GoPro Hero 11 Black vs Insta360 Go 3
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Overview of the GoPro Hero 11 Black
GoPro Hero 11 BlackGoPro'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
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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 It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.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
Comparison of the Hero 11 vs the Go 3
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Video performance
Neither camera offers HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
Insta360 Go 3
5.3K video at 60fps
Max resolution
2.7K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
HDR video unsupported
8x at 1080p
Maximum slow motion
4x at 1080p
HyperSmooth 5.0
Stabilization
Flowstate
Why it matters:
A high resolution will give you crisp footage but also allow you to reframe your video without losing too much quality. A higher framerate (fps) will result in smoother video and is important when filming action scenes or fast moving subjects. Image stabilization is a crucial feature for an action camera, as it removes camera shake, vibrations, rotation and other movements that deteriorate your final footage.
Battery life
The Hero 11 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Hero 11 has a removable battery whereas the Go 3's battery is not removable
GoPro Hero 11 Black
Insta360 Go 3
1720mAh
Battery capacity
310mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
150min at 1080p
Battery life
45min at 1080p
Feature missing
Battery extension capacity
1270mAh
Feature missing
Battery extension run time
170min 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 removable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.
Storage
Only the Go 3 features built-in storage. Only the Hero 11 supports SD cards, the Go 3 is therefore limited to it's built-in storage. The Hero 11 supports a lot more storage than the Go 3.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
Insta360 Go 3
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
32GB, 64GB or 128GB
microSD
Storage format
Storage not extendable
1TB
Maximun storage supported
128GB
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.
Weight and size
The Go 3 is a lot more compact than the Hero 11. The Go 3 is a lot lighter than the Hero 11.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
Insta360 Go 3
2.83in x 2in x 1.32in / 71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm
Dimensions
1.01in x 2.14in x 0.91in / 25.6mm x 54.4mm x 23.2mm
5.43oz / 154g
Weight
1.25oz / 35.5g
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 difficult or uncomfortable to film with. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.
Waterproofing and usage conditions
The Hero 11 is a lot more waterproof. Both the Hero 11 and the Go 3 are waterproof to 197ft / 60m with a diving case. The Go 3 is far better for extreme cold. The Go 3 beats the Hero 11 in high heat conditions.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
Insta360 Go 3
33ft / 10m
Waterproof
16ft / 5m
197ft / 60m
Waterproof with diving case
197ft / 60m
14°F / -10°C
Min operating temperature
-4°F / -20°C
95°F / 35°C
Max operating temperature
104°F / 40°C
Why it matters:
Most action cameras are waterproof for accidental splashing or use above water, but if you plan on Snorkeling or Scuba Diving, we recommend choosing a camera which offers a diving case and always using it for underwater footage. If you plan on filming Snowboarding, Skiing or other wintersports in extremely cold conditions, you should pick a camera that is rated for those temperatures, most cameras are only rated down to 14°F / -10°C. Many action cameras are prone to overheating, even in ordinary conditions, so if you plan on filming in hot environments, you should choose a camera that can function at high temperatures.
Camera and sensor technology
The Hero 11 features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Hero 11 is a little better than the Go 3's. The Hero 11 features a much higher bit rate than the Go 3
GoPro Hero 11 Black
Insta360 Go 3
27.6MP
Pixels
12MP
140°
Field of view
134°
120Mbps
Video bite rate
80Mbps
Why it matters:
A higher amount of pixels will offer better quality footage and higher resolution photos. A higher field of view means that the camera captures over a wider angle and therefore more action can be seen in the final footage. Some cameras require accessories to enable the maximum FOV. A higher bitrate at a similar resolution will offer higher quality video.
Camera settings
The Hero 11's 100-6400 ISO range is far superior to Go 3's. The Go 3's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
Insta360 Go 3
100-6400
ISO range
100-3200
+/-2
Exposure Compensation
+/-4
Why these settings matter:
The ISO range and exposure compensation settings will mostly allow you to tweak your action camera for low light situations.
GoPro Hero 11 Black versus Insta360 Go 3 specifications
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| Name | GoPro Hero 11 Black | Insta360 Go 3 |
| Year of release | 2022 | 2023 |
| Width | 2.83in / 71.8mm | 1.01in / 25.6mm |
| Height | 2in / 50.8mm | 2.14in / 54.4mm |
| Depth | 1.32in / 33.6mm | 0.91in / 23.2mm |
| Weight | 5.43oz / 154g | 1.25oz / 35.5g |
| Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 16ft / 5m |
| Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 197ft / 60m |
| Min operating temperature | 14°F / -10°C | -4°F / -20°C |
| Max operating temperature | 95°F / 35°C | 104°F / 40°C |
| Battery capacity | 1720mAh | 310mAh |
| Removable battery | Yes | No |
| Battery life | 150min at 1080p | 45min at 1080p |
| Charging time | 3h (5W) | - |
| 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 | 1TB | 128GB |
| Rear screen size | 2.27in | With Action Pod |
| Front screen size | 1.4in | With Action Pod |
| Field of view | 140° | 134° |
| Sensor | 1/1.9" CMOS | 1/2.3" |
| