Insta360
Ace Pro 2
8K Leica-lens action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K60 Active HDR, PureVideo low-light mode, and 12m waterproofing.
$449
Launch priceReleased Oct 2024
Insta360
X4 Air
Ultralight 165g 8K 360 camera with dual 1/1.8-inch sensors, replaceable lenses, AdaptiveTone exposure, 15m waterproofing, and swappable 2010mAh battery.
$400
Launch priceReleased Oct 2025
X4 Air is 1 year newer.
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Wins
Ace Pro 2
Wins
X4 Air
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAce Pro 2 has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
- AAce Pro 2 has higher Battery runtime (180 min vs 88 min)
- AAce Pro 2 has higher ISO max (native) (6,400 vs 3,200)
- AAce Pro 2 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- AAce Pro 2 has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 29 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Ace Pro 2
72 × 52 × 38 mm
177.2 g (0.39 lb / 6.25 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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X4 Air
46 × 114 × 37 mm
165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
Ace Pro 2 is 62mm shorter than X4 Air but it is also 26mm wider and 1mm thicker.
Ace Pro 2 is 12 g heavier than X4 Air.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm Ace Pro 2 · 37mm X4 Air
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Ace Pro 2
72 × 52 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X4 Air
46 × 114 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Ace Pro 2
72 × 38 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X4 Air
46 × 37 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Ace Pro 2
9.6 × 7.2 mm · Compact
69 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
Ace Pro 2
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.9, 52.2, 38
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Battery runtime
180 min vs 88 min — higher is better
ISO max (native)
6,400 vs 3,200 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 29 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X4 Air
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 113.8, 37
AA filter
Only X4 Air supports it
Eye AF
Only X4 Air supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only X4 Air supports it
Codecs
Adds AVC, HEVC
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only X4 Air supports it
Card types
Adds microSDHC
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 8 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 20 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 120 frames
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Ace Pro 2
Pros
- ✓8K30 video
- ✓1/1.3-inch Leica lens
- ✓PureVideo night mode
- ✓12m waterproof
Cons
- –8K drains battery faster
- –Premium vs DJI Action
- –Fixed lens
X4 Air
Pros
- ✓Lightest Insta360 8K 360 (165g)
- ✓Dual 1/1.8-inch sensors (134% more pixel area vs X4)
- ✓8K30 + 6K50 360; 4K single-lens mode
- ✓Replaceable lenses + 15m waterproof
- ✓AdaptiveTone + Portrait Mode
Cons
- –No 8K60 vs X5 flagship
- –8K runtime ~88 min
- –360 workflow needs reframing
- –Fewer pro codecs than X5
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 wildlife, Ace Pro 2 or X4 Air?
X4 Air scores 9.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Ace Pro 2 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Ace Pro 2 and X4 Air?
Ace Pro 2 is 50 MP and X4 Air is 29 MP, so the Ace Pro 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Ace Pro 2 and X4 Air have in-body image stabilization?
Ace Pro 2 uses FlowState electronic stabilization (electronic), while X4 Air has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Ace Pro 2 or the X4 Air?
Ace Pro 2 reaches 20 fps electronic. X4 Air reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Ace Pro 2 and X4 Air?
Ace Pro 2 weighs 177.2 g and X4 Air weighs 165 g, so the X4 Air is 12 g lighter.
Do the Ace Pro 2 and X4 Air record 4K video?
Ace Pro 2: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. X4 Air: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Ace Pro 2 and X4 Air weather sealed?
Ace Pro 2: Yes. X4 Air: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Ace Pro 2 is rated for about 180 minutes of continuous recording and X4 Air for about 88 minutes, giving the Ace Pro 2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Ace Pro 2 launched at $449 and X4 Air at $400. The X4 Air is $49 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 press materials.