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
Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Ace Pro is 2.1 years newer.
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Wins
Ace Pro
Wins
Z9
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZ9 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 0)
- AAce Pro has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 60 frames)
- BZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- AAce Pro has lower Weight (179.8 g vs 1160 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1160 g (2.56 lb / 40.92 oz)
Ace Pro is 77mm narrower, 97mm shorter, and 52mm thinner than Z9.
Ace Pro is 980 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm Ace Pro · 91mm Z9
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
Z9
149 × 150 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
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: 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
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.9, 52.15, 38.5
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
179.8 g vs 1160 g — lower is better
Resolution
48 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 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓IBIS effectiveness — Both 6 stops
- ✓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.
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
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Ace Pro or Z9?
Z9 scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Ace Pro — 45.7MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the Ace Pro and Z9?
Ace Pro is 48 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Ace Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Ace Pro and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
Ace Pro does not have IBIS, while z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Ace Pro or the Z9?
Ace Pro reaches 15 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Ace Pro and Z9?
Ace Pro weighs 179.8 g and Z9 weighs 1160 g, so the Ace Pro is 980 g lighter.
Do the Ace Pro and Z9 record 4K video?
Ace Pro: 4K up to 120p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Ace Pro and Z9 weather sealed?
Ace Pro: Yes. Z9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Ace Pro and 740 shots for the Z9, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Ace Pro launched at $399 and Z9 at $5,499. The Ace Pro is $5,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Nikon press materials.