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Ace Pro
Leica co-engineered action cam with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K120, flip touchscreen, and FlowState stabilization.
$399
Released Nov 2023
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X3
5.7K 360 camera with dual 1/2-inch 48MP sensors, 72MP photos, 4K single-lens mode, and IPX8 10m waterproofing.
$449
Released Sep 2022
Ace Pro is 1.2 years newer.
Wins
Ace Pro
Wins
X3
10 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAce Pro has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BX3 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 48 MP)
- AAce Pro has lower Weight (179.8 g vs 180 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Ace Pro
72 × 52 × 39 mm
179.8 g (0.40 lb / 6.34 oz)
X3
46 × 114 × 33 mm
180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
Ace Pro is 62mm shorter than X3 but it is also 26mm wider and 5mm thicker.
Ace Pro and X3 weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm Ace Pro · 33mm X3
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
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Weight
179.8 g vs 180 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 114, 33.1
Internal RAW video
Only X3 supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only X3 supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only X3 supports it
Resolution
72 MP vs 48 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 15 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 60 frames
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- –Superseded by Ace Pro 2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
X3
Pros
- ✓72MP 360 photos
- ✓5.7K60 360 video
- ✓Great value used
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –No 8K vs X4
- –Single-lens capped at 4K30
- –Older AI editing
Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Ace Pro or X3?
X3 scores 5.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Ace Pro — 72MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Ace Pro and X3?
Ace Pro is 48 MP and X3 is 72 MP, so the X3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Ace Pro and X3 have in-body image stabilization?
Ace Pro does not have IBIS, while x3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Ace Pro or the X3?
Ace Pro reaches 15 fps electronic. X3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Ace Pro and X3?
Both bodies weigh roughly 179.8 g.
Do the Ace Pro and X3 record 4K video?
Ace Pro: 4K up to 120p. X3: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Ace Pro and X3 weather sealed?
Ace Pro: Yes. X3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Ace Pro and 640 shots for the X3, giving the X3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Ace Pro launched at $399 and X3 at $449. The Ace Pro is $50 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.