Insta360 Go 3 vs GoPro Hero 11 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 It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.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 11 Black
GoPro Hero 11 BlackGoPro's 2022 camera: 5.3K video, improved stabilization
The Hero 11 is a few years old now, but has the same sensor technology as the latest GoPro Hero 13 Black and is therefore still a great action camera. Although the more recent models feature many improvements, it part of the latest generation of GoPro cameras and is a very good choice for beginners or as a budget friendly option.
- Pros
- Mostly as capable as the latest GoPros
- Great value for money
- Integrated GPS
- Cons
- No HDR video
- Ageing image stabilization
Comparison of the Go 3 vs the Hero 11
Weight and size
The Go 3 is a lot more compact than the Hero 11. The Go 3 is a lot lighter than the Hero 11.
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 11 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 11 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Hero 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 Black
5.3K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The Hero 11 features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Hero 11 is a little better than the Go 3's. The Hero 11 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 11 Black
27.6MP
140°
120Mbps
Camera settings
The Hero 11'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 11 Black
100-6400
+/-2
Go 3 vs Hero 11 specifications
| Name | Insta360 Go 3 | GoPro Hero 11 Black |
| Year of release | 2023 | 2022 |
| 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 | 27.6MP |
| 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 | 120Mbps |
| 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 5.0 |
| 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 | - |