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Insta360 X5 vs Opal Tadpole

Insta360 X5 ($549) vs Opal Tadpole ($175) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right 360 camera.

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Insta360
X5
$549
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Opal
Tadpole
$175
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Spec-by-spec
SpecInsta360 X5Opal Tadpole
Price$549$175
Weight200g45g
Resolution8K 3601080p60
StabilizationFlowState—
Water33ft—
Weight200g45g
Sensor—Sony IMX248
Connection—USB-C
Pros & Cons

Insta360 X5

  • Reframe in post
  • Hidden selfie stick
  • 8K footage
  • Steep learning
  • Large file sizes

Opal Tadpole

  • Stunning image
  • Portable
  • Plug and play
  • Expensive
  • No 4K
Opal Tadpole is the better value at $175. Both are part of our curated 360 camera index — tap through to check current pricing.
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