The new Insta360 X6 360° 8K camera represents a solid step forward for one of the brand’s most popular product lines. With upgraded 1/1.1” square sensors, triple AI chips, 8K50p 360° video, and longer battery life, the X6 should prove popular with content creators, filmmakers, athletes, world travelers and more, as the appetite for 360° video continues to grow.
The X6 isn’t reinventing the wheel, instead sporting small but meaningful improvements across the board. Expect two 1/1.1” square sensors (versus 1/1.28” on the X5) with 7.78mm-equivalent lenses sporting fast f/2.0 apertures, as well as a 2.32” OLED touchscreen. In 360 Mode, you can record 8K at up to 50p, 6K60p, and 4K100p. PureVideo mode for low light shooting has a 30p cap no matter the resolution, while Bullet Time offers 8K100p, 6K120p, and 4K240p. Timelapse mode goes up to an amazing 16K at 25 or 30p.
Bit rates for the X6 top out at 240 Mb/s, compared to 180 Mb/s with the X5. Photo resolution is 120MP for 360° photos and 42MP for flat photos. The X6 can also record flat video from a single sensor at up to 4:3 5K at 60p. The full list of 360° video modes includes TimeShift, Loop Recording, and Road Mode, plus Interval and Starlapse 360° photos. Color presets include the standard Rec.709, Dolby Vision, and I-Log. There are also LUT-like color presets including Positive Film, Negative Film, CC Film, NC Film, Fresh, and Cinematic.
As far as physical build, the X6 weighs 196g and measures 2 x 3.9 x 1.6” with the lenses attached. There’s 64GB of built-in storage, as well as a microSD slot. The replaceable battery is 2600mAh and can use 30W PPS fast charging to go from 0 to 100% in 35 minutes. Endurance Mode will get the most run time out of it, with 140 minutes of 8K30p recording. Audio options include standard Stereo, Intelligent Wind Noise Reduction, Intelligent Voice Enhancement, Engine Sound Enhancement, and Dolby Atmos.
The X6 features Insta360’s popular FlowState Stabilization algorithm with a 360° Horizon Lock option. The camera is waterproof up to 66’, has replaceable lenses, and can work in temperatures between -4 and 104° F. There’s Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6, and a USB-C 3.1 port for offloading footage. The camera is available in Midnight Black or Arctic White as part of a Standard Bundle or an Essentials Bundle with an extra Xtreme Battery, Invisible Selfie Stick, Lens Cap, and Fast Charge Case. Both bundles include a protective pouch, USB-C cable, and lens cloth.
For more information about the new Insta360 X6, including features, specs, and highlights, be sure to check out the detailed product page.
