Insta360 X6 Essentials Bundle 8K 360 Camera – Dual Sony 1/1.1-Inch Sensors, 5K60 Single-Lens Video, 140-Minute Battery, Midnight Black

Overview
The Insta360 X6 is a 360 camera with two Sony custom square sensors, each 1/1.1 inch. Insta360 states that the 1/1.1-inch sensors deliver an imaging area equivalent to a 1-inch sensor, with a 4:3 aspect ratio, when shooting 360 content. It records 360 video at up to 8K50fps and flat single-lens video at up to 5K60fps or 4K120fps, and it is waterproof to 20 metres without a case. This listing is the Essentials Bundle in Midnight Black.

Sensors and processing
Each lens sits in front of a Sony custom 1/1.1-inch square sensor with an F2.0 aperture and a 7.78mm 35mm-equivalent focal length. Processing runs on what Insta360 calls a Triple AI Chip System: a 4nm chip and two dedicated AI imaging chips that handle processing, stitching and stabilization. Insta360 states an 8K pixel size of 2.44 micrometres and a maximum dynamic range of 14.5 stops. Two ambient light sensors are used to reduce flicker in PureVideo, the low-light mode.

360 video
360 video records at 8K 7680×3840 up to 50fps, 6K 6016×3008 up to 60fps and 4K 3840×1920 up to 100fps. PureVideo runs to 8K30fps. Bullet Time records 8K at 100fps, 6K at 120fps and 4K at 240fps. Timelapse reaches 16K 15360×7680 at 30fps, which Insta360 states is supported in Insta360 Studio only. The 360 modes are Video, PureVideo, Timelapse, TimeShift, Bullet Time, Loop Recording and Road Mode.

Single-lens flat video
Flat video records at 5K 5120×2880 up to 60fps, 4K up to 120fps and 2.7K up to 120fps, in 4:3, 3:4, 16:9 and 9:16 aspect ratios. Insta360 states a maximum 170 degree output at 5K30fps, with 5K60fps covering up to 132 degrees. The flat modes are Video, InstaFrame 2.0, PureVideo, FreeFrame Video and Loop Recording. InstaFrame 2.0 outputs flat 4K alongside an 8K 360 backup.

Photos
360 photos record at 120MP (15520×7760, 2:1) and flat photos at 42MP (6528×6528, 1:1). Photo formats are INSP and DNG, with INSP files exported through the mobile app or Insta360 Studio. The 360 photo modes are Photo, Interval and Starlapse.

Colour and exposure
Colour presets are Standard (Rec.709), Dolby Vision and I-Log, recorded in 10-bit. Video is encoded in H.265 at a maximum bitrate of 360Mbps; flat files are MP4 and 360 files are INSV. The ISO range is 100-6400, photo shutter speed runs from 1/8000 to 120s, white balance is adjustable from 2000K to 10000K, and exposure compensation is plus or minus 4EV.

Stabilization, lenses and screen
Stabilization is FlowState with 360 degree Horizon Lock, using a 6-axis gyroscope. The lenses are Replaceable Lenses 2.0, which Insta360 states are five times more scratch-resistant than those on the X5. The screen is a 2.32-inch OLED touchscreen and recording can be started by pressing anywhere on it. Other controls include voice control, gesture control, a twist-to-shoot action and haptic feedback.

Audio
Audio records at 48kHz, 16-bit AAC through a set of 360 windproof microphones, with a hidden engine microphone. Audio modes are Auto Wind Noise Reduction, Intelligent Voice Enhancement, Stereo and 360 degree Audio, and Engine Sound Enhancement is available in the audio settings.

Battery and charging
The Xtreme Battery is 2600mAh. Insta360 states a lab-tested run time of 140 minutes at 8K30fps and operation down to -20 degrees C. Charging reaches 80% in 24 minutes and 100% in 35 minutes using a 30W PPS charger.

Storage and connectivity
64GB of storage is built in, of which 47GB is available, and microSD cards rated UHS-I V30 or higher are supported. Connectivity is Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth BLE 5.3 and USB Type-C 3.1, with an NFC chip for tap-to-connect pairing.

Build and durability
The camera is IP68-rated and waterproof to 20 metres (66ft) without a case. It weighs 196g and measures 50.0 x 100.0 x 40.0mm with the lens fitted, or 50.0 x 100.0 x 26.4mm without. Operating ambient temperature is -20 to 40 degrees C. Mounting is by a 1/4-inch threaded interface and a magnetic mount.

Essentials Bundle contents
This listing is the Essentials Bundle. Insta360 supplies it with the Insta360 X6, a Utility Fast Charge Case, a 114cm Invisible Selfie Stick, two Xtreme Batteries, a lens cap, a USB-C cable and a protective pouch. Insta360 notes that the 114cm Invisible Selfie Stick comes in one of two styles, so the item received may vary.