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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 price

Released Apr 2025

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Leica

SOFORT 2

Hybrid instant camera with digital capture, Bluetooth, internal image storage, and Instax mini printing.

$399

Launch price

Released Nov 2023

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X5 is 1.4 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

X5

★ Sports & Action

Wins

0categories

SOFORT 2

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

X5 wins 3 categories·SOFORT 2 wins 0 categories
  • AX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 4.9 MP)
  • AX5 has higher ISO max (native) (6,400 vs 1,600)
  • AX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 320 g)

Key specs at a glance

X5SOFORT 2
Resolution72 MP4.9 MP
Sensor1/1.28"1/5 inch
ISO max6,4001,600
4K60 fps60 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight200 g320 g
Battery—100 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X5 front view

X5

46 × 125 × 38 mm

200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

SOFORT 2

123 × 86 × 44 mm

320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)

X5 is 77mm narrower and 6mm thinner than SOFORT 2 but it is also 39mm taller.

X5 is 120 g lighter than SOFORT 2.

Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X5 · 44mm SOFORT 2

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

X5 back view

X5

46 × 125 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

SOFORT 2

123 × 86 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

X5 top view

X5

46 × 38 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

SOFORT 2

123 × 44 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseX5SOFORT 2
Portrait
3.0Limited✓ wins
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
1.0Limited
Video & Hybrid
5.5Fair✓ wins
2.5Limited
Landscape
5.0Fair✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
5.0Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Wildlife
1.5Limited✓ wins
0.0Limited
Vlogging
4.0Fair
4.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Resolution

    72 MP vs 4.9 MP — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    6,400 vs 1,600 — higher is better

  • Weather sealing

    Only X5 supports it

  • Touchscreen

    Only X5 supports it

  • Wi-Fi

    Only X5 supports it

Reasons to choose

SOFORT 2

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 123, 86, 44

  • Card types

    Adds microSDHC

Both cameras share

  • ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
  • ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
  • ✓Card slots — Both 1
  • ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

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

SOFORT 2

Pros

  • ✓Hybrid instant workflow
  • ✓Bluetooth
  • ✓Creative film styles
  • ✓Instax mini prints

Cons

  • –Tiny sensor
  • –No video
  • –Instant-camera image quality

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

X5
SOFORT 2
Resolution
72 MP✓14.7× more
4.9 MP
Sensor type
Dual 1/1.28" CMOS (360°)
1/5" CMOS
Sensor size
1/1.28"
1/5 inch
AA filter
No
—
X5
SOFORT 2
Aperture
f/2.0
f/2
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
6 mm per lens
28 mm
X5
SOFORT 2
Processor
—
Image processor
X5
SOFORT 2
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
6,400✓+2 stops
1,600
ISO max (expanded)
6,400
1,600
X5
SOFORT 2
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Automatic electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
—
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, X5 or SOFORT 2?

X5 scores 8.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for SOFORT 2 — Weather sealed for outdoor sports.

What's the resolution difference between the X5 and SOFORT 2?

X5 is 72 MP and SOFORT 2 is 4.9 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

How does stabilization compare between the X5 and SOFORT 2?

X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while SOFORT 2 does not have IBIS.

What's the weight difference between the X5 and SOFORT 2?

X5 weighs 200 g and SOFORT 2 weighs 320 g, so the X5 is 120 g lighter.

Do the X5 and SOFORT 2 record 4K video?

X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. SOFORT 2: 4K up to 60p.

Are the X5 and SOFORT 2 weather sealed?

X5: Yes. SOFORT 2: No.

How much does each cost?

X5 launched at $550 and SOFORT 2 at $399. The SOFORT 2 is $151 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Leica press materials.