Insta360’s next-generation 360-degree camera is taking shape through a pair of fresh leaks, pointing to a meaningful leap in sensor size, video capabilities, and overall design. Official render images and a detailed spec sheet reveal a device that will move well beyond the current X5, adopting a more compact body while pushing recording resolution and frame rates higher than the series has offered before. The new model is expected to carry a higher price tag—700 euros (roughly US$800) for the standalone camera and 800 euros (approximately US$913) for a bundle—reflecting the upgraded internals.
Larger dual sensors and higher photo resolution
At the core of the upgrade is a move to significantly larger image sensors for both lenses. After the jump from 1/1.8-inch sensors in the Insta360 X4 to 1/1.28-inch sensors in the X5, the upcoming X6 generation is reported to feature 1/1.1-inch sensors. While the exact sensor model remains unconfirmed, the leak indicates at least 42 megapixels of resolution per sensor. This hardware shift enables 120-megapixel photos in 360-degree photo mode, a substantial increase that promises finer detail in stitched spherical stills.
Frame-rate improvements and advanced video modes
The spec list shows 8K50 video as the peak recording setting in standard 360 mode, up from the 8K30 ceiling of its predecessor. In PureVideo 360 mode, 8K30 capture reportedly remains available. Single-lens action-cam use also sees a boost, now reaching 5K60 and 4K120 for high-quality slow-motion footage, whereas the X5 topped out at 4K60 in single-lens mode. Time-lapse recordings are set to capture at an 11K resolution. Additional video features include 10-bit 360-degree recording, Dolby Vision support, I-Log, and Adaptive Tone 2.0 for improved exposure handling.
Compact redesign with longer battery life
Despite shrinking the body to approximately 10 x 5 x 4 cm and trimming weight slightly to 195 grams, Insta360 has managed to fit a larger 2,600 mAh battery inside the X6. This power pack is rated for up to 233 minutes of recording time, compared to the X5’s 2,400 mAh cell delivering a maximum of 208 minutes in 5.7K24 Endurance mode. The built-in OLED touchscreen remains an integral part of the design, and though its dimensions are still undisclosed, brightness is said to reach an impressive 1,200 nits. Details on aperture size, fast-charging speed, and the official launch date have not yet surfaced.
Source: winfuture.de