Insta360 Recently, a trend of “Looking at pictures to find Easter eggs” unexpectedly started in the community. Because of a photo casually shared by the CEO of Insta360, sharp-eyed netizens discovered that two new camera prototypes that had never been released appeared in the picture at the same time. One has a large number of physical buttons and looks similar to a mirrorless one.cameraThe new white phone, and the other one is a pocket that has been deliberately blurred.PTZ camera。
From appearance design to patent information to the leakage of disassembled parts, these two products not only represent a major shift in the Insta360 product line, but may also directly impact DJI Dominant position in the pocket gimbal market. To find out what clues are hidden in this exposure, and what changes the new camera may bring, image creators may have to start preparing their wallets.
Versus DJI Pocket 3? Insta360 has two blockbuster cameras under development! Pocket gimbal cameras and mirrorless cameras are here
In the early days, Insta360 always gave the impression of specializing in 360 cameras, but in recent years it has also been actively developing various types of cameras to unlock creative shooting experiences. From the Ace Pro series of sports expansion accessories to the various new ways to play with the Go series of thumb cameras, there has always been a lack of products like DJI Pocket 3 There is no professional mirrorless camera product line for this type of pocket gimbal camera.
Until recently, this photo released by Insta360 CEO Liu Jingkang on Weibo unexpectedly revealed that the brand is developing two new product lines simultaneously. The most eye-catching thing is the white camera in his hand. The front of the camera is a large screen, with multiple physical buttons arranged above it. You can even clearly see the photo and video switching buttons. The overall operating interface is very close to the Insta360 Ace Pro series action camera.
▲Picture source:Liu Jingkang Yingshi (Weibo)
What’s more important is that the F1.8 aperture is clearly marked next to the lens, which means that it is most likely a camera with a fixed lens and a large sensor. Judging from the size and configuration, the sensor size may reach M43 or even APS-C level, which has officially entered the battlefield of mirrorless or high-end body cameras.
▲Picture source:Liu Jingkang Yingshi (Weibo)
Another important point that many people overlook is actually hidden in the small device that is deliberately mosaicd in the picture. According to previous patents and leaked information, this is the Pocket series gimbal camera being developed by Insta360, which directly corresponds to DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and the future Pocket 4.
▲Picture source:TheNewCamera
According to foreign media sources, the biggest feature of this Pocket camera is its modular design. The camera body and screen can be used separately, and the display module can even be moved away to allow the lens to be placed separately for shooting at a distance. This kind of design is almost unprecedented in the pocket gimbal market, and it is exactly the differentiation trump card that Insta360 wants to play.
▲Picture source:TheNewCamera
Judging from the latest leaked photos of prototype parts, the progress of the project is no longer just on paper, but has actually entered the physical testing stage. What’s even more surprising is that there appear to be two different lens modules in the photo. One group is a standard gimbal lens with a mechanical gimbal structure, while the other group looks larger and may be equipped with a 1-inch sensor. It uses a high-quality lens with electronic anti-shock.
▲Picture source:TheNewCamera
If multiple interchangeable lens modules are finally launched, it will be almost a dream combination for creators. I use a gimbal lens for daily vlog shooting, and when I want high image quality or low-light performance, I can replace it with a large sensor module. The flexibility of one machine for multiple uses directly compares to DJI’s current fixed lens design.
▲Picture source:TheNewCamera
In terms of specifications, the market speculates that the new generation of Pocket cameras may support 8K 30fps or 4K 60fps recording, and introduce Insta360’s existing Active HDR and PureVideo low-light modes, plus AI tracking, automatic editing and 360 horizontal locking, focusing on a “shoot and use” creative process.
▲Picture source:TheNewCamera
▲Picture source:TheNewCamera
As for the release time, many sources currently point to between Season 2 and Season 3 of 2026, and there are even reports that the Pocket series may debut as soon as February or March 2026. This also echoes rumors that DJI’s new machine will be delayed, giving Insta360 a chance to grab a spot first.
▲Picture source:TheNewCamera
Conclusion
From a casual photo to the exposure of patent documents and prototype parts, this incident almost confirms that Insta360 is preparing for a large-scale product transformation. Whether it is stepping into high-end body cameras or using modular design to challenge the pocket gimbal market, this means that Insta360 is no longer just content with the niche of 360 cameras, but wants to fully attack the creator market.
For users, such competition is actually good news. More innovative designs and more flexible shooting methods will inevitably accelerate the evolution of the entire body-worn imaging equipment. In the next few months, there will only be more and more relevant news. Perhaps we will soon be able to see with our own eyes how much of a stir these two secret weapons, which were “accidentally” exposed by the CEO, can cause.
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