I love what you said that the 1 inch is not just for real estate or professionals but can also be used for personal videos or even vlogging. If people traveling can carry DSLR cameras with heavy gimbals for vlogging, why can't they do so with a 240 grams 360 cam that is still smaller than a DSLR or vlogging cameras except of course for the action cameras. Thanks again for the review.
@@OttoJulian_ i think it's more important to get the best camera you can get whether it's a 360 cam, an action cam or DSLR for your personal/family use and compromise on the weight coz it's better to take the best quality that's available at the time (if you can afford it) since once you have captured that moment, you can no longer go back in time to recapture it again and having the best quality camera (again if you can afford it) would give you more details or the beat details of that moment that you have captured. Although we never know what the future holds for us, if there will be softwares that can probably enhance the resolution of what we have Captured before i.e. Enhancing a 360p to an 8K 😅. Anyway, saving up for the 1 inch to start my vlogging, but hoping to also see a dji pocket 3 with 1 inch sensor for a different use case.
This was an Awewome video, thank you! You have helped me become completely content with my purchases of the X3 that I have been using for several months now and Love it! I was thinking of upgrading to the RS1, but I think I can wait to see if things get better in the future and the not waterproof part was what really sealed the deal for me. 😁🤙🏼
As a professional video producer, I use both cameras. The top thing for me on the RS 1 is low light situations. But for action sports, water situations or the option to film in nearly 4k at 60 fps single camera mode, the x3 offers that.
I think they will need to increase the resolution a lot as 6k is spread much too thin for a quality all-round view. So, I will stick with my X2 for just a play around cam until they make a decent one and include a replaceable lens shield of some sort as well as making it waterproof & not fail after 30min. However, I would buy one if they lowered the price to £300.
Overheating is a huge problem here in the Mojave Desert. My X3 can overheat in 10 minutes when it's 100 degrees outside. When it gets up to 113 degrees tomorrow, I'll be amazed if it lasts for more than 5 minutes.
The sensor of the One RS 1-inch is not double the size, but four times the size! Half an inch by half an inch will fit four times in 1 inch by 1 inch ❗️
Very good insight. However, camera sensors are not square (not that it matters for the formula) and 1” sensors don’t really measure 1” anywhere, not even diagonally. This is something that the camera industry has adopted from early years and there is whole explanation around it but I’m not getting into the details. With that being said, half inch is also not really half inch and the bottom line is that since these sensors can vary in sizes, a 1” sensor will not be exactly 4 times bigger than the 1/2”. True, it’s not exactly double either but since we don’t have the true sensor sizes we really can’t tell. I wouldn’t feel comfortable saying it’s 4 times bigger since you are not getting 4 times the amount of light or anything like that. So are we being “lied” about the sensor size? I feel that it gives the wrong idea but well, every single manufacturer has been doing the same and I think that it is a good reference point as long as they respect some “limits”
@@OttoJulian_ I have seen so many times that people believes that sensor size is everything. Sony AX43A and Sony A6400 with KIT lens are equal in low light when shooting 4k. AX43A is 1/2.5 Stacked Sensor and A6400 is normal APS-C size. But in many cases AX43A is sharper and better looking since AX43A sensor is Stacked. And another thing is lens and second thing is pixel size in lens. AX43A has also less megapixels and pixels are bigger. Even 12Mpx Full frame is insanely better than full frame 64mpx in low low light because the pixel size is a lot bigger. TH-cam is so much false information that I sometimes feel sad about that. For instance I have seen so many times hearing that Action 3 and Pocket 2 has same sensor = same quality. Well. Seriously not. P2 has 1.8 lens and Action 3 has 2.8 lens. Then do the calculation. Pocket 2 can clearly be seen much better in low light than Action 3 that's a fact and visibly seen in videos. Yes Action 3 has a lot better dynamic range the sensor is newer and different. But size is the same. I actually never seen a video in TH-cam who would do clear comparison and explanation of these things. Actually this is one of the best examples: th-cam.com/video/QRyJQDBGftg/w-d-xo.html and yes 1 inch sensor has nothing to do with 2,54 cm from corner to corner.
it's a new strategy to keep people in the video waiting for the moment where I fall asleep. The bad thing is that I can't make everyone happy, I don't fall asleep at the end (although that would be funny), when I go too fast people complain and when I go slow people are also not happy. I think I will try falling asleep, maybe then everyone will be happy. Have a good one
Great review! This is exactly what I was looking for. I have been considering both for creating content on my motorcycle and already have a GoPro and Osmo Pocket. Therefore I’m only looking to buy 1 of these two options from insta360. 2 things stood out to me, the overheating and limited waterproofing on the R1. I see that they don’t offer an underwater housing for the R1 which may be due to the overheating issue. If they did I may have given it a try. GoPro has overheating issues but if you are moving air across the camera it’s less likely to overheat. While I would really like to take advantage of that 1” sensor the 2 issues I stated above are deal breakers for the RS1.
