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
RX100 VII
Premium 1-inch pocket camera with 24–200mm zoom and real-time tracking AF.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2019
X5 is 5.7 years newer.
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Wins
X5
Wins
RX100 VII
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BRX100 VII has higher AF points / zones (357 vs 0)
- AX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 20.1 MP)
- BRX100 VII has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 6,400)
- AX5 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- AX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 302 g)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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RX100 VII
102 × 58 × 43 mm
302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz)
X5 is 56mm narrower and 5mm thinner than RX100 VII but it is also 66mm taller.
X5 is 102 g lighter than RX100 VII.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X5 · 43mm RX100 VII
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X5
46 × 125 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
RX100 VII
102 × 58 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X5
46 × 38 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
RX100 VII
102 × 43 mm
Sensor size, to scale
RX100 VII
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
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 20.1 MP — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265
Weather sealing
Only X5 supports it
Weight
200 g vs 302 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
RX100 VII
AF points / zones
357 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 101.6, 58.1, 42.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I, Memory Stick Duo
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD
AA filter
Only RX100 VII supports it
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only RX100 VII supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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
RX100 VII
Pros
- ✓Pocketable zoom range
- ✓Real-time Eye AF
- ✓Great travel camera
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Expensive
- –Small controls
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, X5 or RX100 VII?
X5 scores 5.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for RX100 VII — 72MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the X5 and RX100 VII?
X5 is 72 MP and RX100 VII is 20.1 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X5 and RX100 VII?
X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while RX100 VII does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the X5 and RX100 VII?
X5 weighs 200 g and RX100 VII weighs 302 g, so the X5 is 102 g lighter.
Do the X5 and RX100 VII record 4K video?
X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. RX100 VII: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X5 and RX100 VII weather sealed?
X5: Yes. RX100 VII: No.
How much does each cost?
X5 launched at $550 and RX100 VII at $1,299. The X5 is $749 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.