GoPro Fusion vs Insta360 One X: which is the best 360-degree action camera?
- The Fusion is waterproof, has voice control and runs at 5.2K resolution, making it best for shooting outdoors
- The One X has 5.7K resolution and the best editing software, making it best for video
For all the hype around virtual reality, 360-degree action cameras have never really caught on. Why film everything when so few people have a virtual reality headset to watch it with?
So you never miss a thing, that’s why.
A new action camera launched recently called the Insta360 One X (US$399) has the same dual fisheye lenses that you'll find on any 360 camera, but its makers claim it’s not really about virtual reality at all.
“It’s counter-intuitive, but for most people, the best use of a 360 camera isn’t creating 360 video,” says Max Richter, head of marketing at the Shenzhen-based Insta360. He says it’s more about creating new filming possibilities.
“You don’t have to point your camera any more – you capture every angle, and then choose the best one after the fact.” Insta360 calls this Free Capture, but it’s not a completely new idea. The impressive GoPro Fusion (US$699) – its main rival in the 360 camera market launched a year ago – calls it “Over-Capture”.
Watch an Insta360 One X clip: