just got back from cuba. purchased the Insta360 One X2 before I went, but put it back in the box after day 2 and went back to my Xphase. Takes a bit more editing but all my shots were great.
Buyer beware if you use the OneRS 360 1" edition for video in bright sun, anytime the sun shines on side of camera a large red reflection of sensor will appear in video on opposite side of camera in shape of rectangle. Insta360 support informed me it is inherent in camera design and to avoid using the camera in bright light 🌞 to avoid my video being ruined by the red reflection. Great camera though for images. OK for video if never in the sun or if in sun you postion camera in stationary location and point one lens at the sun to avoid sun shining on side of camera/lens. If moving around during video recording in the sun and turning in different directions (bike, skateboard, car) the red reflection will appear and ruin some of your videos if subject is in the rectangle area when sun shines on side of camera.
Hi Marcus, I have the same effect on virtual tours. Very disappointing. Especially because I do not have this effect with my very very cheap Elecom ocam-vrw01bk. (Cost me NEW! 70US$). In addition I have to say that there is no upgrade into quality at sunny light situations. In fact people who like to take shoots at bright daylight waste a lot of money by buying the Insta RS 1" 360° edition (so I did..:-(
This is definetly an issue. I've not had it as noticeable in my videos shot on the one x 2 as compared to the one inch. Sure there is some but it looks different and is much more usable footage I've found off the one x 2 if in bright light
@@BenClaremont hey bro .. somebody keeps scratching my car ... What type of camera can I put inside the car to find out who is coming closest? Like a 360 camera with multiple lenses I thought would be what I should look for ... These other ones are built different I guess ... What would you recommend? Also .. I want it to record 24 hour .. I'm willing to buy an external battery supply to keep it hooked up and recording.. I have to find out who is doing this to my car man
Insta360 X3 for video, bluelining, and some outdoor stills, Trisio 2 for indoor when there is litle movement, outdoor too, at a push, again if little movement
Thanks for the video Since I'm just starting on virtual tours as a hobby I went for the insta360 X2.. Found it including sd card, monopod and lens guard for 320€ while the lowest I've seen X3 is 450€, no accesories included, it's 540€ atm on amazon
Whatever the 360 camera is, the important thing is to always bring a 360 camera, especially on vacation, and get unexpected miracles from the photos and videos. Oh yeah, I'm still using Insta360 One RS and I'm very happy to have this camera
For me personally, the Insta 360 One RS was the way to go for an all-around versatile camera, especially for on-the-go personal use. If you're going for the 360 option, you will be buying the twin pack, so out of the box, you've already got some variety, and you can extend this by purchasing the 1-inch sensor. Admittedly the form factor of the One RS is both a benefit and disadvantage. Its condensed size makes it suitable to use as a traditional action camera as its smaller size allows it to be mounted without protruding; however, for handheld 360 shooting, you're really going to need to carry around a selfie stick.
I have the x3. If your export correctly and the RUclips quality setting are set high. The image really isn't too bad. I do want to try out that 1 inch though !
I still like and use the GoPro Max - because I can mount it on a flat car and film trains as they go through a tunnel. All the other cameras are to tall and when mounted on a flat car the camera will not fit into a model train tunnel. GoPro is also great for rail-fanning. I am going to keep using the GoPro Max. Thanks for sharing your knowledge . Take care: Gary from Detroit, Michigan.
Ben what about protecting the camera? Say for filming airsoft where there's risk of BBs hitting lenses. Would the X2 be best since it has the smaller screen? Or would the GoPro maybe be more durable?
I'm in LOVE with the shot at 22:26 with the checkerboard pattern tiles! That is such a trippy cinematic look. It looks like a scene they may have left out of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas! I really enjoy your content. Keep being awesome!
Love the excellent review. Thanks. So the X3 with 1/2" sensor and HDR. Then the ONE RS 1-Inch awesome sensor but they don't add HDR? Frustrating especially since HDR is software manipulation.
I have an Insta360 X3. I bought it to create 360 videos to upload to youtube. I can't find any lucid explanation for how to do this. I have edited a 2-minute video on Insta studio and exported it as a 360 video and even transferd it to my Mac. But apparently I need something called a spatial video metadata injector or something. But that has not been updated since 2018 and won't run on newer Macs. Am I stuck? Do I need a Windows computer?
Best summary anywhere! I'm still on the X2. Too bad the RS-1inch doesn't have active-HDR and it won't be coming. You can probably recover highlights easier, though? It's best for actual VR. The X3 seems best for reframed action, because of small size, HDR and pre-recording, as well as best single-shot outdoors photo. When nothing is moving around, I can use mirrorless for 360 landscapes, I'm patient. 3D 360 is so hard though with a mirrorless, I'd love to see more info, but it's niche. Kandao often release half-baked products with issues, one can hope they'll learn.
Had watched this video and found it to have lots of information pertaining to the products of cameras, pricing, photographs that each camera could take and so this video is good.
the Qoocam 8k was super underwhelming with its overheating issue causing it to fall out of focus. Don't think i'd buy from them again unless they magically make the best photo/video 360 cam with one of the fastest workflows, best features, and no glaring issues as big like the 8k's overheating issue... Wish Ricoh would update their Z1 to have that dual fisheye plugin without having to go through that workflow just to get the quality.
We have the Insta 360 but we need a new 360 camera, for photography in the art gallery. So must be sharp when we zoom in on artwork and color must be correct. All shots inside. Sounds like Phase if we can afford it otherwise, Triste orX3 which are less expensive?
