Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
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 2.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
X5
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
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)
- BX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 670 g)
- BX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 26mm shorter than X5 but it is also 92mm wider and 50mm thicker.
EOS R6 Mark II is 470 g heavier than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 38mm X5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Credit card
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 R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X5
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
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 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
X5
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 670 g — lower is better
Resolution
72 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓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 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
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 portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or X5?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for X5 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X5?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X5?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the X5 is 470 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X5 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and X5 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. X5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and X5 at $550. The X5 is $1,949 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.