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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
Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,899
Released Oct 2021
Ace Pro 2 is 3 years newer.
Wins
Ace Pro 2
Wins
Z9
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZ9 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 0)
- AAce Pro 2 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 120 frames)
- AAce Pro 2 has lower Weight (177.2 g vs 1340 g)
- BZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 20 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Ace Pro 2
72 × 52 × 38 mm
177.2 g (0.39 lb / 6.25 oz)
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
Ace Pro 2 is 77mm narrower, 97mm shorter, and 53mm thinner than Z9.
Ace Pro 2 is 1163 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm Ace Pro 2 · 91mm Z9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Ace Pro 2
72 × 52 mm
Z9
149 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Ace Pro 2
72 × 38 mm
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Ace Pro 2: mount data unavailable
Z9
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
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
Ace Pro 2
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.9, 52.2, 38
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
177.2 g vs 1340 g — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 45.7 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z9
AF points / zones
493 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Ace Pro 2 or Z9?
Z9 scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Ace Pro 2 — 45.7MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the Ace Pro 2 and Z9?
Ace Pro 2 is 50 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Ace Pro 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Ace Pro 2 and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
Ace Pro 2 does not have IBIS, while z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Ace Pro 2 or the Z9?
Ace Pro 2 reaches 20 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Ace Pro 2 and Z9?
Ace Pro 2 weighs 177.2 g and Z9 weighs 1340 g, so the Ace Pro 2 is 1163 g lighter.
Do the Ace Pro 2 and Z9 record 4K video?
Ace Pro 2: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Ace Pro 2 and Z9 weather sealed?
Ace Pro 2: Yes. Z9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Ace Pro 2 and 740 shots for the Z9, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Ace Pro 2 launched at $449 and Z9 at $5,899. The Ace Pro 2 is $5,450 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Nikon press materials.