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In the US on November 14, 2026, the Insta360 X5 ($549.99) is the simpler buy: $20 cheaper than the only Osmo 360 bundle in stock and waterproof to 15 m (49 ft). The DJI Osmo 360 ($569.99, Adventure Combo) answers with 105 GB of usable built-in storage.
DJI Osmo 360
- $569.99, Adventure Combo (compare-at $699.99, DJI US store)
- 1/1.1-inch sensor, 8K 360
- 3 h 10 min stated (6K), 183 g
- Waterproof 10 m (33 ft), 105 GB usable built in
Insta360 X5
- $549.99, Standard Bundle (Insta360 US store)
- Two 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K 360
- 3 h 05 min stated (Endurance), 200 g
- Waterproof 15 m (49 ft), microSD only
What do the spec pages say?
| Camera | Price | Sensor | Max video | Stated battery | Waterproof | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJI Osmo 360 | $569.99 | 1/1.1-inch | 8K 50 fps in 360 | 3 h 10 min (6K 24 fps) | 10 m | 183 g |
| Insta360 X5 | $549.99 | 2 × 1/1.28-inch | 8K 30 fps in 360 | 3 h 05 min (5.7K Endurance) | 15 m | 200 g |
| Insta360 X6 | $699.99 | 1/1.1-inch | 8K 50 fps in 360 | 2 h 20 min (Endurance) | 20 m | 196 g |
How we compare: criteria, sources and dates
Prices checked Nov 14 on the DJI and Insta360 US stores, before sales tax; the X5 and X6 Standard Bundles include no microSD card (X5 with a 128 GB card: $609.99). Sources: DJI Osmo 360 specs, Insta360 X5, Insta360 X6.
Who should pick the Insta360 X5?
Anyone who films in water or wants the lowest price today. The X5 goes to 15 m without a case, and its $549.99 bundle was in stock. Budget an extra card: at its 180 Mbps maximum bitrate, a 128 GB card holds about 1 h 31 min [calc], see the card calculator.
Who should pick the DJI Osmo 360?
Those who would rather not manage cards: 105 GB usable built in is about 1 h 15 min at the X5's 180 Mbps rate, before you even insert a card [calc]. The Adventure Combo is the only Osmo 360 bundle in stock on the US store that day.
Is a 360 camera a good first camera?
For sports and travel, yes; for talking to the camera, a pocket gimbal camera is simpler: see Osmo Pocket 3 vs Insta360.
Our verdict
In the US on November 14, 2026, the Insta360 X5 ($549.99) is $20 cheaper than the only Osmo 360 bundle in stock and is waterproof to 15 m. The Osmo 360 Adventure Combo ($569.99) brings 105 GB of usable built-in storage and the accessories of the Adventure bundle.
- Insta360 X5 $549.99Check price at Insta360
- DJI Osmo 360 $569.99Check price at DJI
Frequently asked questions
Is the DJI Osmo 360 better than the Insta360 X5?
On paper they are close: both film 8K in 360. The Osmo 360 states a larger 1/1.1-inch sensor and 128 GB built in (105 GB usable); the X5 has two 1/1.28-inch sensors, no built-in storage and is waterproof to 15 m against 10 m.
Which is cheaper in the US?
On November 14, 2026, the Insta360 X5 Standard Bundle at $549.99. The Osmo 360 Standard Combo ($549.99) was out of stock; the Adventure Combo was $569.99, compare-at $699.99.
Should I wait for the Osmo 360 II or the X6?
The Osmo 360 II was not listed on the DJI US store on November 14, 2026. The Insta360 X6 was, at $699.99.