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
Ricoh
GR Digital IV
Cult compact GR Digital with 10MP CCD sensor, fast 28mm equivalent f/1.9 lens, and sensor-shift stabilization.
$599
Launch priceReleased Sep 2011
X6 is 14.9 years newer.
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Wins
X6
Wins
GR Digital IV
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX6 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- AX6 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 10 MP)
- AX6 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- AX6 has higher ISO max (native) (6,400 vs 3,200)
- AX6 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X6
50 × 100 × 40 mm
196 g (0.43 lb / 6.91 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
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GR Digital IV
109 × 60 × 33 mm
219 g (0.48 lb / 7.73 oz)
X6 is 59mm narrower than GR Digital IV but it is also 40mm taller and 8mm thicker.
X6 is 23 g lighter than GR Digital IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm X6 · 33mm GR Digital IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X6
50 × 100 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR Digital IV
109 × 60 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X6
50 × 40 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR Digital IV
109 × 33 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
X6
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Pet, Object
Codecs
Adds H.265
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, 360° Horizon Lock, InstaFrame 2.0…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 50, 100, 40
Card types
Adds microSD
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better
Resolution
120 MP vs 10 MP — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR Digital IV
Codecs
Adds Motion JPEG AVI
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 108.6, 59.8, 32.5
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, Eye-Fi
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR Digital IV supports it
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
GR Digital IV
Pros
- ✓Fast f/1.9 GR lens
- ✓CCD rendering
- ✓Compact classic
- ✓Sensor-shift stabilization
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –VGA video only
- –Very old model
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, X6 or GR Digital IV?
X6 scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR Digital IV — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X6 and GR Digital IV?
X6 is 120 MP and GR Digital IV is 10 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X6 and GR Digital IV have in-body image stabilization?
X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic), while GR Digital IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X6 or the GR Digital IV?
X6 reaches 30 fps electronic. GR Digital IV reaches 1.54 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X6 and GR Digital IV?
X6 weighs 196 g and GR Digital IV weighs 219 g, so the X6 is 23 g lighter.
Do the X6 and GR Digital IV record 4K video?
X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. GR Digital IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X6 and GR Digital IV weather sealed?
X6: Yes. GR Digital IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the X6 and 390 shots for the GR Digital IV, giving the X6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X6 launched at $700 and GR Digital IV at $599. The GR Digital IV is $101 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Ricoh press materials.