Insta360 Go 3 vs Ricoh Theta X
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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 It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.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 Ricoh Theta X
Comparison of the Go 3 vs the Theta X
Weight and size
The Go 3 is a lot more compact than the Theta X. The Go 3 is a lot lighter than the Theta X.
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
Ricoh Theta X
51.7mm x 136.2mm x 29mm / 2.04in x 5.36in x 1.14in
6oz / 170g
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 Theta X 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
Ricoh Theta X
1350mAh
Non removable
30min 5.7K30fps 360° and 55min 4K30fps 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
Both cameras have built-in storage. Only the Theta X 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
Ricoh Theta X
46GB
microSDXC
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
Ricoh Theta X
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The Theta X features a much higher resolution. The Theta X features a much higher bit rate than the Go 3
Insta360 Go 3
12MP
134°
80Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Ricoh Theta X
60MP
Feature missing
120Mbps
Camera settings
The two cameras have a similar ISO range. The Go 3's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Insta360 Go 3
100-3200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Ricoh Theta X
50-3200
+/-2
Go 3 vs Theta X specifications
| Name | Insta360 Go 3 | Ricoh Theta X |
| Year of release | 2023 | 2022 |
| Width | 1.01in / 25.6mm | 2.04in / 51.7mm |
| Height | 2.14in / 54.4mm | 5.36in / 136.2mm |
| Depth | 0.91in / 23.2mm | 1.14in / 29mm |
| Weight | 1.25oz / 35.5g | 6oz / 170g |
| Waterproof | 16ft / 5m | - |
| Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 131ft / 40m |
| Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | 32°F / 0°C |
| Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | 104°F / 40°C |
| Battery capacity | 310mAh | 1350mAh |
| Removable battery | No | - |
| Battery life | 45min at 1080p | 30min 5.7K30fps 360° 55min 4K30fps 360° |
| 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 | 46GB |
| Storage format | - | microSDXC |
| Storage rating required | - | V30 |
| Maximun storage supported | 128GB | - |
| Rear screen size | With Action Pod | 2.25in |
| Front screen size | With Action Pod | - |
| Field of view | 134° | - |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" BSI-COMS |
| Pixels | 12MP | 60MP |
| Aperture | F2.2 | F2.4 |
| Focal length | 11mm | - |
| ISO range | 100-3200 | 50-3200 |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 80Mbps | 120Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-2 |
| 360-degree video | No | Yes |
| 5.7K 360 video | - | 30fps |
| 4K 360 video | - | 60fps |
| 4K video | - | 60fps |
| 2.7K video | 30fps | 100fps |
| 1440p video | 50fps | - |
| 1080p video | 50fps | - |
| Maximum slow motion | 4x at 1080p | - |
| Stabilization | Flowstate | - |
| Horizon lock | - | Yes |
| Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
| Live streaming | No | - |
| Webcam mode | - | Yes |
| Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Starlapse mode | Yes | - |
| Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
| Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
| Photo burst mode | No | - |
| RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 2 | 1 |
| Stereo audio | Yes | No |
| 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 5.0 |
| USB | Type-C USB2.0 | Type-C USB |
| GPS integrated | No | Yes |
| GPS pairing | Garmin device Apple Watch | - |
| Voice commands | Yes | - |
| Gesture commands | No | - |