Canon
EOS C500 Mark II
Full-frame cinema flagship with 5.9K 60p, dual gain sensor, and modular design.
$15,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
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 5.7 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C500 Mark II
Wins
X5
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 1750 g)
- BX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 8.85 MP)
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- AEOS C500 Mark II 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 C500 Mark II
162 × 138 × 163 mm
1750 g (3.86 lb / 61.73 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 C500 Mark II is 116mm wider, 14mm taller, and 125mm thicker than X5.
EOS C500 Mark II is 1550 g heavier than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 163mm EOS C500 Mark II · 38mm X5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C500 Mark II
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 C500 Mark II
162 × 163 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 38 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C500 Mark II
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 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
EOS C500 Mark II
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, 163
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS C500 Mark II supports it
Eye AF
Only EOS C500 Mark II 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
Weight
200 g vs 1750 g — lower is better
Resolution
72 MP vs 8.85 MP — higher 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 C500 Mark II
Pros
- ✓5.9K full-frame
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓Modular design
- ✓Pro cinema I/O
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large body
- –Requires cinema lenses
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 C500 Mark II or X5?
EOS C500 Mark II scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for X5 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and X5?
EOS C500 Mark II is 8.85 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and X5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C500 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and X5?
EOS C500 Mark II weighs 1750 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the X5 is 1550 g lighter.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and X5 record 4K video?
EOS C500 Mark II: 4K up to 120p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS C500 Mark II and X5 weather sealed?
EOS C500 Mark II: Yes. X5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS C500 Mark II launched at $15,999 and X5 at $550. The X5 is $15,449 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.