Insta360 review
Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Insta360 suits buyers who want action, compact, all-round and drone video from one maker, with max video of 8k and a warranty of 2 years behind it. Entry at €309 is the trade-off, ranking the range well down the price table, so value buyers should compare rivals first.
Key facts
- Best for
- One maker for action, compact, all-round and drone video.
- Price from
- €309 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Top video resolution
- 8k (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Flight time (min)
- 39 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Weight (g)
- 53 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 2 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Stabilisation
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2015 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Compact, Action camera, 360 camera, Drone
- Official website
- insta360.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Product types cover compact, action camera and 360 camera, a wider spread than Campark at action camera and compact, and the drone sits in the same range as the bodies.
- Max video of 8k with stabilisation as standard covers the upper recording band without a separate gimbal.
- A warranty of 2 years, well above the 1 year median across the site.
- Flight time of 39 minutes on the drone and a listed weight of 53 g keep the kit easy to carry.
Cons
- Price from €309 sits well above the €86.82 median entry price across the brands here, and above the €69 median in action cameras.
- That entry price ranks 32 of 42 on price from, so cheaper options sit in the same shopping list.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line listed, so voice support is not part of the plan.
- Warranty of 2 years falls short of the 3 year ceiling in the drones ranking.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want action, compact, all-round and drone video from a single maker, given the compact, action camera and 360 camera range.
- Travellers and sports shooters who record at 8k and want stabilisation as standard rather than as an add-on.
- Anyone who will carry a 53 g body for long handheld takes and still fly a drone with 39 minutes of flight time.
Who should look elsewhere
- Mirrorless and lens buyers: Scan lists mirrorless, drone and lenses, and none of those types sit in the Insta360 compact, action camera and 360 camera range.
- Second-hand buyers on a budget: Defender Cameras lists 360 camera and used cameras, so a used all-round body is available there rather than new.
- Buyers who only want an action or compact body: Campark lists action camera and compact, without the drone or all-round lines that push Insta360 entry up.
Where it sits among rivals
On price from, Insta360 places 32 of 42 brands in the ranking, so it sits towards the dearer end of the field rather than near the entry level. Warranty tells a better story: 6 of 41 brands rank lower on cover, which puts Insta360 towards the top of that table. Price is the weaker side of the ledger here, and cover the stronger.
What it does well
Flight time is the headline on the drone side, with 39 minutes quoted, enough for a short flight rather than a long survey. Weight is listed at 53 g, light enough to live in a bag for long handheld takes. Stabilisation is standard, so handheld and drone footage comes out level without a separate gimbal. Cover runs 2 years across the range.
Who runs it
Insta360 was founded in 2015, which makes it a younger brand than the long-established names in camera retail, though it runs its own store. Support runs on email, chat and help centre, meaning email, chat, a help centre and a community board, with no phone line listed. That mix suits buyers who are comfortable solving from written answers, and suits anyone who wants to talk a fault through with a person far less well.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an Insta360 cost at entry?+
The store lists entry at €309, which places Insta360 32 of 42 brands on price from. That sits well above the €86.82 median entry price across the brands here and above the €69 median in action cameras, so budget buyers have cheaper options to weigh.
What resolution do Insta360 cameras record at the top end?+
Max video is listed as 8k, one of the upper resolution bands in these rankings, and 30.4% is among the more common settings in the cameras and lenses group. Paired with stabilisation as standard, that points the range at travel and sports shooting rather than quick everyday clips.
How long does the Insta360 drone stay airborne?+
Flight time is listed as 39 minutes, so a charge covers a short flight rather than a full survey, and longer sequences mean carrying spare batteries. The drone is part of the compact, action camera and 360 camera range, so it can be bought in the same basket as the action and all-round bodies.
How heavy is an Insta360 camera to carry?+
Weight is listed as 53 g, which keeps the bodies in bag and pocket territory rather than needing a dedicated carry rig. With stabilisation included, handheld shooting stays practical for long takes, and the same figure matters when the camera is mounted on a helmet, bike or board.
How long is the Insta360 warranty?+
Cover is 2 years, and Insta360 places 6 of 41 brands on warranty, ahead of most of the field. The drones ranking runs as long as 3 years, so longer cover exists among rivals if that matters. Buyers who upgrade often will get through a cycle well inside that term.
How do you get help from Insta360?+
Support runs on email, chat and help centre, so email, chat, a help centre and a community board are all available. Chat and the help centre cover routine questions, and the community board adds answers from other owners. No phone line is listed, which matters if you would rather talk a fault through with a person.
Which kinds of camera does Insta360 make?+
The range covers compact, action camera and 360 camera, so action, compact, all-round and drone bodies come from the same maker. Compare that with Scan, which lists mirrorless, drone and lenses, or Campark at action camera and compact. Insta360 is the wider basket for anyone who wants the drone and the camera in one place.
Who is Insta360 suited to?+
The brand fits buyers who shoot in high resolution, want stabilisation without buying a gimbal, and prefer one maker across camera and drone. It is a weaker fit for anyone shopping purely on entry price, since Insta360 ranks 32 of 42 on price from. Founded in 2015, it is a younger brand than the long-established shops in this group.
Does Insta360 sell used or refurbished cameras?+
The compact, action camera and 360 camera range lists new kit only, with no used or refurbished line among the product types. Buyers after a second-hand all-round body should look at Defender Cameras, which lists 360 camera and used cameras in its range. New Insta360 bodies carry 2 years of cover.
Sources
- store.insta360.com/consumer checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Price from
“Insta360 GO 3S - € 309”
- antigravity.tech/drone/antigravity-a1 checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Flight time (min)
“Antigravity A1 ... 39 minutes High-capacity Flight Battery (24 minutes with the standard Flight Battery)”
- insta360.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Top video resolution, Products
“Insta360 X6 - Flagship 8K 360 camera with Sony sensors for 1-inch 360 imaging”
- insta360.com/about checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded, Stabilisation, Weight (g)
“07.2015 Founding - Insta360 is founded with a mission to help people capture and share their lives”
- insta360.com/contact checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Suppliers purchasing@insta360.com ... Technical Support Click here”
- insta360.com/support/supportcourse checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Warranty
“Insta360 X6 - Warranty Period (Subject to local laws and regulations): 24 months”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.