Insta360
GO Ultra
Tiny wearable action camera with magnetic mounting, 4K video, and FlowState stabilization.
$299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2024
Sony
ZV-1
The original Sony vlogging compact with a 1-inch stacked sensor, 24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 ZEISS lens, Real-time Eye AF, and side-flip screen.
$749
Launch priceReleased May 2020
GO Ultra is 4.3 years newer.
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Wins
GO Ultra
Wins
ZV-1
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZV-1 has lower AF low-light limit (-4 EV vs 0 EV)
- BZV-1 has higher AF points / zones (315 vs 0)
- BZV-1 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- AGO Ultra has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZV-1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (24 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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GO Ultra
70 × 49 × 33 mm
161.4 g (0.36 lb / 5.69 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
ZV-1
106 × 60 × 44 mm
294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)
GO Ultra is 35mm narrower, 11mm shorter, and 10mm thinner than ZV-1.
GO Ultra is 133 g lighter than ZV-1.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GO Ultra · 44mm ZV-1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GO Ultra
70 × 49 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
ZV-1
106 × 60 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
GO Ultra
70 × 33 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
ZV-1
106 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
ZV-1
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 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
GO Ultra
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.4, 48.8, 33.3
Card types
Adds microSD
Resolution
50 MP vs 20.1 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 260 shots — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only GO Ultra supports it
Reasons to choose
ZV-1
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
315 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.5, 60, 43.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I, Memory Stick Duo
Burst (mechanical)
24 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GO Ultra
Pros
- ✓Ultra tiny 39g body
- ✓Magnetic mount system
- ✓4K video
- ✓Wearable POV
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Short battery life
- –Limited manual control
ZV-1
Pros
- ✓1-inch stacked Exmor RS sensor with DRAM
- ✓24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 ZEISS zoom
- ✓Real-time Eye AF and Product Showcase
- ✓Side vari-angle LCD for vlogging
- ✓4K oversampled video and HFR slow-mo
Cons
- –Fixed 24–70mm zoom (no telephoto reach)
- –No built-in ND filter (unlike ZV-1 II)
- –No EVF
- –Short battery life for long shoots
Decided which one is right for you?
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Insta360 GO Ultra
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, GO Ultra or ZV-1?
GO Ultra scores 6.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for ZV-1 — 50MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the GO Ultra and ZV-1?
GO Ultra is 50 MP and ZV-1 is 20.1 MP, so the GO Ultra captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GO Ultra and ZV-1 have in-body image stabilization?
GO Ultra has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while ZV-1 uses Optical SteadyShot + Active electronic (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the GO Ultra or the ZV-1?
GO Ultra reaches 15 fps electronic. ZV-1 reaches 24 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GO Ultra and ZV-1?
GO Ultra weighs 161.4 g and ZV-1 weighs 294 g, so the GO Ultra is 133 g lighter.
Do the GO Ultra and ZV-1 record 4K video?
GO Ultra: 4K up to 60p. ZV-1: 4K up to 30p.
Are the GO Ultra and ZV-1 weather sealed?
GO Ultra: Yes. ZV-1: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the GO Ultra and 260 shots for the ZV-1, giving the GO Ultra the edge.
How much does each cost?
GO Ultra launched at $299 and ZV-1 at $749. The GO Ultra is $450 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Sony press materials.