Leaked Insta360 X3 camera has a larger touchscreen and new pre-record feature

Image: Insta360 / WinFuture

WinFuture has the details on the next camera that will be announced on September 8th. The German-language site has images and specifications for the company's new X3 360-degree action camera, which drops the "One" name from its branding and sports a larger display than the previous one.

According to WinFuture, the new camera will have the same 5.7k resolution found on both previous generations of the camera, as well as 4k resolution in single-lens mode, up from the 1440p resolution found on the One X2. Timelapse videos can be made in 8K and still photos can be taken at resolutions up to 72MP.

Full specifications are a little sparse so there is no word yet on framerates or water resistance, but the product images show that the One X2 has been scrapped in favor of a much larger 2.29-inch rectangular one. The One X2 was described as one of the most responsive screens I have used on an action camera by our senior video producer. It is hoped that this larger offering is just as good.

Image: Insta360 / WinFuture

Additional buttons and improved voice control are said to be coming to improve camera operation as well as a 50 percent speed boost to data transfers via the internet. A new feature called a pre-recorder, which records audio and video before you press the shutter button, is similar to a feature called HindSight, which allows you to save 15 or 30 seconds of video after the shutter button is pressed. It would be better if you didn't miss any shots.

Pricing for the European market is said to be set at a tax-inclusive price of 533. The retail price for the One X and One X2 was $4299.99 and $399.99. We will have to wait until September 8th to find out.