I still have the One X and I absolutely agree with Insta360’s software. I nearly upgraded to the X3 this Black Friday but I was able to resist for another year. Either they come up with the X4 or I’ll hopefully get the X3 cheaper. The One X I have is still serviceable but terrible overall although my friends just love my videos taken from it. So why change now? For my own nitpicking nature, I’m due for an upgrade soon. So glad I stayed away from GoPro, their business overall isn’t going well lately and abandoning 360 part made me confident of my decision to stay with Insta360 who seems to be doing really great at the moment.
Fantastic job on this video. I have two questions: 360 camera reviews and the manufactures spec never cover the minimum successful stitch distance. This is less of an issue with twin-lens cameras, but how close can you hold a book in front of the Xphase and still capture clean text? Also, can the Trisio operate in a sideways orientation? Useful in putting cameras into tight spaces like car interiors. Many rotating cameras can not drive their own weight when used sideways - how does the Trisio do? Would love to know those two answers. Your videos are the best!
I recall when the One RS 1-Inch 360 edition came out, there were some stitching issues if the subject was too close to the camera, like selfies or even shooting in a very small room (like a bathroom) doing virtual tours. Have they made any progress with that in firmware or editing software, or is that just the way it is?
Do you have any information on what spatial exif data is available from each camera? I use a workflow with a GoPro fusion that requires the Latitude/Longitude, then making assumptions about the image heading, pitch, yaw, roll. It's for image collection for a power utility. If there was another camera that exposed the heading especially and the others as a bonus we'd swap out our fleet of fusions very quickly! We'd really like to find something similar to the fusion that simplified our workflow without jumping to the cameras in the tens of thousands of dollars like the Trimble sort of options.
I dont usually comment. And I have no plans to buy a 360camera. Just clicked this video out of curiosity and WOW your presentation is so awesome. Mindblowingly good. I ended up watching nearly the entire video for no reason...
@@BenClaremont haha I was actually looking for a dash camera for my motorbike. There are nearly no options except for one for $100 that has video quality similar to cctvs of 1990s. Totally unusable. Can't see numberplate from 3meters. And another one for $300 which is good enough quality, but my whole bike costs $800, so it doesnt make sense to buy it... I would have still purchased it if it had awesome video quality, but it doesnt. It is just okay. Only these two options exist. So, I was checking for a cheap action cameras that has car-mode. Some are available for around $80. And thats how I ended up with your video. I think you should make more videos about other products too like dashcam, security camera or action camera. There are large number of options, but most of them are terrible. Many dash cams that advertise as 4k are fake 4k. Their actual sensor resolution is less than 1440p, and their quality is often equivalent to 720p, thus figuring out the cheapest actually usable footage camera is difficult. Anyways, I watch lot of tech videos and your video has unusually high quality presentation, comparing all products for its different specs, comparing based on price, comparing the flaws, and presenting all of that in an easy to understand fun way without wasting time. The signal to noise ratio in your video is very high. You should expand to more categories. Even for action cameras, there will be lot of videos for expensive high end options, but not much for the cheapest options. For my dash cam situation, I considered buying Insta360 RS due to its incredible picture quality even though its price is high, but then found that it doesnt have dashcam mode, thus not usable for my purpose. Meanwhile the camera I am considering now is SJCAM c100+ action camera which costs $80 but has dashcam mode, and thus it will auto start recording when power is supplied when engine turns on. It is fake 4k, but has usable fullHD footage.
Hi Ben I'm still with my X2, I was going for the X3 but I'll wait to learn more about the 2 new Qoocam. I know Insta is the King of 360 consumer cameras but always ready to try something else. Bravo for this comparison, well done.
Is there a way to provide full 360 images from X3 (and possibly other cameras) to check? I'm usually doing 360 photo with my DJI Air 2S drone, but from time to time I'm missing real sky for my final pictures (I'm blending with some collection of skies I downloaded, but it's not always good).
I suspect a new Theta camera late in the year as a Z1 replacement bringing over some of the x features like the screen, removable battery, & expandable storage
Hey Ben! I've got a Vuze+. What can I do with it? All the softwares and Apps are old. But I can take videos and photos, tho. The problem is, how to convert them, to see and share them? They have those weird extensions. Thanks a lot!
*broken record mode on* so frustrating that the Insta360 cameras cannot do gapless 360 recording like my GoPro Max. I want a modern 360 camera but not one that leaves gaps in its videos every 30 mins because that's no good for my workflow. *mode off* But I may have to bite the bullet and get an X3 anyway. I've seen that the QooCam Ultra will do 5.7k 60fps, which will be a first in the consumer space as far as I know and I am very interested! Just hope the camera isn't another foul-up like the 8k...
I do enjoy my Insta360 X3 which I got under your recommendation. I also do own a insta 360 go 2 so looking forward to the 3 this year. Also added the insta360 Link which is a brilliant web cam ad picked up a One RS on special. Wish I could get the 1 Inch upgrade for it though.
Hi ben, I'm looking for a camera to make good virtual tous in industrial plants. My favourite is Insta360 ONE RS 1-Inch but with the BIG lack of waterproofing. Do you have any suggestions about something with similar performances but better waterproof protection (even a little bit expensive)? What about LABPANO?
Thanks again for this comparison! However, when you compare image sharpness at 12:26 it looks like the Ricoh Theta X moved during the HDR process. That's visible on the youtube logo showing double. The result could be much better
whatever happened to the Qoocam 8k? I bought it and i wanted to see if there are reasons to upgrade? Oh, right, it overheats, did for me too even with the crazy fan noise.
I bought the Insta360 1" in December for my new years trip to Dubai. I debated between the 1" and the X3 but at the end I decided to spend a little bit more for the 1" to get the low light capability.
