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Upgrades of Insta360 X5 vs X4
I ordered one because I want the night capabilities, but here is a comparison list of hardware and software benefits of X5 over the X4.
Let me know of other improvements and I'll add them to list.
# Hardware Improvements of Insta360 X5 over Insta360 X4
* **Sensor Size**: Upgraded to a 1/1.29" sensor (from 1/2"), improving light capture and image quality, particularly in low-light conditions.
* **Chipset**: Features a Triple Chip design (versus a Single 5nm AI Chip), delivering a 140% increase in processing power for enhanced performance.
* **Replaceable Lenses**: Introduced user-replaceable lenses (X4 only has protective guards), simplifying repairs and maintenance.
* **Lens Glass Quality**: Enhanced with scratch-resistant glass (X4 has standard glass), increasing durability.
* **Waterproofing**: Improved to 15 meters (from 10 meters), allowing for deeper submersion without a case.
* **Battery Life**: Increased to 185 minutes (from 135 minutes) with a 2400mAh battery (versus 2290mAh), extending recording time by 36%.
* **Fast Charging**: Charges to 80% in 20 minutes (versus 30 minutes), offering nearly twice the charging speed.
* **Audio**: Equipped with four microphones, a hardware wind guard, and 360° audio (X4 has software wind reduction and directional 1/4" audio), significantly improving sound quality.
* **USB-C Version**: Upgraded to USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (X4 uses USB-C 2.0), enabling faster data transfer speeds up to 5Gbps.
* **Magnetic Mount System**: The X5 introduces a new magnetic mounting system with a stronger magnetic base and a quick-swap mechanism, allowing seamless transitions between mounts
# Software Improvements of Insta360 X5 over Insta360 X4
* **8K 360 Video**: Looks same for now
* 5k HDR- 60fps on X5 vs 30 fps on X4
* **4K 360 Video**: Increased to 120 fps (X4 maxes at 100 fps), enabling smoother footage for fast-paced action.
* **PureShot (Low Light)**: Now supports 72MP (9504x4752) HDR (X4 limited to frame rates), enhancing low-light performance.
* **Active HDR**: Adds exclusive 4K night shots (not available on X4), improving HDR capabilities in darker environments.
* **InstaFrame Mode**: Added for quick 360° and flat view posting to social media (not available on X4), streamlining content sharing.
* **Twist to Shoot Gesture**: Adds a new gesture where twisting the selfie stick starts recording, complementing the X4’s existing palm and peace sign gestures for more intuitive control
* I-Log video mode on X5- not on X4
