Insta360 Ace vs Akaso Brave 8 Lite
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Overview of the Insta360 Ace
Insta360 Ace
Insta360's budget action camera: 6K video and a flipscreen
The Ace is Insta360's entry level action camera but shares a lot of features with it's premium brother, the Insta360 Ace Pro. The main difference being the sensor technology, which although not as advanced, still offers very good performance, with video up to 6K.
- Pros
- Great image stabilization
- Flip screen
- Weather proof
- Cons
- Heavy
- Average audio
Overview of the Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Akaso's 2024 budget action camera: 4K HDR video
The Akaso Brave 8 Lite offers a very decent action camera experience at less than half the cost of a GoPro. As a budget action camera, there are indeed some limitations like subpar image stabilization and poor low light performance, but it will suit most people's needs at an affordable pricepoint.
- Pros
- Great value for money
- Lightweight
- HDR video
- Cons
- Low light video
- Fragile build
- Lacking image stabilization
Comparison of the Ace vs the Brave 8 Lite
Weight and size
The Brave 8 Lite is a slightly smaller camera. The Brave 8 Lite is a lot lighter than the Ace.
Insta360 Ace
71.9mm x 52.15mm x 38.5mm / 2.83in x 2.05in x 1.52in
6.24oz / 176.8g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
35mm x 65mm x 45mm / 1.38in x 2.56in x 1.77in
4.02oz / 114g
Why size and weight matter:
Weight is important for action cameras because we often mount them on helmets, or hold them at the end of a selfie stick while moving. Therefore a heavier camera can be dvifficult to use or uncomfortable. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.
Battery life
The Ace offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Insta360 Ace
1700mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
1550mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 60fps
Why battery life matters:
Nothing worse than running out of battery just before capturing the best footage of the day! A long battery life is reassuring and convenient when shooting footage outdoors where options to charge are limited. Even the use of a power bank can be tedious or simply impossible like when filming watersports. Having removeable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.
Storage
Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the Ace and the Brave 8 Lite support SD cards.
Insta360 Ace
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
No built-in storage
microSDXC
Why storage matters:
High quality footage can quickly take up lots of space and insufficient storage can soon be frustrating. Having a large amount of storage and the possiblity to extend it or swap SD cards while on a outing will ensure you will always be able to capture the footage you want. However, smaller, wearable action cameras often rely on built-in storage because of their small size.
Video performance
Both the Ace and the Brave 8 Lite offer HDR video.
Insta360 Ace
5.3K video at 30fps
4k 30fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
4K video at 60fps
4k 30fps
Camera and sensor technology
The Ace features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 8 Lite is a little better than the Ace's.
Insta360 Ace
48MP
157°
170Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
20MP
166°
Feature missing
Camera settings
Insta360 Ace
100-6400
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Feature missing
Feature missing
Ace vs Brave 8 Lite specifications
Name | Insta360 Ace | Akaso Brave 8 Lite |
Year of release | 2023 | 2024 |
Width | 2.83in / 71.9mm | 1.38in / 35mm |
Height | 2.05in / 52.15mm | 2.56in / 65mm |
Depth | 1.52in / 38.5mm | 1.77in / 45mm |
Weight | 6.24oz / 176.8g | 4.02oz / 114g |
Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 33ft / 10m |
Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 131ft / 40m |
Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | - |
Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | - |
Battery capacity | 1700mAh | 1550mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 100min at 4K30fps HDR | 90min for 4k 60fps |
Charging time | 70min (5V/3A) | - |
Storage format | microSD | microSDXC |
Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 1Tb | - |
Rear screen size | 2.4in | 2in |
Front screen size | Yes | 0.96in |
Field of view | 157° | 166° |
Sensor | 1/2" | 1/2.3" CMOS |
Pixels | 48MP | 20MP |
Aperture | F2.4 | F2.8 |
Focal length | 16mm | - |
ISO range | 100-6400 | - |
Video zoom | 4x | 5x |
Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 170Mbps | - |
Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | - |
360-degree video | No | No |
5.3K video | 30fps | - |
4K video | 120fps | 60fps |
2.7K video | 120fps | - |
1440p video | 60fps | - |
1080p video | 240fps | 60fps |
Slow motion at 4K | 4x | - |
Maximum slow motion | 8x at 1080p | 8 |
HDR video | 4k 30fps | 4k 30fps |
Stabilization | Flowstate | EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth |
Horizon lock | Yes | - |
Video format | H.265 (HEVC) | H.264 (MP4) |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Starlapse mode | Yes | - |
Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Photo burst mode | Yes | Yes |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | 3 | - |
Stereo audio | Yes | - |
Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
Audio format | aac | - |
Audio input | - | Akaso external mic |
Audio bluetooth support | Bluetooth headsets | - |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 5G |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.2 | - |
USB | USB-C | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | No | - |
GPS pairing | iOS Application Android Application | - |
Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
Gesture commands | Yes | - |
Remote control | - | Included |