Insta360
Insta360 X4
8K 360° · 5.7K standard · Removable lens guards
90
/ 100
From $499
VS
Sony Alpha 1 II wins by 6
Sony
Sony Alpha 1 II
50 MP · 30 fps · AI subject recognition
96
/ 100
From $6,498
Specdex verdict
Sony Alpha 1 II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Insta360 X4 lands at 90 and Sony Alpha 1 II at 96. That puts Sony Alpha 1 II ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Insta360 X4 if…
- ✓First 8K consumer 360 camera
- ✓Reframe-after-the-fact workflow
- ✓IPX8 + removable lens guards
Pick Sony Alpha 1 II if…
- ✓30 fps blackout-free
- ✓AI subject AF with recognition
- ✓No read-out rolling shutter concerns
Insta360 X4 90
vs 96 Sony Alpha 1 II
Score breakdown
Insta360 X4
90 sensor 92
af 88
video 95
build 92
ergonomics 88
photo 0
autofocus 0
Sony Alpha 1 II
96 sensor 0
af 0
video 94
build 0
ergonomics 92
photo 98
autofocus 100
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Insta360 X4 | Sony Alpha 1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 2× 1/2″ CMOS, 72 MP combined | 50 MP BSI stacked |
| Video | 8K 30p 360 / 5.7K 60p / 4K 100p single-lens | 8K30, 4K120 |
| Stabilization | FlowState gimbal-class | 5-axis IBIS |
| Storage | microSD UHS-I U3 | — |
| Weight | 203 g | — |
| Water resistance | IPX8 (10 m) | — |
| Battery | 2290 mAh (75 min 8K 360) | — |
| Mount | — | Sony E |
Insta360 X4
Pros
- +First 8K consumer 360 camera
- +Reframe-after-the-fact workflow
- +IPX8 + removable lens guards
Cons
- −Workflow steep for newcomers
- −8K 360 footage huge file sizes
- −Battery short under 8K
Sony Alpha 1 II
Pros
- +30 fps blackout-free
- +AI subject AF with recognition
- +No read-out rolling shutter concerns
Cons
- −Eye-watering price
- −Incremental upgrade over A1
- −Huge file sizes
FAQ: Insta360 X4 vs Sony Alpha 1 II
Which is better, Insta360 X4 or Sony Alpha 1 II? +
Sony Alpha 1 II scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Insta360 X4 worth the price? +
At $499, Insta360 X4 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in video.
Is Sony Alpha 1 II worth the price? +
At $6,498, Sony Alpha 1 II delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in autofocus.
Does Insta360 X4 or Sony Alpha 1 II last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.