Great review. I like both your knowledge and your calm stance !!! Saluti da Roma - Italia. While I do agree on all you say, I have a question: for documenting your travels and family time, even though I do like image quality (I have two full frame Canon DSLRs with prime lenses and Sony RS1 but never carry them around anymore) which one would you carry around?
thanks for your feedback! which one would I carry around, between these two? If money is not an issue and you don't need waterproof I would go with the RS-1, just because I like to have higher resolution and I like to have less noise in low light scenarios. Not that the RS 1" will be as good as a regular Full Frame camera but it will be better than the other one.
I feel that all those points were addressed in the video, for example overheating and performance wise. None of these devices had any errors while recording expect when the 1 inch would overheat. I think selecting one or the other will come down to price and if you need higher quality in low light situations, and wether you want a camera with more features or not
Very good video Otto, I'm thinking of making a motovlog channel, in this case I don't know which would be the best choice, I'm afraid that the 1-inch insta 360 will get damaged in the rain and I don't know if a microphone can be connected to it wireless. Thank you very much in advance and keep it up.
Good luck with your channel! yeah I wouldn't get the 1" out if it's raining. To connect to an external microphone you will need to buy their microphone adapter, it's not expensive.
@@OttoJulian_ If not, I had thought about recording the audio separately and then synchronizing it in editing, but I can't find a recorder the size of DJI or HoollyLand wireless microphones for example. Because buying something like that just to use the option to record on the same microphone seems to me to be a waste of money. Once again thank you very much Otto.
I had a Insta 360 One X2, I sold it, I was going to get an Insta X3, maybe its time to get one and I bet soon after the X4 will come out Lol 4K is what I do this will help with my work flow with the DJI action 4, and Sony ZV1M2. I watched some One RS 1 icnh ones and its not going to be what I want
You can disassemble the whole kit and then you have separate: the lenses, the display, the battery and the holder. I bought an extra battery, but haven't needed it yet. When you put the parts together again, you need to push them into each other firmly, to make sure the connection isn't interrupted. So once put together (and working fine) I like to leave it that way. Besides that I use an external power bank for longer recordings. The choise between these two cameras is easy. Are you using it when doing sports and action, then go for the X3. Do you want better quality and if you're able to handle your camera with care, then go for the One RS 1-inch.
Thank you very mush for your honest reporting of these two wonderful cameras. But you forgot to mention anything about still 360 images. Which one is better Sir ?
Sounds like the RS 1 Inch is only better at higher quality potential, when you can even use it. I'm pretty much every comparison he gave, the X3 seemed to easily perform better. It doesn't overheat, it lasts longer for battery and they are cheaper too, plus it's half the cost. If the X3 had a Leica lens, that would be worth a bit extra, but the RS 1 I see almost zero reason to get.
Thank you for making this video. I was ready to buy the ininch, but now I dont know as that overheats. Can I i ask, seeing it has been several months since this vidro was made, have they fixed this issue at all with any sofware updates? Or does it still overheat?
Hello, Otto! Hope You are Well. Another Great Video! I have not commented on one of Your videos in a while. Currently, I have been shooting my Travel Vlogs on my iPhone 14 Pro Max, and think it’s the best I have used overall. I would like to use an Insta 360 Camera for certain videos (not entire vlogs, but for certain shots), such as Drone-Like shots or shots on a Cruise Ship to show the outer portion of a ship. I don’t do color grading, and would prefer to use auto settings. I shoot in Full HD 60 FPS. I also want to use one that is not too complicated to use. I tried using the Pocket 2, but did not like how it took too much Time to use, as well as the issue with getting the micro SD Card to click. Out of these 2 cameras, which would You use for travel (given my situation)? Thank You. Hope All is Well. Take Care, Pawan
Hey Pawan. Difficult question, but it comes down to what kind of image quality are you looking for the 1” will have better image quality specially when there is not enough light. The X3 will do good overall and it has a few more features as explained on the video. I just realized this question was made a while ago. Did you get one of these already ?
