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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
FX3
Compact full-frame cinema line camera with S-Cinetone and pro video ergonomics.
$3,899
Launch priceReleased Feb 2021
X6 is 5.5 years newer.
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Wins
X6
Wins
FX3
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFX3 has higher AF points / zones (627 vs 0)
- BFX3 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- AX6 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 12.1 MP)
- AX6 has lower Weight (196 g vs 715 g)
- 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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FX3
130 × 78 × 85 mm
715 g (1.58 lb / 25.22 oz)
X6 is 80mm narrower and 45mm thinner than FX3 but it is also 22mm taller.
X6 is 519 g lighter than FX3.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm X6 · 85mm FX3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X6
50 × 100 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
FX3
130 × 78 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X6
50 × 40 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
FX3
130 × 85 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FX3
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X6: mount data unavailable
FX3
✓ 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
Resolution
120 MP vs 12.1 MP — higher is better
Weight
196 g vs 715 g — lower 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
FX3
AF points / zones
627 vs 0 — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.7, 77.8, 84.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
102,400 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 FX3 supports it
Eye AF
Only FX3 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓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
FX3
Pros
- ✓Cinema form factor
- ✓S-Log3 / S-Cinetone
- ✓Compact for gimbals
- ✓Full-frame sensor
Cons
- –No EVF
- –Still photo ergonomics limited
- –Single card slot
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, X6 or FX3?
X6 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for FX3 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X6 and FX3?
X6 is 120 MP and FX3 is 12.1 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X6 and FX3 have in-body image stabilization?
X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic), while FX3 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X6 or the FX3?
X6 reaches 30 fps electronic. FX3 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X6 and FX3?
X6 weighs 196 g and FX3 weighs 715 g, so the X6 is 519 g lighter.
Do the X6 and FX3 record 4K video?
X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. FX3: 4K up to 120p.
Are the X6 and FX3 weather sealed?
X6: Yes. FX3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the X6 and 580 shots for the FX3, giving the FX3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X6 launched at $700 and FX3 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.