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 II
Classic APS-C GR with 16.2MP sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, built-in flash, Wi-Fi, and snap-focus street ergonomics.
$799
Launch priceReleased Jun 2015
X6 is 11.2 years newer.
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Wins
X6
Wins
GR II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX6 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AX6 has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 10 frames)
- AX6 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 4 fps)
- AX6 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 16.2 MP)
- BGR II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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GR II
117 × 63 × 35 mm
251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz)
X6 is 67mm narrower than GR II but it is also 37mm taller and 5mm thicker.
X6 is 55 g lighter than GR II.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm X6 · 35mm GR II
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 II
117 × 63 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 II
117 × 35 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR II
23.7 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
372 mm² area
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
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, 360° Horizon Lock, InstaFrame 2.0…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 50, 100, 40
Card types
Adds microSD
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR II
Subject recognition
Adds Face
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 117, 62.8, 34.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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 II
Pros
- ✓APS-C sensor
- ✓28mm GR lens
- ✓Built-in flash
- ✓Great used value
Cons
- –Older 16MP sensor
- –No IBIS
- –Fixed lens
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 II?
X6 scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR II — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X6 and GR II?
X6 is 120 MP and GR II is 16.2 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X6 and GR II?
X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic), while GR II does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X6 or the GR II?
X6 reaches 30 fps electronic. GR II reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X6 and GR II?
X6 weighs 196 g and GR II weighs 251 g, so the X6 is 55 g lighter.
Do the X6 and GR II record 4K video?
X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. GR II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X6 and GR II weather sealed?
X6: Yes. GR II: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the X6 and 320 shots for the GR II, giving the X6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X6 launched at $700 and GR II at $799. The X6 is $99 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.