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 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Released Oct 2021
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 8 months newer.
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Wins
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 3,200)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 120 frames)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition has lower Weight (239 g vs 658 g)
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 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 78mm narrower and 30mm thinner than Alpha 7 IV but it is also 33mm taller.
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 419 g lighter than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 50mm ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 IV
✓ 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 658 g — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition supports it
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 5.5 stops — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 3,200 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and Alpha 7 IV at major authorized retailers.
Insta360 ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
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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 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and Alpha 7 IV?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 21 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition does not have IBIS, while alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition or the Alpha 7 IV?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and Alpha 7 IV?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition weighs 239 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 419 g lighter.
Do the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition: 6K (max), 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition: Yes. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, 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 7 IV at $2,499. The ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is $1,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Sony press materials.