Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
Insta360
X4
8K 360 action camera with dual 1/2-inch sensors, 72MP photos, 4K60 single-lens mode, FlowState stabilization, and 10m waterproofing.
$499
Released Apr 2024
X4 is 1.4 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
X4
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- BX4 has lower Weight (203 g vs 680 g)
- BX4 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
X4
46 × 124 × 38 mm
203 g (0.45 lb / 7.16 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 25mm shorter than X4 but it is also 92mm wider and 51mm thicker.
EOS R6 Mark II is 477 g heavier than X4.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 38mm X4
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
X4
46 × 124 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
X4
46 × 38 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
X4: 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 R6 Mark II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Eye AF
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
X4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 123.6, 37.6
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
203 g vs 680 g — lower is better
Resolution
72 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
X4
Pros
- ✓8K 360 video
- ✓72MP 360 photos
- ✓4K60 single-lens mode
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –360 workflow needs reframing
- –8K runtime ~75 min
- –Larger than Ace Pro
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or X4?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for X4 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X4?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and X4 is 72 MP, so the X4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X4 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x4 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the X4?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. X4 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X4?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and X4 weighs 203 g, so the X4 is 477 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X4 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. X4: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and X4 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. X4: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the X4, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and X4 at $499. The X4 is $2,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Insta360 press materials.