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
sd Quattro
Foveon APS-C body delivering exceptional per-pixel detail for stills purists.
$999
Launch priceReleased Feb 2016
X6 is 10.5 years newer.
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Wins
X6
Wins
sd Quattro
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- Bsd Quattro has higher AF points / zones (9 vs 0)
- AX6 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 29 MP)
- AX6 has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- AX6 has lower Weight (196 g vs 625 g)
- AX6 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 6 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
sd Quattro
147 × 95 × 91 mm
625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)
X6 is 97mm narrower and 51mm thinner than sd Quattro but it is also 5mm taller.
X6 is 429 g lighter than sd Quattro.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm X6 · 91mm sd Quattro
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X6
50 × 100 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
sd Quattro
147 × 95 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
sd Quattro
147 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
sd Quattro
23.5 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
364 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
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, 360° Horizon Lock, InstaFrame 2.0…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 50, 100, 40
Card types
Adds microSD
Resolution
120 MP vs 29 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Weight
196 g vs 625 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Pet, Object
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
sd Quattro
AF points / zones
9 vs 0 — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 147, 95.1, 90.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
Eye AF
Only sd Quattro supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only sd Quattro supports it
Codecs
Adds H.264
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only sd Quattro supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓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
sd Quattro
Pros
- ✓Unique Foveon color
- ✓High acutance
- ✓Distinct rendering
Cons
- –Slow
- –Poor high ISO
- –SA mount limited
Decided which one is right for you?
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Insta360 X6
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, X6 or sd Quattro?
sd Quattro scores 6.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for X6 — 29MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the X6 and sd Quattro?
X6 is 120 MP and sd Quattro is 29 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X6 and sd Quattro have in-body image stabilization?
X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic), while sd Quattro has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X6 or the sd Quattro?
X6 reaches 30 fps electronic. sd Quattro reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X6 and sd Quattro?
X6 weighs 196 g and sd Quattro weighs 625 g, so the X6 is 429 g lighter.
Do the X6 and sd Quattro record 4K video?
X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. sd Quattro: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X6 and sd Quattro weather sealed?
X6: Yes. sd Quattro: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the X6 and 640 shots for the sd Quattro, giving the sd Quattro the edge.
How much does each cost?
X6 launched at $700 and sd Quattro at $999. The X6 is $299 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.