@@OttoJulian_ Hi Otto! Hope You are Well. Thank You for the reply! No, I still have not gotten any of those, yet. I am interested in trying the Canon PowerShot V10. In terms of the 360 Camera, I would like to get one of them before my next Cruise, or at least by the beginning of next Year. Cruises do not allow Drone use (unless an employee has permission), and I am not a Cruise company employee. I don’t own a drone, but until I am able to invest in a drone, a 360 Camera would be nice. The only downside is that often 360 footage looks really bad, in terms of pixelation. I preferably would want one that is Water Proof. In terms of the 1 in Sensors, I am not sure how much of a difference they actually make. For example, the Canon V10 has a 1 in sensor, but I would not be surprised if the iPhone 14 Pro Max does a better job. In comparison videos, I have seen the iPhone outshine the more traditional Cameras like Sony ZV-1M2). Hope All is Well. Thanks, Pawan
Great video. I have a OneX and am considering upgrading but I'd like to compare my video quality to the one inch. Any chance you could put 10 seconds unedited ungraded full 360 clip from the one inch for me/viewers to download? Thanks
Hi! It isn’t double literally but it isn’t 4 times either. This has been explained by Marques and other people, let me just copy paste this for you: “camera sensors are not square (not that it matters for the formula) and 1” sensors don’t really measure 1” anywhere, not even diagonally. This is something that the camera industry has adopted from early years and there is whole explanation around it but I’m not getting into the details. With that being said, half inch is also not really half inch and the bottom line is that since these sensors can vary in sizes, a 1” sensor will not be exactly 4 times bigger than the 1/2”. True, it’s not exactly double either but since we don’t have the true sensor sizes we really can’t tell. I wouldn’t feel comfortable saying it’s 4 times bigger because it’s not and we are not getting 4 times the amount of light or anything like that. So are we being “lied” about the sensor size? I feel that it gives the wrong idea but well, every single manufacturer has been doing the same and I think that it is a good reference point as long as they respect some “limits” 🙂
@@OttoJulian_ If the sizes were exact, and you would construct a 1” sensor out of 0,5” sensors, you would need 4 of them: 2 horizontal and 2 vertical. Even of the size isn’t exactly 1” or 0,5” - as long as that inaccuracy is the same with both sensors, you’d still need 4 of the smaller ones to make 1 big one. It also doesn’t matter if the sensors aren’t square (which they are on 360 cameras by the way). If you have 16:9 or 3:4 sensors with 0,5” or 1” diagonal, you’d still need 4. As long as the aspect ratio stays the same. All this aside, thanks for the excellent comparison. I’m considering to trade my brand new X3 for the 1” so this helps me a lot!
@ArjenJongeling thanks for the info. I know you are right, but for what I can gather from those people inside this industry the ratio or size of these sensors are rounded up in different proportions, but anyway, the fact is that the one inch will be better in low light 😅
So I guess the idea of the viewer being able to select the angle from a full 360 video has disappeared from the drawing board? NIKON 360 tried it, and it worked, but fell apart pretty quickly because NIKON is not very good at firmware-software. In fact, they are pretty bad at it. There are so many reasons to have the viewer select the viewpoint ...
you can connect the camera to your PC or remove the microSD card and transfer the files with a card reader. Either way, you need to transfer TWO files per video (last numbers will be identical)
I haven't been able to test in very cold environments, but I had no issues using them during Spring and Fall in NYC (Did not test during winter for multiple reasons)
Actually, talking about a one inch camera is not really correct. The typical diagonal of a modern 1-inch type sensor is, 16mm (15.9mm, to be precise) and not one inch (25.2 mm).
et the RS 1" only for low light and if you prefer higher quality to watch on a bigger screen. The X3 has more features and it's waterproof, but will not perform well in low light.
@@OttoJulian_ in my country the RS 1" under promo is just $550, and the X3 is $510. Love the better quality image on RS 1" (even in daylight), but little disturbed with overheating issue and missing single lens mode on it, just curious whats your choice if they are now just $40 difference in price
having a lens on each side that sticks out makes it a camera that needs to be taken care of properly. Audio doesn't "suck" in my opinion but side by side against other similar cameras I feel that it's the one that would be in last place
Sorry. That’s not how it works. This has been explained by Marques and other people: It is not 4 times bigger, let me just copy paste this for you: “camera sensors are not square (not that it matters for the formula) and 1” sensors don’t really measure 1” anywhere, not even diagonally. This is something that the camera industry has adopted from early years and there is whole explanation around it but I’m not getting into the details. With that being said, half inch is also not really half inch and the bottom line is that since these sensors can vary in sizes, a 1” sensor will not be exactly 4 times bigger than the 1/2”. True, it’s not exactly double either but since we don’t have the true sensor sizes we really can’t tell. I wouldn’t feel comfortable saying it’s 4 times bigger since you are not getting 4 times the amount of light or anything like that. So are we being “lied” about the sensor size? I feel that it gives the wrong idea but well, every single manufacturer has been doing the same and I think that it is a good reference point as long as they respect some “limits””
Marques’ explanation is perfectly valid, but even using an accurate LINEAR measurement to describe a sensor whose AREA is used to capture light is ALSO highly misleading-a topic that he does not address. F-stops are not "linear" because the amount of light received by a sensor (or film) is a function of AREA. BOTH the 1" and 1/2" sensors suffer from the same 60% exaggeration of the LINEAR diagonal measurement. So, using the Marques’ 0.63 conversion for both sensors: the 1 inch sensor is actually 5/8” diagonal and the 1/2” becomes 5/16”. Using mm rather than fractions and a 1:1 aspect ratio for 360º camera: - RS1: 16mm diagonal ==> 11 W x 11 H = 121 mm^2 - X3: 8mm diagonal ==> 5.5 W x 5.5 H = 30 mm^2 The *area* of the RS 1-inch sensor is 4 times the size of the X3. Each linear measurement: diagonal, height, width is doubled. AREA = H x W and it follows that: Doubled H x Doubled W = Quadrupled Area. Area is what actually matters for photography (literally, the capturing of light). Pixels? Another subject altogether, but let's just assume that these two sensors have the same pixel count. In that case, EACH PIXEL would be double the width, double the height, and quadruple the area as its smaller cousin, thus capturing four times the amount of light for the same exposure. Bottom line, the exaggeration of the diagonal dimension is misleading. The use of a linear dimension for a sensor whose performance is based upon its area is even MORE misleading. So we’re dealing with marketing hyperbole SQUARED when it comes to sensors.
