Insta360 Ace vs GoPro Hero 13 Black

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Overview of the Insta360 Ace

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 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

Comparison of the Ace vs the Hero 13

Weight and size

The Hero 13 is a slightly smaller camera. The Hero 13 weighs a little less 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
GoPro Hero 13 Black
71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm / 2.83in x 2in x 1.32in
5.61oz / 159g
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.
Insta360 Ace
1700mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
GoPro Hero 13 Black
1900mAh
Removable
150min 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

Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the Ace and the Hero 13 support SD cards.
Insta360 Ace
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
GoPro Hero 13 Black
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 Ace and the Hero 13 offer HDR video.
Insta360 Ace
5.3K video at 30fps
4k 30fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
GoPro Hero 13 Black
5.3K video at 60fps
5.3K 30fps

Camera and sensor technology

The Ace features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Ace is a little better than the Hero 13's. The Ace features a much higher bit rate than the Hero 13
Insta360 Ace
48MP
157°
170Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
GoPro Hero 13 Black
27.6MP
148°
120Mbps

Camera settings

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

Ace vs Hero 13 specifications

NameInsta360 AceGoPro Hero 13 Black
Year of release20232024
Width2.83in / 71.9mm2.83in / 71.8mm
Height2.05in / 52.15mm2in / 50.8mm
Depth1.52in / 38.5mm1.32in / 33.6mm
Weight6.24oz / 176.8g5.61oz / 159g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C14°F / -10°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C95°F / 35°C
Battery capacity1700mAh1900mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life100min at 4K30fps HDR150min at 1080p
Charging time70min (5V/3A)3h (5W)
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1Tb1Tb
Rear screen size2.4in2.27in
Front screen sizeYes1.4in
Field of view157°148°
Sensor1/2"1/1.9" CMOS
Pixels48MP27.6MP
ApertureF2.4F2.5
Focal length16mm12-39mm
ISO range100-6400100-6400
Video zoom4x2x
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate170Mbps120Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-2
360-degree videoNoNo
5.3K video30fps60fps
4K video120fps60fps
2.7K video120fps120fps
1440p video60fps-
1080p video240fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K4x4x
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p13x at 720p
HDR video4k 30fps5.3K 30fps
StabilizationFlowstateHyperSmooth 6.0
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)H.265 (HEVC)
Live streaming-1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60
Webcam mode-1080p30
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones33
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacwav
Audio input-Media Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B)
Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter
Audio bluetooth supportBluetooth headsetsAirpods and Bluetooth headsets
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
BluetoothBLE 5.2BLE 5.3
USBUSB-CUSB-C
GPS integratedNoYes
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
-
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsYes-