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
Sigma
fp L
World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jul 2021
X6 is 5.1 years newer.
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Wins
X6
Wins
fp L
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- Bfp L has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- AX6 has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 12 frames)
- AX6 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- Bfp L has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AX6 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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fp L
113 × 70 × 45 mm
427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)
X6 is 63mm narrower and 5mm thinner than fp L but it is also 30mm taller.
X6 is 231 g lighter than fp L.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm X6 · 45mm fp L
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X6
50 × 100 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
fp L
113 × 70 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
fp L
113 × 45 mm
Sensor size, to scale
fp L
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 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
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
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 12 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Pet, Object
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
fp L
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds CinemaDNG, H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112.6, 69.9, 45.3
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
AA filter
Only fp L supports it
Eye AF
Only fp L supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓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.
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
fp L
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓61MP
- ✓L-mount
- ✓Unique industrial design
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Small battery
- –Minimal ergonomics
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, X6 or fp L?
fp L scores 7.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for X6 — 61MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the X6 and fp L?
X6 is 120 MP and fp L is 61 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X6 and fp L?
X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic), while fp L does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X6 or the fp L?
X6 reaches 30 fps electronic. fp L reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X6 and fp L?
X6 weighs 196 g and fp L weighs 427 g, so the X6 is 231 g lighter.
Do the X6 and fp L record 4K video?
X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. fp L: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the X6 and fp L weather sealed?
X6: Yes. fp L: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the X6 and 240 shots for the fp L, giving the X6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X6 launched at $700 and fp L at $2,499. The X6 is $1,799 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 Sigma press materials.