GoPro Hero 13 Black vs Insta360 Ace Pro

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Overview of the GoPro Hero 13 Black

GoPro Hero 13 Black☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero 13 Black
GoPro's latest camera featuring 5.3K video, lens mods, super slomo
The Hero 13 is GoPro's latest high end action camera. It is only an incremental improvement over the past two models (the Hero 12 and Hero 11), but it is still the best action camera you can buy for most use cases.
  • Pros
  • Great 5.3K video
  • Super slomo (13x)
  • Lens mods with automatic detection
  • Great image stabilization
  • Integrated GPS
  • Cons
  • Ageing sensor
  • No 8K support
  • Low light performance

Overview of the Insta360 Ace Pro

Insta360 Ace Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Ace Pro
Insta360's 2023 action camera: 8K video and a flipscreen
The Ace Pro is Insta360's 2023 action camera model and features 8K video in a rugged package that is waterproof and freeze-proof (-4°F / -20°C. It's successor, the Insta360 Ace Pro 2, mostly an incremental improvement, so the Ace Pro is an amazing pick now that the price has dropped.
  • Pros
  • 8K video
  • Flip screen
  • Great image stabilization
  • Weather proof
  • Cons
  • Heavy
  • Average audio

Comparison of the Hero 13 vs the Ace Pro

Weight and size

The Hero 13 is a slightly smaller camera. The Hero 13 weighs a little less than the Ace Pro.
GoPro Hero 13 Black
71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm / 2.83in x 2in x 1.32in
5.61oz / 159g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Insta360 Ace Pro
71.9mm x 52.15mm x 38.5mm / 2.83in x 2.05in x 1.52in
6.34oz / 179.8g
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 Hero 13 offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
GoPro Hero 13 Black
1900mAh
Removable
150min at 1080p
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Insta360 Ace Pro
1650mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR
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 Hero 13 and the Ace Pro support SD cards.
GoPro Hero 13 Black
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Insta360 Ace Pro
No built-in storage
microSD
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 Hero 13 and the Ace Pro offer HDR video.
GoPro Hero 13 Black
5.3K video at 60fps
5.3K 30fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 Ace Pro
8K video at 24fps
4k 30fps

Camera and sensor technology

The Ace Pro features a much higher resolution. The Hero 13 and the Ace Pro both have a similar field of view. The Ace Pro features a much higher bit rate than the Hero 13
GoPro Hero 13 Black
27.6MP
148°
120Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 Ace Pro
48MP
151°
170Mbps

Camera settings

Both the Hero 13 and the Ace Pro have the same ISO range. The Ace Pro's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
GoPro Hero 13 Black
100-6400
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 Ace Pro
100-6400
+/-4

Hero 13 vs Ace Pro specifications

NameGoPro Hero 13 BlackInsta360 Ace Pro
Year of release20242023
Width2.83in / 71.8mm2.83in / 71.9mm
Height2in / 50.8mm2.05in / 52.15mm
Depth1.32in / 33.6mm1.52in / 38.5mm
Weight5.61oz / 159g6.34oz / 179.8g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature14°F / -10°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature95°F / 35°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1900mAh1650mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life150min at 1080p100min at 4K30fps HDR
Charging time3h (5W)46min (30W)
63min (5V/3A)
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1Tb1Tb
Rear screen size2.27in2.4in
Front screen size1.4inYes
Field of view148°151°
Sensor1/1.9" CMOS1/1.3"
Pixels27.6MP48MP
ApertureF2.5F2.6
Focal length12-39mm16mm
ISO range100-6400100-6400
Video zoom2x4x
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate120Mbps170Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-2+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
8K video-24fps
5.3K video60fps-
4K video60fps120fps
2.7K video120fps120fps
1440p video-60fps
1080p video240fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K4x4x
Maximum slow motion13x at 720p8x at 1080p
HDR video5.3K 30fps4k 30fps
StabilizationHyperSmooth 6.0Flowstate
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)H.265 (HEVC)
Live streaming1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60-
Webcam mode1080p30-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones33
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formatwavaac
Audio inputMedia Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B)
Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter
-
Audio bluetooth supportAirpods and Bluetooth headsetsBluetooth headsets
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.3BLE 5.2
USBUSB-CUSB-C
GPS integratedYesNo
GPS pairing-iOS Application
Android Application
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commands-Yes