360 action cams. Impossible videos.

360 cams are the latest and greatest thing in the world of action cameras. Shooting in all directions, at all times, 360 action cameras can do things you never thought possible. What camera is the best?

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Top 360 Cameras

How They Stack Up...
Insta360
X4
Insta360
X3
Richo
Theta X
GoPro
MAX
Insta360
Insta360
Richo
GoPro
Release Date
April 2024 September 2022 March 2022 October 2019
What Makes it Special?
Shoots up to 8K, improved lens guards, and has better battery life than it's popular predicessor. Upgraded version of Insta360's most popular camera, the OneX2. Known for shooting the best 360 photos in the consumer price range. Second 360 camera from GoPro. Is it the best one yet?
Field of View
360° 360° (150° single-lens mode) 360° 360°
Maximum Video Resolution
8K 30 FPS or 5.7K 60 FPS 5.7K, 30fps 5.7K, 30FPS 5.6K, 30 FPS
Stabilization
Flowstate FlowState Enhanced image stabilization MAX Hypersmooth
Display Screen
Yes, touchscreen Yes (touchscreen) Touchscreen Yes (touchscreen)
Waterproof Up To (without case)
10 meters 10 meters no 5 meters
Extra Shooting Modes
Video, Active HDR, Timelapse, TimeShift, Bullet Time, Loop Recording, Pre-recording HDR Video, Timelapse, TimeShift (stabilized hyperlapse), ShotLab Max Timewarp (hyperlapse), Timelapse
Camera Sensor
1/2 inch 48mp 1/2 inch 48mp 1/2" sensors 1/2.3''
Maximum Video Bitrate
120 mps 120 Mbps
Maximum Slow Motion
4K 100 FPS 60fps (2x) at 4K 60fps (2x) at 4K 60fps (8x) at 3K
Livestreaming
Yes Yes yes Yes
Weight
204g 180g 170g 5.43 ounces
Dimensions (WxHxD)
46 x 123 x 37 mm 46 x 114 x 33 mm 52 x 136 x 29 mm 2.52 x 2.72 x 0.98 inches
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Dan Pets
360 action cams can do most things a regular action camera can and more. If you're ready to step it up to the next level and not afraid to increase your investment (and the amount of time you spend editing!) 360 is the way to go.

Dan Pets of ActionCameraResearch.com
What is a 360 Action Camera?

How it Works

Dual Lens

Fisheye lenses on the front and back capture everything.

Amazing Angles

Take shots that look like they came out of a video game.

Custom Software

Edit your 360 videos with easy-to-use apps and software.

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Stablization

Large perspective allows the smoothest videos you can get.

High Quality Video

Take up to 8K or video and reframe the parts that you like.

Invisible Pole

The selfie-stick magically doesn't appear in your videos.