Thank you for the review and comparation. I just got Insta360 one X2 a couple month ago. I think for people who already have it, you don't need to upgrade it yet since X3 is mostly upgrading on practicality like buttons and screen. The resolution is still the same. Slighly better - yes, but not much a difference. I'm happy with my X2!
I bought the X2 less than a year ago and in retrospect I am still very happy with that decision. The larger screen, in my opinion, is more of a concern as there is more surface area for the screen to crack. It's an action camera after all so I actually like the smaller screen on the X2. In the end it seems the upgrades are purely for convenience, making it easier to access certain functionality. Aside from all this, thanks for this and all your great reviews Jeven!
Agree it has a bigger screen to crack but they did build it to be rugged so it should be able to take a few hits and be fine. The big thing I noticed is the footage looks cleaner and colors more accurate when doing the side by side. However, I've shot a ton with the X2 and its still a solid camera so either way I think they work great for getting those 360 style shots.
Was lucky i got a sale on the X2 a month ago from best buy..this a fun 360 camera..but image quality still suffers vs regular action cams..looking into the new Osmo action 3 vs Go pro hero 11
I’ve never seen your channel, but I appreciate the casual yet intelligent and well put together details. Well spoken and straight to the point…. Thank you!
You are the channel I go to when a new camera is out. Always real and honest. You always explain and show. Other big channel always show a bunch of footage and that's it.
There are some functionalities that matter and simplify the usage (like those presets) but in terms of video quality, we still need to wait for longer... 600 bucks are not justified for that upgrade, IMHO. there will be still a lot of situations/conditions where it won't perform better. I think NOW there is a good chance to get a new X2 with a very interesting discount.
Just researching. Having trouble deciding between which to buy. Normally the newer but there doesn't seem to be a huge difference. The prices in my area are X2 cost $350 and x3 cost $510... I see improvements but not sure if its worth 1/3 more.
Great review! I have two x2's for reliability reasons. Also since I scratched the lens on one(!). My main problem...is the bandwidth/speed for video download between camera and iPad/iPhone. Nice to have a big screen - but not important.
I think it's better to focus on camera quality than upgrade to this huge screen, because with the 360 camera, you don't have to worry too much about the viewing angle.
The x2 can also use just one lense at a time I think its called 120° view. For blogs like filming, you missed that somehow also I think the mic on the 2x sounds better. Nice to have a bigger screen but at the same time it becomes more fragile. Not shore if the upgrade its worth it for most 2x owners.
Good Morning, Jeven. Thank you for this hands-on comparison of the Insta360 X3 to its predecessor X2. You shot some fantastic footage in this comparison. The float plane shot is wicked. I do like the larger touchscreen and features. I may have to look into this once I've had the chance to review more tests and reviews. Take care, and stay cool during these hot and humid days.
Really useful review. Do you know how well it functions near water? Will the touch screen still work with splashes? My kayak videos are often ruined by water drops on the lens, does this sort of camera suffer similarly? Many thanks!
@@ChristopherOdd the screen and menus, 4k single lens, 8k time lapse, me mode, 3k 180fps (much better for slow motion), far better sound. Lighter, so if you hang it at the back of the car is easier to anchor. Easier to vlog with because of me mode. I have a sony a6400 to vlog with and this for more action oriented stuff, but if the image from the x3 is good enough, I might phase out the sony. Weight and size is important. If you go to the local shop with the x3 the owner might say you're crazy but with a fully fledged camera, they might not want that. The 1 inch just has better video quality due to bigger sensors. Also, you can use the core to modulate what camera you want. Other than that I don't think is superior in other ways. It's basically a one RS with a bigger sensor.
One question: I keep wondering quite how it manages this amazing 360 image given it only has two lenses. Yes I understand fisheye lens, but you'd expect extreme distortion at the edges, but this never seems apparent. This comes out where you (very nicely) explain the 'Me mode' (04:53) where the camera is very nearly pointing directly away from you, i.e. lenses looking up and down, not are you, yet it still seems to catch you perfectly. Is this correct? Just so damn clever, but interesting to understand 🙂 Thanks for the excellent video
thanks for the comparison! I bought the Insta 360 last year and made some roadbike shots. I like it because it is easy to use and to mount on bike. I uploaded some videos on youtube but i still miss some editing techneques.
I've had the one X since it came out and love it. Still haven't damaged the lens! So, I often walk with it in forests. Once I frame the 360 to 1080p, the details that I see on trees isn't as good as I'd like (I've been a forester for 50 years) - pretty good but not good enough. I had been thinking of springing for a dedicated 4K camera then I heard about the X3 which can use a single lens at 4K. What I'd like to know is- will the detail with the single lens at 4K be much better than framing a 5.7K 360 to 1080p? And, with single lens- how will it work with the selfie stick because the camera will need to be vertical. I've seen people put smart phones on selfie sticks and they can adjust the camera so it will be vertical. I suppose I could hold it straight up or down or sideways but that's inconvenient. Or, use it on a chest or head mount.
So is the final edited video 5.7k but the original 360 raw footage higher megapixel? It has dual 48mp sensors. So does is record raw 96mp of info then edit it back to 5.7k? Or does it dump resolution straight away when you record?
It does 8k time lapse (not sure if 360 or single sensor). My guess is that still too much processing power needed to go over 5.7k continuous video. So it might over sample or pixel bin to get to 5.7k. Would be good to know.
It has to record video in a significantly lower resolution. There is (at least currently) no way to process and store two 48MP video streams (more than 8K) in such a small device with its small battery. The ONE X2 uses two square video files 2880x2880 (8.3MP), the ONE RS 1-Inch 2x 3072x3072 (9.4MP). Furthermore, not the whole square area is filled with the image, only a circle inside.
Thanks for the review I'll pass on this one and upgrade to the x4 possibly. I know for sure when the sun is out between 4pm to 7pm man the one x2 has a very clear video amazing looking footage as long as you have light your good to go.
While both these cameras are excellent, have insane stabilization and instant editing options on your phone. Don't go diving in the sea without the dive case. I learnt it the hard way and so i now own the one X3 😂
I'm considering something like this to wear on by Bicycle helmet for my commute as a just in case camera, the amount of near misses and road rage something that captures absolutely everything would be perfect
That depends very much on the framing you choose. In my opinion, a decent action cam (even something older like a DJI Osmo Action) almost always has a better image quality for "classic" action field of view. The improved single lens mode gives you better stabilisation than a GoPro, but all in all less clarity and detail. If you want to publish "real" 4K quality, a consumer-level 360 camera like the X3 might disappoint you.
I noticed towards the end of the video, you only included the audio from the X3, not the X2. does this mean X2 doesn't have audio? not that it matters, because i plan on using this on a motorcycle and i'm sure the wind noise is nuts
i have the x2 its really awesome , and enough for my use for skateboarding, the X3's upgrade seems incremental to me , if i had to upgrade i'd go for the 1RS 1inch 360
3:35 interesting. My X2 is more sharper than yours. Maybe focus issue, overheating after a few minutes, just like my previous cam.. Normal X2 is way sharper than here.
Jeven! As an action camera wouldn’t be preferred a smaller screen since is less likely to crack?… I mean the bigger screen is nice but dropping the camera will be more likely to break?
Ok. So I’ve been wanting one of these for a while now. Didn’t know the x3 even came out 😂 but I’m a truck driver so keep that part in mind….I want to mount it on my metal mirror bracket…so how will it stand up to heavy snow driving, with ice…,high winds at time for some places I got up to 100mph+ winds. Will it survive a 11-14hr drive day weather wise? I’ll run a charging port to it. But trucking durability?!? Probably mainly use for like hyper speed videos , time lapse stuf like that?!? Please and thank you
Great new camera, but now the one x2 batteries dont fit anymore as well as the external microphone adapter. So now you have to purchase all new accessoires.
I want to see a night video of both, can you do it? I do a lot of videos of my corvette at night, I want to see if there is an improvement or not video at night, can you make a comparison of video at night?
