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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
Sony
FX9
Full-frame 6K XDCAM camcorder with Dual Base ISO, S-Cinetone, Fast Hybrid AF, variable ND, and oversampled DCI 4K up to 60p.
$10,998
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
X6 is 6.9 years newer.
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Wins
X6
Wins
FX9
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFX9 has higher AF points / zones (627 vs 0)
- AX6 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- AX6 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 0 fps)
- AX6 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AX6 has lower Weight (196 g vs 2000 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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FX9
146 × 143 × 229 mm
2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)
X6 is 96mm narrower, 43mm shorter, and 189mm thinner than FX9.
X6 is 1804 g lighter than FX9.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm X6 · 229mm FX9
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
FX9
146 × 143 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
FX9
146 × 229 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FX9
35.7 × 18.8 mm · APS-C
671 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X6: mount data unavailable
FX9
✓ 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
X6
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, 360° Horizon Lock, InstaFrame 2.0…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 50, 100, 40
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
196 g vs 2000 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
FX9
AF points / zones
627 vs 0 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC-I, XAVC-L, MPEG HD422
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 142.5, 229
Card types
Adds XQD, SD, SDHC…
AA filter
Only FX9 supports it
Eye AF
Only FX9 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only FX9 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Animal
Both cameras share
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
FX9
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 6K Exmor R oversampling
- ✓Dual Base ISO 800 / 4000
- ✓S-Cinetone + S-Log3
- ✓Built-in variable ND (1/4–1/128)
- ✓12G-SDI + dual XQD slots
Cons
- –Large shoulder-cam form factor
- –Body-only is 2 kg
- –XQD media (not CFexpress)
- –6K not recorded natively (oversampled 4K)
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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 FX9?
X6 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for FX9 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X6 and FX9?
X6 is 120 MP and FX9 is 19 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X6 and FX9?
X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic), while FX9 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the X6 and FX9?
X6 weighs 196 g and FX9 weighs 2000 g, so the X6 is 1804 g lighter.
Do the X6 and FX9 record 4K video?
X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. FX9: 6K oversampled → DCI 4K / UHD 4K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the X6 and FX9 weather sealed?
X6: Yes. FX9: Yes.
How much does each cost?
X6 launched at $700 and FX9 at $10,998. The X6 is $10,298 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 Sony press materials.