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
Sony
Alpha 7R V
61MP resolution champion with AI-based AF and 8-stop IBIS for landscape and studio work.
$3,899
Launch priceReleased Oct 2022
X6 is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
X6
Wins
Alpha 7R V
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R V has higher AF points / zones (693 vs 0)
- BAlpha 7R V has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 6,400)
- AX6 has lower Weight (196 g vs 723 g)
- AX6 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- AX6 has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 68 frames)
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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Alpha 7R V
131 × 97 × 82 mm
723 g (1.59 lb / 25.50 oz)
X6 is 81mm narrower and 42mm thinner than Alpha 7R V but it is also 3mm taller.
X6 is 527 g lighter than Alpha 7R V.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm X6 · 82mm Alpha 7R V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X6
50 × 100 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7R V
131 × 97 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
Alpha 7R V
131 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7R V
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X6: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7R V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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
Weight
196 g vs 723 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Pet, Object
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 68 frames — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X6 supports it
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R V
AF points / zones
693 vs 0 — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.9, 82.4
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Insect…
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 240 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 7R V supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓IBIS effectiveness — Both 8 stops
- ✓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
Alpha 7R V
Pros
- ✓61MP — exceptional detail and crop flexibility
- ✓AI-based subject recognition (AI Processing Unit)
- ✓8-stop IBIS compensation
- ✓9.44M dot EVF — highest on market
Cons
- –10fps burst limits sports/action use
- –Large RAW files (61MB+ each)
- –No internal RAW video
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the X6 and Alpha 7R V at major authorized retailers.
Insta360 X6
Sony Alpha 7R V
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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 Alpha 7R V?
Alpha 7R V scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for X6 — 61MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the X6 and Alpha 7R V?
X6 is 120 MP and Alpha 7R V is 61 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X6 and Alpha 7R V have in-body image stabilization?
X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic), while Alpha 7R V has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X6 or the Alpha 7R V?
X6 reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7R V reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X6 and Alpha 7R V?
X6 weighs 196 g and Alpha 7R V weighs 723 g, so the X6 is 527 g lighter.
Do the X6 and Alpha 7R V record 4K video?
X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7R V: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the X6 and Alpha 7R V weather sealed?
X6: Yes. Alpha 7R V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the X6 and 530 shots for the Alpha 7R V, giving the Alpha 7R V the edge.
How much does each cost?
X6 launched at $700 and Alpha 7R V at $3,899. The X6 is $3,199 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 Sony press materials.