Comparison: Insta360 X4 vs. Insta360 X3

Introduction

Size and Weight
- X4 larger and heavier due to a bigger battery
- X4 has a 2.5-inch screen made of Gorilla Glass
- X3 has a 2.29-inch screen
Durability
- Both waterproof to 33 ft
- X4 has removable lens guards
- X3 uses sticky lens guards which are harder to use and affect image quality
Mounting
- Both use the same mounting stud compatible with tripods and invisible selfie sticks

Resolution and Modes
- Both have the same modes except X4 has a “Free Frame Video” mode
- X4: 8K at 30fps in 360 mode
- X3: 5.7K at 30fps in 360 mode
Reframing and Clarity
- X4 allows for higher quality edits when zooming in
- Color quality improved on X4 for better contrast
Slow Motion
- X4: 5.7K at 60fps
- X3: 4K at 60fps
Super Slow Motion
- X4: 4K at 100fps
- X3: 3K at 100fps
Low Light Performance
- X4 has better results and has a low light stabilization setting
- Both perform poorly with movement in low light
Bullet Time Shots
- X4: 5.7K at 120fps
- X3: 4K at 120fps
Single Lens Mode
- X4: 4K at 60fps
- X3: 4K at 30fps
Mi Mode
- X4 higher resolutions in 4K and 2.7K
- X3 limited to 1080p
Time-lapse Mode
- X4: 11K spherical video
- X3: 8K spherical video
Still Photos
- Both: 72 megapixels
Audio
- X4 includes auto wind noise reduction

Processor and Speed
- X4 has faster startup and recording times
Overheating
- X4 can overheat at 8K/30fps indoors
- X4 lasts about 30-31 minutes before overheating
Battery Life
- X4: 2290 mAh (8K/30fps for 70 mins, 5.7K/30fps for 135 mins)
- X3: 1800 mAh (5.7K/30fps for 80 mins)
Playback and Preview
- X4 can preview time-lapses on screen
- X3 requires the app for preview