Insta360
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
Modular 360 system with dual 1-inch Leica co-engineered sensors, 6K 360 video, 21MP photos, and best-in-class low light for 360.
$999
Released Jun 2022
Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,899
Released Oct 2021
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 7 months newer.
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ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
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Z9
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BZ9 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 0)
- AONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 120 frames)
- BZ9 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 3,200)
- BZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 20 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
53 × 129 × 50 mm
239 g (0.53 lb / 8.43 oz)
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 96mm narrower, 20mm shorter, and 41mm thinner than Z9.
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 1101 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 50mm ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition · 91mm Z9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
53 × 129 mm
Z9
149 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
53 × 50 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
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition: 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
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 53.2, 129.3, 49.5
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
239 g vs 1340 g — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 6 stops — 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 120 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓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.
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
Pros
- ✓Dual 1-inch sensors
- ✓6K 360 video
- ✓Leica imaging
- ✓Modular ONE RS platform
Cons
- –IPX3 only (not submersible)
- –Heavy modular setup
- –62 min runtime at 6K30
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
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Insta360 ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition or Z9?
Z9 scores 9.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition — 45.7MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and Z9?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 21 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition does not have IBIS, while z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition or the Z9?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition reaches 20 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and Z9?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition weighs 239 g and Z9 weighs 1340 g, so the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 1101 g lighter.
Do the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and Z9 record 4K video?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition: 6K (max), 4K up to 30p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and Z9 weather sealed?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition: Yes. Z9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and 740 shots for the Z9, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition launched at $999 and Z9 at $5,899. The ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is $4,900 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Nikon press materials.