Learn how to use a 360 camera to tell a story! ua-cam.com/video/GTZoPKbVvo4/v-deo.html
Thank you for the review and comparation. I just got Insta360 one X2 a couple month ago. I think for people who already have it, you don't need to upgrade it yet since X3 is mostly upgrading on practicality like buttons and screen. The resolution is still the same. Slighly better - yes, but not much a difference.
I'm happy with my X2!
Exactly
Exactly 😊
agreed although I know x4 may get me to upgrade…depending how crazy the features goes
Grapes are Sour...
I heard the resolution was 4x better? 18 mp vs 72mp?
I bought the X2 less than a year ago and in retrospect I am still very happy with that decision. The larger screen, in my opinion, is more of a concern as there is more surface area for the screen to crack. It's an action camera after all so I actually like the smaller screen on the X2. In the end it seems the upgrades are purely for convenience, making it easier to access certain functionality. Aside from all this, thanks for this and all your great reviews Jeven!
Agree it has a bigger screen to crack but they did build it to be rugged so it should be able to take a few hits and be fine. The big thing I noticed is the footage looks cleaner and colors more accurate when doing the side by side. However, I've shot a ton with the X2 and its still a solid camera so either way I think they work great for getting those 360 style shots.
@@JevenDovey definitely! It's always exciting when Insta360 comes out with a new camera. Still waiting/hoping for the Go 3. 😄
@@texas2pugs yea a go 3 this year would be amazing
Night shots are far far better on the x3 as well as normal footage is much improved. The crap night shots are why I did not have x2 very long
Was lucky i got a sale on the X2 a month ago from best buy..this a fun 360 camera..but image quality still suffers vs regular action cams..looking into the new Osmo action 3 vs Go pro hero 11
I’ve never seen your channel, but I appreciate the casual yet intelligent and well put together details. Well spoken and straight to the point…. Thank you!
Never owned an insta360 cam before and I'm still rocking my GoPro Max. Glad to see they upgraded the sensors and added higher frame rates
You are the channel I go to when a new camera is out. Always real and honest. You always explain and show. Other big channel always show a bunch of footage and that's it.
A comparison with the ONE RS 1-Inch would have been cool
There are some functionalities that matter and simplify the usage (like those presets) but in terms of video quality, we still need to wait for longer... 600 bucks are not justified for that upgrade, IMHO. there will be still a lot of situations/conditions where it won't perform better. I think NOW there is a good chance to get a new X2 with a very interesting discount.
agree ... the image quality is really not there yet
Just researching. Having trouble deciding between which to buy. Normally the newer but there doesn't seem to be a huge difference. The prices in my area are X2 cost $350 and x3 cost $510... I see improvements but not sure if its worth 1/3 more.
what did you decide on? i'm having the same issue
@@rnshorts6497 what did you decide on?
Decision?
I dont know either which one to buy. X2 is for 299 now and x3 for 500..
Would have been nice to see the comparision of audio between the X2 -> X3. Most upgrades seem very very minor for the big price tag.
I did do an audio comparison at 3:20....
@@JevenDovey Whoops my bad. Cone of shame.
Shame !
Just ordered the X3 and its my first 360 cam. So pumped!
How is it?
How’s it now bro?
I’m about to order mine
Great review! I have two x2's for reliability reasons. Also since I scratched the lens on one(!). My main problem...is the bandwidth/speed for video download between camera and iPad/iPhone. Nice to have a big screen - but not important.
I think it's better to focus on camera quality than upgrade to this huge screen, because with the 360 camera, you don't have to worry too much about the viewing angle.
The x2 can also use just one lense at a time I think its called 120° view. For blogs like filming, you missed that somehow also I think the mic on the 2x sounds better. Nice to have a bigger screen but at the same time it becomes more fragile. Not shore if the upgrade its worth it for most 2x owners.
Hello. I want to ask if for casual users is it more worth it to buy X2 or the X3? Like a really casual user.
X2 is more than enough, hands down !
How do you keep the same resolution when uploading to fb, insta or youtube? I always feel the the resolution goes to crap.
