Insta360
X4 Air
Ultralight 165g 8K 360 camera with dual 1/1.8-inch sensors, replaceable lenses, AdaptiveTone exposure, 15m waterproofing, and swappable 2010mAh battery.
$400
Launch priceReleased Oct 2025
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 9 months newer.
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Wins
X4 Air
Wins
X6
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX6 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (520 shots vs -1 shots)
- BX6 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 29 MP)
- BX6 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BX6 has higher ISO max (native) (6,400 vs 3,200)
- BX6 has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to share
X4 Air
46 × 114 × 37 mm
165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X6
50 × 100 × 40 mm
196 g (0.43 lb / 6.91 oz)
X4 Air is 4mm narrower and 3mm thinner than X6 but it is also 14mm taller.
X4 Air is 31 g lighter than X6.
Depth (front-to-back): 37mm X4 Air · 40mm X6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X4 Air
46 × 114 mm
Credit card
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.
X4 Air
46 × 37 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X6
50 × 40 mm
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
X4 Air
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 113.8, 37
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
Codecs
Adds H.264, AVC, HEVC
AA filter
Only X4 Air supports it
Eye AF
Only X4 Air supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only X4 Air supports it
Internal RAW video
Only X4 Air supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only X4 Air supports it
Reasons to choose
X6
Battery life (CIPA)
520 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, 360° Horizon Lock, InstaFrame 2.0…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 50, 100, 40
Resolution
120 MP vs 29 MP — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Pet, Object
ISO max (native)
6,400 vs 3,200 — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X4 Air
Pros
- ✓Lightest Insta360 8K 360 (165g)
- ✓Dual 1/1.8-inch sensors (134% more pixel area vs X4)
- ✓8K30 + 6K50 360; 4K single-lens mode
- ✓Replaceable lenses + 15m waterproof
- ✓AdaptiveTone + Portrait Mode
Cons
- –No 8K60 vs X5 flagship
- –8K runtime ~88 min
- –360 workflow needs reframing
- –Fewer pro codecs than X5
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?
Compare live prices for the X4 Air and X6 at major authorized retailers.
Insta360 X4 Air
Insta360 X6
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X4 Air or X6?
X4 Air scores 9.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for X6 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X4 Air and X6?
X4 Air is 29 MP and X6 is 120 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X4 Air and X6 have in-body image stabilization?
X4 Air has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the X4 Air or the X6?
X4 Air reaches 20 fps electronic. X6 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X4 Air and X6?
X4 Air weighs 165 g and X6 weighs 196 g, so the X4 Air is 31 g lighter.
Do the X4 Air and X6 record 4K video?
X4 Air: 4K up to 30p. X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the X4 Air and X6 weather sealed?
X4 Air: Yes. X6: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
X4 Air is rated for about 88 minutes of continuous recording and X6 for about 140 minutes, giving the X6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X4 Air launched at $400 and X6 at $700. The X4 Air is $300 less.
Can't decide between two? Compare a third camera.
Add any camera to get a three-way X4 Air vs X6 vs X comparison.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 press materials.