Insta360 One X2 vs GoPro Hero (2024)
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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
Overview of the 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 X2 vs the Hero (2024)
Weight and size
The Hero (2024) is a lot more compact than the X2. The Hero (2024) is a lot lighter than the X2.
Insta360 One X2
46mm x 113mm x 30mm / 1.81in x 4.45in x 1.18in
5.26oz / 149g
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 X2 offers a much larger battery capacity. The X2 has a removable battery whereas the Hero (2024)'s battery is not removable
Insta360 One X2
1630mAh
Removable
80min 5.7K30fps 360°
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
Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the X2 and the Hero (2024) support SD cards.
Insta360 One X2
No built-in storage
microSD
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
Only the X2 offers HDR video.
Insta360 One X2
4K video at 30fps
Yes
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
GoPro Hero (2024)
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The X2 offers a slightly higher resolution. The field of view of the X2 is a little better than the Hero (2024)'s. The X2 features a much higher bit rate than the Hero (2024)
Insta360 One X2
18MP
155°
100Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
GoPro Hero (2024)
12MP
140°
50Mbps
Camera settings
Insta360 One X2
Feature missing
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
GoPro Hero (2024)
Feature missing
Feature missing
X2 vs Hero (2024) specifications
| Name | Insta360 One X2 | GoPro Hero (2024) |
| Year of release | 2020 | 2024 |
| Width | 1.81in / 46mm | 2.23in / 56.6mm |
| Height | 4.45in / 113mm | 1.88in / 47.7mm |
| Depth | 1.18in / 30mm | 1.16in / 29.4mm |
| Weight | 5.26oz / 149g | 3.03oz / 86g |
| Waterproof | 16ft / 5m | 16ft / 5m |
| Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | 14°F / -10°C |
| Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | 95°F / 35°C |
| Battery capacity | 1630mAh | 1225mAh |
| Removable battery | Yes | No |
| Battery life | 80min 5.7K30fps 360° | 75min at 4K30fps |
| Charging time | 85min | 60min |
| Storage format | microSD | microSD |
| Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | V30 or UHS-3 |
| Maximun storage supported | 1TB | 1Tb |
| Rear screen size | 1in | 1.76in |
| Front screen size | - | No |
| Field of view | 155° | 140° |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" | 1/2.8" CMOS |
| Pixels | 18MP | 12MP |
| Aperture | F2.0 | F2.3 |
| Focal length | - | 15mm |
| Video zoom | - | 2x |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 100Mbps | 50Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | - |
| 360-degree video | Yes | No |
| 5.7K 360 video | 30fps | - |
| 4K 360 video | 50fps | - |
| 3K 360 video | 100fps | - |
| 360 video format | INSV | - |
| 4K video | 30fps | 30fps |
| 2.7K video | 60fps | 60fps |
| 1080p video | 60fps | 30fps |
| Slow motion at 4K | 4 | - |
| Maximum slow motion | 4x at 1080p | 2x at 2.7k |
| HDR video | Yes | - |
| Stabilization | FlowState | Hypersmooth in Quik Application |
| Horizon lock | Yes | No |
| Video format | H.265 (HEVC) | H.264 (MP4) |
| Live streaming | Yes | - |
| Webcam mode | Yes | - |
| Timelapse mode | Yes | - |
| Starlapse mode | Yes | - |
| Timeshift mode | Yes | - |
| Loop recording mode | Yes | - |
| Subject tracking | Yes | - |
| Photo burst mode | Yes | Yes |
| RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 4 | 2 |
| Stereo audio | Yes | - |
| Noise reduction | Yes | - |
| Audio format | aac | - |
| Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | BLE 4.2 | BLE 5.2 |
| USB | Type-C USB | USB-C |
| GPS integrated | No | No |
| GPS pairing | iOS Application Android Application | - |
| Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
| Gesture commands | No | - |