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Insta360 X3
Insta360 X3 specs and buying advice: 5.7K 360 video, 72MP photos, 2.29-inch touchscreen and 10 m waterproofing. When a used X3 still makes sense.
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| Released | September 2022 |
|---|---|
| Launch price (MSRP) | $449.99 (US) |
| 360 video | 5.7K30 |
| 360 photo | 72 MP |
| Sensors | Dual 1/2-inch |
| Waterproof | 10 m |
| Battery | 1800 mAh |
| Screen | 2.29-inch touchscreen |
| Weight | 180 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
- Tight budgets
- Kids, beginners and backup cameras
Strengths
- Introduced the touchscreen to the X line
- Cheap on the used market
- Shares many accessories with later models
Trade-offs
- No 8K; reframed footage is noticeably softer
- Fixed lenses, older processor
The X3 brought a proper touchscreen and the modern X-series design. Today it is mainly a used-market bargain. It’s a great “learn 360 cheaply” camera, but 5.7K source footage shows its age when you reframe to a narrow field of view.
Research-based summary. Buying used? Check the lenses under a bright light for scratches. They are not user-replaceable.
Model line
- Replaced by: Insta360 X4