360 action cams. Impossible videos.

360 cams are the latest and greatest thing in the world of action cameras. Shooting in all directions, at all times, 360 action cameras can do things you never thought possible. What camera is the best?

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Top 360 Cameras

How They Stack Up...
Insta360
X4
KanDao
QooCam 3
Richo
Theta X
Insta360
X3
Insta360
KanDao
Richo
Insta360
Release Date
April 2024 January 2024 March 2022 September 2022
What Makes it Special?
Shoots up to 8K, improved lens guards, and has better battery life than it's popular predicessor. 360 action camera features dual 1/1.55" sensors, 62MP panoramic photo, DNG8, F1.6 large aperture, stability, waterproof, and a built-in gyroscope Known for shooting the best 360 photos in the consumer price range. Upgraded version of Insta360's most popular camera, the OneX2.
Field of View
360° 360° 360° 360° (150° single-lens mode)
Maximum Video Resolution
8K 30 FPS or 5.7K 60 FPS 5.7K 30FPS 5.7K, 30FPS 5.7K, 30fps
Stabilization
Flowstate six-axis gyroscope plus AI Enhanced image stabilization FlowState
Display Screen
Yes, touchscreen Front touchscreen Touchscreen Yes (touchscreen)
Waterproof Up To (without case)
10 meters 10 meters no 10 meters
Extra Shooting Modes
Video, Active HDR, Timelapse, TimeShift, Bullet Time, Loop Recording, Pre-recording Standard Video, Slow Motion, Active HDR HDR Video, Timelapse, TimeShift (stabilized hyperlapse), ShotLab
Camera Sensor
1/2 inch 48mp Dual 1/1.55" Sensors 1/2" sensors 1/2 inch 48mp
Maximum Video Bitrate
120 mps 120 Mbps 120 Mbps
Maximum Slow Motion
4K 100 FPS 60fps (2x) at 4K 60fps (2x) at 4K
Livestreaming
Yes yes Yes
Weight
204g 189 grams 170g 180g
Dimensions (WxHxD)
46 x 123 x 37 mm 72 x 83 x 27 mm 52 x 136 x 29 mm 46 x 114 x 33 mm
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Dan Pets
360 action cams can do most things a regular action camera can and more. If you're ready to step it up to the next level and not afraid to increase your investment (and the amount of time you spend editing!) 360 is the way to go.

Dan Pets of ActionCameraResearch.com
What is a 360 Action Camera?

How it Works

Dual Lens

Fisheye lenses on the front and back capture everything.

Amazing Angles

Take shots that look like they came out of a video game.

Custom Software

Edit your 360 videos with easy-to-use apps and software.

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Stablization

Large perspective allows the smoothest videos you can get.

High Quality Video

Take up to 8K or video and reframe the parts that you like.

Invisible Pole

The selfie-stick magically doesn't appear in your videos.