Good video, though I’m finding it late. I have a bunch of GoPros, I have been pretty disappointed they have given up on the Max, I’m not going to wait for them to update it. I’m leaning towards the Insta360 ONE 1”, even though the X3 would probably do me fine.
Hello Ben, thanks for the reviews of camera. I am looking for a simple 360 video camera for travel, and would be interested to make some 3d videos/photos which later on could be viewed on my quest. Can you suggests me a camera? It seems no one is making a new 180 3d camera.
Qoocam 3 camera failed me on paid gig. Tested it on family trip and it was fine. Took it to use for client video and one of the lenses is recording in dutch angle and can't be stiched together at all in mobile app and studio. Due to ~-20 roll artifacts in other software made this footage unusable. Literally after 3 days of shooting it is broken already.
Sir great content. I need a small advice. I am an amateur want to shoot for personal use only. May be I may upload in you tube later. Which camera to buy among these two 1 Insta 360 X3 or DJI Osmo pocket camera. Pls respond.
Thanks for the great vid Ben! Which camera is the best for Matterport amongst the Theta Z1, Theta X, Insta360 1-inch and an iPhone12 Pro with the matterport axis? Thank you.
New to 360 cameras. I need some advise. I’d like to use one in a car to monitor inside and around it when I’m not there. Do any of these have wifi so I can link up to a hot spot and then view from my smart phone in real time? Thanks.. great video.
I own Z1 for pro virtual tours. Due to Dual Fish Eye possibilities - it is great. I have full control over my photos. However, I miss it is so poor for vid, especiallly due to it's crap software. I was using Insta360 couple yrs ago and the software was just great. So I'm thinking to buy X3...
kemara what can you recommend for outdoor video tours (I'm hoping for a camera with sharp details so it doesn't break when zooming) is it xpahse or insta360 1inch good? or should i use a dslr?
Just bought x3 your videos helped me alot thank you! for some reason it kicks me off the wifi while in the app only works off my mobile data I have note 20 ultra 5g but no 5g in my area is this the reason?
I think the camera-phones app connection is facilitated by the camera Broadcasting a wireless network which you join on the phone. So that’s the WiFi network you are on (which has no connection to the internet) so as a result your mobile network is what is then used for internet connection.
We just upgraded from the Theta SC2 (which we had for nearly 2 years), to the insta360 One RS 1". Our main use case is for construction photo-documentation, and unfortunately we seem to be having constant app disconnecting issues with the Insta360 (possibly lots of environmental interference - that doesn't seem to affect the SC2 weirdly enough). Thank goodness our old reliable SC2 still works great, until we can figure out how to manually capture decent images using the Insta360 with a timer. Quality wise, it seems like a small upgrade for images at first glance, while video and being a modular camera is pretty good for being on the move and swapping out batteries quickly.
What an amazing video, thank you. Today I watched this video which was produced 1 year ago. In the last year has there been a update for the Insta360X3? I'm drawn to this model because of its high quality specifications, great all-around, amazing software package that comes with it and that I can edit on a PC. So, this would be my camera of choice but wondered if there was something recently that came out from Insta that had even higher specs but was basically the same thing.
Which of these has the best battery? I have the very first Insta 360 One camera with a pretty poor app. And I would love using that on daily basis if not such poor battery life - 15 minutes of playing around and it's dead while it requires at least an hour to charge back to 100%. I've found out a smartphone to be more reliable for recording action videos (even tho I need to repeat multiple takes)
My choice is GoPro MAX 360 for a high effective vibration removal and the ability to record with an USB connection through an alternative power cover as long, as the 512 GB SD card allows (16 hrs?)
This annual comparison is very good and it was very useful for me to buy my Trisio Lite 2 last year, thank you very much. It would be better if there was a mode for manual photos, similar to DSLR, that you can choose when each photo will be taken. This would avoid editing moving objects.
I have the Insta360 One X2, One R and the X3. Love the X3 for great video, stabilization and ease of use with their desktop app. I have been primarily using them for my E-Bike and E-Scooter reviews and the stabilization I'm getting along with the great quality of video really makes my videos look great and their desktop app makes my job very easy. Thanks for all your work!
Despite having all 3. Do you still recommend the x2? Its already expensive for me but if it isnt gonna hold up in 2023 and for future years. i can save up alot longer for x3
@@spiderwayne thank you! I just want it for memory recording purposes so I dont need fancy stuff but I like the smallness of it since im very self concious
Thank you Ben , You are the disseminator that I most appreciate and respect . As confirmed the insta only follows the direction of gain. I asked them if "At least" they made lens caps for the rs one 1Inch, but they answered me that since it's not a sport cam they will never make them, and to look for them from other third party manufacturers... However I have the gopro, the one r 360 and the oners360 1inch, the latter is the one I prefer for photos, the gopro I prefer when I ride a mountain bike.
Hey great video! This is all new for me. We are looking to purchase a 360 video camera for our civil engineering company. We usualy take tons of normal photos as we go do on site surveys and/or use Google street view to see the existing outdoor infrastructures to include informations on our road reconstruction plans . We need a 360 camera to put on a car to get images when there a no street view available or just to get more reliable information. We would even use it to have a 360 picture video of the interior of manholes when we cant physicaly go inside it With your video im thinking about the 1 inch. What would you recommend. Thanks alot !
Thank you for this great, in-depth review. I have a small RUclips channel about cars, and I do some racing. I want to get a 360 camera for some different footage without breaking the bank. Right now, Insta360 has the X3 on sale for $399 and the One RS Twin on sale for $411. Since they are so close in price, which one would be recommended for fast-paced 360 videos?
