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
Insta360
X4 Air
Ultralight 165g 8K 360 camera with dual 1/1.8-inch sensors, replaceable lenses, AdaptiveTone exposure, 15m waterproofing, and swappable 2010mAh battery.
$400
Launch priceReleased Oct 2025
X4 Air is 1.9 years newer.
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Wins
Ace Pro
Wins
X4 Air
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX4 Air has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AAce Pro has lower Weight (179.8 g vs 580 g)
- BX4 Air has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
- AAce Pro has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BX4 Air has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Ace Pro
72 × 52 × 39 mm
179.8 g (0.40 lb / 6.34 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X4 Air
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Ace Pro is 62mm narrower, 39mm shorter, and 34mm thinner than X4 Air.
Ace Pro is 400 g lighter than X4 Air.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm Ace Pro · 72mm X4 Air
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Ace Pro
72 × 52 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X4 Air
134 × 91 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Ace Pro
72 × 39 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X4 Air
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X4 Air
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 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
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 580 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X4 Air
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only X4 Air supports it
Eye AF
Only X4 Air supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only X4 Air supports it
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 640 shots
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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
X4 Air
Pros
- ✓Lightest Insta360 8K 360 (165g)
- ✓Dual 1/1.8-inch sensors (134% more pixel area vs X4)
- ✓8K30 + 6K50 360; 4K single-lens mode
- ✓Replaceable lenses + 15m waterproof
- ✓AdaptiveTone + Portrait Mode
Cons
- –No 8K60 vs X5 flagship
- –8K runtime ~88 min
- –360 workflow needs reframing
- –Fewer pro codecs than X5
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 wildlife, Ace Pro or X4 Air?
X4 Air scores 9.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Ace Pro — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Ace Pro and X4 Air?
Ace Pro is 48 MP and X4 Air is 72 MP, so the X4 Air captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Ace Pro and X4 Air have in-body image stabilization?
Ace Pro uses FlowState electronic stabilization (electronic), while X4 Air has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Ace Pro or the X4 Air?
Ace Pro reaches 15 fps electronic. X4 Air reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Ace Pro and X4 Air?
Ace Pro weighs 179.8 g and X4 Air weighs 580 g, so the Ace Pro is 400 g lighter.
Do the Ace Pro and X4 Air record 4K video?
Ace Pro: 4K up to 120p. X4 Air: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Ace Pro and X4 Air weather sealed?
Ace Pro: Yes. X4 Air: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Ace Pro and 640 shots for the X4 Air, giving the X4 Air the edge.
How much does each cost?
Ace Pro launched at $399 and X4 Air at $400. The Ace Pro is $1 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 press materials.