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
Sony
ZV-1
The original Sony vlogging compact with a 1-inch stacked sensor, 24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 ZEISS lens, Real-time Eye AF, and side-flip screen.
$749
Launch priceReleased May 2020
Ace Pro 2 is 4.4 years newer.
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Wins
Ace Pro 2
Wins
ZV-1
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZV-1 has higher AF points / zones (315 vs 0)
- AAce Pro 2 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZV-1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (24 fps vs 8 fps)
- AAce Pro 2 has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 20.1 MP)
- AAce Pro 2 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 260 shots)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
ZV-1
106 × 60 × 44 mm
294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)
Ace Pro 2 is 34mm narrower, 8mm shorter, and 6mm thinner than ZV-1.
Ace Pro 2 is 117 g lighter than ZV-1.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm Ace Pro 2 · 44mm ZV-1
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
ZV-1
106 × 60 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
ZV-1
106 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
ZV-1
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 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
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.9, 52.2, 38
Card types
Adds microSD
Resolution
50 MP vs 20.1 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 260 shots — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Ace Pro 2 supports it
Reasons to choose
ZV-1
AF points / zones
315 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.5, 60, 43.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I, Memory Stick Duo
Burst (mechanical)
24 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only ZV-1 supports it
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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
ZV-1
Pros
- ✓1-inch stacked Exmor RS sensor with DRAM
- ✓24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 ZEISS zoom
- ✓Real-time Eye AF and Product Showcase
- ✓Side vari-angle LCD for vlogging
- ✓4K oversampled video and HFR slow-mo
Cons
- –Fixed 24–70mm zoom (no telephoto reach)
- –No built-in ND filter (unlike ZV-1 II)
- –No EVF
- –Short battery life for long shoots
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Ace Pro 2 or ZV-1?
Ace Pro 2 scores 5.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for ZV-1 — 50MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Ace Pro 2 and ZV-1?
Ace Pro 2 is 50 MP and ZV-1 is 20.1 MP, so the Ace Pro 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Ace Pro 2 and ZV-1?
Ace Pro 2 uses FlowState electronic stabilization (electronic), while ZV-1 uses Optical SteadyShot + Active electronic (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the Ace Pro 2 or the ZV-1?
Ace Pro 2 reaches 20 fps electronic. ZV-1 reaches 24 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Ace Pro 2 and ZV-1?
Ace Pro 2 weighs 177.2 g and ZV-1 weighs 294 g, so the Ace Pro 2 is 117 g lighter.
Do the Ace Pro 2 and ZV-1 record 4K video?
Ace Pro 2: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. ZV-1: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Ace Pro 2 and ZV-1 weather sealed?
Ace Pro 2: Yes. ZV-1: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Ace Pro 2 and 260 shots for the ZV-1, giving the Ace Pro 2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Ace Pro 2 launched at $449 and ZV-1 at $749. The Ace Pro 2 is $300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Sony press materials.