Insta360
Insta360 X4
8K 360° · 5.7K standard · Removable lens guards
90
/ 100
From $499
VS
Insta360 X4 wins by 1
Sony
Sony ZV-E10 II
26 MP APS-C · 4K 60p · Vlogging
89
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
Insta360 X4 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Insta360 X4 lands at 90 and Sony ZV-E10 II at 89. That puts Insta360 X4 ahead by 1 points — a narrow 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 ZV-E10 II if…
- ✓Best vlogging-focused APS-C
- ✓Active SteadyShot improvements
- ✓USB-C live streaming
Insta360 X4 90
vs 89 Sony ZV-E10 II
Score breakdown
Insta360 X4
90 sensor 92
af 88
video 95
build 92
ergonomics 88
Sony ZV-E10 II
89 sensor 88
af 92
video 95
build 80
ergonomics 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Insta360 X4 | Sony ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 2× 1/2″ CMOS, 72 MP combined | 26 MP back-illuminated CMOS APS-C |
| Video | 8K 30p 360 / 5.7K 60p / 4K 100p single-lens | 4K 60p 4:2:2 10-bit (Super35) |
| Stabilization | FlowState gimbal-class | — |
| Storage | microSD UHS-I U3 | SD UHS-II |
| Weight | ▲ 203 g | 377 g |
| Water resistance | IPX8 (10 m) | — |
| Battery | 2290 mAh (75 min 8K 360) | — |
| Mount | — | Sony E |
| Burst | — | 11 fps mechanical |
| AF | — | Real-time tracking + AI subject recognition |
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 ZV-E10 II
Pros
- +Best vlogging-focused APS-C
- +Active SteadyShot improvements
- +USB-C live streaming
Cons
- −No EVF
- −Single SD card slot
- −Plastic build
FAQ: Insta360 X4 vs Sony ZV-E10 II
Which is better, Insta360 X4 or Sony ZV-E10 II? +
Insta360 X4 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 ZV-E10 II worth the price? +
At $999, Sony ZV-E10 II delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in video.
Does Insta360 X4 or Sony ZV-E10 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.