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
Released Jul 2024
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
Released Oct 2024
Ace Pro 2 is 3 months newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Ace Pro 2
1 categories tied
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 2 has lower Weight (177.2 g vs 1115 g)
- BAce Pro 2 has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
Ace Pro 2
72 × 52 × 38 mm
177.2 g (0.39 lb / 6.25 oz)
EOS R1 is 86mm wider, 97mm taller, and 49mm thicker than Ace Pro 2.
EOS R1 is 938 g heavier than Ace Pro 2.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 38mm Ace Pro 2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Ace Pro 2
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
Ace Pro 2
72 × 38 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 2: 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
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
Eye AF
Only EOS R1 supports it
Reasons to choose
Ace Pro 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.9, 52.2, 38
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
177.2 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Resolution
50 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
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓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 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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R1 or Ace Pro 2?
EOS R1 scores 7.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Ace Pro 2 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Ace Pro 2?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Ace Pro 2 is 50 MP, so the Ace Pro 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Ace Pro 2 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while ace Pro 2 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Ace Pro 2?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Ace Pro 2 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Ace Pro 2?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Ace Pro 2 weighs 177.2 g, so the Ace Pro 2 is 938 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Ace Pro 2 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Ace Pro 2: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and Ace Pro 2 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Ace Pro 2: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Ace Pro 2 at $449. The Ace Pro 2 is $5,850 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Insta360 press materials.