![[images/Insta360 X4 vs X3 Image Stabilization Test.webp]] # Insta360 X4 vs X3 Image Stabilization Test [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4_5nQtv7ZA) · MountMedia · 2024-04-30 · 0:34 (YouTube Short). **Music-only Short:** YouTube has no captions for this video on any client, and a local speech-recognition pass heard only background music (from Audiio, per the description). This note was written from video frames, on-screen text, and the description. ## Outline - **0:00 – Setup.** The two cameras stand side by side on a dual-mount bar on a selfie stick, on a gravel path between a vineyard and a stone wall, with snowy mountains behind. - **0:02 – Meet the cameras.** On-screen labels identify them as Werner points at each one: the **Insta360 X4** on the left, with its ribbed grip texture, and the **Insta360 X3** on the right, with its smooth body and "Insta360 X3" printed on it. ![[images/Insta360 X4 vs X3 Image Stabilization Test-t0002.webp]] - **0:06 – Starting the recording.** The rig turns to show both rear touchscreens. Werner taps each camera to start recording, and both live previews show the path ahead. ![[images/Insta360 X4 vs X3 Image Stabilization Test-t0009.webp]] - **0:12 – The four test modes, seen from outside.** A third-person shot shows Werner holding the rig out in front at arm's length. On-screen labels name each test: **WALK** (0:13), **VIBRATION** (0:15, the rig shaken by hand), **RUN** (0:16) and **EXTREME** (0:18, aggressive movement along the path). ![[images/Insta360 X4 vs X3 Image Stabilization Test-t0016.webp]] - **0:20 – Split-screen results: Walk and Vibration.** Reframed footage plays in a split screen, **X4 on top and X3 below**, with the test name in the middle: Walk (0:20), then Vibration (0:22–0:24). Both horizons stay level, and the two clips look very similar. ![[images/Insta360 X4 vs X3 Image Stabilization Test-t0021.webp]] - **0:25 – Split-screen results: Run and Extreme.** The Run test (0:25–0:27) and Extreme test (0:28–0:34) follow in the same layout. In the Extreme clip the X3 frame briefly catches the edge of the stick or mount on the right. The video ends without a verdict and lets the footage speak for itself. ![[images/Insta360 X4 vs X3 Image Stabilization Test-t0030.webp]] ## Things mentioned ### Cameras - **Insta360 X4**: Insta360's 360 camera launched in April 2024 (8K 360 video), shown on the left and in the top half of the split screen - **Insta360 X3**: the previous-generation 360 camera (5.7K 360 video), shown on the right and in the bottom half ### Products / accessories - Dual-camera mounting bar with GoPro-style mounting fingers, holding both cameras side by side - Selfie stick / handle used as the grip - Insta360 Invisible Selfie Stick (the free gift offered through the description links) ### Software and features - FlowState in-camera stabilization with horizon lock, tested in four modes: Walk, Vibration, Run, Extreme - 360 footage reframed to a flat forward view for the split-screen comparison ### Purchase options - Insta360 X4 with a free Invisible Selfie Stick: https://www.insta360.com/sal/x4?utm_term=INRNHMF - Insta360 X3, 11% off plus a free Invisible Selfie Stick: https://www.insta360.com/sal/x3?utm_term=INRNHMF - Music: Audiio (promo code SAVE70 for 70% off): https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=606 - The description notes that these are affiliate links ## Bios - **Werner Plank** runs MountMedia, a YouTube channel of camera tests, comparisons and tutorials focused on 360 and action cameras from Insta360, DJI and GoPro. He films much of his footage in the mountains (Instagram: @werner.plank). Here he appears only as the hand and arm holding the camera rig.