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
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Released Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 2.4 years newer.
Wins
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
Wins
Alpha 1 II
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 3,200)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition has lower Weight (239 g vs 743 g)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 21 MP)
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)
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 83mm narrower and 33mm thinner than Alpha 1 II but it is also 32mm taller.
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 504 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 50mm ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition: mount data unavailable
Alpha 1 II
✓ 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
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 53.2, 129.3, 49.5
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
239 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
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
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 3,200 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Resolution
50.1 MP vs 21 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
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
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 8.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition — 50.1MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and Alpha 1 II?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 21 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition does not have IBIS, while alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition or the Alpha 1 II?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and Alpha 1 II?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition weighs 239 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 504 g lighter.
Do the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition: 6K (max), 4K up to 30p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition the edge.
How much does each cost?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition launched at $999 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is $5,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Sony press materials.