It’s funny. Not a lot of people talk about this, I expose the truth and yet it’s a waste of time. The video can be exported in 4K but it doesn’t mean it has a 4K resolution.
One thing that sucks about the one inch version, they don't have any extra batteries you can buy which is unacceptable. My guess is they have a newer one coming out but regardless it's kinda ridiculous they're selling these with no batteries for purchase here in the states at the time of posting this.
yeah can't find it on Amazon, but they have it in their official store: store.insta360.com/accessory?insrc=INRIH1Y (Scroll down to Insta360 ONE RS Vertical Battery Base for 1-Inch 360 Lens)
I love what you said that the 1 inch is not just for real estate or professionals but can also be used for personal videos or even vlogging. If people traveling can carry DSLR cameras with heavy gimbals for vlogging, why can't they do so with a 240 grams 360 cam that is still smaller than a DSLR or vlogging cameras except of course for the action cameras. Thanks again for the review.
thanks for agreeing with what I said, that is the way I feel about this kind of cameras and you are also right about those big DSLR cameras
@@OttoJulian_ i think it's more important to get the best camera you can get whether it's a 360 cam, an action cam or DSLR for your personal/family use and compromise on the weight coz it's better to take the best quality that's available at the time (if you can afford it) since once you have captured that moment, you can no longer go back in time to recapture it again and having the best quality camera (again if you can afford it) would give you more details or the beat details of that moment that you have captured. Although we never know what the future holds for us, if there will be softwares that can probably enhance the resolution of what we have Captured before i.e. Enhancing a 360p to an 8K 😅. Anyway, saving up for the 1 inch to start my vlogging, but hoping to also see a dji pocket 3 with 1 inch sensor for a different use case.
This was an Awewome video, thank you! You have helped me become completely content with my purchases of the X3 that I have been using for several months now and Love it! I was thinking of upgrading to the RS1, but I think I can wait to see if things get better in the future and the not waterproof part was what really sealed the deal for me. 😁🤙🏼
Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience
As a professional video producer, I use both cameras. The top thing for me on the RS 1 is low light situations. But for action sports, water situations or the option to film in nearly 4k at 60 fps single camera mode, the x3 offers that.
true! thanks for sharing your insight
I really want a super good all around 360 cam what should I get?
Kevin the X3 is a very good option
I thought the x3 doesn't have 60 fps
@@germanylicious - yes, it does 4k x 60fps (slow motion) and 3k x 100fps.
The best comparative video on TH-cam. Thanks from Brazil.
You are welcome!
I think they will need to increase the resolution a lot as 6k is spread much too thin for a quality all-round view. So, I will stick with my X2 for just a play around cam until they make a decent one and include a replaceable lens shield of some sort as well as making it waterproof & not fail after 30min. However, I would buy one if they lowered the price to £300.
Yeah I’d also like to see some kind of increased resolution to compensate for the current loss
Thank you for patiently informing the public in a way that is easy to understand.
Glad it was helpful!
Overheating is a huge problem here in the Mojave Desert. My X3 can overheat in 10 minutes when it's 100 degrees outside. When it gets up to 113 degrees tomorrow, I'll be amazed if it lasts for more than 5 minutes.
Yea I can only imagine. Keep us posted 🥵
@@OttoJulian_well I’m definitely not going to to the Mojave desert because I’ll overheat.
This is the best video reviewer I have ever watched..Great Job
Hi there!!! Thank you !!
The sensor of the One RS 1-inch is not double the size, but four times the size! Half an inch by half an inch will fit four times in 1 inch by 1 inch ❗️
Very good insight. However, camera sensors are not square (not that it matters for the formula) and 1” sensors don’t really measure 1” anywhere, not even diagonally. This is something that the camera industry has adopted from early years and there is whole explanation around it but I’m not getting into the details. With that being said, half inch is also not really half inch and the bottom line is that since these sensors can vary in sizes, a 1” sensor will not be exactly 4 times bigger than the 1/2”. True, it’s not exactly double either but since we don’t have the true sensor sizes we really can’t tell. I wouldn’t feel comfortable saying it’s 4 times bigger since you are not getting 4 times the amount of light or anything like that.
