The Best 5Aggregated review·15 sources·updated June 21, 2026·checked July 31, 2026

Best 360 Cameras

Top 5 360 cameras ranked by aggregate score from 15 published reviews.

This guide aggregates 15 published reviews across 5 products; the thinnest-sourced pick rests on 2. How we rank.

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Quick answer

Insta360 X5 is our top pick for 360 cameras — an averaged 4.8/5 across 3 published reviews at about $549.99. Runner-up: Insta360 X4 (~$424.99).

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#	Product	Rating	Price	Best for
1	Insta360 X5Top Score	4.8 3 sources1 derived	$549.99	Creators and adventurers who want the best all-round 360 camera for action, travel and low-light reframing.	$549.99 · Check Price on Amazon
2	Insta360 X4	4.8 3 sources	$424.99	Budget-minded creators who want flagship-level 8K 360 capture and stabilization without paying for the latest X5.	$424.99 · Check Price on Amazon
3	GoPro Max 2	4.5 4 sources	$299	Professionals and action shooters who want the best daylight 8K quality and GoPro's rugged mounting ecosystem.	$299 · Check Price on Amazon
4	DJI Osmo 360	4.5 3 sources	$389	Value-focused creators and DJI owners who want the best low-light 360 footage and class-leading battery life.	$389 · Check Price on Amazon
5	Ricoh Theta X	4.5 2 sources1 derived	$596.95	Real-estate, virtual-tour and photo-first creators who want huge spherical stills and instant, no-stitch output.	$596.95 · Check Price on Amazon

Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

At a glance5 products ▾

1Insta360 X5Top Score

4.8

3 sources1 derived

$549.99Best for: Creators and adventurers who want the best all-round 360 camera for action, travel and low-light reframing.

$549.99 · Check Price on Amazon

2Insta360 X4

4.8

3 sources

$424.99Best for: Budget-minded creators who want flagship-level 8K 360 capture and stabilization without paying for the latest X5.

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3GoPro Max 2

4.5

4 sources

$299Best for: Professionals and action shooters who want the best daylight 8K quality and GoPro's rugged mounting ecosystem.

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4DJI Osmo 360

4.5

3 sources

$389Best for: Value-focused creators and DJI owners who want the best low-light 360 footage and class-leading battery life.

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5Ricoh Theta X

4.5

2 sources1 derived

$596.95Best for: Real-estate, virtual-tour and photo-first creators who want huge spherical stills and instant, no-stitch output.

$596.95 · Check Price on Amazon

Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

Reviews aggregated from

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The full ranking

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#1 · Top Score

Best for: Creators and adventurers who want the best all-round 360 camera for action, travel and low-light reframing.

Insta360 X5

4.8

3 sources1 derived$549.99as of Aug 1

The Insta360 X5 is the best overall 360 camera you can buy. Larger 1/1.28-inch sensors transform its low-light performance over the X4, it shoots 8K/30p that reframes to 2.7K flat, and it adds tougher waterproofing plus a replaceable-lens system. The trade-offs are the usual 360 ones: visible stitch lines on close subjects, and heavy editing demands.

Strengths

— Larger 1/1.28-inch dual sensors deliver a dramatic leap in low-light image quality over the X4
— 8K/30p 360 capture reframes to a class-leading 2.7K flat output

Watch-outs

— Stitch line is still visible if a subject is too close to the camera
— Reframing and editing 8K footage demands a powerful phone or computer

▾Why it's ranked here

Strengths

— Larger 1/1.28-inch dual sensors deliver a dramatic leap in low-light image quality over the X4
— 8K/30p 360 capture reframes to a class-leading 2.7K flat output

Watch-outs

— Stitch line is still visible if a subject is too close to the camera
— Reframing and editing 8K footage demands a powerful phone or computer

$549.99 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →vs. Insta360 X4 →

Best for: Budget-minded creators who want flagship-level 8K 360 capture and stabilization without paying for the latest X5.

Insta360 X4

4.8

3 sources$424.99as of Jul 1

The Insta360 X4 was the best 360 camera of its generation and remains a superb value now that the X5 sits above it. It shoots 8K/30p that reframes to 2.7K, adds a genuinely useful single-lens 4K/60p mode, and pairs excellent stabilization with strong battery life. Against the X5, its one real limitation is weaker low-light performance from the smaller sensors.

