A superb 360º action camera
• 8K 360º video First Insta360 camera to record 7680 x 3840 at up to 30fps. • Invisible selfie stick Automatic removal of selfie stick from videos gives a drone-like view. • Upgraded battery life 2290mAh power cell delivers up to 135 minutes of 5.7K/30fps recording ✔ Makes capturing 360º footage child’s play.
✔ Rugged, compact design.
✔ Excellent battery life ❌ Fairly expensive.
❌ Single-lens mode can’t match GoPro Hero 12 Black You should buy if you want the best mainstream 360º camera If you’re looking to record good quality 360º videos with a minimum of fuss, this is the camera for you. It’s small, light, tough and easy to use. You shouldn’t buy if you want the best action camera If you’re not too fussed about 360º videos, the GoPro Hero 12 Black is the action camera to beat. It might face in a single direction, but its video quality is superb. The Insta360 X4 cements Insta360 as the go-to brand for 360º action cameras. It makes important improvements to battery life and image quality while retaining the compact, lightweight and rugged hardware and superb software of its predecessors. At £500/$500 it’s pricier than a flagship GoPro Hero, however, so those who already own an X3 or X2 model, or who want to record mostly single-lens footage rather than 360º content, might be better holding off or looking elsewhere. Check out our Best Action Camera guide for more options.