Insta360 Go 3 vs GoPro Hero (2024)

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Overview of the Insta360 Go 3

Insta360 Go 3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Go 3
Insta360'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 It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.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 (2024)

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

Comparison of the Go 3 vs the Hero (2024)

Weight and size

The Go 3 is a slightly smaller camera. The Go 3 is a lot lighter than the Hero (2024).
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 (2024)
56.6mm x 47.7mm x 29.4mm / 2.23in x 1.88in x 1.16in
3.03oz / 86g
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.
Insta360 Go 3
310mAh
Removable
45min at 1080p
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
GoPro Hero (2024)
1225mAh
Removable
75min at 4K30fps
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.
Insta360 Go 3
32GB, 64GB or 128GB
Storage not extendable
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
GoPro Hero (2024)
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 (2024)
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

The Go 3 and the Hero (2024) 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)
Insta360 Go 3
12MP
134°
80Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
GoPro Hero (2024)
12MP
140°
50Mbps

Camera settings

Insta360 Go 3
100-3200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
GoPro Hero (2024)
Feature missing
Feature missing

Go 3 vs Hero (2024) specifications

NameInsta360 Go 3GoPro Hero (2024)
Year of release20232024
Width1.01in / 25.6mm2.23in / 56.6mm
Height2.14in / 54.4mm1.88in / 47.7mm
Depth0.91in / 23.2mm1.16in / 29.4mm
Weight1.25oz / 35.5g3.03oz / 86g
Waterproof16ft / 5m16ft / 5m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m-
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C14°F / -10°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C95°F / 35°C
Battery capacity310mAh1225mAh
Removable batteryNoNo
Battery life45min at 1080p75min at 4K30fps
Charging time-60min
Battery extension capacity1270mAh-
Battery extension run time170min at 1080p-
Battery extension charging time65min-
Battery extension weight3.4oz / 96.3g-
Built-in storage32GB
64GB
128GB
-
Storage format-microSD
Storage rating required-V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported128GB1Tb
Rear screen sizeWith Action Pod1.76in
Front screen sizeWith Action PodNo
Field of view134°140°
Sensor1/2.3"1/2.8" CMOS
Pixels12MP12MP
ApertureF2.2F2.3
Focal length11mm15mm
ISO range100-3200-
Video zoom-2x
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate80Mbps50Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video-30fps
2.7K video30fps60fps
1440p video50fps-
1080p video50fps30fps
Maximum slow motion4x at 1080p2x at 2.7k
StabilizationFlowstateHypersmooth in Quik Application
Horizon lock-No
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingNo-
Timelapse modeYes-
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYes-
Loop recording modeYes-
Photo burst modeNoYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones22
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYes-
Audio formataac-
Wifi802.11a/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.0BLE 5.2
USBType-C USB2.0USB-C
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairingGarmin device
Apple Watch
-
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsNo-