Insta360’s ingenious modular action cam gives you three filming choices in one device

The Insta360 One R 1-inch edition is not as fun to use as a GoPro. But in the right situations, it can produce beautiful 4K (or 5K) video and excellent stills. Snap up the 360-degree and 4K mods and you have an action camera powerhouse on your hands.

Very good image quality; Better in low light than a GoPro; Lovely raw stills; Modular flexibility;

Lengthy clip exports; Video processing niggles; Small screen; Software not hugely responsive

Insta360 has delivered a unique concept that will suit videographers in two minds about whether to shoot in 360º for virtual reality, or just plain old 4K video. Watertight despite its modular design, the ONE R boasts effective FlowState image stabilisation and features like Deep Track, Starlapse...

Clever modular design, 5.7K 360º video & H.265 encoding, 360º live previews on device, Flippable screen for selfies, Easy to upgrade/replace modules if damaged

Some 360º stitching errors, Different modules could be easy to lose

R you ready for this 3-in-1 action cam’s flexibility?

Tons of features, Decent image quality, Powerful mobile app

Some (pre-release) app issues

Looking for something a bit different from an action camera, then the Insta360 One R is about as different as they come. Adopting a modular design, this small camera is inspired, and any initial fears about how robust the connection between the module parts is, can be quickly dismissed.

Modular design, Incredible image quality, Both standard and 360º video

Joins get filled with mud, App home screen cluttered

Future speculation aside, the Insta360 One R delivers on its promise of being a unique, all-in-one action camera. The ability to go from a wide-angle lens to a 360 lens using the same camera is extremely convenient, and other action camera companies should take note.