Strengths

— 8K/30p 360 capture that reframes to a sharp 2.7K flat output
— Excellent FlowState stabilization with 360 horizon lock for smooth action footage

Watch-outs

— Smaller sensors than the X5 mean weaker low-light performance
— 8K editing is demanding on phones and laptops

▾Why it's ranked here

Strengths

— 8K/30p 360 capture that reframes to a sharp 2.7K flat output
— Excellent FlowState stabilization with 360 horizon lock for smooth action footage

Watch-outs

— Smaller sensors than the X5 mean weaker low-light performance
— 8K editing is demanding on phones and laptops

$424.99 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →vs. Insta360 X5 →

Best for: Professionals and action shooters who want the best daylight 8K quality and GoPro's rugged mounting ecosystem.

GoPro Max 2

4.5

4 sources$299as of Aug 1

The GoPro Max 2 is the 360 camera for pros and daylight action shooters. Bright-light image quality is the best in the category, and it adds true 8K with 10-bit Log for serious post-production alongside GoPro's rugged build and unmatched mounting ecosystem. It loses ground in low light and is waterproof to only 5m, which limits night and underwater work.

Strengths

— Best bright-daylight image quality of the current small 360 cameras
— True 8K capture with 10-bit color and Log for maximum post-production flexibility

Watch-outs

— Low-light performance trails the Insta360 X5 and DJI Osmo 360
— Waterproof to only 5m, far less than the X5 and Osmo 360 at 15m

▾Why it's ranked here

Strengths

— Best bright-daylight image quality of the current small 360 cameras
— True 8K capture with 10-bit color and Log for maximum post-production flexibility

Watch-outs

— Low-light performance trails the Insta360 X5 and DJI Osmo 360
— Waterproof to only 5m, far less than the X5 and Osmo 360 at 15m

$299 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →vs. Insta360 X5 →

Best for: Value-focused creators and DJI owners who want the best low-light 360 footage and class-leading battery life.

DJI Osmo 360

4.5

3 sources$389as of Aug 1

The DJI Osmo 360 is a remarkable debut that challenges the category leaders on its first try. A large square sensor gives it the best low-light 360 image quality here, it shoots 8K/50p with 120MP stills, and its battery life is class-leading, all at a price that undercuts the Insta360 X5. The caveats: weaker audio, slightly softer stabilization, and non-replaceable lenses.

Strengths

— Large square 1-inch-class sensor delivers the best low-light 360 image quality of the group
— 8K/50p 360 capture plus 120MP stills and a generous 105GB of built-in storage

Watch-outs

— Weaker internal audio than the Insta360 X5
— Stabilization is slightly less competent than the X5's FlowState

▾Why it's ranked here

Strengths

— Large square 1-inch-class sensor delivers the best low-light 360 image quality of the group
— 8K/50p 360 capture plus 120MP stills and a generous 105GB of built-in storage

Watch-outs

— Weaker internal audio than the Insta360 X5
— Stabilization is slightly less competent than the X5's FlowState

$389 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →vs. Insta360 X5 →

Best for: Real-estate, virtual-tour and photo-first creators who want huge spherical stills and instant, no-stitch output.

Ricoh Theta X

4.5

2 sources1 derived$596.95as of Aug 1

The Ricoh Theta X is the 360 camera for photographers and virtual-tour creators rather than action shooters. It captures enormous 60.5MP spherical stills, stitches photos and 5.7K video in real time so they are ready to use instantly, and adds practical touches like a big touchscreen, swappable battery, and expandable storage. Less 8K action video, more fuss-free immersive imaging.

Strengths

— Massive 60.5MP (up to 11K) spherical stills with excellent color and detail
— Real-time in-camera stitching means photos and 5.7K video are ready to use with no processing

Watch-outs

— 5.7K video tops out below the 8K action cameras here
— No RAW capture for stills

▾Why it's ranked here

Strengths

— Massive 60.5MP (up to 11K) spherical stills with excellent color and detail
— Real-time in-camera stitching means photos and 5.7K video are ready to use with no processing

Watch-outs

— 5.7K video tops out below the 8K action cameras here
— No RAW capture for stills

