Insta360 Go 3 vs GoPro Hero 10 Black
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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 It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.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
Overview of the GoPro Hero 10 Black
GoPro Hero 10 BlackGoPro's 2021 action camera: premium features at a budget pricepoint
The Hero 10 is now several generations old, but still holds up as an incredibly capable action camera. It features older sensor technology than the Hero 11 and above, but the overall quality means it is amazing value for money.
- Pros
- A premium product at a budget price
- Integrated GPS
- Good battery life
- Cons
- Ageing sensor technology
- Older generation stabilization
Comparison of the Go 3 vs the Hero 10
Weight and size
The Go 3 is a lot more compact than the Hero 10. The Go 3 is a lot lighter than the Hero 10.
Insta360 Go 3
25.6mm x 54.4mm x 23.2mm / 1.01in x 2.14in x 0.91in
1.25oz / 35.5g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
GoPro Hero 10 Black
71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm / 2.83in x 2in x 1.32in
5.43oz / 154g
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 10 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Hero 10 has a removable battery whereas the Go 3's battery is not removable
Insta360 Go 3
310mAh
Removable
45min at 1080p
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
GoPro Hero 10 Black
1720mAh
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
Only the Go 3 features built-in storage. Only the Hero 10 supports SD cards, the Go 3 is therefore limited to it's built-in storage.
Insta360 Go 3
32GB, 64GB or 128GB
Storage not extendable
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
GoPro Hero 10 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
Neither camera offers HDR video.
Insta360 Go 3
2.7K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
GoPro Hero 10 Black
5.3K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The Hero 10 features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Hero 10 is a little better than the Go 3's. The Hero 10 features a much higher bit rate than the Go 3
Insta360 Go 3
12MP
134°
80Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
GoPro Hero 10 Black
23MP
140°
100Mbps
Camera settings
The Hero 10's 100-6400 ISO range is far superior to Go 3's. The Go 3's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Insta360 Go 3
100-3200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
GoPro Hero 10 Black
100-6400
+/-2
Go 3 vs Hero 10 specifications
| Name | Insta360 Go 3 | GoPro Hero 10 Black |
| Year of release | 2023 | 2021 |
| Width | 1.01in / 25.6mm | 2.83in / 71.8mm |
| Height | 2.14in / 54.4mm | 2in / 50.8mm |
| Depth | 0.91in / 23.2mm | 1.32in / 33.6mm |
| Weight | 1.25oz / 35.5g | 5.43oz / 154g |
| Waterproof | 16ft / 5m | 33ft / 10m |
| Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 197ft / 60m |
| Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | 14°F / -10°C |
| Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | 95°F / 35°C |
| Battery capacity | 310mAh | 1720mAh |
| Removable battery | No | Yes |
| Battery life | 45min at 1080p | 150min at 1080p |
| Charging time | - | 3h (5W) |
| 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 | 128GB | 1Tb |
| Rear screen size | With Action Pod | 2.27in |
| Front screen size | With Action Pod | 1.4in |
| Field of view | 134° | 140° |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" | 1/1.9" CMOS |
| Pixels | 12MP | 23MP |
| Aperture | F2.2 | F2.5 |
| Focal length | 11mm | - |
| ISO range | 100-3200 | 100-6400 |
| Video zoom | - | 2x |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 10bit |
| Video bite rate | 80Mbps | 100Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-2 |
| 360-degree video | No | No |
| 5.3K video | - | 60fps |
| 4K video | - | 60fps |
| 2.7K video | 30fps | 120fps |
| 1440p video | 50fps | - |
| 1080p video | 50fps | 240fps |
| Slow motion at 4K | - | 4x |
| Maximum slow motion | 4x at 1080p | 8x at 1080p |
| Stabilization | Flowstate | HyperSmooth 4.0 |
| Horizon lock | - | Yes |
| Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
| Live streaming | No | 1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60 |
| Webcam mode | - | 1080p30 |
| Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Starlapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
| Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
| Photo burst mode | No | Yes |
| RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 2 | 3 |
| Stereo audio | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Audio format | aac | wav |
| Audio input | - | Media Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B) Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter |
| Wifi | 802.11a/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.0 | BLE 4.2 |
| USB | Type-C USB2.0 | USB-C |
| GPS integrated | No | Yes |
| GPS pairing | Garmin device Apple Watch | - |
| Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
| Gesture commands | No | - |