I tried the Insta360 Luna vlogging camera and its going to give the DJI Pocket 4 some serious competition

Date:
Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

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Insta360 steps out of its 360 camera lane in a major way with its first vlogging camera, the Luna.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Insta360 might be the dominant force in 360 cameras , but the brand just stepped out of its lane in a major way and muscled into DJI territory with its first vlogging camera, the
Luna.

The Luna rivals DJIs unique Pocket series of gimbal-stabilized 4K vlogging cameras. With no obvious competition, the DJI range has sold by the bucket-load for years. But with Insta360 adding its own unique features,
could DJI see some proper competition at last? Ive been testing the Luna
ahead of its official launch, and while I cant share everything I know about the Luna yet, nor any sample footage I've taken, there are a few details I
can reveal. First up, Luna comes in two varieties, the single-lens Luna Pro and the dual-lens Luna Ultra, which are clearly set to rival the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 and the recently teased / soon-to-be launched Pocket 4P
respectively. Both Luna versions are available in black or white colorways, and the pricing is yet to be confirmed. Latest Videos From You may like More Insta360 Luna Ultra images leak revealing a clever new feature DJI Pocket 4 vs DJI Pocket 3: 7 upgrades for DJI's latest vlogging camera We're getting
the DJI Pocket 4 on April 16, with Insta360 waiting

Ive been using the dual-lens Ultra version which, like the Pro version, features a 1x main wide-angle f/1.8 lens and 1-inch sensor thats the largest sensor in an Insta360 yet, and matches DJI but also adds a 3x telephoto camera. Wall-E, is that you? (Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman) Users can punch in with that telephoto camera for a 6x lossless zoom meaning that
there should be no obvious degradation in image quality and up to 12x with a digital zoom, a total of five zoom steps.

We dont have concrete details of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P yet, but from the early teasers it seems as though DJI is taking the same dual-lens approach as the Luna Ultra, so the rivalry is about to get real. Who gets there first
with a world-first dual-lens vlogging camera, well have to wait and see.

Naturally, the Luna cameras are supported with 3-axis gimbal stabilization like the Pocket cameras. In another first for Insta360, they offer 10-bit color depth and an I-Log color profile, again matching the specs of the DJI Pocket (though which one has the better-looking footage is another matter). Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our
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All of the above suggests that Insta360 is ready to go toe-to-toe with DJI, but thats not even the most exciting part about the Luna. The feature that
DJI wishes it had The Luna has a modular design party trick that DJI wishes
it had: a multi-function removable screen, and its brilliant. You simply
press in buttons on either side of the screen to release it from the camera body, and then you can see what the camera is seeing remotely, complete with the record, zoom and joystick controls.

Heres where things get really clever the Lunas removable screen features a built-in microphone, so you can use it to remotely view yourself, compose the shot, and present to camera. What to read next DJI Osmo Pocket 4 review: the next best-selling vlogging camera Insta360's first mirrorless camera leaked and it's splitting opinion The DJI Osmo Pocket 4P was officially teased at
the Cannes Film Festival (Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman) Whats more, the Luna features subject tracking. With a double tap on the screen of your intended subject, the camera will then track them, keeping them centered in the frame as they move about.

Pair those features a removable screen with microphone and subject tracking and you truly can be a one-person show, gaining the impression of a cameraperson tracking you as you walk around the scene (though of course you will need to find a suitable surface to rest the camera body on or mount it
to a support).

The removable screen is such a neat feature, especially for solo creators,
but also when youre traveling with friends or family and would like to take selfies. The Insta360 Mic Pro, with its unique customizable E-ink display and superior noise cancellation performance (Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen) What makes the Luna even more compelling as a DJI Pocket alternative is that Insta360 has recently launched new accessories, including the recent Mic Pro wireless mic (see above), which we awarded a maximum 5 out of 5 rating in our review. These excellent accessories mean that you dont need to mix and match brands to get top quality video and audio Insta360 now has its own complete ecosystem for vlogging.

Yes, DJI has been making vlogging cameras for longer than Insta360 and I expect it to continue dominating the space for some time. Reports suggest the Pocket 4 took a huge 72.5% of total video camera sales in Japan last month , despite it being launched in the third week of the month, in the same way
that DJI launched its own Osmo 360 to rival Insta360, but Insta360 still has almost 70% total market share. However, the Luna might just do things differently enough to persuade first timers or DJI fans to switch.

Im excited to share more Luna details with you when the full embargo lifts. But what do you make of the features I have been able to share game-changer or gimmick? How does the Luna look compared to the Pocket 4? Have your say in the comments below. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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