So are we being “lied” about the sensor size? I feel that it gives the wrong idea but well, every single manufacturer has been doing the same and I think that it is a good reference point as long as they respect some “limits”
And with all that being said, I guess I should have said that the RS has a way bigger sensor than the one on the X3 ☺️
@@OttoJulian_ I have seen so many times that people believes that sensor size is everything. Sony AX43A and Sony A6400 with KIT lens are equal in low light when shooting 4k. AX43A is 1/2.5 Stacked Sensor and A6400 is normal APS-C size. But in many cases AX43A is sharper and better looking since AX43A sensor is Stacked. And another thing is lens and second thing is pixel size in lens. AX43A has also less megapixels and pixels are bigger. Even 12Mpx Full frame is insanely better than full frame 64mpx in low low light because the pixel size is a lot bigger. TH-cam is so much false information that I sometimes feel sad about that. For instance I have seen so many times hearing that Action 3 and Pocket 2 has same sensor = same quality. Well. Seriously not. P2 has 1.8 lens and Action 3 has 2.8 lens. Then do the calculation. Pocket 2 can clearly be seen much better in low light than Action 3 that's a fact and visibly seen in videos. Yes Action 3 has a lot better dynamic range the sensor is newer and different. But size is the same. I actually never seen a video in TH-cam who would do clear comparison and explanation of these things. Actually this is one of the best examples: th-cam.com/video/QRyJQDBGftg/w-d-xo.html and yes 1 inch sensor has nothing to do with 2,54 cm from corner to corner.
Your videos are always useful and interesting, especially these comparisons. Always doing a great job Otto.
Thank you very much Dario!
with that steady and slow talking I expected you to fall asleep at any moment
it's a new strategy to keep people in the video waiting for the moment where I fall asleep.
The bad thing is that I can't make everyone happy, I don't fall asleep at the end (although that would be funny), when I go too fast people complain and when I go slow people are also not happy. I think I will try falling asleep, maybe then everyone will be happy. Have a good one
Thank you for this video…I ended up purchasing both !
Oh wow! Nice !
Great review! This is exactly what I was looking for. I have been considering both for creating content on my motorcycle and already have a GoPro and Osmo Pocket. Therefore I’m only looking to buy 1 of these two options from insta360. 2 things stood out to me, the overheating and limited waterproofing on the R1. I see that they don’t offer an underwater housing for the R1 which may be due to the overheating issue. If they did I may have given it a try. GoPro has overheating issues but if you are moving air across the camera it’s less likely to overheat. While I would really like to take advantage of that 1” sensor the 2 issues I stated above are deal breakers for the RS1.
Helpful video for those who can have doubts about them and which one to buy.
Thank You Otto
Thank you Vincent!
I have the X3.....love it!!! Looking at the upgraded video capabilities of the RS 1. Great Content!
thanks!!
Great review. I like both your knowledge and your calm stance !!! Saluti da Roma - Italia. While I do agree on all you say, I have a question: for documenting your travels and family time, even though I do like image quality (I have two full frame Canon DSLRs with prime lenses and Sony RS1 but never carry them around anymore) which one would you carry around?
thanks for your feedback! which one would I carry around, between these two? If money is not an issue and you don't need waterproof I would go with the RS-1, just because I like to have higher resolution and I like to have less noise in low light scenarios. Not that the RS 1" will be as good as a regular Full Frame camera but it will be better than the other one.
Thanks I think x3 is better for me esp simce it can be waterproof as well
Thanks for sharing your opinion
Such a well done comparison. Thank you very much, I’m looking to do inexpensive Real Estate interior videos and am on the hunt for the right tool.
Glad it was helpful!
Is nice to see that you traveled to my Beautiful country Costa Rica :3 🌊🌺🐒🇨🇷 ✨🌱
it really is!
I truly love your product reports. They are very informative and in plain language. Bravo.
thank you!
Hello friend. Which one has the best functioning and performance, which one gives the least errors, failures and problems in general use.?
I feel that all those points were addressed in the video, for example overheating and performance wise. None of these devices had any errors while recording expect when the 1 inch would overheat. I think selecting one or the other will come down to price and if you need higher quality in low light situations, and wether you want a camera with more features or not
Very good video Otto, I'm thinking of making a motovlog channel, in this case I don't know which would be the best choice, I'm afraid that the 1-inch insta 360 will get damaged in the rain and I don't know if a microphone can be connected to it wireless.
Thank you very much in advance and keep it up.