What are your opinions about the DJI Pocket 2 and the new Go Pro Hero 11 Black? I'm headed on a trek to Mt Everest and would like to video/vlog it - I'm not a current blogger or vlogger but I'm thinking about starting a blog & RUclips video channel. Do 360 isn't something I've though much about although I have seen some video's of folks using these on their Trekking to Mt Everest Base camp videos. I definitely want some 360 shots of the Himalayas, video/vlog my trekking experience and be able to take good photos - that maybe i could print out to frame of Mt Everest and the Himalayan mountain range that would equal my DSLR camera that I don't want to have to lug due to the weight limits. Suggestions/ thoughts? Thanks
Bought the x2, never used it, have the go2 never used it, have the one rs with every lens, never used it. SO. OBVIOUSLY I would LOGICALLY buy the X3 and the 1in one they came out with, along with the go3. Just wished the x3 and ONE RS line had HDMI OUT.
Thank you for this, it was a great help. I wanted a Go Pro to take on holiday in July. I originally thought a Go Pro Hero 8 at £199 would be fine but man math soon got me looking at the 11 which was £349. 360 cameras wasn’t on my radar until a couple of videos popped up on RUclips and here we are. Our main use was just going to be general holiday videos and a bit of which the Insta X3 seems to tick all the boxes. The X2 is only about £30 cheaper so unless there is a major reduction before we go away I know what we are getting. Thanks again for all your videos 👍
Hey Ben! I'm on the fence between the Insta360 X3 and One RS 1". I'm going to be shooting during vacations for personal use and VR (to relive the memories). I'm also a camera novice and looking for something simple to use and output videos (and some photos). Everything sounds like the One RS 1" is the better call, but the high price is tough to swallow, and I wonder if the X3 is more novice friendly. Any extra thoughts you could offer?
Great video I appreciate you actually giving the answer on which one to buy versus just saying here are the specs it’s up to you… Do you think the 1 inch is durable as the X3 the lens looks more bulbous like it sticks out
I have an original model Ricoh Theta (just Theta, pre-S, no letters), been considering the Z1, now X for years, but wanted to justify the price to upgrade. The images aren't very high res, not cutting it anymore. This video was very interesting and helpful
hi, nice comparison. I am thinking of buying insta x3. I have gopro max that I got but still dont know what program should I use for merging and editting video. Do you maybe know what to user?
I have a question! How good is the Insta360 App on an "older" Android Phone? I have my Samsung S10 for quiet a while and I am unsure if the reframing and editing on the phone will work flawlessly if i buy the X3. Definitely won't swap to an iPhone, but maybe I need to swap to a newer gen Samsung also which would make the camera a bit pricey... Cheers😉
Hi Ben quick question for you Im considering buying the Z1 19GB version ,is there enough storage for virtual tour scans using matter port as software to host tours ....im starting out in real estate so possibly doing around 3 properties average sized 3 bedroom houses 1800 sq ft each approx per day ...any help greatly appreciated Thanks Adrian
just got back from cuba. purchased the Insta360 One X2 before I went, but put it back in the box after day 2 and went back to my Xphase. Takes a bit more editing but all my shots were great.
Buyer beware if you use the OneRS 360 1" edition for video in bright sun, anytime the sun shines on side of camera a large red reflection of sensor will appear in video on opposite side of camera in shape of rectangle. Insta360 support informed me it is inherent in camera design and to avoid using the camera in bright light 🌞 to avoid my video being ruined by the red reflection. Great camera though for images. OK for video if never in the sun or if in sun you postion camera in stationary location and point one lens at the sun to avoid sun shining on side of camera/lens. If moving around during video recording in the sun and turning in different directions (bike, skateboard, car) the red reflection will appear and ruin some of your videos if subject is in the rectangle area when sun shines on side of camera.
I think you’re referring to the lens flare- all 360 cameras will do this in bright sun unfortunately.
Hi Marcus, I have the same effect on virtual tours. Very disappointing. Especially because I do not have this effect with my very very cheap Elecom ocam-vrw01bk. (Cost me NEW! 70US$). In addition I have to say that there is no upgrade into quality at sunny light situations. In fact people who like to take shoots at bright daylight waste a lot of money by buying the Insta RS 1" 360° edition (so I did..:-(
This is definetly an issue. I've not had it as noticeable in my videos shot on the one x 2 as compared to the one inch. Sure there is some but it looks different and is much more usable footage I've found off the one x 2 if in bright light
@@BenClaremont hey bro .. somebody keeps scratching my car ... What type of camera can I put inside the car to find out who is coming closest? Like a 360 camera with multiple lenses I thought would be what I should look for ... These other ones are built different I guess ... What would you recommend?
Also .. I want it to record 24 hour .. I'm willing to buy an external battery supply to keep it hooked up and recording.. I have to find out who is doing this to my car man
Hi where did u buy ?
Insta360 X3 for video, bluelining, and some outdoor stills, Trisio 2 for indoor when there is litle movement, outdoor too, at a push, again if little movement
Of these cameras, which one will work best for me (I need a 360 that does not lose sharpness or image clarity when zooming in, 🙏 thank
Watch the video above for the answer 🤦🏻♂️
Thanks for the video
Since I'm just starting on virtual tours as a hobby I went for the insta360 X2.. Found it including sd card, monopod and lens guard for 320€ while the lowest I've seen X3 is 450€, no accesories included, it's 540€ atm on amazon
Whatever the 360 camera is, the important thing is to always bring a 360 camera, especially on vacation, and get unexpected miracles from the photos and videos. Oh yeah, I'm still using Insta360 One RS and I'm very happy to have this camera
For me personally, the Insta 360 One RS was the way to go for an all-around versatile camera, especially for on-the-go personal use. If you're going for the 360 option, you will be buying the twin pack, so out of the box, you've already got some variety, and you can extend this by purchasing the 1-inch sensor. Admittedly the form factor of the One RS is both a benefit and disadvantage. Its condensed size makes it suitable to use as a traditional action camera as its smaller size allows it to be mounted without protruding; however, for handheld 360 shooting, you're really going to need to carry around a selfie stick.
