Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
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
EOS R1 is 8 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Ace Pro
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- BAce Pro has lower Weight (179.8 g vs 920 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Ace Pro
72 × 52 × 39 mm
179.8 g (0.40 lb / 6.34 oz)
EOS R1 is 86mm wider, 97mm taller, and 49mm thicker than Ace Pro.
EOS R1 is 740 g heavier than Ace Pro.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 39mm Ace Pro
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Ace Pro
72 × 52 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Ace Pro
72 × 39 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Ace Pro: mount data unavailable
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
EOS R1
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Ace Pro
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock, Active HDR
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.9, 52.15, 38.5
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
179.8 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Resolution
48 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K 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.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
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
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 portraits, EOS R1 or Ace Pro?
EOS R1 scores 7.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Ace Pro — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Ace Pro?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Ace Pro is 48 MP, so the Ace Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Ace Pro have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Ace Pro uses FlowState electronic stabilization (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Ace Pro?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Ace Pro reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Ace Pro?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Ace Pro weighs 179.8 g, so the Ace Pro is 740 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Ace Pro record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Ace Pro: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and Ace Pro weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Ace Pro: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the Ace Pro, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Ace Pro at $399. The Ace Pro is $5,900 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Insta360 press materials.