Good Morning, Jeven. Thank you for this hands-on comparison of the Insta360 X3 to its predecessor X2. You shot some fantastic footage in this comparison. The float plane shot is wicked. I do like the larger touchscreen and features. I may have to look into this once I've had the chance to review more tests and reviews. Take care, and stay cool during these hot and humid days.
I’m glad the One inch came out first. I would have been pissed if I got the X3 and then they released the One inch. Probably pass on this one
For a beginner which one should I get? Is it a good decision to directly jump to X3 or the X2 would do just fine?
Did you make a decision?
@@JimyOfficial for casual day use x2 is more than enough !!!
Really useful review. Do you know how well it functions near water? Will the touch screen still work with splashes? My kayak videos are often ruined by water drops on the lens, does this sort of camera suffer similarly?
Many thanks!
Hmm, not impressive, I think my X2 is still not too bad.
I still like my one X. I just got the 360 sphere to try. We'll see.
Audio of the X3 is a little more rich but One X2 is louder I guess. I wonder how this is with wind etc.
I pity those Insta360 X2 owners who already bought the Insta360 1-inch because they didn't expect the X3 to drop.
I resemble this comment lol 🤦🏼♂️
Worst.... two weeks back I bought One X2.... 😖
got mine 3 weeks ago 🙄
I’m your opinion what are the pros of the x3 over the 1 inch?
@@ChristopherOdd the screen and menus, 4k single lens, 8k time lapse, me mode, 3k 180fps (much better for slow motion), far better sound. Lighter, so if you hang it at the back of the car is easier to anchor. Easier to vlog with because of me mode. I have a sony a6400 to vlog with and this for more action oriented stuff, but if the image from the x3 is good enough, I might phase out the sony. Weight and size is important. If you go to the local shop with the x3 the owner might say you're crazy but with a fully fledged camera, they might not want that. The 1 inch just has better video quality due to bigger sensors. Also, you can use the core to modulate what camera you want. Other than that I don't think is superior in other ways. It's basically a one RS with a bigger sensor.
One question: I keep wondering quite how it manages this amazing 360 image given it only has two lenses. Yes I understand fisheye lens, but you'd expect extreme distortion at the edges, but this never seems apparent. This comes out where you (very nicely) explain the 'Me mode' (04:53) where the camera is very nearly pointing directly away from you, i.e. lenses looking up and down, not are you, yet it still seems to catch you perfectly. Is this correct? Just so damn clever, but interesting to understand 🙂 Thanks for the excellent video
Does seem like worth upgrading if you have the one x2. When you said the battery is different that was my out since I have 3 batteries for the x2
Regarding the 'Me' mode; wouldn't it be nice to have a 'Not Me' mode?
They do have that. You can record using the front camera just like an action camera to capture anything in front of you
Hi~ would you tell me One RS 1” and X3 which one you like it better?
thanks for the comparison!
I bought the Insta 360 last year and made some roadbike shots. I like it because it is easy to use and to mount on bike. I uploaded some videos on youtube but i still miss some editing techneques.
What about one inch one rs, is that better than x3 ?
Thank you Jeven. Very clear and very helpful and the side by side comparisons are excellent 🙂
Not bad... I was waiting for 5.7k/60 fps but I think today's tech is not ready for it... It's a good use improvement.
If you are using it for Instagram purposes the app already compresses any footage to 1080p so you don’t necessarily need 4k
thank you for such a detailed
comparison!
I've had the one X since it came out and love it. Still haven't damaged the lens! So, I often walk with it in forests. Once I frame the 360 to 1080p, the details that I see on trees isn't as good as I'd like (I've been a forester for 50 years) - pretty good but not good enough. I had been thinking of springing for a dedicated 4K camera then I heard about the X3 which can use a single lens at 4K. What I'd like to know is- will the detail with the single lens at 4K be much better than framing a 5.7K 360 to 1080p? And, with single lens- how will it work with the selfie stick because the camera will need to be vertical. I've seen people put smart phones on selfie sticks and they can adjust the camera so it will be vertical. I suppose I could hold it straight up or down or sideways but that's inconvenient. Or, use it on a chest or head mount.