I have the x3. If your export correctly and the RUclips quality setting are set high. The image really isn't too bad. I do want to try out that 1 inch though !
I still like and use the GoPro Max - because I can mount it on a flat car and film trains as they go through a tunnel. All the other cameras are to tall and when mounted on a flat car the camera will not fit into a model train tunnel. GoPro is also great for rail-fanning. I am going to keep using the GoPro Max. Thanks for sharing your knowledge . Take care: Gary from Detroit, Michigan.
I have insta360 3x it working great, thanx for sharing and greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪
Ben what about protecting the camera? Say for filming airsoft where there's risk of BBs hitting lenses. Would the X2 be best since it has the smaller screen? Or would the GoPro maybe be more durable?
You might want to use a protective case which a few of them come with. Perhaps the invisible dive case for X3 would be the best bet 👍🏻
I'm in LOVE with the shot at 22:26 with the checkerboard pattern tiles! That is such a trippy cinematic look. It looks like a scene they may have left out of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas! I really enjoy your content. Keep being awesome!
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Love the excellent review. Thanks. So the X3 with 1/2" sensor and HDR. Then the ONE RS 1-Inch awesome sensor but they don't add HDR? Frustrating especially since HDR is software manipulation.
I have an Insta360 X3. I bought it to create 360 videos to upload to youtube. I can't find any lucid explanation for how to do this. I have edited a 2-minute video on Insta studio and exported it as a 360 video and even transferd it to my Mac. But apparently I need something called a spatial video metadata injector or something. But that has not been updated since 2018 and won't run on newer Macs.
Am I stuck? Do I need a Windows computer?
Best summary anywhere! I'm still on the X2. Too bad the RS-1inch doesn't have active-HDR and it won't be coming. You can probably recover highlights easier, though? It's best for actual VR. The X3 seems best for reframed action, because of small size, HDR and pre-recording, as well as best single-shot outdoors photo. When nothing is moving around, I can use mirrorless for 360 landscapes, I'm patient. 3D 360 is so hard though with a mirrorless, I'd love to see more info, but it's niche. Kandao often release half-baked products with issues, one can hope they'll learn.
yea, but most would run it through a color correct. Its not a deal breaker to me without HDR, but sharpness is.
Its does have active HDR just pushed shot to 9 and can alter ev stops...
Thanks, I have X3 since Jan 2023 and I full happy with. You video confirmed good chooise
Had watched this video and found it to have lots of information pertaining to the products of cameras, pricing, photographs that each camera could take and so this video is good.
the Qoocam 8k was super underwhelming with its overheating issue causing it to fall out of focus.
Don't think i'd buy from them again unless they magically make the best photo/video 360 cam with one of the fastest workflows, best features, and no glaring issues as big like the 8k's overheating issue...
Wish Ricoh would update their Z1 to have that dual fisheye plugin without having to go through that workflow just to get the quality.
Looks like time to upgrade my Insta360 X One which I bought 4 years ago to Insta360 X3. Thx for review !
I’m currently using the insta 360 one X2 but I’m constantly fighting with it turning off due to the vibrations when it’s attached to my motorbikes
love my gopro max as paper stand here, after the software castration i barly use it...
I have the insta x2 because the defference between the screen and to be careful for the size screen I couldn’t deal it.
LOOOOOVE this type of comparison vids!!! have signed up for notifications too!!! U make my desitions in buying cams and stuff related easy!!!!
Glad you liked it 👊🏻
We have the Insta 360 but we need a new 360 camera, for photography in the art gallery. So must be sharp when we zoom in on artwork and color must be correct. All shots inside. Sounds like Phase if we can afford it otherwise, Triste orX3 which are less expensive?
Fantastic comparison thank you 💚
All the Specs on screen was super neat
I made a choice in favor of insta360 x3. Thank you for your review ☺️👍🏻
Hi Ben, thanks for your nice work.
When you have some time, it would be very interesting if you did a workshop on the Xphase Pro X2, right ??
I still have the One X and I absolutely agree with Insta360’s software. I nearly upgraded to the X3 this Black Friday but I was able to resist for another year. Either they come up with the X4 or I’ll hopefully get the X3 cheaper. The One X I have is still serviceable but terrible overall although my friends just love my videos taken from it. So why change now? For my own nitpicking nature, I’m due for an upgrade soon. So glad I stayed away from GoPro, their business overall isn’t going well lately and abandoning 360 part made me confident of my decision to stay with Insta360 who seems to be doing really great at the moment.
Fantastic job on this video. I have two questions:
360 camera reviews and the manufactures spec never cover the minimum successful stitch distance. This is less of an issue with twin-lens cameras, but how close can you hold a book in front of the Xphase and still capture clean text?
Also, can the Trisio operate in a sideways orientation? Useful in putting cameras into tight spaces like car interiors. Many rotating cameras can not drive their own weight when used sideways - how does the Trisio do?
Would love to know those two answers. Your videos are the best!
I had to sub, with that great of a presentation with clear comparison with some camera knowledge, even tho you had help from all your twins…
Thankyou!
