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 IV Monochrome
Monochrome-only GR IV with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, red filter mode, 5-axis SR, and classic 28mm pocket street-camera design.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
X6 is 7 months newer.
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Wins
X6
Wins
GR IV Monochrome
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IV Monochrome has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- BGR IV Monochrome has higher ISO max (native) (409,600 vs 6,400)
- AX6 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 4 fps)
- AX6 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 25.74 MP)
- AX6 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 4 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
for scale
GR IV Monochrome
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
X6 is 59mm narrower than GR IV Monochrome but it is also 39mm taller and 7mm thicker.
X6 is 66 g lighter than GR IV Monochrome.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm X6 · 33mm GR IV Monochrome
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 IV Monochrome
109 × 61 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 IV Monochrome
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR IV Monochrome
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 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
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, 360° Horizon Lock, InstaFrame 2.0…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 50, 100, 40
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Resolution
120 MP vs 25.74 MP — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
520 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR IV Monochrome
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 32.7
ISO max (native)
409,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Card types
Adds microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
Eye AF
Only GR IV Monochrome supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IV Monochrome supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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 IV Monochrome
Pros
- ✓Monochrome APS-C sensor
- ✓ISO 160-409600
- ✓5-axis SR
- ✓Red filter mode
Cons
- –Black-and-white only
- –Fixed lens
- –Full HD video only
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 sports, X6 or GR IV Monochrome?
X6 scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GR IV Monochrome — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X6 and GR IV Monochrome?
X6 is 120 MP and GR IV Monochrome is 25.74 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X6 and GR IV Monochrome have in-body image stabilization?
X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic), while GR IV Monochrome has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X6 or the GR IV Monochrome?
X6 reaches 30 fps electronic. GR IV Monochrome reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X6 and GR IV Monochrome?
X6 weighs 196 g and GR IV Monochrome weighs 262 g, so the X6 is 66 g lighter.
Do the X6 and GR IV Monochrome record 4K video?
X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. GR IV Monochrome: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X6 and GR IV Monochrome weather sealed?
X6: Yes. GR IV Monochrome: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the X6 and 250 shots for the GR IV Monochrome, giving the X6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X6 launched at $700 and GR IV Monochrome at $2,199. The X6 is $1,499 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.