So is the final edited video 5.7k but the original 360 raw footage higher megapixel?
It has dual 48mp sensors. So does is record raw 96mp of info then edit it back to 5.7k? Or does it dump resolution straight away when you record?
It does 8k time lapse (not sure if 360 or single sensor). My guess is that still too much processing power needed to go over 5.7k continuous video. So it might over sample or pixel bin to get to 5.7k. Would be good to know.
It has to record video in a significantly lower resolution. There is (at least currently) no way to process and store two 48MP video streams (more than 8K) in such a small device with its small battery.
The ONE X2 uses two square video files 2880x2880 (8.3MP), the ONE RS 1-Inch 2x 3072x3072 (9.4MP). Furthermore, not the whole square area is filled with the image, only a circle inside.
Super informative bro! This is really helpful❤ thanks for the effort you put on this video 💪
Im jealous of that me mode, wonder if it will be integrated to the x2
How about Insta 360 X3 Vs PanoX V2, which many said beaten the X3 pretty good in any features.?
HI there, thank you for this video. I wanted to ask if you can shoot flat footage 'like s log 3' on this camera ?
Sold on Me mode! Zam 🔥
that side by side at 3:30 really show the difference between the video quality
Is there a good way to mount this to the dash of a Jeep Gladiator? I’m going to be getting the ram mounts for the center of the dash.
The audio quality is a massive upgrade
Thanks for the review I'll pass on this one and upgrade to the x4 possibly. I know for sure when the sun is out between 4pm to 7pm man the one x2 has a very clear video amazing looking footage as long as you have light your good to go.
While both these cameras are excellent, have insane stabilization and instant editing options on your phone. Don't go diving in the sea without the dive case. I learnt it the hard way and so i now own the one X3 😂
I thought it was waterproof either way, no? My boy has the X2 without it and he shoots himself swimming in the pool
@@negrosuave9315 perfectly waterproof in fresh water only. I have used it underwater in rivers and in extreme rain.
X3 audio sounded a little muffled compared to the X2... hmmm. Great vid though, thanks for the run through!
I love that they copy the menu of a blackmagic camera(the X3) . It's the best menu ever made. I'll grab the X3 soon !
Great video. You talked about all the important things potential buyers would want to know.
Glad to help!
Yet ANOTHER review of the X3 with no low light test. Did Insta360 tell you specifically not to include low light video? Be honest.
Request to review low light performance
You say its more like an action camera, but don't mention the exposed (irreplaceble) lenses? Biased and misleading.
I'm considering something like this to wear on by Bicycle helmet for my commute as a just in case camera, the amount of near misses and road rage something that captures absolutely everything would be perfect
Pls give your suggestion which one will go for UA-cam vlogs x2 ot x3..?. Note: I have limited budget.
Great review! I have GoPro 10 camera for hiking videos. What do you think if X3 it will be betterr in video qualitty?
That depends very much on the framing you choose. In my opinion, a decent action cam (even something older like a DJI Osmo Action) almost always has a better image quality for "classic" action field of view.
The improved single lens mode gives you better stabilisation than a GoPro, but all in all less clarity and detail.
If you want to publish "real" 4K quality, a consumer-level 360 camera like the X3 might disappoint you.
@@Kroess Thank you for your answer! For now I will keep my Gopro 10 and wait for new DJI Action 3...
do you prefer the x3 or the Insta360 ONE RS 1-Inch 360? i know they are not for the same purpose and use case.
X3 for the size
I already own the Rode 2… very handy given my wife and I walk and talk together. Pocket2 is what we use now
What about the stitch line? The X3 is wider so isn’t the stitch line more visible?
I noticed towards the end of the video, you only included the audio from the X3, not the X2. does this mean X2 doesn't have audio? not that it matters, because i plan on using this on a motorcycle and i'm sure the wind noise is nuts
It’s great I’m still thinking about the insta one rs vs x3
i have the x2 its really awesome , and enough for my use for skateboarding, the X3's upgrade seems incremental to me , if i had to upgrade i'd go for the 1RS 1inch 360
It looks like the picture quality is a bit pixilated round the edges?
can we connect the JABRA EARBUDS Bluetooth or any earbuds to Insta 360 X3?