I recall when the One RS 1-Inch 360 edition came out, there were some stitching issues if the subject was too close to the camera, like selfies or even shooting in a very small room (like a bathroom) doing virtual tours. Have they made any progress with that in firmware or editing software, or is that just the way it is?
this is a physical limitation and it is written in the manual
Perfect video, i needed exactly this for my work. Thank you very much !!
Do you have any information on what spatial exif data is available from each camera? I use a workflow with a GoPro fusion that requires the Latitude/Longitude, then making assumptions about the image heading, pitch, yaw, roll. It's for image collection for a power utility. If there was another camera that exposed the heading especially and the others as a bonus we'd swap out our fleet of fusions very quickly! We'd really like to find something similar to the fusion that simplified our workflow without jumping to the cameras in the tens of thousands of dollars like the Trimble sort of options.
I dont usually comment. And I have no plans to buy a 360camera. Just clicked this video out of curiosity and WOW your presentation is so awesome. Mindblowingly good. I ended up watching nearly the entire video for no reason...
Thankyou! Maybe you should consider a 360 camera 😁
@@BenClaremont haha I was actually looking for a dash camera for my motorbike.
There are nearly no options except for one for $100 that has video quality similar to cctvs of 1990s. Totally unusable. Can't see numberplate from 3meters.
And another one for $300 which is good enough quality, but my whole bike costs $800, so it doesnt make sense to buy it... I would have still purchased it if it had awesome video quality, but it doesnt. It is just okay.
Only these two options exist.
So, I was checking for a cheap action cameras that has car-mode. Some are available for around $80. And thats how I ended up with your video.
I think you should make more videos about other products too like dashcam, security camera or action camera. There are large number of options, but most of them are terrible. Many dash cams that advertise as 4k are fake 4k. Their actual sensor resolution is less than 1440p, and their quality is often equivalent to 720p, thus figuring out the cheapest actually usable footage camera is difficult.
Anyways, I watch lot of tech videos and your video has unusually high quality presentation, comparing all products for its different specs, comparing based on price, comparing the flaws, and presenting all of that in an easy to understand fun way without wasting time. The signal to noise ratio in your video is very high. You should expand to more categories.
Even for action cameras, there will be lot of videos for expensive high end options, but not much for the cheapest options. For my dash cam situation, I considered buying Insta360 RS due to its incredible picture quality even though its price is high, but then found that it doesnt have dashcam mode, thus not usable for my purpose. Meanwhile the camera I am considering now is SJCAM c100+ action camera which costs $80 but has dashcam mode, and thus it will auto start recording when power is supplied when engine turns on. It is fake 4k, but has usable fullHD footage.
Hi Ben
I'm still with my X2, I was going for the X3 but I'll wait to learn more about the 2 new Qoocam.
I know Insta is the King of 360 consumer cameras but always ready to try something else.
Bravo for this comparison, well done.
Is there a way to provide full 360 images from X3 (and possibly other cameras) to check? I'm usually doing 360 photo with my DJI Air 2S drone, but from time to time I'm missing real sky for my final pictures (I'm blending with some collection of skies I downloaded, but it's not always good).
I suspect a new Theta camera late in the year as a Z1 replacement bringing over some of the x features like the screen, removable battery, & expandable storage
that would be a welcome addition.
I still love my gopro max. It's squared shape and I can set it on any flat surface without tri pod. My favorite grab and go.
Thank you so much for the comparison! You have put so much effort in it and its very well edited and paced.
I love my x2 and 1 inch. I'd love to play with the x3 and go 2. So far I have seen amazing improvements on the 1 inch. Thanks for this review.
Very hard to get these in my country but i found SC2 for 260€ so i went for that. Your review made it look just right for me, thanks for these videos!
Hey Ben! I've got a Vuze+. What can I do with it? All the softwares and Apps are old. But I can take videos and photos, tho. The problem is, how to convert them, to see and share them? They have those weird extensions. Thanks a lot!
*broken record mode on* so frustrating that the Insta360 cameras cannot do gapless 360 recording like my GoPro Max. I want a modern 360 camera but not one that leaves gaps in its videos every 30 mins because that's no good for my workflow. *mode off* But I may have to bite the bullet and get an X3 anyway.
I've seen that the QooCam Ultra will do 5.7k 60fps, which will be a first in the consumer space as far as I know and I am very interested! Just hope the camera isn't another foul-up like the 8k...
I do enjoy my Insta360 X3 which I got under your recommendation. I also do own a insta 360 go 2 so looking forward to the 3 this year. Also added the insta360 Link which is a brilliant web cam ad picked up a One RS on special. Wish I could get the 1 Inch upgrade for it though.
Hi ben, I'm looking for a camera to make good virtual tous in industrial plants. My favourite is Insta360 ONE RS 1-Inch but with the BIG lack of waterproofing. Do you have any suggestions about something with similar performances but better waterproof protection (even a little bit expensive)? What about LABPANO?
Thanks for the video. In brazil the X2 is around 3K, and fhe x3 is around 5K. Giving the x3 is almost double the price, is the X2 a good option?
Yeah it’s good enough 👍🏻
Looking forward to Trisio's next offering.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video!
My pleasure!
Thanks again for this comparison! However, when you compare image sharpness at 12:26 it looks like the Ricoh Theta X moved during the HDR process. That's visible on the youtube logo showing double. The result could be much better
It did not move. That’s a stitching error
@@BenClaremont right, good to know this can happen.
✅ reminder to self to always check 360 photos straight after taking them for a VT.
whatever happened to the Qoocam 8k? I bought it and i wanted to see if there are reasons to upgrade? Oh, right, it overheats, did for me too even with the crazy fan noise.
