Insta360's X4 Air is a smaller and cheaper version of its 360-degree X5 action camera

"Insta360 debuted its new X5 360-degree action camera just six months ago, but it turns out that the company still has plans for its predecessor. Today, it announced the Insta360 X4 Air, which is a lighter, smaller, and more affordable alternative to the $549.99 X5 that still offers 8K recording capabilities, but starting at $399.99. It's launching today around the world through Insta360's online store in graphite black and arctic white color options, but availability for the US and Canada is still "coming soon.""

"The X4 Air offers similar recording capabilities as the original X4, with 360-degree 8K videos maxing out at 30fps. But drop the resolution to 4K and the framerate maxes out at just 50fps, while the X5 and X4 can do 4K at up to 100fps for capturing slow motion clips. You'll need to use the X4 Air in single-lens mode at 1080p to boost the frame to 120fps."

"Despite the slight performance reductions, the X4 Air features a pair of 1/1.8-inch sensors that are slightly larger than the 1/2-inch sensors used in the older X4 that Insta360 says should help it capture "better detail and more vivid color straight out of the camera." But they're both still smaller than the 1/1.28-inch sensors in the Insta360 X5, so if you plan on shooting in low-light conditions, then it might be worth the splurge and grab Insta360's newest model instead."

Insta360 launched the X4 Air as a lighter, smaller, and more affordable alternative to the X5, priced from $399.99 and available worldwide through the company's online store with US and Canada availability coming soon. The X4 Air records 360-degree 8K video at up to 30fps, and 4K at up to 50fps; 1080p single-lens mode reaches 120fps for slow-motion. Still-photo capture tops out at 29 megapixels. The camera uses dual 1/1.8-inch sensors that should improve detail and color versus the older X4, but remain smaller than the X5's 1/1.28-inch sensors, affecting low-light performance. The body measures 113mm tall, weighs 165 grams, and houses a 2,010mAh battery with intermediate runtime between X4 and X5.

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