Insta360
Insta360 X4
8K 360° · 5.7K 60p · Removable lens guards
90
/ 100
From $499
VS
Sony α1 II wins by 6
Sony
Sony α1 II
Stacked 50MP · 30fps · Pre-capture
96
/ 100
From $6,499
Specdex verdict
Sony α1 II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Insta360 X4 lands at 90 and Sony α1 II at 96. That puts Sony α1 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 α1 II if…
- ✓50MP at 30fps with pre-capture
- ✓AI processing unit improves AF
- ✓Best EVF in class
Insta360 X4 90
vs 96 Sony α1 II
Score breakdown
Insta360 X4
90 sensor 92
af 88
video 95
build 92
ergonomics 88
Sony α1 II
96 sensor 96
af 96
video 96
build 92
ergonomics 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Insta360 X4 | Sony α1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 2× 1/2″ CMOS, 72 MP combined | 50.1 MP stacked CMOS |
| Video | 8K 30p 360 · 5.7K 60p · 4K 60p single-lens | 8K 30p · 4K 120p |
| Log profile | I-Log / Flat | — |
| Stabilization | FlowState gimbal-class | — |
| Storage | microSD UHS-I U3 | Dual CFexpress A / SD UHS-II |
| Weight | ▲ 203 g | 743 g |
| Water resistance | IPX8 (10 m / 33 ft) | — |
| Battery | 2290 mAh (135 min at 5.7K30; ~75 min at 8K) | — |
| Mount | — | Sony E |
| Burst | — | 30 fps with AF/AE |
| AF | — | Subject Recognition + AI processing unit |
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 produces huge files
- −Single-lens caps at 4K 60p (not 100p)
Sony α1 II
Pros
- +50MP at 30fps with pre-capture
- +AI processing unit improves AF
- +Best EVF in class
Cons
- −Bigger battery solves only modestly
- −Menu system still complex
- −Dual CFexpress A required
FAQ: Insta360 X4 vs Sony α1 II
Which is better, Insta360 X4 or Sony α1 II? +
Sony α1 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 α1 II worth the price? +
At $6,499, Sony α1 II delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in sensor.
Does Insta360 X4 or Sony α1 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.