Good luck with your channel! yeah I wouldn't get the 1" out if it's raining. To connect to an external microphone you will need to buy their microphone adapter, it's not expensive.
@@OttoJulian_ If not, I had thought about recording the audio separately and then synchronizing it in editing, but I can't find a recorder the size of DJI or HoollyLand wireless microphones for example.
Because buying something like that just to use the option to record on the same microphone seems to me to be a waste of money.
Once again thank you very much Otto.
I had a Insta 360 One X2, I sold it, I was going to get an Insta X3, maybe its time to get one and I bet soon after the X4 will come out Lol 4K is what I do this will help with my work flow with the DJI action 4, and Sony ZV1M2. I watched some One RS 1 icnh ones and its not going to be what I want
thanks for sharing your thoughts. Yeah I can feel the new X4 coming soon!
Very precise..on point comparison... thanks mate ❤
Thanks!!!!
4:29 This part is something thats not mentioned in many videos. Big deal if youre expecting high res flat videos
indeed
i'm favoring the 1 inch for my needs although i'm still curious how do you change a battery on the X3 ? I've never seen that done .
You can disassemble the whole kit and then you have separate: the lenses, the display, the battery and the holder. I bought an extra battery, but haven't needed it yet. When you put the parts together again, you need to push them into each other firmly, to make sure the connection isn't interrupted. So once put together (and working fine) I like to leave it that way. Besides that I use an external power bank for longer recordings.
The choise between these two cameras is easy. Are you using it when doing sports and action, then go for the X3. Do you want better quality and if you're able to handle your camera with care, then go for the One RS 1-inch.
Hello Hybryd, the battery on the X3 is on the left side.
Thank you very mush for your honest reporting of these two wonderful cameras. But you forgot to mention anything about still 360 images. Which one is better Sir ?
you are right, I left that topic out. RS1 will get better pictures because of the sensor size and lens type
overheating is the least of my concern as I only use it for snowboarding. If anything, heat is good in this case
True! It always depends on how people use it. This is never an issue for me but for other users it is a big deal
Sounds like the RS 1 Inch is only better at higher quality potential, when you can even use it. I'm pretty much every comparison he gave, the X3 seemed to easily perform better. It doesn't overheat, it lasts longer for battery and they are cheaper too, plus it's half the cost. If the X3 had a Leica lens, that would be worth a bit extra, but the RS 1 I see almost zero reason to get.
Thanks for your feedback!
Great comparison Otto 👍👏
Hello Antonio! Thank you so much!
Thank you for making this video.
I was ready to buy the ininch, but now I dont know as that overheats.
Can I i ask, seeing it has been several months since this vidro was made, have they fixed this issue at all with any sofware updates?
Or does it still overheat?
You are welcome! It's pretty much the same still :)
Great comparison video. Thank you. Do you know when the next X4 or RS-2? will be released?
Thanks! No idea to be honest. I would say the X4 will get an upgrade this year but that’s just what I think
Hey. Terrific video, thanks!! Will these cameras do VR180 3D Videos or just 360 and 2D?
Hi. I don’t think you can do 3D with these cameras
Hello, Otto! Hope You are Well. Another Great Video! I have not commented on one of Your videos in a while. Currently, I have been shooting my Travel Vlogs on my iPhone 14 Pro Max, and think it’s the best I have used overall. I would like to use an Insta 360 Camera for certain videos (not entire vlogs, but for certain shots), such as Drone-Like shots or shots on a Cruise Ship to show the outer portion of a ship. I don’t do color grading, and would prefer to use auto settings. I shoot in Full HD 60 FPS. I also want to use one that is not too complicated to use. I tried using the Pocket 2, but did not like how it took too much Time to use, as well as the issue with getting the micro SD Card to click. Out of these 2 cameras, which would You use for travel (given my situation)? Thank You. Hope All is Well.
Take Care,
Pawan
Hey Pawan. Difficult question, but it comes down to what kind of image quality are you looking for the 1” will have better image quality specially when there is not enough light. The X3 will do good overall and it has a few more features as explained on the video. I just realized this question was made a while ago. Did you get one of these already ?
@@OttoJulian_ Hi Otto! Hope You are Well. Thank You for the reply! No, I still have not gotten any of those, yet. I am interested in trying the Canon PowerShot V10. In terms of the 360 Camera, I would like to get one of them before my next Cruise, or at least by the beginning of next Year. Cruises do not allow Drone use (unless an employee has permission), and I am not a Cruise company employee. I don’t own a drone, but until I am able to invest in a drone, a 360 Camera would be nice. The only downside is that often 360 footage looks really bad, in terms of pixelation. I preferably would want one that is Water Proof.
In terms of the 1 in Sensors, I am not sure how much of a difference they actually make. For example, the Canon V10 has a 1 in sensor, but I would not be surprised if the iPhone 14 Pro Max does a better job. In comparison videos, I have seen the iPhone outshine the more traditional
Cameras like Sony ZV-1M2). Hope All is Well.
