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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
FX6
Full-frame cinema camcorder with dual base ISO and pro broadcast features.
$5,999
Launch priceReleased Nov 2020
X6 is 5.8 years newer.
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Wins
X6
Wins
FX6
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFX6 has higher AF points / zones (627 vs 0)
- AX6 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- AX6 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 0 fps)
- AX6 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AX6 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 10.2 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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FX6
114 × 116 × 153 mm
890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
X6 is 64mm narrower, 16mm shorter, and 113mm thinner than FX6.
X6 is 694 g lighter than FX6.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm X6 · 153mm FX6
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
FX6
114 × 116 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
FX6
114 × 153 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FX6
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 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
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — 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
Resolution
120 MP vs 10.2 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FX6
AF points / zones
627 vs 0 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC-I, XAVC-L, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114, 116, 153
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD card
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 240 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only FX6 supports it
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only FX6 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 520 shots
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
FX6
Pros
- ✓Dual base ISO
- ✓Pro cinema workflow
- ✓Internal XAVC
- ✓ND filters
Cons
- –Fixed lens mount needs adapters
- –Large for solo travel
- –Premium price
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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 FX6?
X6 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for FX6 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X6 and FX6?
X6 is 120 MP and FX6 is 10.2 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X6 and FX6?
X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic), while FX6 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the X6 and FX6?
X6 weighs 196 g and FX6 weighs 890 g, so the X6 is 694 g lighter.
Do the X6 and FX6 record 4K video?
X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. FX6: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X6 and FX6 weather sealed?
X6: Yes. FX6: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
X6 is rated for about 140 minutes of continuous recording and FX6 for about 105 minutes, giving the X6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X6 launched at $700 and FX6 at $5,999. The X6 is $5,299 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.