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 H
Foveon sensor APS-H body with unique color rendering for stills purists.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Mar 2016
X6 is 10.4 years newer.
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Wins
X6
Wins
sd Quattro H
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- Bsd Quattro H has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- Bsd Quattro H has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AX6 has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- AX6 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 44.8 MP)
- AX6 has lower Weight (196 g vs 520 g)
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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sd Quattro H
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
X6 is 88mm narrower and 48mm thinner than sd Quattro H but it is also 2mm taller.
X6 is 324 g lighter than sd Quattro H.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm X6 · 88mm sd Quattro H
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 H
138 × 98 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 H
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
sd Quattro H
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 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
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Pet, Object
Resolution
120 MP vs 44.8 MP — higher is better
Weight
196 g vs 520 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
sd Quattro H
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
Eye AF
Only sd Quattro H supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only sd Quattro H supports it
Codecs
Adds H.264
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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
sd Quattro H
Pros
- ✓Unique Foveon color
- ✓High detail per pixel
- ✓Distinct look
Cons
- –Slow operation
- –Poor low light
- –Limited lens range
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 portraits, X6 or sd Quattro H?
sd Quattro H scores 7.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for X6 — 44.8MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the X6 and sd Quattro H?
X6 is 120 MP and sd Quattro H is 44.8 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X6 and sd Quattro H have in-body image stabilization?
X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic), while sd Quattro H has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X6 or the sd Quattro H?
X6 reaches 30 fps electronic. sd Quattro H reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X6 and sd Quattro H?
X6 weighs 196 g and sd Quattro H weighs 520 g, so the X6 is 324 g lighter.
Do the X6 and sd Quattro H record 4K video?
X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. sd Quattro H: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X6 and sd Quattro H weather sealed?
X6: Yes. sd Quattro H: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the X6 and 640 shots for the sd Quattro H, giving the sd Quattro H the edge.
How much does each cost?
X6 launched at $700 and sd Quattro H at $1,299. The X6 is $599 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.