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
ZV-E10 II
APS-C creator camera with interchangeable lenses and strong 4K for YouTube.
$999
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
X6 is 2.1 years newer.
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Wins
X6
Wins
ZV-E10 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZV-E10 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- AX6 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZV-E10 II has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 6,400)
- AX6 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 26 MP)
- AX6 has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
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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ZV-E10 II
115 × 68 × 54 mm
377 g (0.83 lb / 13.30 oz)
X6 is 65mm narrower and 14mm thinner than ZV-E10 II but it is also 33mm taller.
X6 is 181 g lighter than ZV-E10 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm X6 · 54mm ZV-E10 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X6
50 × 100 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
ZV-E10 II
115 × 68 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
ZV-E10 II
115 × 54 mm
Sensor size, to scale
ZV-E10 II
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X6: mount data unavailable
ZV-E10 II
✓ 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
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 26 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Pet, Object
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
ZV-E10 II
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114.8, 67.5, 54.2
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 240 Mbps — higher is better
Eye AF
Only ZV-E10 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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
ZV-E10 II
Pros
- ✓Creator features
- ✓Interchangeable E-mount
- ✓Affordable
- ✓Good 4K
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –APS-C
- –Single slot
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the X6 and ZV-E10 II at major authorized retailers.
Insta360 X6
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, X6 or ZV-E10 II?
X6 scores 10.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for ZV-E10 II — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X6 and ZV-E10 II?
X6 is 120 MP and ZV-E10 II is 26 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X6 and ZV-E10 II?
X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic), while ZV-E10 II does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X6 or the ZV-E10 II?
X6 reaches 30 fps electronic. ZV-E10 II reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X6 and ZV-E10 II?
X6 weighs 196 g and ZV-E10 II weighs 377 g, so the X6 is 181 g lighter.
Do the X6 and ZV-E10 II record 4K video?
X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. ZV-E10 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X6 and ZV-E10 II weather sealed?
X6: Yes. ZV-E10 II: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the X6 and 610 shots for the ZV-E10 II, giving the ZV-E10 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
X6 launched at $700 and ZV-E10 II at $999. The X6 is $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.