Insta360 One X2 Review: A Great Waterproof 360 Camera

2023-01-10 | Yvonne

Tip: The Insta360 One X2 is a 360-degree camera that captures everything around it at once. I tested it for 20 hours and found it to be easy to use.

Insta360 X2 Review: Great Waterproof 360 Camera The Insta360 X2 captures all of the action around it from 360 degrees. It was easy to use after I had tested it over 20 hours.

Insta360 OneX2

We like this

Amazing image stabilization
Completely waterproof
Software for easy 360 video editing
Pocket-sized design

The Things We Hate

AppConnection issues
Editing video footage takes time
Low light is not great
The image quality was poor
Better Microphone

The Insta360 One X2's outstanding image stability, waterproof construction and small size make it ideal for capturing moments of joy without worrying about the direction the camera is pointing.

The Insta360 One X2 was purchased to allow our reviewer to test it. Continue reading to see the complete product review.

Action cameras have traditionally only captured a small window of the real world. The Insta360 One X2 camera is a modern breed that captures everything in a single sphere. You can easily capture VR experiences with nifty editing techniques.

Design: An oversized, water-resistant build

Insta360 One X2 has a sturdy, rectangular shape. The Insta360 One X2 is small enough to carry in your pocket, but sturdy and robust enough that you will still need to take care of it. It comes with a stylish neoprene bag that provides extra protection for those times when you only need to keep the camera close at hand.

The One X2 can be waterproofed down to 33 feet. This is a significant improvement on its predecessor.

Insta360 includes a microfiber fabric, which can be very useful given that the lenses are known for attracting dust and smudges. A USB-C cable is included for charging. However, a brick of charging is not provided.

The One X2 can be waterproofed down to 33 feet. This is a significant improvement on its less sensitive predecessor. The battery compartment and USB ports have locking doors to ensure waterproofing. Although the locking mechanism was a bit difficult to use and open, it is worth the compromise for waterproofing. It doubles as the compartment's door, while the compartment houses the microSD card slot.

The controls include a power and shutter buttons, as well as a circular touchscreen. A standard tripod mount is located under the camera and an LED light shows the status of the camera.

The setup process is largely straightforward

After inserting a microSD, the One X2 was partially charged. However, I first had to activate my camera and install Insta360 on my smartphone. It was a tedious process as the Bluetooth connection to activate the One X2 or set up Wi-Fi connections kept failing and timing out. It was eventually up and running. The process, except for one small hiccup in the setup, was relatively smooth.

Image quality: A necessity is good light

The weather conditions that I tested the Insta360 One X2 initially influenced my initial impressions. Winter can be dark and gloomy in Western Washington so I had to shoot in dim lighting most of the time. When I tried to edit the footage, I was shocked at how bad it looked. The One X2 was able to produce decent looking photos and videos when it had plenty of lighting.

Even if you're running or walking on uneven ground, your shot won't be affected.

The camera's ability to stabilize images is truly remarkable. You don't need to be concerned about taking stable shots even when you're running or walking on uneven ground. Keep this in mind when you look at the Insta360. 360 cameras are more action-focused than ever before. You need to find something that is interesting enough to justify the sacrifices.

One thing you should know about the One X2: its 5.7K recording quality is not as sharp or detailed as you would expect. If you reduce it to a 16x9 frame, you get 1080p. This is good enough to view on your phone, tablet or computer, but it becomes quite significant when you see the image on a larger monitor.

Audio: Unimpressive overall

One X2's audio record could best be described as mediocre. Although it is there and can be used, the audio quality on the One X2 could be described as mediocre. This camera would also make a great vlogging tool, due to its portability and ease-of-use, however.

Storage requirements: Large file sizes

Although it is the minimum required for 360 video quality, the 5.7L footage that the One X2 records requires a lot of storage space. One short clip can easily take up hundreds of gigabytes of storage space. You'll need a large microSD card, plenty of hard disk space and preferably cellular data.

Software: Great but poor

The Insta360 app is the most problematic part of the One X2. But the biggest problem with it was the difficult connection to my camera. To connect to my One X2, every time, I had to repeatedly tap the Connect button within the app until it connected.

The app connects to your device and offers a simple but effective remote control and viewing interface. It also has a powerful editing suite that can process 360 video. It's a highly intuitive and effective tool, which allows you to process 360 videos quickly on-the-go.

Although the software is basic on the One X2, it is easy to understand given the size of the circular touchscreen.

You can also share and interact with others creators on the fully-functional social media platform. The Insta360 app has a lot to offer. Fortunately, the entire app contains extensive tutorials. However, some tutorials are not translated into English.

Although the software is basic on the One X2, it is easy to understand given the size of the circular touchscreen. I found myself constantly returning to the phone's app to adjust settings. The connection problems I encountered were made worse by this.

You can also use Insta360's editing software to get more control over your editing. It was much easier for me to edit the photos on my smartphone via the app.

There are many accessories to choose from

There are many accessories available to the Insta360 One X2. There are many accessories available for the Insta360 One X2. These include a diving enclosure as well as a bullet-time attachment that allows you to wiggle your One X2 around. A selfie stick is a great idea. I also found a tripod useful for taking timelapse videos.

Value for money

The One X2's MSRP is $430. It's not cheap for a 360-degree camera. If you need to capture 360-degree video, it's an excellent value.

Insta360 One X2 vs. GoPro Hero 9 Black

It is possible that you are trying to choose between a 360-camera and a more traditional action camera. In this case, the GoPro HERO9 black would be the best choice against the Insta360 One X2. The GoPro seems like the best choice, offering better audio and image quality at a more affordable price. The One X2 is the best choice if you are looking to capture special moments without even thinking about your camera.

Final Verdict

Despite all its faults, Insta360 One X2 provides easy 360-degree recording and is waterproof.

I had something of a rough start with the Insta360 One X2, but after dealing with setup issues and a steep learning curve, its small size, lightweight, and ease of use made up for its flaws It's ideal for capturing videos in circumstances where you can't be bothered to film with a traditional camera.

Specifications

Product name One X2
Produkt Brand: Insta360
MPN CINOSXXX/A
Prices from $430.00
Oct 2020 Release Date
Weight 5.3 oz.
Dimensions of the product: 1.8 x1.2 x 4.44 in.
Color Black
1-year warranty
2x 1/2.3 inch CMOS Sensor
Lens 2x 7.2mm f2 (35mm equivalent)
Recommended Storage MicroSD (u3/v30 and faster)
Yes, Microphone
ISO 100-3200
Touchscreen 1.33 inches
Recording Resolution: 5.7K 360° auto stitched capture
Waterproof 33 Feet
Operating Temperature -4 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit
Connectivity Wi Fi
Batterie 1630 mAh
USB Charging

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