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
Nikon
COOLPIX B600
Affordable superzoom bridge with 60x optical zoom, 16MP sensor, and built-in Wi-Fi.
$329
Launch priceReleased Jan 2019
X5 is 6.3 years newer.
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Wins
X5
Wins
COOLPIX B600
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BCOOLPIX B600 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 0)
- AX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 16 MP)
- BCOOLPIX B600 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 500 g)
- AX5 has higher Battery capacity (2400 mAh vs 1050 mAh)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
COOLPIX B600
122 × 82 × 99 mm
500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz)
X5 is 76mm narrower and 61mm thinner than COOLPIX B600 but it is also 43mm taller.
X5 is 300 g lighter than COOLPIX B600.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X5 · 99mm COOLPIX B600
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X5
46 × 125 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX B600
122 × 82 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X5
46 × 38 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX B600
122 × 99 mm
Sensor size, to scale
COOLPIX B600
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 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
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
Resolution
72 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
Weight
200 g vs 500 g — lower is better
Battery capacity
2400 mAh vs 1050 mAh — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only X5 supports it
Touchscreen
Only X5 supports it
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX B600
AF points / zones
493 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 121.6, 81.5, 99.2
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only COOLPIX B600 supports it
Eye AF
Only COOLPIX B600 supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only COOLPIX B600 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓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
COOLPIX B600
Pros
- ✓60x optical zoom
- ✓Very affordable
- ✓Built-in Wi-Fi
- ✓Easy to use
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –No RAW
- –Fixed lens only
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, X5 or COOLPIX B600?
X5 scores 5.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for COOLPIX B600 — 72MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the X5 and COOLPIX B600?
X5 is 72 MP and COOLPIX B600 is 16 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X5 and COOLPIX B600?
X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while COOLPIX B600 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the X5 and COOLPIX B600?
X5 weighs 200 g and COOLPIX B600 weighs 500 g, so the X5 is 300 g lighter.
Do the X5 and COOLPIX B600 record 4K video?
X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. COOLPIX B600: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X5 and COOLPIX B600 weather sealed?
X5: Yes. COOLPIX B600: No.
How much does each cost?
X5 launched at $550 and COOLPIX B600 at $329. The COOLPIX B600 is $221 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 Nikon press materials.