Insta360
Ace Pro
Leica co-engineered action cam with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K120, flip touchscreen, and FlowState stabilization.
$399
Launch priceReleased Nov 2023
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
X6 is 2.8 years newer.
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Wins
Ace Pro
Wins
X6
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX6 has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- BX6 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 48 MP)
- BX6 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 6 fps)
- BX6 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
- AAce Pro has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Ace Pro
72 × 52 × 39 mm
179.8 g (0.40 lb / 6.34 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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X6
50 × 100 × 40 mm
196 g (0.43 lb / 6.91 oz)
Ace Pro is 48mm shorter and 2mm thinner than X6 but it is also 22mm wider.
Ace Pro is 16 g lighter than X6.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm Ace Pro · 40mm X6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Ace Pro
72 × 52 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X6
50 × 100 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Ace Pro
72 × 39 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X6
50 × 40 mm
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.9, 52.15, 38.5
Stabilization modes
Adds Horizon Lock, Active HDR
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Weight
179.8 g vs 196 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X6
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Pet, Object
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 50, 100, 40
Stabilization modes
Adds 360° Horizon Lock, InstaFrame 2.0, PureVideo…
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Resolution
120 MP vs 48 MP — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Waterproof depth
20 m vs 10 m — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Ace Pro
Pros
- ✓1/1.3-inch sensor
- ✓4K120 slow-mo
- ✓Leica color science
- ✓Flip touchscreen
Cons
- –Superseded by Ace Pro 2
- –No 8K
- –Fixed lens
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
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Ace Pro or X6?
X6 scores 10.0/10 versus 8.0/10 for Ace Pro — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Ace Pro and X6?
Ace Pro is 48 MP and X6 is 120 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Ace Pro and X6?
Ace Pro uses FlowState electronic stabilization (electronic), while X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the Ace Pro or the X6?
Ace Pro reaches 15 fps electronic. X6 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Ace Pro and X6?
Ace Pro weighs 179.8 g and X6 weighs 196 g, so the Ace Pro is 16 g lighter.
Do the Ace Pro and X6 record 4K video?
Ace Pro: 4K up to 120p. X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Ace Pro and X6 weather sealed?
Ace Pro: Yes. X6: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Ace Pro is rated for about 100 minutes of continuous recording and X6 for about 140 minutes, giving the X6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Ace Pro launched at $399 and X6 at $700. The Ace Pro is $301 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.