Insta360 X4
8K 360° · 5.7K 60p · Removable lens guards
Canon EOS R1
Stacked 24MP · 40fps · Pro sports
Canon EOS R1 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Insta360 X4 lands at 90 and Canon EOS R1 at 96. That puts Canon EOS R1 ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Insta360 X4 if…
- ✓First 8K consumer 360 camera
- ✓Reframe-after-the-fact workflow
- ✓IPX8 + removable lens guards
Pick Canon EOS R1 if…
- ✓Eye-control AF returns and works
- ✓No-blackout EVF at 40fps
- ✓Built-in vertical grip
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testVideo
TieCompared on the video sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Autofocus
Canon EOS R1Compared on the autofocus sub-score
Canon EOS R1 leads on af (100 vs 88).
Build
Canon EOS R1Compared on the build sub-score
Canon EOS R1 leads on build (96 vs 92).
Value for money
Insta360 X4Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Insta360 X4 more score per dollar ($499 vs $6,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Insta360 X4 | Canon EOS R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 2× 1/2″ CMOS, 72 MP combined | 24.2 MP stacked CMOS |
| Video | 8K 30p 360 · 5.7K 60p · 4K 60p single-lens | 6K 60p RAW · 4K 120p |
| Log profile | I-Log / Flat | — |
| Stabilization | FlowState gimbal-class | — |
| Storage | microSD UHS-I U3 | Dual CFexpress B |
| Weight | ▲ 203 g | 1115 g |
| Water resistance | IPX8 (10 m / 33 ft) | — |
| Battery | 2290 mAh (135 min at 5.7K30; ~75 min at 8K) | — |
| Mount | — | Canon RF |
| Burst | — | 40 fps electronic / 12 fps mechanical |
| AF | — | Dual Pixel Intelligent AF + Eye-control |
Insta360 X4
- +First 8K consumer 360 camera
- +Reframe-after-the-fact workflow
- +IPX8 + removable lens guards
- −Workflow steep for newcomers
- −8K 360 footage produces huge files
- −Single-lens caps at 4K 60p (not 100p)
Canon EOS R1
- +Eye-control AF returns and works
- +No-blackout EVF at 40fps
- +Built-in vertical grip
- −Resolution conservative at 24 MP
- −Heavy at 1115g
- −Pro-only price
FAQ: Insta360 X4 vs Canon EOS R1
Which is better, Insta360 X4 or Canon EOS R1? +
Canon EOS R1 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Insta360 X4 worth the price? +
At $499, Insta360 X4 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in video.
Is Canon EOS R1 worth the price? +
At $6,299, Canon EOS R1 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in af.
Does Insta360 X4 or Canon EOS R1 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for autofocus, Insta360 X4 or Canon EOS R1? +
Canon EOS R1 — leads on af (100 vs 88). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.
Which is better for build, Insta360 X4 or Canon EOS R1? +
Canon EOS R1 — leads on build (96 vs 92). Compared on the build sub-score.