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
Z CAM
E2-S6
Super 35 6K cinema box camera with 14 stops DR, EF mount, ProRes/ZRAW internal recording, and 1Gb Ethernet.
$1,995
Launch priceReleased Jun 2020
X6 is 6.2 years newer.
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Wins
X6
Wins
E2-S6
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX6 has lower Weight (196 g vs 1090 g)
- AX6 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 500)
- AX6 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 26 MP)
- BE2-S6 has higher Burst (electronic) (100 fps vs 30 fps)
- BE2-S6 has higher Max video bit rate (300 Mbps vs 240 Mbps)
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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E2-S6
91 × 99 × 122 mm
1090 g (2.40 lb / 38.45 oz)
X6 is 41mm narrower and 82mm thinner than E2-S6 but it is also 1mm taller.
X6 is 894 g lighter than E2-S6.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm X6 · 122mm E2-S6
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
E2-S6
91 × 99 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
E2-S6
91 × 122 mm
Sensor size, to scale
E2-S6
23.4 × 15.67 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X6: mount data unavailable
E2-S6
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Pet, Object
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 1090 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 500 — lower is better
Resolution
120 MP vs 26 MP — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X6 supports it
Reasons to choose
E2-S6
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91.2, 99.25, 122.25
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0
Codecs
Adds ProRes, ZRAW, H.264
Burst (electronic)
100 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only E2-S6 supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only E2-S6 supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only E2-S6 supports it
Max video bit rate
300 Mbps vs 240 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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
E2-S6
Pros
- ✓Super 35 26MP 6K sensor
- ✓6K up to 60fps / 4K up to 100fps
- ✓ProRes + ZRAW internal
- ✓14 stops dynamic range
- ✓1Gb Ethernet + HDMI
Cons
- –Rolling shutter (not global)
- –No built-in ND
- –Requires external monitor for framing
- –EF mount only (adapters for PL/MFT)
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 E2-S6?
X6 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for E2-S6 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X6 and E2-S6?
X6 is 120 MP and E2-S6 is 26 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X6 and E2-S6?
X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic), while E2-S6 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X6 or the E2-S6?
X6 reaches 30 fps electronic. E2-S6 reaches 100 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X6 and E2-S6?
X6 weighs 196 g and E2-S6 weighs 1090 g, so the X6 is 894 g lighter.
Do the X6 and E2-S6 record 4K video?
X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. E2-S6: 6K Open Gate (6244 × 4168) (max), 4K up to 100p.
Are the X6 and E2-S6 weather sealed?
X6: Yes. E2-S6: No.
How much does each cost?
X6 launched at $700 and E2-S6 at $1,995. The X6 is $1,295 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 Z CAM press materials.