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
Sony
Alpha 7R VI
66.8MP stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's AI processing unit.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 1.1 years newer.
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Wins
X5
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 6,400)
- AX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 713 g)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
X5 is 87mm narrower and 45mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI but it is also 28mm taller.
X5 is 513 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X5 · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X5
46 × 125 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 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
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X5: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7R VI
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
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
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 713 g — lower is better
Weather sealing
Only X5 supports it
Resolution
72 MP vs 66.8 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Eye AF
Only Alpha 7R VI supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Alpha 7R VI supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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.
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
Alpha 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, X5 or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for X5 — 66.8MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the X5 and Alpha 7R VI?
X5 is 72 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X5 and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the X5 and Alpha 7R VI?
X5 weighs 200 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the X5 is 513 g lighter.
Do the X5 and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the X5 and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
X5: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: No.
How much does each cost?
X5 launched at $550 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The X5 is $3,949 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 Sony press materials.