Insta360
X5
Flagship 360° action camera with dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K 30fps 360° video, 4K 60fps single-lens mode, 15m waterproofing, and AI-powered PureVideo.
$550
Launch priceReleased Apr 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 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
X5
Wins
X6
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX6 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BX6 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 72 MP)
- BX6 has higher Waterproof depth (20 m vs 15 m)
- BX6 has higher Battery capacity (2600 mAh vs 2400 mAh)
- BX6 has higher Battery runtime (140 min vs 135 min)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 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)
X5 is 4mm narrower and 2mm thinner than X6 but it is also 25mm taller.
X5 is 4 g heavier than X6.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X5 · 40mm X6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X5
46 × 125 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.
X5
46 × 38 mm
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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
X5
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Codecs
Adds H.264
Stabilization modes
Adds Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR
Reasons to choose
X6
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Pet, Object
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 50, 100, 40
Stabilization modes
Adds 360° Horizon Lock, InstaFrame 2.0, FreeFrame
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X6 supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Resolution
120 MP vs 72 MP — higher is better
Waterproof depth
20 m vs 15 m — higher is better
Battery capacity
2600 mAh vs 2400 mAh — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X5
Pros
- ✓Dual 1/1.28-inch sensors (2× larger than X4)
- ✓8K 30fps 360° and 5.7K 60fps
- ✓4K 60fps single-lens action mode
- ✓15m waterproof without case
- ✓72MP 360° photos
Cons
- –Premium price vs X4
- –8K workflow is storage-heavy
- –Fixed lenses (not user-swappable in field)
- –Editing 360° footage takes time
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 X5 and X6 at major authorized retailers.
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X5 or X6?
X6 scores 5.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for X5 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X5 and X6?
X5 is 72 MP and X6 is 120 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X5 and X6?
X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the X5 and X6?
X5 weighs 200 g and X6 weighs 196 g, so the X6 is 4 g lighter.
Do the X5 and X6 record 4K video?
X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the X5 and X6 weather sealed?
X5: Yes. X6: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
X5 is rated for about 135 minutes of continuous recording and X6 for about 140 minutes, giving the X6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X5 launched at $550 and X6 at $700. The X5 is $150 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 press materials.