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Insta360's New X3 Camera Makes Shooting All Around You Easier Than Ever Before
A bigger screen, better battery, and improved image sensors
By Lawrence Bonk Lawrence Bonk News Reporter Florida State University Lawrence Bonk is a tech news reporter for Lifewire, specializing in gaming, AI, VR, and consumer tech, including iOS, macOS, wearables, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on September 8, 2022 11:20AM EDT Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart & Connected Life Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Insta360 just launched a new 360-degree action camera called the X3, a major refresh over 2020’s X2. The company has outfitted the X3 with a 2.3-inch rectangular touchscreen for previewing footage, reviewing footage, and controlling all aspects of the camera. The previous iteration, as a reference, boasted just a tiny circular display. This should mean easier and faster controls when capturing some time-sensitive footage. Insta360 Image quality also gets a significant boost here, as the X3's lenses are upgraded, with improved aperture and focal length. The max resolution, however, remains the same as the X2, at 5.7K. The X3 does support the company's proprietary Active HDR mode to increase the dynamic range when shooting fast-moving subjects. The X3 also offers the option to make time-lapse videos and includes a "bullet time" mode if you are still hung up on the effects from The Matrix. There's also a "Me Mode" for social media posts. This mode allows the camera to create a 180-degree video in a 9:16 format with you directly in the center while hiding the selfie stick from view. As for stills, the 72-megapixel camera has you covered with a significant leap from the 18-megapixel camera found with the X2. Battery life also gets a boost. The X3 includes a bigger 1800mAh battery. One feature not here yet is the much-rumored "pre-record" feature that automatically saves a few seconds of footage before you press record. The company says this will be included in a future software update. The Insta360 X3 costs $450 and is available for purchase right now in America, Europe, and Japan. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Roku Jumps Into Connected Living With Its Own Smart Home Devices The 5 Best Cameras for Under $250 of 2022 What is the Newest iPhone? (2022) How to Use the iPhone Camera The 9 Best Action Cameras, Tested by Experts The 6 Best Digital Cameras Under $100 of 2022 OnePlus 10: News, Price, Release Date Estimate, Features, and Rumors The 5 Best Body Cams of 2022 The 6 Best Cameras for Under $400 in 2022 The 4 Best Video Cameras for Under $100 in 2022 Insta360 One X2 Review: A Great Waterproof 360 Camera Samsung Galaxy A Phones: What You Need to Know What Is Burst Mode and How to Use It How to Turn Off Your GoPro AKASO EK7000 Pro 4K Action Camera Review: Great Quality At a Budget Friendly Price Sony DSC-W800 Review: Solid Performance, Price Point Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies