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Insta360 X5 Essentials Bundle
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The Insta360 X5 is a true all-in-one camera for the adventurous videographer. I find InstaFrame a useful new feature, where I record 360-degree and flat video images at the same time. I only miss the lens guards that protect the lenses from scratches.
High image quality The X5 has a larger image sensor than its predecessor, the X4. I take the camera with me during an indoor snowboarding lesson. There is little daylight here, but I notice while filming that the images still look clear and that they have little noise. I make 360-degree images in 8K resolution. The camera films everything around me, so I don't have to pay attention to my composition while snowboarding. For TikTok, I cut a 9:16 angle of view from the 360-degree images. After I crop the images, 2.7K videos remain for social media. These images are less sharp than 8K or 4K images, but it is fine for social media.
Design and battery life I think the longer battery life is an improvement compared to the X4. I film with this camera for about 3 hours in 5.7K resolution. When I record 8K 360-degree images, the battery only lasts 1.5 hours. The design of the camera is similar to its predecessors. While filming in 360 degrees, I swipe across the large screen to adjust the image or quickly change the recording mode. I do think it's a shame that the Standard Bundle doesn't include lens guards. The lenses are round and protrude, which makes me afraid that they will get damaged. The Essentials Bundle does include lens guards. The advantage is that you can replace the lenses of the X5 with a new pair if they get damaged.
Recording modes InstaFrame is a new feature of Insta360. With this, the camera simultaneously films 360-degree and flat action camera images. For example, I make a vlog for both Instagram and YouTube. I share the flat videos on social media immediately after filming, for example in my Instagram stories. The camera simultaneously films 360-degree images that I then carefully edit for an extensive vlog on YouTube. This way, I also show my surroundings in the video and switch between different angles.
Editing videos in the app I easily edit my videos in the Insta360 app. This works very quickly and is user-friendly. On the screen of my smartphone, I rotate the preview until I have found the desired image. If I add a 'key frame', the video continues from this image. This way, I can easily switch between what I see in front of and behind me.
Nina. camera specialist.
24 April 2025
Automatically translated from Dutch
I bought this camera to capture footage from a unique perspective. Unfortunately, the image quality is comparable to the first iPhone and therefore really only usable for close-ups within 1-2 meters. The software processes the footage until it becomes a blur of colors that, from a distance, creates an illusion of what you've captured.
The 8K resolution covers the full 360 video (7680x3840). If you select a frame from this 360, for example, in portrait mode, a fraction of that resolution remains. Combine that with the heavy software processing, and the footage is only usable if you export fisheye footage with the subject close to the camera.
There are still some plus points: the camera is small and therefore easy to carry, the battery lasts a long time, and this kit gives you a second battery with a charging station. You have access to some controls such as shutter speed, ISO, and white balance, which you can use to improve the quality.
The glowing reviews you read everywhere should be taken with a grain of salt. Unfortunately, Coolblue doesn't allow me to add images to the review, so I can't show any examples. When I asked Insta360 about image quality, they said you should only shoot on a very clear day. My shot on a bright summer day under a canopy was supposedly taken in too dark a location. A summer day in the shade is already too dark. This means you can't read the text on a sign from 5 meters away, and you can't even identify objects 50 meters away.
Haiko
27 August 2025
Automatically translated from Dutch
I haven't really gotten into it yet, but it's promising
Eric
26 August 2025
Automatically translated from Dutch
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The insurance can be canceled every year, even if you have paid in advance. If you cancel earlier, you will receive a refund for the overpaid amount.
Product number | 963516 | |
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Manufacturer code | 2007161496 | |
Brand | Insta360 | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
MicroSD memory card version | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | |
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Weight | 200 g | |
Color | Black | |
Material | Plastic | |
Memory card | MicroSD | |
Expandable storage capacity up to | 1000 GB | |
Power supply type | Rechargeable battery | |
Battery technology | Lithium-ion | |
Battery/battery capacity | 2,4 Ah | |
Battery charging time | 0,5 hour | |
Number of batteries included | 1 | |
Battery / battery voltage | 9 V | |
Type of battery | Specific battery | |
Maximum battery life | 3 hours | |
Width | 3,82 cm | |
Height | 12,4 cm | |
Depth | 4,6 cm | |
Power source | ||
LCD screen | ||
Screen size | 2,5 inches | |
Water-resistant | ||
Waterproof up to (meters) | 15 m | |
Water resistance | Waterproof | |
Dustproof | ||
Shockproof | ||
Voice control |
Wide-angle | ||
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Viewing angle | 360 ° | |
360 functionaliteit | Panoramic 360 | |
Image stabilization | ||
Aperture | 2 | |
Type of image sensor | 1/1.28" | |
Technology image sensor | CMOS | |
Total number of megapixels | 72 MP | |
Horizontal aspect ratio | 11904 | |
Vertical aspect ratio | 5952 | |
Photo resolution width | 11904 pixels | |
Photo resolution height | 5952 pixels | |
Ultra HD, frames per second | 4K, 60p | |
Full HD (1080p), frames per second | 60p | |
Type of image definition support | 8K | |
Photo file format | DNG, JPEG, RAW | |
Video file format | H.264, H.265, MP4 | |
Audio file format | aac |
USB port | ||
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Number of USB ports | 1 | |
HDMI connector | ||
Microphone connector | ||
Type of microphone connection | USB | |
Bluetooth | ||
Built-in WiFi |
Recommended for activity | Golf, Mountaineering, Outdoor, Riding a motorcycle, Sports, Timelapse, Traveling | |
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Attachment method action cam | Buckle, Clip, Clip for glasses, Curved Surface mounting, Flat Surface mounting, Frame assembly, Handlebar mount, Headset, Helmet assembly, On a bag, On a fishing rod, On a flat surface, On a frame/tube, On a helmet/glasses, On a tripod, On the body, Seat belt, Self-adhesive, Suction cup, Tripod connection, Watch strap | |
Mounting on the body | On a head, On a torso, On an arm | |
Flat mounting | Curved surface mounting, Flat-surface mounting | |
GPS sensor | ||
Built-in GPS receiver |