Thanks 🙏 for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us appreciate
I bought the Insta360 1" in December for my new years trip to Dubai. I debated between the 1" and the X3 but at the end I decided to spend a little bit more for the 1" to get the low light capability.
Good video, though I’m finding it late. I have a bunch of GoPros, I have been pretty disappointed they have given up on the Max, I’m not going to wait for them to update it. I’m leaning towards the Insta360 ONE 1”, even though the X3 would probably do me fine.
Can we compare the photo taken with new insta360 flow gimbal and iPhone 14 pro max?
Hello Ben, thanks for the reviews of camera. I am looking for a simple 360 video camera for travel, and would be interested to make some 3d videos/photos which later on could be viewed on my quest. Can you suggests me a camera? It seems no one is making a new 180 3d camera.
Qoocam 3 camera failed me on paid gig. Tested it on family trip and it was fine. Took it to use for client video and one of the lenses is recording in dutch angle and can't be stiched together at all in mobile app and studio. Due to ~-20 roll artifacts in other software made this footage unusable. Literally after 3 days of shooting it is broken already.
Sir great content. I need a small advice. I am an amateur want to shoot for personal use only. May be I may upload in you tube later. Which camera to buy among these two 1 Insta 360 X3 or DJI Osmo pocket camera. Pls respond.
Is there a way to make insta360 one x1 to loop record videos ? 😳 Would be a nice way to utilize old camera.
Thanks for the great vid Ben! Which camera is the best for Matterport amongst the Theta Z1, Theta X, Insta360 1-inch and an iPhone12 Pro with the matterport axis? Thank you.
It must have taken you a million hours to put this video together. Thank you!
New to 360 cameras. I need some advise. I’d like to use one in a car to monitor inside and around it when I’m not there. Do any of these have wifi so I can link up to a hot spot and then view from my smart phone in real time? Thanks.. great video.
I own Z1 for pro virtual tours. Due to Dual Fish Eye possibilities - it is great. I have full control over my photos.
However, I miss it is so poor for vid, especiallly due to it's crap software.
I was using Insta360 couple yrs ago and the software was just great.
So I'm thinking to buy X3...
That's very good work. Thankyou!
Great video. What professional camera equivalent to the materport pro3 can there be on the market to do virtual tours?thanks
kemara what can you recommend for outdoor video tours (I'm hoping for a camera with sharp details so it doesn't break when zooming) is it xpahse or insta360 1inch good? or should i use a dslr?
Just bought x3 your videos helped me alot thank you! for some reason it kicks me off the wifi while in the app only works off my mobile data I have note 20 ultra 5g but no 5g in my area is this the reason?
I think the camera-phones app connection is facilitated by the camera Broadcasting a wireless network which you join on the phone. So that’s the WiFi network you are on (which has no connection to the internet) so as a result your mobile network is what is then used for internet connection.
@@micalforsythe thanks
We just upgraded from the Theta SC2 (which we had for nearly 2 years), to the insta360 One RS 1". Our main use case is for construction photo-documentation, and unfortunately we seem to be having constant app disconnecting issues with the Insta360 (possibly lots of environmental interference - that doesn't seem to affect the SC2 weirdly enough). Thank goodness our old reliable SC2 still works great, until we can figure out how to manually capture decent images using the Insta360 with a timer. Quality wise, it seems like a small upgrade for images at first glance, while video and being a modular camera is pretty good for being on the move and swapping out batteries quickly.
Im curious, are you a general contractor or a business catering to construction companies?
Hi, if now i have de Z1, which camera you will recommend to me to complement the Z1?, thanks
What an amazing video, thank you. Today I watched this video which was produced 1 year ago. In the last year has there been a update for the Insta360X3? I'm drawn to this model because of its high quality specifications, great all-around, amazing software package that comes with it and that I can edit on a PC. So, this would be my camera of choice but wondered if there was something recently that came out from Insta that had even higher specs but was basically the same thing.
Will the Ricoh Theta Z2 come out?
I don’t think so
Great comparison.
Awesome job, thanks a lot.
Which of these has the best battery? I have the very first Insta 360 One camera with a pretty poor app. And I would love using that on daily basis if not such poor battery life - 15 minutes of playing around and it's dead while it requires at least an hour to charge back to 100%. I've found out a smartphone to be more reliable for recording action videos (even tho I need to repeat multiple takes)
There is a battery comparison in the video 😉
My choice is GoPro MAX 360 for a high effective vibration removal and the ability to record with an USB connection through an alternative power cover as long, as the 512 GB SD card allows (16 hrs?)
Ben, do you have a recommendation for a specific model of the 360 cameras for driving?
Same recommendations as this video
5:31 Can I use the ONE RS 4k Boost Len for the RS 1 inch 360??
Is DJI Mic invisible if mounted on INSTA 360 RS 1inch?
This annual comparison is very good and it was very useful for me to buy my Trisio Lite 2 last year, thank you very much. It would be better if there was a mode for manual photos, similar to DSLR, that you can choose when each photo will be taken. This would avoid editing moving objects.
I have the Insta360 One X2, One R and the X3. Love the X3 for great video, stabilization and ease of use with their desktop app. I have been primarily using them for my E-Bike and E-Scooter reviews and the stabilization I'm getting along with the great quality of video really makes my videos look great and their desktop app makes my job very easy. Thanks for all your work!
Despite having all 3. Do you still recommend the x2? Its already expensive for me but if it isnt gonna hold up in 2023 and for future years. i can save up alot longer for x3
@@Heeyitsmika heck yeah. I still use it. It’s a great camera! Go for it.
