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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
FX5
2026 Cinema Line full-frame camera with 16.6MP stacked Exmor RS, 5K Open Gate, internal 16-bit X-OCN RAW, triple base ISO, and FX3-class compact mobility.
$4,899
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
X6
Wins
FX5
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFX5 has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- AX6 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- AX6 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 0 fps)
- AX6 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- AX6 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 16.6 MP)
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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FX5
132 × 79 × 87 mm
734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
X6 is 82mm narrower and 47mm thinner than FX5 but it is also 21mm taller.
X6 is 538 g lighter than FX5.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm X6 · 87mm FX5
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
FX5
132 × 79 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
FX5
132 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X6: mount data unavailable
FX5
✓ 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
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, 360° Horizon Lock, InstaFrame 2.0…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 50, 100, 40
Card types
Adds microSD
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
Resolution
120 MP vs 16.6 MP — higher is better
Weight
196 g vs 734 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
FX5
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.3, 79, 86.95
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2…
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird
AA filter
Only FX5 supports it
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only FX5 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
FX5
Pros
- ✓5K Open Gate + internal X-OCN RAW (LT / C1 / C2)
- ✓Triple base ISO 800 / 4000 / 12800 + Dual Gain
- ✓15+ stops DR (S-Log3) + BIONZ XR2 AI AF
- ✓5K 60p / 4K 120p / FHD 240p at launch
- ✓Compact body with IBIS, cooling, dual card slots
Cons
- –Body-only $4,899 — XLR handle / OLED EVF optional
- –Open Gate X-OCN only at launch (XAVC Open Gate via FW)
- –4K 240p / 5K 120p planned for 2027 firmware
- –No built-in EVF (optional DVF-EL1)
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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 FX5?
FX5 scores 6.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for X6 — Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation.
What's the resolution difference between the X6 and FX5?
X6 is 120 MP and FX5 is 16.6 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X6 and FX5 have in-body image stabilization?
X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic), while FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the X6 and FX5?
X6 weighs 196 g and FX5 weighs 734 g, so the X6 is 538 g lighter.
Do the X6 and FX5 record 4K video?
X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. FX5: 4K up to 120p.
Are the X6 and FX5 weather sealed?
X6: Yes. FX5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
X6 launched at $700 and FX5 at $4,899. The X6 is $4,199 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.