Insta360 X3 vs GoPro Hero 11 Black

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Overview of the Insta360 X3

Insta360 X3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 X3
Insta360's 2022 360 camera: 5.7K video and a large touchscreen
The Insta360 X3 was released in 2022 and is a few years old now, but it still delivers exceptionnal performance and is the best pick if you are looking for the best value for money. The 5.7K30fps 360 video is more than sufficient for capturing amazing footage unless you need to zoom in aggressively. The X3 has since been replaced by the Insta360 X4 which introduces 8K 360 video.
  • Pros
  • Great performance
  • Good value for money
  • Diving case for underwater footage
  • Cons
  • Average battery life

Overview of the GoPro Hero 11 Black

GoPro Hero 11 Black☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero 11 Black
GoPro'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 X3 vs the Hero 11

Weight and size

The Hero 11 is a lot more compact than the X3. The Hero 11 weighs a little less than the X3.
Insta360 X3
46mm x 114mm x 33.1mm / 1.81in x 4.49in x 1.3in
6.35oz / 180g
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 X3 offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Insta360 X3
1800mAh
Removable
81min 5.7K30fps 360°
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

Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the X3 and the Hero 11 support SD cards.
Insta360 X3
No built-in storage
microSD
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

Only the X3 offers HDR video.
Insta360 X3
4K video at 30fps
Yes
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
GoPro Hero 11 Black
5.3K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

The X3 features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the X3 is a little better than the Hero 11's. Both cameras feature 120Mbps bit rate video.
Insta360 X3
72MP
155°
120Mbps
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 X3's. The X3's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Insta360 X3
100-3200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
GoPro Hero 11 Black
100-6400
+/-2

X3 vs Hero 11 specifications

NameInsta360 X3GoPro Hero 11 Black
Year of release20222022
Width1.81in / 46mm2.83in / 71.8mm
Height4.49in / 114mm2in / 50.8mm
Depth1.3in / 33.1mm1.32in / 33.6mm
Weight6.35oz / 180g5.43oz / 154g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case164ft / 50m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C14°F / -10°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C95°F / 35°C
Battery capacity1800mAh1720mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life81min 5.7K30fps 360°150min at 1080p
Charging time90min3h (5W)
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB1Tb
Rear screen size-2.27in
Front screen size-1.4in
Field of view155°140°
Sensor1/1.9"1/1.9" CMOS
Pixels72MP27.6MP
ApertureF1.9F2.5
Focal length6.7mm-
ISO range100-3200100-6400
Video zoom-2x
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate120Mbps120Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-2
360-degree videoYesNo
5.7K 360 video30fps-
4K 360 video60fps-
3K 360 video100fps-
360 video formatINSV-
5.3K video-60fps
4K video30fps60fps
2.7K video60fps120fps
1080p video60fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K44x
Maximum slow motion4x at 1080p8x at 1080p
HDR videoYes-
StabilizationFlowStateHyperSmooth 5.0
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingYes1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60
Webcam modeYes1080p30
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingYes-
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones43
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacwav
Audio input-Media Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B)
Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.0BLE 4.2
USBType-C USBUSB-C
GPS integratedNoYes
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
-
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsNo-