![[images/Insta360 X4 vs Ace Pro ONE is great.webp]] # Insta360 X4 vs Ace Pro: ONE is great! [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN5_QNG4vyk) · MountMedia · 2024-05-15 · 14:55. Written from full English auto captions (en-orig) via timedtext/yt-dlp, plus chapters. Cameras provided by Insta360; Werner says there is no paid sponsorship and the content is his own opinion. ## Outline - **0:00 – Intro (chapter "Insta360 X4 vs Ace Pro").** The X4's 8K does not make it better than the Ace Pro in every respect. Werner will cover five strengths of each camera, then recommend by five user types. One of the two will be a great choice for you. Cameras provided by Insta360; no paid sponsorship. ![[images/Insta360 X4 vs Ace Pro ONE is great-t0020.webp]] - **0:39 – X4 strength 1: reframing and 360 / single-lens modes (chapter "Insta360 X4 - Strength 1").** Freely pick framing in post—especially useful when filming yourself—but every 360 clip must be edited. The Insta360 app has quick reframing tools and excellent auto-tracking, so the extra step is limited but always required. For a conventional clip to share immediately, **single-lens mode** shoots 4K up to 60 fps on one lens with no reframing. In 360 mode the X4 shoots **8K up to 30 fps**; after crop the exported 4K reframed clip is really closer to about **2.7K**. - **2:09 – Ace Pro strength 1: true 8K / sharper detail (chapter "Insta360 Ace Pro - Strength 1").** The Ace Pro cannot shoot 360, but it can shoot **8K at 24 fps** without cropping, and its **4K** footage is very detailed. In direct comparisons—vs reframed X4 8K 360 and vs X4 single-lens 4K—Ace Pro footage shows more detail. The gap is subtle on a phone and clearer on a large high-res monitor. ![[images/Insta360 X4 vs Ace Pro ONE is great-t0230.webp]] - **3:00 – X4 strength 2: invisible selfie stick (chapter "Insta360 X4 - Strength 2").** In 360, the selfie stick disappears automatically and gives shots a distinctive look. The Ace Pro can erase a stick in the app with a Photoshop-like effect, but only for shorter clips and the result is not nearly as good as true invisible-stick 360. - **3:45 – Ace Pro strength 2: high-res slow motion (chapter "Insta360 Ace Pro - Strength 2").** Ace Pro does **4K up to 120 fps**—a big plus for action. X4 in 360 needs **4K at 100 fps** for slow-mo, then reframing cuts quality further (still usable for social). X4 single-lens tops out at **60 fps**. - **4:28 – X4 strength 3: ultra-wide field of view (chapter "Insta360 X4 - Strength 3").** Beyond resolution/framerate, the biggest look difference is FOV: the X4's 360 ultra-wide is far wider than the Ace Pro, more immersive for action (with distortion). Choice between the two is partly a choice of look and taste. - **5:18 – Ace Pro strength 3: action-camera body (chapter "Insta360 Ace Pro - Strength 3").** Ace Pro's body suits classic action use better. X4's protruding lenses are a weak point (standard lens guards included; can hurt image quality). Ace Pro's lens cover isn't user-removable but Insta360 can replace it (free in year one). Flip-up display is robust; fold it down for risky shots. X4 is ~20 g heavier; elongated form factor is great on a selfie stick but worse on helmet/chest mounts. Both are waterproof to **10 m** without a housing; underwater **360** on the X4 needs the **Invisible Dive Case** (else single-lens only). Ace Pro has a **magnetic mount**; X4 has a **1/4" thread**. ![[images/Insta360 X4 vs Ace Pro ONE is great-t0620.webp]] - **7:16 – X4 strength 4: creative / unusual angles (chapter "Insta360 X4 - Strength 4").** Wide FOV + invisible stick + reframing together let you capture angles only a 360 camera can, and shots that surprise viewers—especially fun if you like creative experimentation. - **7:47 – Ace Pro strength 4: dynamic range and HDR (chapter "Insta360 Ace Pro - Strength 4").** Larger sensor gives visibly better dynamic range in dark and bright areas. Both have HDR; on the X4 HDR is only in **5.7K** and can hurt quality, while on the Ace Pro HDR is baked into standard video. In even light, colors/exposure are similar; in harsh light the Ace Pro pulls ahead partly because the X4 must expose for the whole 360 sphere. - **8:53 – X4 strength 5: image stabilisation (chapter "Insta360 X4 - Strength 5").** Direct comparisons show the X4 is visibly better stabilised than the Ace Pro (which is still good), helped by the ultra-wide 360 FOV. - **9:17 – Ace Pro strength 5: larger sensor / low light (chapter "Insta360 Ace Pro - Strength 5").** Ace Pro's **1/1.3"** sensor helps dynamic range and low light; it has a dedicated low-light mode with efficient noise reduction. X4 keeps up surprisingly well (app processing during reframing helps) but use **5.7K ≤30 fps**, not 8K, in low light. Ace Pro still wins on colour, noise, and tough lighting; in very dark scenes the X4 falls behind. ![[images/Insta360 X4 vs Ace Pro ONE is great-t0900.webp]] - **10:23 – Other differences (chapter "Other Important Differences").** Battery (office ~20°C): Ace Pro **4K30 ~1h35**; X4 **5.7K30 ~2h21** but **8K30 ~1h15**. Overheating: Ace Pro in 4K likelier to fare better in hot weather than X4 in 8K. Price: X4 **~$500**, Ace Pro **~$450** (description links often include a free gift). Shared: gesture control, AI Highlights Assistant, GPS Preview Remote, Bluetooth headphones, same Insta360 app (some effects 360-only). Remember: X4 look is ultra-wide and every 360 clip needs reframing; single-lens mode skips that but loses 360 advantages. - **12:12 – Beginner (chapter "The Beginner").** Little camera experience / no action cam yet → **Ace Pro** (reframing and X4's many modes suit a more advanced user). - **12:29 – Advanced user (chapter "The Advanced User").** Already experienced with action cameras → **X4** for creative value from reframing, invisible stick, and FOV over the Ace Pro's edge in raw image quality. - **12:56 – Social media (chapter "For Social Media").** Mainly social → **X4**: creative shots stand out; free horizontal/vertical from 360; **Me mode** keeps the subject centred with invisible stick and less manual reframing—good for vlogging. - **13:27 – Sport & action (chapter "Sport & Action").** Depends on sport and mount: **chest mount** (e.g. mountain biking) → **Ace Pro**; **pole / selfie stick** (e.g. skiing) → **X4**. Both have activity-specific mounts. - **14:05 – Family and travel (chapter "Family and Travel").** Simple family/travel use → **Ace Pro** (no reframing, easier, flip-up display for self/family, lower damage risk). X4 still works well for travel thanks to the ultra-wide frame. Links and Ace Pro promos in the description; see also his Hero 12 / DJI Action 4 comparisons. Ask for a like; more X4 and Ace Pro videos coming. ![[images/Insta360 X4 vs Ace Pro ONE is great-t1230.webp]] ## Things mentioned ### Cameras - Insta360 X4 (360 camera; 8K30 360, single-lens 4K60, ~$500) - Insta360 Ace Pro (action camera; 8K24, 4K120, 1/1.3" sensor, ~$450) - GoPro Hero 12 and DJI Action 4 (referenced for other comparison videos) ### Features and modes - 360 reframing and Auto Framing / auto-tracking in the Insta360 app - X4 single-lens mode (4K up to 60 fps) - Invisible selfie stick effect (native on X4; app erase effect on Ace Pro) - Ace Pro 4K120 slow motion vs X4 4K100 360 slow-mo / 60 fps single-lens - Ultra-wide 360 field of view vs conventional action FOV - HDR (X4 limited to 5.7K; Ace Pro integrated in standard video) - FlowState-style image stabilisation (X4 stronger in his comparison) - Ace Pro dedicated low-light mode; X4 low-light tip: 5.7K ≤30 fps - Gesture control and AI Highlights Assistant (both) - Me mode on X4 (auto-centre subject in 360) - Waterproof to 10 m without housing (both) ### Body, mounts, accessories - X4 protruding lenses and standard lens guards - Ace Pro flip-up display and serviceable lens cover (free replacement in year one) - Ace Pro magnetic mount vs X4 1/4" thread - Invisible Dive Case (required for underwater 360 on the X4) - Chest mount, helmet mount, selfie stick / pole mounts; GPS Preview Remote; Bluetooth headphones - Insta360 app (shared; some effects 360-only) ### Purchase options (affiliate links from the description) - Insta360 X4 (with free invisible selfie stick at the time): https://www.insta360.com/sal/x4?utm_term=INRNHMF&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=KOL&utm_campaign=MountMedia&utm_content=date20240515X4AP - Insta360 Ace Pro (11% off + free screen protector at the time): https://www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro?utm_term=INRNHMF&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=KOL&utm_campaign=MountMedia&utm_content=date20240515X4AP - Insta360 mounts and accessories for Ace Pro and X4: https://store.insta360.com/accessory?utm_term=INRNHMF - Audiio music: https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=606 ## Bios - **Werner Plank** is the creator and host of MountMedia, a YouTube channel based in Austria that makes in-depth reviews, comparisons and tutorials for 360 and action cameras, especially Insta360, DJI and GoPro, often filmed outdoors in the mountains, skiing and biking. He can be reached at [email protected] and on Instagram as @werner.plank. - **Insta360 X4** is Insta360's 2024 flagship consumer 360 camera with dual lenses, up to 8K 360 video, single-lens modes, a large touchscreen and FlowState stabilisation. - **Insta360 Ace Pro** is Insta360's 2023 flagship flat action camera with a large 1/1.3" sensor, up to 8K24 and 4K120 video, a flip-up display, strong dynamic range and magnetic mounting. - **Insta360** is the Shenzhen-based camera maker behind the X-series 360 cameras, the Ace Pro and GO action cameras, mounts and accessories, and the Insta360 mobile and Studio apps. Insta360 provided the cameras for this comparison; Werner states there was no paid sponsorship.