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
PXW-Z200
AI-powered XDCAM with 1-inch Exmor RS sensor, 20x G Lens zoom, 4K60/120p, 12G-SDI, XAVC MXF, variable ND, and RTMP/SRT streaming.
$3,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
X5 is 7 months newer.
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Wins
X5
Wins
PXW-Z200
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 1960 g)
- AX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 14 MP)
- BPXW-Z200 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BPXW-Z200 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
PXW-Z200
176 × 201 × 371 mm
1960 g (4.32 lb / 69.14 oz)
X5 is 130mm narrower, 77mm shorter, and 333mm thinner than PXW-Z200.
X5 is 1760 g lighter than PXW-Z200.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X5 · 371mm PXW-Z200
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X5
46 × 125 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
PXW-Z200
176 × 201 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
PXW-Z200
176 × 371 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PXW-Z200
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 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
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
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
200 g vs 1960 g — lower is better
Resolution
72 MP vs 14 MP — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only X5 supports it
Reasons to choose
PXW-Z200
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC MXF, XAVC S-I, XAVC HS…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 175.6, 201.3, 371.1
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only PXW-Z200 supports it
Eye AF
Only PXW-Z200 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only PXW-Z200 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓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
PXW-Z200
Pros
- ✓12G-SDI + timecode in/out for broadcast
- ✓XAVC MXF / XAVC S-I / XAVC HS codecs
- ✓AI subject recognition AF + auto framing
- ✓4K up to 60p / 120p slow motion
- ✓Variable ND (1/4–1/128) + S-Cinetone
Cons
- –Premium over HXR-NX800
- –Heavy at 1.96 kg body-only
- –Some MXF features require firmware 2.0+
- –C3 Portal streaming is paid add-on
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 wildlife, X5 or PXW-Z200?
PXW-Z200 scores 7.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for X5 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X5 and PXW-Z200?
X5 is 72 MP and PXW-Z200 is 14 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X5 and PXW-Z200?
X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while PXW-Z200 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the X5 and PXW-Z200?
X5 weighs 200 g and PXW-Z200 weighs 1960 g, so the X5 is 1760 g lighter.
Do the X5 and PXW-Z200 record 4K video?
X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. PXW-Z200: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X5 and PXW-Z200 weather sealed?
X5: Yes. PXW-Z200: No.
How much does each cost?
X5 launched at $550 and PXW-Z200 at $3,999. The X5 is $3,449 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.