Insta360 X3 vs DJI Osmo Action 3
Insta360 X3
2022 · $329.99 today
8371
DJI Osmo Action 3
2022 · $249 today
8775
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Insta360 X3 is better
- Horizon Leveling: 360° vs ±25°(14.4× more)
- Max Resolution: 5.7K30 (360°) vs 4K120(43% more)
- Sensor Size: 1/2" (x2) vs 1/1.7"(18% more)
- Battery Capacity: 1800 mAh vs 1770 mAh swappable(higher)
Why DJI Osmo Action 3 is better
- Max Frame Rate: 240fps (1080p) vs 100fps (2.7K single-lens)(2.4× more)
- Waterproof Depth: 16 m unassisted vs 10 m unassisted(1.6× more)
- Max Bitrate: 130 Mbps vs 100 Mbps(30% more)
- Weight: 145 g vs 180 g(24% less)
- Operating Temp: -20°C to 45°C vs -10°C to 40°C(13% more)
Verdict
DJI Osmo Action 3 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Insta360 X3 | DJI Osmo Action 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 5.7K30 (360°)● | 4K120 |
| Max Frame Rate | 100fps (2.7K single-lens) | 240fps (1080p)● |
| Max Bitrate | 100 Mbps | 130 Mbps● |
| Sensor Size | 1/2" (x2)● | 1/1.7" |
| Stabilization | ||
| Stabilization System | FlowState + 360° reframing | RockSteady 3.0 + HorizonSteady |
| Horizon Leveling | 360°● | ±25° |
| Durability & Battery | ||
| Waterproof Depth | 10 m unassisted | 16 m unassisted● |
| Battery Capacity | 1800 mAh● | 1770 mAh swappable |
| Operating Temp | -10°C to 40°C | -20°C to 45°C● |
| Design & Mounting | ||
| Weight | 180 g | 145 g● |
| Displays | Rear touch | Front + Rear touch |
| Mount Type | Insta360 standard + invisible selfie stick | Magnetic quick-release |