GoPro Hero (2024) vs Insta360 Go 3
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Overview of the GoPro Hero (2024)
GoPro Hero (2024)GoPro's 2024 budget action camera: 4K video, slomo & photos
The Hero (2024) is GoPro's new entry level action camera, offering very decent performance at less than half the price of their flagship GoPro Hero 13 Black. The resulting product is extremely simple, with only 3 modes (video, slomo and photo), but for most casual usage, it's 4K video will be good enough to capture the fun and action of the moment and share it with your friends.
- Pros
- Simple & straightforward
- Lightweight
- Replaceable lens guard
- Cons
- Limited functionality
- Stabilization only in app
- Only waterproof down to 16ft / 5m
- Battery not removeable
Overview of the Insta360 Go 3
Insta360 Go 3Insta360's 2023 wearable action camera
The Insta360 Go 3 is a great wearable action camera. When combined with the ActionPod, it also becomes a more traditional action camera with extended battery life and a flip screen. It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.
- Pros
- Small size
- Extra battery and screen with ActionPod
- Cons
- Not waterproof with ActionPod
- SD cards not supported
Comparison of the Hero (2024) vs the Go 3
Weight and size
The Go 3 is a slightly smaller camera. The Go 3 is a lot lighter than the Hero (2024).
GoPro Hero (2024)
56.6mm x 47.7mm x 29.4mm / 2.23in x 1.88in x 1.16in
3.03oz / 86g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Insta360 Go 3
25.6mm x 54.4mm x 23.2mm / 1.01in x 2.14in x 0.91in
1.25oz / 35.5g
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 (2024) offers a much larger battery capacity. Neither camera has a removable battery.
GoPro Hero (2024)
1225mAh
Removable
75min at 4K30fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Insta360 Go 3
310mAh
Removable
45min at 1080p
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
Only the Go 3 features built-in storage. Only the Hero (2024) supports SD cards, the Go 3 is therefore limited to it's built-in storage.
GoPro Hero (2024)
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Insta360 Go 3
32GB, 64GB or 128GB
Storage not extendable
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
Neither camera offers HDR video.
GoPro Hero (2024)
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 Go 3
2.7K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The Hero (2024) and the Go 3 both feature 12MP. The field of view of the Hero (2024) is a little better than the Go 3's. The Go 3 features a much higher bit rate than the Hero (2024)
GoPro Hero (2024)
12MP
140°
50Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 Go 3
12MP
134°
80Mbps
Camera settings
GoPro Hero (2024)
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 Go 3
100-3200
+/-4
Hero (2024) vs Go 3 specifications
| Name | GoPro Hero (2024) | Insta360 Go 3 |
| Year of release | 2024 | 2023 |
| Width | 2.23in / 56.6mm | 1.01in / 25.6mm |
| Height | 1.88in / 47.7mm | 2.14in / 54.4mm |
| Depth | 1.16in / 29.4mm | 0.91in / 23.2mm |
| Weight | 3.03oz / 86g | 1.25oz / 35.5g |
| Waterproof | 16ft / 5m | 16ft / 5m |
| Waterproof with diving case | - | 197ft / 60m |
| Min operating temperature | 14°F / -10°C | -4°F / -20°C |
| Max operating temperature | 95°F / 35°C | 104°F / 40°C |
| Battery capacity | 1225mAh | 310mAh |
| Removable battery | No | No |
| Battery life | 75min at 4K30fps | 45min at 1080p |
| Charging time | 60min | - |
| Battery extension capacity | - | 1270mAh |
| Battery extension run time | - | 170min at 1080p |
| Battery extension charging time | - | 65min |
| Battery extension weight | - | 3.4oz / 96.3g |
| Built-in storage | - | 32GB 64GB 128GB |
| Storage format | microSD | - |
| Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | - |
| Maximun storage supported | 1Tb | 128GB |
| Rear screen size | 1.76in | With Action Pod |
| Front screen size | No | With Action Pod |
| Field of view | 140° | 134° |
| Sensor | 1/2.8" CMOS | 1/2.3" |
| Pixels | 12MP | 12MP |
| Aperture | F2.3 | F2.2 |
| Focal length | 15mm | 11mm |
| ISO range | - | 100-3200 |
| Video zoom | 2x | - |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 50Mbps | 80Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | - | +/-4 |
| 360-degree video | No | No |
| 4K video | 30fps | - |
| 2.7K video | 60fps | 30fps |
| 1440p video | - | 50fps |
| 1080p video | 30fps | 50fps |
| Maximum slow motion | 2x at 2.7k | 4x at 1080p |
| Stabilization | Hypersmooth in Quik Application | Flowstate |
| Horizon lock | No | - |
| Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
| Live streaming | - | No |
| Timelapse mode | - | Yes |
| Starlapse mode | - | Yes |
| Timeshift mode | - | Yes |
| Loop recording mode | - | Yes |
| Photo burst mode | Yes | No |
| RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 2 | 2 |
| Stereo audio | - | Yes |
| Noise reduction | - | Yes |
| Audio format | - | aac |
| Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.2 | BLE 5.0 |
| USB | USB-C | Type-C USB2.0 |
| GPS integrated | No | No |
| GPS pairing | - | Garmin device Apple Watch |
| Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
| Gesture commands | - | No |