Thanks,
Pawan
Hi. I really like your video. It’s very informative.! I have a question. Which one you recommend for me to record indoor(volleyball) games?
Hi. The X3 will not do so well in low or artificial light
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Great video. I have a OneX and am considering upgrading but I'd like to compare my video quality to the one inch. Any chance you could put 10 seconds unedited ungraded full 360 clip from the one inch for me/viewers to download?
Thanks
sorry about the late reply, YT seems to hide some comments and now I'm trying to catch up with older messages
Thank you for such a valuable information, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the info
You are welcome !!
Clean and neat explanation... Thanks
You are welcome
can you output the two origional videos from each lense?
Not so sure if I understand correctly but if we are talking about what I think, the answer is yes
@@OttoJulian_ I am thinking about modifying it to a 180 vr camera. currently i am using two runcam2 4k. i have code to do the stitching.
@@OttoJulian_?
Hi. I have no experience with the runcam2, but yeah, the insta360 do save 2 independent files for each lens
@@OttoJulian_ great thanks
thanks for your nice sharing and its useful !
you are welcome!
Bula from Fiji! Great review!
Hey, thanks!
Great Video! very informative.
Glad you enjoyed it!
8:50 1” isn’t double the size of 0.5” because it’s square. So it’s 2² = 4 times the size.
Hi! It isn’t double literally but it isn’t 4 times either. This has been explained by Marques and other people, let me just copy paste this for you:
“camera sensors are not square (not that it matters for the formula) and 1” sensors don’t really measure 1” anywhere, not even diagonally. This is something that the camera industry has adopted from early years and there is whole explanation around it but I’m not getting into the details. With that being said, half inch is also not really half inch and the bottom line is that since these sensors can vary in sizes, a 1” sensor will not be exactly 4 times bigger than the 1/2”.
True, it’s not exactly double either but since we don’t have the true sensor sizes we really can’t tell. I wouldn’t feel comfortable saying it’s 4 times bigger because it’s not and we are not getting 4 times the amount of light or anything like that.
So are we being “lied” about the sensor size? I feel that it gives the wrong idea but well, every single manufacturer has been doing the same and I think that it is a good reference point as long as they respect some “limits” 🙂
@@OttoJulian_ If the sizes were exact, and you would construct a 1” sensor out of 0,5” sensors, you would need 4 of them: 2 horizontal and 2 vertical. Even of the size isn’t exactly 1” or 0,5” - as long as that inaccuracy is the same with both sensors, you’d still need 4 of the smaller ones to make 1 big one.
It also doesn’t matter if the sensors aren’t square (which they are on 360 cameras by the way). If you have 16:9 or 3:4 sensors with 0,5” or 1” diagonal, you’d still need 4. As long as the aspect ratio stays the same.
All this aside, thanks for the excellent comparison. I’m considering to trade my brand new X3 for the 1” so this helps me a lot!
@ArjenJongeling thanks for the info. I know you are right, but for what I can gather from those people inside this industry the ratio or size of these sensors are rounded up in different proportions, but anyway, the fact is that the one inch will be better in low light 😅
I wish the one rs 1 inch sensor version had available extra batteries and charging station available. Can't find many accessories for it.
You are right. Accessories are harder to find
So I guess the idea of the viewer being able to select the angle from a full 360 video has disappeared from the drawing board? NIKON 360 tried it, and it worked, but fell apart pretty quickly because NIKON is not very good at firmware-software. In fact, they are pretty bad at it. There are so many reasons to have the viewer select the viewpoint ...
Maybe I’m not understanding what you are saying but with the Insta360 camera you can select the angle once you edit the video clip in their app
How do you transfer the footage to computer or do you need to edit on smart phone?
you can connect the camera to your PC or remove the microSD card and transfer the files with a card reader. Either way, you need to transfer TWO files per video (last numbers will be identical)
Nice video sir TQ.
Thank you!
Hi , can I use the stick with insta360 flow?
Thank you!
Yes you can !
@@OttoJulian_ thanks for responding…
What about cold and battery life??
I haven't been able to test in very cold environments, but I had no issues using them during Spring and Fall in NYC (Did not test during winter for multiple reasons)
Performance mode- what does it mean in App insta360?
can't remember where that is, I'll take a look, but that usually lower quality to save battery life and memory space.
I would like to know more the about overheating issue
X3 doesn't overheat, the RS 1 inch does overheat (I think this was mentioned in the video)
Very good video Otto!
Thank you!
Actually, talking about a one inch camera is not really correct. The typical diagonal of a modern 1-inch type sensor is, 16mm (15.9mm, to be precise) and not one inch (25.2 mm).
yeah that's right, I did actually explain this to someone in the comments as well.
