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
Sony
Alpha 9 III
Global shutter sports flagship with 120fps and zero rolling shutter for pro action.
$5,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2024
Alpha 9 III is 2 months newer.
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Wins
Ace Pro
Wins
Alpha 9 III
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 9 III has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- AAce Pro has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BAlpha 9 III has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- BAlpha 9 III has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AAce Pro has lower Weight (179.8 g vs 703 g)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 9 III
136 × 97 × 83 mm
703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz)
Ace Pro is 64mm narrower, 45mm shorter, and 44mm thinner than Alpha 9 III.
Ace Pro is 523 g lighter than Alpha 9 III.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm Ace Pro · 83mm Alpha 9 III
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
Alpha 9 III
136 × 97 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
Alpha 9 III
136 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 9 III
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Ace Pro: mount data unavailable
Alpha 9 III
✓ 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
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
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 703 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 250 — lower is better
Resolution
48 MP vs 24.6 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 400 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 9 III
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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 9 III
Pros
- ✓Global shutter 120fps
- ✓Zero rolling shutter
- ✓Pro sports AF
- ✓Pre-capture buffer
Cons
- –24.6MP only
- –Premium price
- –Battery drain at max speed
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 Alpha 9 III?
Alpha 9 III scores 9.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for Ace Pro — 120fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Ace Pro and Alpha 9 III?
Ace Pro is 48 MP and Alpha 9 III is 24.6 MP, so the Ace Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Ace Pro and Alpha 9 III have in-body image stabilization?
Ace Pro uses FlowState electronic stabilization (electronic), while Alpha 9 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Ace Pro or the Alpha 9 III?
Ace Pro reaches 15 fps electronic. Alpha 9 III reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Ace Pro and Alpha 9 III?
Ace Pro weighs 179.8 g and Alpha 9 III weighs 703 g, so the Ace Pro is 523 g lighter.
Do the Ace Pro and Alpha 9 III record 4K video?
Ace Pro: 4K up to 120p. Alpha 9 III: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Ace Pro and Alpha 9 III weather sealed?
Ace Pro: Yes. Alpha 9 III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Ace Pro and 400 shots for the Alpha 9 III, giving the Ace Pro the edge.
How much does each cost?
Ace Pro launched at $399 and Alpha 9 III at $5,999. The Ace Pro is $5,600 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.