@@spiderwayne thank you! I just want it for memory recording purposes so I dont need fancy stuff but I like the smallness of it since im very self concious
@@Heeyitsmika don’t worry you’ll love it!
Do you recommend using lens cover or no
Thank you Ben , You are the disseminator that I most appreciate and respect .
As confirmed the insta only follows the direction of gain.
I asked them if "At least" they made lens caps for the rs one 1Inch, but they answered me that since it's not a sport cam they will never make them, and to look for them from other third party manufacturers...
However I have the gopro, the one r 360 and the oners360 1inch, the latter is the one I prefer for photos, the gopro I prefer when I ride a mountain bike.
Great comparison video again, thank you! Did you use the DNG pureshot photo mode in the 1" camera for the photo comparison?
Indeed 👍🏻
@@BenClaremont I seem to have better results with the HDR Photo mode, 7 bracket.
Hey great video!
This is all new for me. We are looking to purchase a 360 video camera for our civil engineering company. We usualy take tons of normal photos as we go do on site surveys and/or use Google street view to see the existing outdoor infrastructures to include informations on our road reconstruction plans . We need a 360 camera to put on a car to get images when there a no street view available or just to get more reliable information.
We would even use it to have a 360 picture video of the interior of manholes when we cant physicaly go inside it
With your video im thinking about the 1 inch. What would you recommend.
Thanks alot !
Thank you for this great, in-depth review. I have a small RUclips channel about cars, and I do some racing. I want to get a 360 camera for some different footage without breaking the bank. Right now, Insta360 has the X3 on sale for $399 and the One RS Twin on sale for $411. Since they are so close in price, which one would be recommended for fast-paced 360 videos?
What are your opinions about the DJI Pocket 2 and the new Go Pro Hero 11 Black? I'm headed on a trek to Mt Everest and would like to video/vlog it - I'm not a current blogger or vlogger but I'm thinking about starting a blog & RUclips video channel. Do 360 isn't something I've though much about although I have seen some video's of folks using these on their Trekking to Mt Everest Base camp videos. I definitely want some 360 shots of the Himalayas, video/vlog my trekking experience and be able to take good photos - that maybe i could print out to frame of Mt Everest and the Himalayan mountain range that would equal my DSLR camera that I don't want to have to lug due to the weight limits. Suggestions/ thoughts? Thanks
Great video, Ben! Comprehensive but clear and understandable, with explicit conclusions. Thank you!!!
My pleasure 😇
Bought the x2, never used it, have the go2 never used it, have the one rs with every lens, never used it. SO. OBVIOUSLY I would LOGICALLY buy the X3 and the 1in one they came out with, along with the go3. Just wished the x3 and ONE RS line had HDMI OUT.
Thank you for this, it was a great help. I wanted a Go Pro to take on holiday in July. I originally thought a Go Pro Hero 8 at £199 would be fine but man math soon got me looking at the 11 which was £349. 360 cameras wasn’t on my radar until a couple of videos popped up on RUclips and here we are.
Our main use was just going to be general holiday videos and a bit of which the Insta X3 seems to tick all the boxes. The X2 is only about £30 cheaper so unless there is a major reduction before we go away I know what we are getting.
Thanks again for all your videos 👍
When will we see 8K footage from a Insta360 consumer camera? The GO-3 with 4K/60 would be nice too.
Excellent explanation I think thanks
Hey Ben! I'm on the fence between the Insta360 X3 and One RS 1". I'm going to be shooting during vacations for personal use and VR (to relive the memories). I'm also a camera novice and looking for something simple to use and output videos (and some photos). Everything sounds like the One RS 1" is the better call, but the high price is tough to swallow, and I wonder if the X3 is more novice friendly. Any extra thoughts you could offer?
One RS1 has no pre recording and is Not submersible
Go for x3
I think the ricoh theta x is the best for making money
Great video I appreciate you actually giving the answer on which one to buy versus just saying here are the specs it’s up to you… Do you think the 1 inch is durable as the X3 the lens looks more bulbous like it sticks out
Incredible video, amazing description.
GO 2 is my choice due to super practical size, a minimal mobile workflow, under water capability and only needing clips.
Hi, i need some kind of camera only for photos, not for video ... for photo 360 real estate. Which one to choose? Thanks :)
Did you watch the video???
what would be the best 360 camera for downhill high speed skateboarding
X3
I have an original model Ricoh Theta (just Theta, pre-S, no letters), been considering the Z1, now X for years, but wanted to justify the price to upgrade. The images aren't very high res, not cutting it anymore. This video was very interesting and helpful
Hi Ben! Would you be doing a refresh on the best Virtual Tour software to use?
I will try… it just takes a reeeeeally long time to make and I might not have time until mid year.
hi, nice comparison. I am thinking of buying insta x3. I have gopro max that I got but still dont know what program should I use for merging and editting video. Do you maybe know what to user?
I have a question! How good is the Insta360 App on an "older" Android Phone? I have my Samsung S10 for quiet a while and I am unsure if the reframing and editing on the phone will work flawlessly if i buy the X3.
Definitely won't swap to an iPhone, but maybe I need to swap to a newer gen Samsung also which would make the camera a bit pricey...
Cheers😉
Hi Ben quick question for you Im considering buying the Z1 19GB version ,is there enough storage for virtual tour scans using matter port as software to host tours ....im starting out in real estate so possibly doing around 3 properties average sized 3 bedroom houses 1800 sq ft each approx per day ...any help greatly appreciated Thanks Adrian
Yes there’s enough- you’ll just need to format it often.