • 1080p Single-Lens FreeFrame Video
  • 4K Me Mode (Invisible Selfie Stick, flat)
  • 2.7K Me Mode (Invisible Selfie Stick, flat)
  • 1080p Me Mode (Invisible Selfie Stick, flat)
  • 4K Single-Lens PureVideo
  • 2.7K Single-Lens PureVideo
  • 1080p Single-Lens PureVideo
Max resolution
4K603840×2160
10-bit Log up to
None
Uncropped 4K
4K60
Codecs
  • H.264
  • H.265
4:2:2 chroma
Not stated
Max bitrate
Not stated
Photo resolution
72 MP
RAW photos
DNG

Stabilization

Stabilization
Electronic
Horizon lock
Not stated
Horizon leveling
360°

Audio

Microphones
Not stated
Mic input
  • Direct wireless
Mic input details
Mic Adapter accessory (manual list)
Direct wireless mic
Insta360 Mic Air direct; DJI Mic 2 / Mic Mini and Bluetooth headsets (SENA, Cardo...) via Bluetooth
32-bit float audio
No

Build & battery

Waterproof
15 m
Water and dust rating
Not stated
Drop-proof
Not stated
Weight
200 g
Dimensions
46x124.5x38.2
Mount
1/4-inch + magnetic quick release
Battery runtime
93 min
Battery capacity
2400 mAh
Removable battery
Yes
Charging power
30 W

Screens & storage

Rear screen
touchscreen (size: see FAQ)
Front screen
Not stated
Touchscreen
Yes
Memory card
microSD UHS-I V30+
Internal storage
Not stated

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
802.11a/n/ac
Bluetooth
BLE 5.2
USB
USB-C 3.0
GPS
via phone / Garmin / Apple Watch stats
Webcam
Not stated
Livestream
Yes (FAQ: Does X5 support live streaming?)
HDMI out
No
Timecode
No

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