I compared the Insta360 X6 and X5 — these are the 5 upgrades that really make a difference for 360 footage
Despite the competition, it's been the 360 camera to beat for well over a year.Now in steps another model, this time from within Insta360 itself; the X6, which arrives as the company's tenth-anniversary flagship. Here are the five biggest differences you need to know about if you're deciding between them, followed by my early verdict on which one deserves your money.Latest Videos FromTechRadarWatch full video here: (Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)1. Insta360 X6 vs Insta360 X5: Sensors and image qualityNew 1/1.1-inch sensors on the X6, up from 1/1.28-inch on the X5X6 shoots 360 video at up to 8K/50fps, versus the X5's 8K/30fps ceiling120MP 360 photos on the X6, versus 72MP on the X5The headline hardware change between these two cameras is sensor size.
- ▪Despite the competition, it's been the 360 camera to beat for well over a year.Now in steps another model, this time from within Insta360 itself; the X6, which arrives as the company's tenth-anniversary flagship.
- ▪Here are the five biggest differences you need to know about if you're deciding between them, followed by my early verdict on which one deserves your money.Latest Videos FromTechRadarWatch full video here: (Image credit: Future | Sam Kields
- ▪Insta360 X6 vs Insta360 X5: Sensors and image qualityNew 1/1.1-inch sensors on the X6, up from 1/1.28-inch on the X5X6 shoots 360 video at up to 8K/50fps, versus the X5's 8K/30fps ceiling120MP 360 photos on the X6, versus 72MP on the X5The
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Cameras 360 Cameras I compared the Insta360 X6 and X5 — these are the 5 upgrades that really make a difference for 360 footage Versus By Sam Kieldsen Published 12 August 2026 The Insta360 X6 beats the X5 in five head-to-head tests, but the gap isn't as wide as the spec sheet suggests — here's what's actually worth paying more for When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen) Jump To: Image quality Durability Battery life Pro video features Design Early verdict Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Insta360 X6 Today's best Insta360 X6…
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