Insta360 Go 3 vs Insta360 One X2
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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 It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.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 Insta360 One X2
Insta360 One X2Insta360's 2020 360 camera: 5.7K video at an affordable cost
The X2 is now an older 360 camera but it still offers great performance and most needed features at a relatively moderate cost. If you need spherical video on a budget, it is a great pick. It's successor is the Insta360 X3, released in 2022.
- Pros
- Great image stabilization
- Good battery life
- Freeze-proof
- Cons
- Better options for image quality
- Average battery life
- No official diving case
Comparison of the Go 3 vs the X2
Weight and size
The Go 3 is a lot more compact than the X2. The Go 3 is a lot lighter than the X2.
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
Insta360 One X2
46mm x 113mm x 30mm / 1.81in x 4.45in x 1.18in
5.26oz / 149g
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 X2 offers a much larger battery capacity. The X2 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
Insta360 One X2
1630mAh
Removable
80min 5.7K30fps 360°
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 X2 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
Insta360 One X2
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
Only the X2 offers HDR video.
Insta360 Go 3
2.7K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 One X2
4K video at 30fps
Yes
Camera and sensor technology
The X2 offers a slightly higher resolution. With 155°, the X2 features a much wider field of view than the Go 3. The X2 features a much higher bit rate than the Go 3
Insta360 Go 3
12MP
134°
80Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 One X2
18MP
155°
100Mbps
Camera settings
Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 Go 3
100-3200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 One X2
Feature missing
+/-4
Go 3 vs X2 specifications
| Name | Insta360 Go 3 | Insta360 One X2 |
| Year of release | 2023 | 2020 |
| Width | 1.01in / 25.6mm | 1.81in / 46mm |
| Height | 2.14in / 54.4mm | 4.45in / 113mm |
| Depth | 0.91in / 23.2mm | 1.18in / 30mm |
| Weight | 1.25oz / 35.5g | 5.26oz / 149g |
| Waterproof | 16ft / 5m | 16ft / 5m |
| Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | - |
| Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | -4°F / -20°C |
| Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | 104°F / 40°C |
| Battery capacity | 310mAh | 1630mAh |
| Removable battery | No | Yes |
| Battery life | 45min at 1080p | 80min 5.7K30fps 360° |
| Charging time | - | 85min |
| 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 | 1in |
| Front screen size | With Action Pod | - |
| Field of view | 134° | 155° |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Pixels | 12MP | 18MP |
| Aperture | F2.2 | F2.0 |
| Focal length | 11mm | - |
| ISO range | 100-3200 | - |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 80Mbps | 100Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-4 |
| 360-degree video | No | Yes |
| 5.7K 360 video | - | 30fps |
| 4K 360 video | - | 50fps |
| 3K 360 video | - | 100fps |
| 360 video format | - | INSV |
| 4K video | - | 30fps |
| 2.7K video | 30fps | 60fps |
| 1440p video | 50fps | - |
| 1080p video | 50fps | 60fps |
| Slow motion at 4K | - | 4 |
| Maximum slow motion | 4x at 1080p | 4x at 1080p |
| HDR video | - | Yes |
| Stabilization | Flowstate | FlowState |
| Horizon lock | - | Yes |
| Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.265 (HEVC) |
| Live streaming | No | Yes |
| Webcam mode | - | Yes |
| Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Starlapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
| Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
| Subject tracking | - | Yes |
| Photo burst mode | No | Yes |
| RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 2 | 4 |
| Stereo audio | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Audio format | aac | aac |
| Wifi | 802.11a/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.0 | BLE 4.2 |
| USB | Type-C USB2.0 | Type-C USB |
| GPS integrated | No | No |
| GPS pairing | Garmin device Apple Watch | iOS Application Android Application |
| Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
| Gesture commands | No | No |