Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
Insta360
X6
Flagship 8K 360 camera with dual Sony 1/1.1-inch square sensors, native 8K50 and in-camera Dolby Vision, 120MP stills, 2.32-inch OLED, 140-minute 8K30 runtime, and 20m waterproofing.
$700
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
X6 is 2.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
X6
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- BX6 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- BX6 has lower Weight (196 g vs 920 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 520 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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X6
50 × 100 × 40 mm
196 g (0.43 lb / 6.91 oz)
EOS R1 is 108mm wider, 50mm taller, and 47mm thicker than X6.
EOS R1 is 724 g heavier than X6.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 40mm X6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X6
50 × 100 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X6
50 × 40 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
X6: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
Reasons to choose
X6
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Pet, Object
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, 360° Horizon Lock, InstaFrame 2.0…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 50, 100, 40
Card types
Adds microSD
Resolution
120 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
196 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
X6
Pros
- ✓Dual Sony 1/1.1-inch sensors (1-inch equivalent 360)
- ✓Native 8K50 + in-camera Dolby Vision / 10-bit I-Log
- ✓120MP 360 photos; 5K60 / 4K120 single-lens
- ✓2600mAh Xtreme Battery: 140 min 8K30
- ✓20m waterproof + replaceable Lens 2.0
Cons
- –$700 Standard Bundle vs cheaper 360 rivals
- –8K50, not 8K60 vs Osmo 360 II
- –47GB usable built-in storage vs DJI 105GB
- –360 footage still needs reframing
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R1 or X6?
EOS R1 scores 7.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for X6 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and X6?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and X6 is 120 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and X6 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the X6?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. X6 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and X6?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and X6 weighs 196 g, so the X6 is 724 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and X6 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and X6 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. X6: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 520 shots for the X6, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and X6 at $700. The X6 is $5,599 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Insta360 press materials.