Wich do you preffer if the RS 1 inch is just $80 more expensive than the X3 ?
et the RS 1" only for low light and if you prefer higher quality to watch on a bigger screen. The X3 has more features and it's waterproof, but will not perform well in low light.
@@OttoJulian_ in my country the RS 1" under promo is just $550, and the X3 is $510. Love the better quality image on RS 1" (even in daylight), but little disturbed with overheating issue and missing single lens mode on it, just curious whats your choice if they are now just $40 difference in price
Thank you Otto
thank you!
I read the audio sucks on the x3 model and the lense is easy to damage.
having a lens on each side that sticks out makes it a camera that needs to be taken care of properly. Audio doesn't "suck" in my opinion but side by side against other similar cameras I feel that it's the one that would be in last place
@OttoJulian_ Thanks for your honest opinion, doesn't always happen on Utube.
@@imboredDB I know right? thanks for your feedback!
Each sensor is actually four times bigger, as they are measured diagonally 🙂
Sorry. That’s not how it works. This has been explained by Marques and other people: It is not 4 times bigger, let me just copy paste this for you:
“camera sensors are not square (not that it matters for the formula) and 1” sensors don’t really measure 1” anywhere, not even diagonally. This is something that the camera industry has adopted from early years and there is whole explanation around it but I’m not getting into the details. With that being said, half inch is also not really half inch and the bottom line is that since these sensors can vary in sizes, a 1” sensor will not be exactly 4 times bigger than the 1/2”. True, it’s not exactly double either but since we don’t have the true sensor sizes we really can’t tell. I wouldn’t feel comfortable saying it’s 4 times bigger since you are not getting 4 times the amount of light or anything like that.
So are we being “lied” about the sensor size? I feel that it gives the wrong idea but well, every single manufacturer has been doing the same and I think that it is a good reference point as long as they respect some “limits””
Marques’ explanation is perfectly valid, but even using an accurate LINEAR measurement to describe a sensor whose AREA is used to capture light is ALSO highly misleading-a topic that he does not address. F-stops are not "linear" because the amount of light received by a sensor (or film) is a function of AREA.
BOTH the 1" and 1/2" sensors suffer from the same 60% exaggeration of the LINEAR diagonal measurement. So, using the Marques’ 0.63 conversion for both sensors: the 1 inch sensor is actually 5/8” diagonal and the 1/2” becomes 5/16”. Using mm rather than fractions and a 1:1 aspect ratio for 360º camera:
- RS1: 16mm diagonal ==> 11 W x 11 H = 121 mm^2
- X3: 8mm diagonal ==> 5.5 W x 5.5 H = 30 mm^2
The *area* of the RS 1-inch sensor is 4 times the size of the X3. Each linear measurement: diagonal, height, width is doubled. AREA = H x W and it follows that: Doubled H x Doubled W = Quadrupled Area.
Area is what actually matters for photography (literally, the capturing of light). Pixels? Another subject altogether, but let's just assume that these two sensors have the same pixel count. In that case, EACH PIXEL would be double the width, double the height, and quadruple the area as its smaller cousin, thus capturing four times the amount of light for the same exposure.
Bottom line, the exaggeration of the diagonal dimension is misleading. The use of a linear dimension for a sensor whose performance is based upon its area is even MORE misleading. So we’re dealing with marketing hyperbole SQUARED when it comes to sensors.
Was all this shot in costa rica?
some shots were taken there for sure!
Is that an RS in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?
man let me think.... RS for sure
799 my god don't need that bad wow 😢 can't afford that sorry
Insta360 X4 is out for less th-cam.com/video/OMqUXuz-_lg/w-d-xo.html
So what resolution is the flat video? What a waste of time when this video overlooks things like that
Waste of time? Ok
It’s funny. Not a lot of people talk about this, I expose the truth and yet it’s a waste of time. The video can be exported in 4K but it doesn’t mean it has a 4K resolution.
stiching line can ruin your footage. max 30 fps and 1080p after reframimg is too low for pro quality.
you have a point my friend
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thanks!
Informative video 😀 I believe the x3 has pre-record. Does the RS have pre-record?
Yes the X3 can pre-record. I don’t remember seeing this on the RS
@@OttoJulian_ thank you for the response. Appreciate it!
One thing that sucks about the one inch version, they don't have any extra batteries you can buy which is unacceptable. My guess is they have a newer one coming out but regardless it's kinda ridiculous they're selling these with no batteries for purchase here in the states at the time of posting this.
yeah can't find it on Amazon, but they have it in their official store:
store.insta360.com/accessory?insrc=INRIH1Y (Scroll down to Insta360 ONE RS Vertical Battery Base for 1-Inch 360 Lens)
Way over price …. Sorry i might have to go wt go pro
All good. There are a few videos about the GoPro on my channel
thank you is very very nice 😊
you are welcome!
Great video
Thanks!
Nice video!
Thanks!