DJI Osmo Action 6 vs Insta360 X5

These are different tools. The Osmo Action 6 is a conventional single-lens action cam built for durability and low light: 20 m waterproof without a case, a 1/1.1-inch square sensor, a variable f/2.0–4.0 aperture, 4K/120 in true 4:3, and a long-running Extreme Battery Plus. The X5 is a 360 camera: dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K30 360 video you reframe later, the invisible selfie stick effect, and removable lens guards, but only 15 m waterproof and a heavier 200 g body. Buy the DJI for diving, moto, skiing and clean single-angle footage; buy the Insta360 if you want to shoot once and choose the angle in editing.

• Choose the Osmo Action 6 if you shoot one angle, go underwater past a few meters, or want the best low-light single-lens footage and the longest runtime.
• Choose the Insta360 X5 if you want 360 capture you reframe later, the invisible selfie stick look, or 8K30 footage from a dual-lens rig.