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
RX10 V
Fifth-gen 1-inch bridge with ZEISS 24–600mm f/2.4–4 zoom, BIONZ XR + AI AF, 30fps blackout-free bursts, 4K 120p video, and NP-FZ100 battery — successor to RX10 IV.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
X6
Wins
RX10 V
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BRX10 V has higher AF points / zones (575 vs 0)
- AX6 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AX6 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 20.1 MP)
- AX6 has lower Weight (196 g vs 1111 g)
- BRX10 V has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 6,400)
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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RX10 V
136 × 95 × 151 mm
1111 g (2.45 lb / 39.19 oz)
X6 is 86mm narrower and 111mm thinner than RX10 V but it is also 6mm taller.
X6 is 915 g lighter than RX10 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm X6 · 151mm RX10 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
RX10 V
136 × 95 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
RX10 V
136 × 151 mm
Sensor size, to scale
RX10 V
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 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
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 20.1 MP — higher is better
Weight
196 g vs 1111 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Pet, Object
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X6 supports it
Reasons to choose
RX10 V
AF points / zones
575 vs 0 — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.4, 94.5, 151.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Insect…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
AA filter
Only RX10 V supports it
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only RX10 V supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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
RX10 V
Pros
- ✓24–600mm f/2.4–4 ZEISS 25x zoom
- ✓20.1MP stacked Exmor RS + BIONZ XR / AI AF
- ✓30fps blackout-free with AF/AE tracking
- ✓4K 60p / 4K 120p + S-Cinetone / S-Log3
- ✓NP-FZ100 (~630 shots) + USB-C PD
Cons
- –1-inch sensor vs interchangeable systems
- –Large bridge body (~1111 g)
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –Premium $2,299 MSRP
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, X6 or RX10 V?
X6 scores 5.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for RX10 V — 120MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the X6 and RX10 V?
X6 is 120 MP and RX10 V is 20.1 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X6 and RX10 V?
X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic), while RX10 V uses Optical SteadyShot + Active Mode (electronic + optical for video) (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the X6 or the RX10 V?
X6 reaches 30 fps electronic. RX10 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X6 and RX10 V?
X6 weighs 196 g and RX10 V weighs 1111 g, so the X6 is 915 g lighter.
Do the X6 and RX10 V record 4K video?
X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. RX10 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the X6 and RX10 V weather sealed?
X6: Yes. RX10 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the X6 and 630 shots for the RX10 V, giving the RX10 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
X6 launched at $700 and RX10 V at $2,299. The X6 is $1,599 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.