Insta360 X3 and RS Twin Edition are both 360 action cameras, but they also have some key differences, so you might be wondering which one is right for you. When it comes to Insta360 X3 vs RS, which one should you get?

Insta360 RS is an all-in-one tool with interchangeable 360 and wide-angle lenses, while Insta360 X3 is a pocket-sized powerhouse specialized in 360 capture. 

Trying to decide which one you should pick up? Fear not, here’s the lowdown on what you can do with Insta360 X3 vs RS. 

Features	Insta360 X3 360 action cam	Insta360 RS Twin Edition 360 + 4K interchangeable lens action cam
360 Video Resolution	5.7K: 5760×[email protected]/25/30fps 4K: 3840×[email protected]/60fps	360 Lens: 5.7K: 5760×[email protected]/25/30fps 4K:3840×[email protected]0/50fps
Wide Angle Video Resolution	Single Lens Mode： 4K: 3840×[email protected]/25/30fps 3.6K: 3584×[email protected]/25/30/50/60fps 2.7K: 2720×[email protected]/25/30/50/60fps 1080p: 1920×[email protected]/25/30/50/60fps	4K Boost Lens: 6K: 6016×[email protected]/24fps (under 6K Widescreen Mode) 4K: 4000×[email protected]/25/30fps, 4K: 3840×[email protected]/25/30/60fps, 2.7K: 2720×[email protected]/25/30/60/100fps, 1080p: 1920×[email protected]/25/30/60/120/200fps
Photo Resolution	360: 72MP (11968×5984)	4K Boost Lens: 48MP 360 Lens: 18MP
60fps Me Mode	✅	–
Weight (Camera + Battery)	180g (6.4oz)	With 360 Lens: 135.3g (4.8oz) With 4K Boost Lens: 125.3g (4.4oz)
Max. Video Bitrate	120 Mbps	360 Lens: 100 Mbps 4K Boost Lens: 100 Mbps
Rugged + Waterproof	33ft (10m)	16ft (5m)
Invisible Selfie Stick	✅	360 Lens: ✅ 4K Boost Lens: –
Active HDR Video	360: ✅	4K Boost Lens: ✅ 360 Lens: –
Price	US$449.99	US$$549.99

Insta360 X3 vs RS: How to choose

When choosing between Insta360 X3 vs RS, ultimately your decision will depend on what you’re looking for and how you plan to use your camera. X3 might be a better choice for some creators, while Insta360 RS might be better for others. First, let’s take a look at what’s similar between the cameras. Thanks to both of the cameras’ 360-degree capture capabilities, you can shoot in every direction. You’ll never miss a shot and you don’t even need a cameraman or drone to get epic third-person views. Simply mount X3 or the RS 360 Lens on the Invisible Selfie Stick and it will disappear automatically in your video.

Whether you pick up Insta360 X3 vs RS, there are some things you’ll be able to do with both 360 action cameras:

• Shoot super 5.7K 360 footage, with the option to reframe in the app
• Take epic Invisible Selfie Stick shots
• Get super-stable shots with FlowState stabilization and horizon leveling 
• Live stream in 360 

Now here’s a rundown of what other factors you should consider when choosing a 360 action camera. 

Convenience or flexibility?

Do you want a pocket-sized device you can pull out and just start shooting with right away? Or do you want the ultimate flexibility for shooting any kind of shot anytime, anywhere? 

For the former, X3 fits perfectly in your palm or in your pocket with its vertical form factor. Just turn it on and start shooting right away for ultimate convenience. You can even take it underwater up to 10 meters without a case. And it has a built-in ¼” mounting point so you can screw in your selfie stick or other accessories directly.   

Insta360 RS involves a little more setup if you need to switch between lens mods, compared to X3’s convenience. You can look at RS as a system—a collection of lenses, processors and batteries—which can be switched out or replaced at any time. The Twin Edition is the ultimate 2-in-1 package with the 4K Boost Lens for wide-angle action and the 360 Lens for impossible 360 shots. Want better low light performance? Swap out your 4K Boost Lens for the 1-Inch Wide Angle Lens or the 360 Lens for the 1-Inch 360 Lens. It’s that simple. You will need to use the included Mounting Bracket to mount RS to a selfie stick or when taking it underwater up to 5 meters. 

Traditional wide-angle resolution

As amazing as 360 content is, sometimes you might still want to shoot traditional wide-angle shots as well. You might already know exactly what you want to shoot and want to use your 360 camera like a traditional point-and-shoot camera instead. 

Insta360 RS offers the highest resolution wide-angle footage with its interchangeable lenses. It’s truly like three (or even four) cameras in one—just swap out the 360 Lens for a wide-angle lens. 

For 4K 60fps resolution, the 4K Boost Lens included in the Twin Edition is the go-to choice if you’re looking for a rugged action cam. As the newest RS lens, it’s also got a few more bells and whistles for wide-angle shooting, like: 

• A 1/2″ sensor for shooting detailed 4K 60fps video and 48MP photos
• Active HDR mode, a new HDR mode designed for action sports that minimizes ghosting and reveals details in the highlights and shadows
• 6K Widescreen mode, which outputs cinema-like 2.35:1 widescreen videos in stunning 6K
• High frame rates for slow motion, including 4k60fps, 2.7K 100fps and 1080p 200fps

You can also consider the Expert Edition, which includes the 1-Inch Wide Angle Lens co-engineered with Leica and the 360 Lens. The 1-Inch Wide Angle Lens shoots 5.3K resolution video and provides the best wide-angle image quality in low-light conditions.

“Single-Lens Mode” is also an option for the X3. It enables you to shoot with just one of the camera’s lenses. You can shoot up to 4K 30fps, which depending on how you’ll use the shots, may be all you need. For 60fps footage, you can also use Me Mode, which enables you to shoot wide angle footage with the invisible selfie stick, although it caps out at 1080p. 

The editing workflow

When it comes to the editing workflow, both X3 and RS use the same AI-powered Insta360 mobile app and Insta360 Studio desktop software. Both cameras continue to receive regular updates, with new features and functional improvements for both. 

Compared to other 360 action camera apps on the market, the Insta360 app is the most frequently updated with AI-powered features. And there’s nothing that proves that more than Shot Lab, a continuously-updated collection of one-tap templates using the latest and greatest 360 editing techniques. Both X3 and RS creators can use all the same Shot Lab templates.

Shot Lab templates available for both X3 and RS creators include: 

• Sky Swap: Swap out the sky! From famous locations to your own backyard, any sky can be dramatically changed thanks to AI algorithms in the Insta360 app.
• Shadow Clone: This template clones your body, retaining your movements and eliminating the need for masking or laborious editing.
• Fly Lapse: This template adds barrel rolls and speed ramping to your footage to mimic the flight of an FPV drone.

Whether you shoot with X3 or RS, you can also use Deep Track 2.0 to keep your target center-frame. Deep Track’s algorithm can track humans, animals and other moving objects, never losing sight of your target, even through obstacles. 

Insta360 X3 vs RS: The price point

Insta360 X3 retails for $449.99. Meanwhile, the Insta360 RS Twin Edition (including the 360 Lens & 4K Boost Lens) retails for $549.99.

The modular design of Insta360 RS offers a huge potential for hardware upgrades in the future. On the other hand, if you’ve already got a kit full of gear and you just want to add a 360 powerhouse to your wheelhouse, look no further than X3. The choice is yours.