$596.95 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →vs. Insta360 X5 →

Reviews aggregated from

TechRadarTom's GuideDcrainmakerDigital Camera WorldTrusted ReviewsPCMag

Spec comparison

5 products

Spec	Insta360 X5	Insta360 X4	GoPro Max 2	DJI Osmo 360	Ricoh Theta X
Capture	8K/30p 360 video	8K/30p 360 video	True 8K 360 video	8K/50p 360 video	—
Photo	72MP 360 stills	72MP 360 stills	29MP 360 stills	120MP 360 stills	60.5MP (up to 11K) 360 stills
Stabilization	FlowState + 360 horizon lock	FlowState + 360 horizon lock	HyperSmooth + 360 horizon lock	RockSteady + 360 horizon lock	In-camera image stabilization
Waterproof	15m without housing	10m without housing	5m without housing	15m without housing	—
Lenses	Replaceable (tool-based)	Replaceable lens guards	Replaceable (tool-free)	—	Replaceable lens guards
Reframed output	Up to 2.7K flat	Up to 2.7K flat	Up to 2.7K flat	—	Up to 2.7K flat
Audio	Wind-guard 4-mic array	—	6-mic array	Built-in mics + DJI Mic 2 support	Monoaural Recording
Color	Graphite Black and Arctic White	—	10-bit, GP-Log	—	—
Mounting	1/4" Mounting Point	1/4" Mounting Point	Built-in folding fingers	—	Tripod mount hole
Sensor	1/1.28 inches	1/2-inch	Dual 1/1.28-inch	Square 1-inch-class	1/2.0-inch-class
Storage	microSD expandable	Micro SD card (UHS-I V30 or higher speed class is supported)	microSD expandable	105GB built-in	microSD expandable
Single-lens mode	—	4K/60p	4K/60p	5K/60p	4K/60p
Battery	—	Long-life removable	Long-life removable	Class-leading, shared Osmo Action cells	Interchangeable
Video	—	5.7K/60p or 4K/60p 360	8K/30p or 4K/60p 360	8K/30p or 6K/24p	5.7K/30p or 4K/60p 360
Stitching	—	Real-time in-camera, no processing	Real-time in-camera, no processing	Real-time in-camera, no processing	Real-time in-camera, no processing
Display	—	2.5-inch touchscreen	2.25-inch touchscreen	2.0-inch touchscreen	2.25-inch touchscreen
Customization	—	—	GoPro Labs firmware	—	Android-based system
Ecosystem	—	—	GoPro mounts and accessories	—	THETA+ editing app
Body	—	—	Magnesium alloy with built-in GPS	—	Magnesium alloy with built-in GPS

Spec	Insta360 X5	Insta360 X4
Capture	8K/30p 360 video	8K/30p 360 video
Photo	72MP 360 stills	72MP 360 stills
Stabilization	FlowState + 360 horizon lock	FlowState + 360 horizon lock
Waterproof	15m without housing	10m without housing
Lenses	Replaceable (tool-based)	Replaceable lens guards
Reframed output	Up to 2.7K flat	Up to 2.7K flat
Audio	Wind-guard 4-mic array	—
Color	Graphite Black and Arctic White	—
Mounting	1/4" Mounting Point	1/4" Mounting Point
Sensor	1/1.28 inches	1/2-inch
Storage	microSD expandable	Micro SD card (UHS-I V30 or higher speed class is supported)
Single-lens mode	—	4K/60p
Battery	—	Long-life removable
Video	—	5.7K/60p or 4K/60p 360
Stitching	—	Real-time in-camera, no processing
Display	—	2.5-inch touchscreen
Customization	—	—
Ecosystem	—	—
Body	—	—

Frequently asked questions

What's the top-rated 360 camera right now?

Insta360 X5 holds the top score for 360 cameras — 4.8/5 averaged from 3 published reviews. The Insta360 X5 is the best overall 360 camera you can buy. Larger 1/1.28-inch sensors transform its low-light performance over the X4, it shoots 8K/30p that reframes to 2.7K flat, and it adds tougher waterproofing plus a replaceable-lens system. The trade-offs are the usual 360 ones: visible stitch lines on close subjects, and heavy editing demands.

Is this 360 camera guide up to date?

This guide was last re-checked in June 2026. Prices, links, and source ratings are re-verified on a rolling basis, and the ranking updates when the underlying scores change.

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