Can you stress test the X3 and see how long a recording can go before it overheats?
Hey there! Interesting camera. We love our toys in this household.
I love my x2 Good :) Thanx video!
3:35 interesting. My X2 is more sharper than yours. Maybe focus issue, overheating after a few minutes, just like my previous cam.. Normal X2 is way sharper than here.
Thanks for your video! Let me ask you. X2 battery works on X3? Thanks!
No it doesnt
I wish I can buy it for my vlogging.
I'm planning to buy one but hope someone can clarify a major concern I have.
Have any of you x2/x3 owners faced any difficulty at the airport?
Jeven! As an action camera wouldn’t be preferred a smaller screen since is less likely to crack?… I mean the bigger screen is nice but dropping the camera will be more likely to break?
If you drop the camera I'd be more worried about scratching the lenses since its 360. Ideally you don't want to drop the camera haha
@@JevenDovey Obviously lol BUT! its more thing to worry about
i think its more of an upgrade for the oneX users
Just answered all my current questions ❤!
Just destroyed my x2 on a quick ride moments ago💔😭
Is steadycam mode available in x3? Pls any1 reply
Ok. So I’ve been wanting one of these for a while now. Didn’t know the x3 even came out 😂 but I’m a truck driver so keep that part in mind….I want to mount it on my metal mirror bracket…so how will it stand up to heavy snow driving, with ice…,high winds at time for some places I got up to 100mph+ winds. Will it survive a 11-14hr drive day weather wise? I’ll run a charging port to it. But trucking durability?!? Probably mainly use for like hyper speed videos , time lapse stuf like that?!? Please and thank you
Any updates
What camera would you recommend to start playing around with VR UA-cam. I have been looking at the insta 360 x3 or RS one inch?
can i reframe 4k singlelensmode i instastudio with keyframes?
Wonderful!👌 It will be now that I will start with 360 videos.😊 Very good video👍
the main draw back was water proofing , please dunk it in water to see if its as bad as the X2 or it is actually waterproof
I just wish the 1 inch version was waterproof up to 33 feet like the X2, then it would be the perfect camera
Im having flashbacks to Flip Ultra vs Flip Ultra HD comparisons
i think x2 has a better audio quality. maybe its just me. maybe its a matter of preference
The bigger screen just seems like a liability to me. Surely with the 360 camera you don't really need a screen to frame the image.
This is 48 MP 1/2" . What about One X2? I know it's 1/2.3 but how many MP?
Great new camera, but now the one x2 batteries dont fit anymore as well as the external microphone adapter. So now you have to purchase all new accessoires.
Does anyone know if these use the same battery?
Jeven is there ever going to be a 360 plugin for FCP?
You can edit 360 files in fcp.
A definite upgrade..👍
Feels like an incremental upgrade in terms of video quality but a jump in terms of usability.
Thank you for this video
X3 has really nice audio quality
Will “ME MODE” come to the 1” Edition I just bought?
Not sure
Thank you.
4k 120 seems good but I'm still waiting for an 8k 60 with 1-inch upgrade.
Update Camera was filled!! And I can’t complete the update, and I can’t use my cam!! 😢😢
Contact Insta360
A few great additions like the bigger screen and the me mode but if im honest im a tad underwhelmed
Yes they shpuld come w8th 10 inch screens righrt ?
@@jeevanrohtak5126 Eh ??? what are you on about ?
Yes
Thanks, Jeven, What editing software do you use?
Final Cut Pro: geni.us/dkNlQnp
Where's the volume?
can you turn off the screen?
Does insta360 one RS 1 inch 360 edition also have "me mode" like insta360 one X3 ?
Sadly no, but seems like that could be a firmware update.
@@mervfer1162 Thanks for the Answer 👍, Hope updated.
There's no more 3k 100fps?
I want to see a night video of both, can you do it? I do a lot of videos of my corvette at night, I want to see if there is an improvement or not video at night, can you make a comparison of video at night?