DJI Osmo 360 vs. Insta360 X5: Feature Comparison and Capture Modes Explained

Capture Modes Comparison

• 360 cameras from both DJI Osmo 360 and Insta360 X5 support both 360-degree and single-lens capture.
• DJI Osmo 360 offers modes like panoramic photo/video, super night, selfie mode, vortex (with handle), and time lapse.
• Insta360 X5 provides a broader range including starlapse, burst, interval, photo, video, pure video, instafame, timelapse, time shift, bullet time, loop recording, and road mode.
• In single-lens modes, DJI has photo, video, and boost video, while Insta360 includes photo, video, pure video, free frame video, Mi mode (selfie), and loop recording.

Settings and Customization

• Both cameras feature a quick mode selection button for easy switching between preferred settings.
• DJI Osmo 360 allows users to create and save custom presets by assigning parameters to specific modes.
• Insta360 X5 enables customization by saving current settings as custom presets, accessible via scrolling down from the screen top.

Advanced Features and Controls

• Voice commands are available on both devices, with Insta360 X5 offering a unique "mark that" command to tag important moments in the video timeline for easier editing.
• Distortion correction is a key differentiator: DJI Osmo 360 offers standard wide or ultra-wide options in specific modes, while Insta360 X5 provides more extensive options like ultra, mega, or linear in various modes.
• Both cameras support gesture controls: Insta360 X5 uses palm (record) or peace sign (photo), while DJI Osmo 360 uses palm for either photo or recording based on the current mode.

Hardware and AI Capabilities

• A significant difference lies in storage: Insta360 X5 supports both SD cards and internal storage, whereas DJI Osmo 360 relies solely on SD cards.
• Insta360 X5 boasts AI features within its app for tasks like generating AI highlights and simplifying video editing, which the DJI Osmo 360 lacks.
• For audio, the Insta360 X5 includes a windshield for microphone to reduce wind noise, a feature absent on the DJI Osmo 360.
• When it comes to accessories, Insta360 offers a wider range specifically designed for 360 cameras, compared to DJI's more basic and single-lens focused accessories.