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Insta360 ONE X
The original Insta360 ONE X from 2018: 5.7K 360 video, FlowState stabilization and the invisible selfie stick. History, specs, and whether it is worth using today.
Discontinued. You’ll find this one used or as remaining new stock. Check condition, battery health and that the lenses are scratch-free before buying.
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| Released | October 2018 |
|---|---|
| Launch price (MSRP) | $399.95 (US) |
| 360 video | 5.7K30, 4K50, 3K100 |
| 360 photo | 18 MP |
| Waterproof | No (5 m in Venture Case; dive case available) |
| Battery | 1200 mAh, removable |
| Storage | microSD |
| Screen | Small status display (no touchscreen) |
| Weight | 115 g |
Specs compiled from manufacturer announcements and checked on November 1, 2026. Makers revise specs with firmware, so confirm on the official site before buying. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Who it’s for
- Collectors and 360 history buffs
- Ultra-cheap entry into 360
- Bullet-time experiments
Strengths
- Introduced FlowState stabilization and popularised the invisible selfie stick
- Light and pocketable
- Removable battery
Trade-offs
- No touchscreen; you frame on your phone
- Low-light footage is very noisy by modern standards
- App support and firmware updates have ended
The ONE X is where consumer 360 grew up. Before it, 360 cameras were novelties. The ONE X added FlowState stabilization, a usable 5.7K resolution, and a phone app that made reframing easy enough for anyone. It also turned the “invisible selfie stick” into a social-media phenomenon.
Is it still usable?
For daylight clips and nostalgia, yes. Expect noisy low light, no on-camera framing, and an app experience that is frozen in time. As a cheap way to learn 360 techniques it still works, especially for bullet-time and stick tricks.
We own this camera. A retro hands-on review is in progress. It will be linked here automatically when it’s published.