Canon
EOS C400
RF-mount Super 35 cinema camera with 6K 60p, Cinema RAW Light, and built-in 9-stop ND.
$7,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
Insta360
X5
Flagship 360° action camera with dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K 30fps 360° video, 4K 60fps single-lens mode, 15m waterproofing, and AI-powered PureVideo.
$550
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
X5 is 8 months newer.
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Wins
EOS C400
Wins
X5
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS C400 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 6.2 MP)
- BX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 1450 g)
- AEOS C400 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AEOS C400 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C400
162 × 138 × 130 mm
1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
EOS C400 is 116mm wider, 14mm taller, and 92mm thicker than X5.
EOS C400 is 1250 g heavier than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 130mm EOS C400 · 38mm X5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C400
162 × 138 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 125 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS C400
162 × 130 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 38 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C400
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C400
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
X5: mount data unavailable
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
EOS C400
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 130
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only EOS C400 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS C400 supports it
Reasons to choose
X5
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Card types
Adds microSD
Resolution
72 MP vs 6.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
200 g vs 1450 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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.
EOS C400
Pros
- ✓6K 60p internal
- ✓Built-in 9-stop ND
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓RF mount
Cons
- –Super 35 only
- –Premium price
- –Large media needs
X5
Pros
- ✓Dual 1/1.28-inch sensors (2× larger than X4)
- ✓8K 30fps 360° and 5.7K 60fps
- ✓4K 60fps single-lens action mode
- ✓15m waterproof without case
- ✓72MP 360° photos
Cons
- –Premium price vs X4
- –8K workflow is storage-heavy
- –Fixed lenses (not user-swappable in field)
- –Editing 360° footage takes time
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS C400 or X5?
EOS C400 scores 9.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for X5 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C400 and X5?
EOS C400 is 6.2 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C400 and X5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C400 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the EOS C400 and X5?
EOS C400 weighs 1450 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the X5 is 1250 g lighter.
Do the EOS C400 and X5 record 4K video?
EOS C400: 6K 60p (max), 4K up to 120p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS C400 and X5 weather sealed?
EOS C400: Yes. X5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS C400 launched at $7,999 and X5 at $550. The X5 is $7,449 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Insta360 press materials.