The 7 Best 360 Action Cameras For The Outdoor Adventurer
360 cameras are becoming more and more popular for those who love the thrill of adventure and the excitement of capturing it all in 360 degrees.
With that in mind, we've compiled a list of the seven best 360 action cameras that are perfect for the outdoor adventurer.
What Is The Best 360° Action Cameras For You?
These are just a few of the best 360 action cameras on the market, perfect for the outdoor adventurer. With so many options available, it's hard to know which one is right for you. However, by reading this detailed review, you'll be able to find the perfect 360 action camera for your next adventure with great image quality.
What Are 360 Cameras Good For?
If you're looking for a great 360 action camera, you'll want to check out the latest offerings from Insta360 and Theta. Their new cameras are designed specifically for capturing high-quality 360 videos, and they come with a variety of features that make them perfect for any adventure. You can use a 360 camera for virtual tours, selfies, shooting panoramas, and of course 360 photos and videos.
Insta360 X3
The X3 has a 1/2 inch sensor and shoots in 5.k 30fps and 4k in 60fps and shoots 72 MP photos.
Insta360 One X2
This 360 action camera has a 1/2.3 inch sensor and shoots in 5.7k in 30 fps, 4k in 50 fps and 3k in 100fps. It has an 18 MP photo sensor.
Insta360 1-Inch
It has a 1-inch sensor, hence the name. It shoots videos in 6k at 25fps (incredible video resolution), 4k at 30fps, and 3k at 50fps and offers a 21 MP photo sensor.
Insta360 ONE RS
The ONE RS has a 1/2 inch sensor and records video in 5.7k at 30fps, 4k at 50fps and 3k at 100fps, and 18 MP photos.
Theta X
Theta X offers a 1/2 inch sensor and records video at 5.7k at 30fps and 4k at 60fps with a strong 60 Megapixel sensor.
Theta Z1
Theta Z1 comes with a 1 inch sensor which offer massive frame rates, but with a limited video recording of 4k at 30fps and 23 MP photos.
Trisio
The Trisio has a 1/2.3 inch sensor, but does not shoot videos, and has 32 MP for  photos.
What Is The Best 360 Camera?
The Theta Z1 and the Insta360 1-INCH offer an impressive 1-inch sensor for the small size and are therefore equipped to record the most stunning 360 videos and richest 360 photos.
Are Bigger Screens Good On 360 Cameras?
Bigger screens are a great benefit of a 360 camera since you probably won't need to use a smartphone with a 360 camera that has a bigger screen. You can use the 360 camera screen as a playback tool so you can immediately see your shots in great image quality to decide if you are happy with your shots.
The best 360 cameras with a big screen are the Insta360 X3 and the Theta X.
While the One X2 One RS does have a touchscreen, they are too small to change settings or use without an external phone.
Only the Trisio does not have a screen at all.
Which 360 Camera Is The Most Durable?
Probably the One X2 and the ONE RS, because both of them have a smaller lens and a small screen and they are also waterproof.
What Is The Best 360 Camera For Beginners?
The One X2, X3, Theta Z1, and the Theta X are very easy to use. They perfectly fit in your hand, and the buttons are conveniently placed on the side. They also offer a tripod thread built-in on the button.
As an honorable mention, we would place the Trisio as a quite beginner-friendly 360 Â camera.
Which 360 Camera Has The Best Battery Life?
The X3 has a very big battery with 1800mAh, closely followed by the One X2 with 1630mAh and then the ONE RS with 1446mAh.
But the best battery is the Trisio with an inbuilt battery of 2480mAh.
All of the mentioned cameras for 360 shots can overheat if you are recording for a very long time, use a slow SD card, or generally record videos in hot weather conditions.
Which 360 Camera Is Best To Carry In The Pocket?
Out of the mentioned cameras, you can take the X2, X3, Theta Z1, Theta X, and Trisio in your pocket anywhere you go, only the ONRE RS and the 1-Inch might get uncomfortable wearing them for longer walks.
Which 360 Camera Has The Best Video Resolution?
The Insta360 1-Inch has the highest video resolution with 6k at 25 frames per second. It almost can't get any better than this.
It should be mentioned at this point that the Trisio doesn't have any 360 video features and the ThetaX, because it doesn't have image stabilization which is a must for an action 360 camera.
The X3 has an active HDR and has the best dynamic range out of all the mentioned 360 cameras.
Which 360 Camera Has The Best Photo Resolution?
The Insta360 X3 has an incredible 72 Megapixel count which shoots amazing 360 photos and is only followed by the ThetaX with a 60 MP lens.
What's The Best 360 Camera For Virtual Tours?
Virtual tours are becoming increasingly popular, and the Insta X3 is the best 360 action camera for creating them without seeing the selfie stick. With its stunning 4K video quality, easy-to-use interface, and compact design, the Insta X is the perfect camera for capturing all the sights and sounds of your travels.
Which Is The Overall Best 360 Action Camera?
We reviewed 7 of the most popular 360 camera brands and models currently on sale and we found the Insta360 X3 to be overall the best 360 action cam. It is easy to use and has a high resolution for video recording and 360 photos alike. It has Active HDR and makes use of image stabilization which is essential for action-packed videos.
If we had to pick only one out of the bunch we would go for the Insta360 X3.
Hope you got value out of our detailed review and that you are now closer to making a decision for your next 360 adventure!
Your supporter,
Ben
