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Nilox XShot review: 92 specs compared

Avg. price:~£45Video resolution:1080pBattery life:120 minWaterproof depth:0 mElectronic image stabilization:noMaximum 4K frame rate:30 fps

Nilox XShot Review: Compare 92 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Action cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

Nilox XShot
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.3

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.4, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.7, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 51% of action cameras
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the action camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 63%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

30%

5.5

Video

22%

6.3

Photo

14%

5.2

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.4

Battery

11%

8.0

Connectivity & Audio

10%

7.9

Display & Design

â–²Better than 55%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.4.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £45
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Technical Specifications of action camera Nilox XShot

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components:

30%

5.5

Video

22%

6.3

Photo

14%

5.2

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.4

Battery

11%

8.0

Connectivity & Audio

10%

7.9

Display & Design

6.3
Reviews score
7.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the action camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.9
Video resolution
1080p
This action camera records video at 1080p, which is lower than that of 75.1% of action cameras.
Maximum 4K frame rate
30 fps
Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
This action camera has a maximum 4K frame rate of 30 fps, which is higher than that of 33% of action cameras and equal to that of 31% of action cameras.
Maximum 1080p frame rate
30 fps
Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
This action camera has a maximum 1080p frame rate of 30 fps, which is lower than that of 80.2% of action cameras and equal to that of 18.7% of action cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video codecs
?
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Photo resolution
12 MP
Market range: <8 MP – >40 MP
This action camera has a main camera resolution of 12 MP, which is lower than that of 54.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 24.3% of action cameras.
Sensor size
?
Main camera aperture
?
Field of view
170 °
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera captures a 170 ° field of view, which is wider than 46.9% of Action cameras and equal to 39.5% of Action cameras.
Adjustable field of view
?
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Built-in display
yes
This action camera has a built-in display. 21.9% of Action cameras offer this.
Screen size
2 inch
Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
This action camera has a 2 inch screen, which is larger than the screens on 29.2% of action cameras and the same size as the screens on 41% of action cameras.
Touchscreen
?
Secondary screen
?
Flip-out screen
no
This action camera does not have a fully articulated screen. 2.9% of action cameras have a fully articulated screen.
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Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This action camera supports Wi-Fi connectivity. This feature is present on 93.4% of action cameras.
Bluetooth version
?
GPS
?
USB Type-C
?
USB version
?
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Battery life
120 min
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 120 min per charge, which is longer than the battery life of 60% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 11.4% of action cameras.
Battery power
900 mAh
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 900 mAh, which is lower than that of 81.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 4.9% of action cameras.
Charging time
?
Fast charging
?
Wireless charging
no
This action camera does not support wireless charging. 0.5% of action cameras support wireless charging.
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Waterproof depth
Not waterproof m
This action camera is not rated for underwater use. 47.9% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
IP rating
?
Maximum operating temperature
?
Minimum operating temperature
?
External memory slot
yes
This action camera includes an external memory slot. This feature is present on 95.8% of action cameras.
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Nilox XShot vs the average action camera

246810TotalVideoPhotoDisplay & DesignConnectivity & AudioBatteryRuggedness & Storage
  • 49% lighter
    This action camera is lighter than the average action camera (50 g vs 98 g). The average action camera weighs 98 g.
    50 g vs 98 g
  • 25 min longer battery life
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (120 min vs 95 min). The average action camera offers 95 min of battery life.
    120 min vs 95 min
  • 7 years newer release date
    This action camera is newer than the average action camera (2026 vs 2019). The average action camera was released in 2019.
    2026 vs 2019
  • 4x cheaper
    Nilox XShot is cheaper than the average action camera (£45 vs £180).
    £45 vs £180
  • 4 mm shorter
    This action camera is shorter than the average action camera (41 mm vs 45 mm). The average action camera has a height of 45 mm.
    41 mm vs 45 mm
  • 4x cheaper
    Nilox XShot is cheaper than the average action camera (£45 vs £180).
    £45 vs £180
  • 7 years newer release date
    This action camera is newer than the average action camera (2026 vs 2019). The average action camera was released in 2019.
    2026 vs 2019
  • 49% lighter
    This action camera is lighter than the average action camera (50 g vs 98 g). The average action camera weighs 98 g.
    50 g vs 98 g
  • 4 mm shorter
    This action camera is shorter than the average action camera (41 mm vs 45 mm). The average action camera has a height of 45 mm.
    41 mm vs 45 mm
  • 25 min longer battery life
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (120 min vs 95 min). The average action camera offers 95 min of battery life.
    120 min vs 95 min
  • No electronic stabilization
    This action camera does not support electronic stabilization, the average action camera does. 70.8% of action cameras support electronic image stabilization.
  • Lower video resolution
    This action camera records at 1080p, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (4K).
    1080p vs 4K
  • 300 mAh less battery capacity
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (900 mAh vs 1,200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh.
    900 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 2.5 MP lower main-camera resolution
    This action camera has a lower main action camera resolution than the average action camera (12 MP vs 14.5 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 14.5 MP.
    12 MP vs 14.5 MP
  • 90 fps lower slow-motion frame rate
    This action camera records slow motion at a lower frame rate than the average action camera (30 fps vs 120 fps). The average Action camera records slow motion at 120 fps.
    30 fps vs 120 fps
  • No remote control support
    This action camera offers weaker remote control support than the average action camera (no vs accessory).
  • 96 GB smaller microSD limit
    This action camera has a lower maximum microSD capacity than the average action camera (32 GB vs 128 GB). The average action camera supports microSD cards up to 128 GB.
    32 GB vs 128 GB
  • 30 fps lower 1080p frame rate
    This action camera has a lower 1080p frame rate than the average action camera (30 fps vs 60 fps). The average action camera reaches 60 fps at 1080p.
    30 fps vs 60 fps
  • No electronic stabilization
    This action camera does not support electronic stabilization, the average action camera does. 70.8% of action cameras support electronic image stabilization.
  • Lower video resolution
    This action camera records at 1080p, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (4K).
    1080p vs 4K
  • 90 fps lower slow-motion frame rate
    This action camera records slow motion at a lower frame rate than the average action camera (30 fps vs 120 fps). The average Action camera records slow motion at 120 fps.
    30 fps vs 120 fps
  • 30 fps lower 1080p frame rate
    This action camera has a lower 1080p frame rate than the average action camera (30 fps vs 60 fps). The average action camera reaches 60 fps at 1080p.
    30 fps vs 60 fps
  • 2.5 MP lower main-camera resolution
    This action camera has a lower main action camera resolution than the average action camera (12 MP vs 14.5 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 14.5 MP.
    12 MP vs 14.5 MP
  • No remote control support
    This action camera offers weaker remote control support than the average action camera (no vs accessory).
  • 300 mAh less battery capacity
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (900 mAh vs 1,200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh.
    900 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 96 GB smaller microSD limit
    This action camera has a lower maximum microSD capacity than the average action camera (32 GB vs 128 GB). The average action camera supports microSD cards up to 128 GB.
    32 GB vs 128 GB

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Nilox XShot

  • At 50 g it is light enough to clip to a helmet or harness.
  • The 2-inch screen lets you check a shot before recording.
  • Wi-Fi connects it to a phone for remote control.
  • Timelapse mode is built in for slow scenes like clouds or traffic.
  • Loop recording keeps filming without filling the card.
  • A microSD slot takes cards up to 32 GB.

What customers don't like about Nilox XShot

  • No electronic or optical stabilization, so handheld footage looks shaky.
  • Video tops out at 1080p, and 30 fps is the highest rate at that resolution.
  • Slow motion runs at only 30 fps, too slow for fast action.
  • The 900 mAh battery is small for longer sessions.
  • There is no separate remote control, so you rely on the phone.

Verdict

At 50 g, the Nilox XShot is light enough to clip to a bike helmet or a dog harness and forget about it. It is a basic action camera for casual filming in daylight. Video is 1080p at 30 fps, and the 2-inch screen is enough to check a shot before you press record. Wi-Fi and the smartphone remote control let you start and stop recording from your phone. The camera saves clips to a microSD card of up to 32 GB. Timelapse and loop recording are both there for simple road or holiday footage. The trade-off is stabilization: the camera has none, so walking footage looks shaky. The 900 mAh battery is small and rated at 120 min. It suits a beginner who wants simple footage and does not need steady shots.

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