Insta360
X6
Flagship 8K 360 camera with dual Sony 1/1.1-inch square sensors, native 8K50 and in-camera Dolby Vision, 120MP stills, 2.32-inch OLED, 140-minute 8K30 runtime, and 20m waterproofing.
$700
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
Pentax
K-50
Weather-sealed entry APS-C DSLR with IBIS and AA filter simulator at an accessible price.
$599
Launch priceReleased Jun 2013
X6 is 13.2 years newer.
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Wins
X6
Wins
K-50
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BK-50 has higher AF points / zones (11 vs 0)
- AX6 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 16.3 MP)
- BK-50 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AX6 has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- AX6 has lower Weight (196 g vs 590 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X6
50 × 100 × 40 mm
196 g (0.43 lb / 6.91 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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K-50
129 × 97 × 70 mm
590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)
X6 is 79mm narrower and 30mm thinner than K-50 but it is also 4mm taller.
X6 is 394 g lighter than K-50.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm X6 · 70mm K-50
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X6
50 × 100 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
K-50
129 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X6
50 × 40 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
K-50
129 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
K-50
23.7 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
372 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X6: mount data unavailable
K-50
✓ more lensesPentax K
70+
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
X6
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, 360° Horizon Lock, InstaFrame 2.0…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 50, 100, 40
Card types
Adds microSD
Resolution
120 MP vs 16.3 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Weight
196 g vs 590 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Pet, Object
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
K-50
AF points / zones
11 vs 0 — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129, 96.5, 70
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
AA filter
Only K-50 supports it
Eye AF
Only K-50 supports it
Codecs
Adds H.264
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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.
X6
Pros
- ✓Dual Sony 1/1.1-inch sensors (1-inch equivalent 360)
- ✓Native 8K50 + in-camera Dolby Vision / 10-bit I-Log
- ✓120MP 360 photos; 5K60 / 4K120 single-lens
- ✓2600mAh Xtreme Battery: 140 min 8K30
- ✓20m waterproof + replaceable Lens 2.0
Cons
- –$700 Standard Bundle vs cheaper 360 rivals
- –8K50, not 8K60 vs Osmo 360 II
- –47GB usable built-in storage vs DJI 105GB
- –360 footage still needs reframing
K-50
Pros
- ✓Weather sealed entry
- ✓IBIS
- ✓AA filter simulator
- ✓Great used value
Cons
- –16MP sensor
- –DSLR platform
- –Limited video
Decided which one is right for you?
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Insta360 X6
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, X6 or K-50?
X6 scores 10.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for K-50 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X6 and K-50?
X6 is 120 MP and K-50 is 16.3 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X6 and K-50 have in-body image stabilization?
X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic), while K-50 has 3-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X6 or the K-50?
X6 reaches 30 fps electronic. K-50 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X6 and K-50?
X6 weighs 196 g and K-50 weighs 590 g, so the X6 is 394 g lighter.
Do the X6 and K-50 record 4K video?
X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. K-50: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X6 and K-50 weather sealed?
X6: Yes. K-50: Yes.
How much does each cost?
X6 launched at $700 and K-50 at $599. The K-50 is $101 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Pentax press materials.