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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
FX2
Compact full-frame cinema camera with 4K 120p, S-Cinetone, and active cooling.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Feb 2025
X6 is 1.5 years newer.
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Wins
X6
Wins
FX2
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFX2 has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BFX2 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- AX6 has lower Weight (196 g vs 720 g)
- AX6 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 33 MP)
- 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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FX2
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
X6 is 88mm narrower and 48mm thinner than FX2 but it is also 2mm taller.
X6 is 524 g lighter than FX2.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm X6 · 88mm FX2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X6
50 × 100 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX2
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
FX2
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FX2
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X6: mount data unavailable
FX2
✓ 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 720 g — lower is better
Resolution
120 MP vs 33 MP — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Pet, Object
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X6 supports it
Reasons to choose
FX2
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Insect…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
AA filter
Only FX2 supports it
Eye AF
Only FX2 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
FX2
Pros
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓S-Cinetone / S-Log3
- ✓Compact cinema body
- ✓Active cooling
Cons
- –No EVF
- –Photo ergonomics limited
- –Premium price
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, X6 or FX2?
FX2 scores 8.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for X6 — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the X6 and FX2?
X6 is 120 MP and FX2 is 33 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X6 and FX2 have in-body image stabilization?
X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic), while FX2 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X6 or the FX2?
X6 reaches 30 fps electronic. FX2 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X6 and FX2?
X6 weighs 196 g and FX2 weighs 720 g, so the X6 is 524 g lighter.
Do the X6 and FX2 record 4K video?
X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. FX2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X6 and FX2 weather sealed?
X6: Yes. FX2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the X6 and 640 shots for the FX2, giving the FX2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X6 launched at $700 and FX2 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 Sony press materials.