Insta360
Ace Pro
Leica co-engineered action cam with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K120, flip touchscreen, and FlowState stabilization.
$399
Released Nov 2023
Sony
Alpha 7R VI
66.8MP fully-stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's new BIONZ XR2 engine.
$4,499
Released Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 2.5 years newer.
Wins
Ace Pro
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 6,400)
- AAce Pro has lower Weight (179.8 g vs 713 g)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 60 frames)
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)
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
Ace Pro is 61mm narrower, 45mm shorter, and 44mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI.
Ace Pro is 533 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm Ace Pro · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Ace Pro
72 × 52 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Ace Pro
72 × 39 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Ace Pro: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7R VI
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.9, 52.15, 38.5
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
179.8 g vs 713 g — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Ace Pro supports it
Weather sealing
Only Ace Pro supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 600 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓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
Pros
- ✓1/1.3-inch sensor
- ✓4K120 slow-mo
- ✓Leica color science
- ✓Flip touchscreen
Cons
- –Superseded by Ace Pro 2
- –No 8K
- –Fixed lens
Alpha 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP fully-stacked Exmor RS sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓8.5-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Ace Pro or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Ace Pro — 66.8MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the Ace Pro and Alpha 7R VI?
Ace Pro is 48 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Ace Pro and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
Ace Pro does not have IBIS, while alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Ace Pro or the Alpha 7R VI?
Ace Pro reaches 15 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Ace Pro and Alpha 7R VI?
Ace Pro weighs 179.8 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Ace Pro is 533 g lighter.
Do the Ace Pro and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
Ace Pro: 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Ace Pro and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
Ace Pro: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Ace Pro and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Ace Pro the edge.
How much does each cost?
Ace Pro launched at $399 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The Ace Pro is $4,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Sony press materials.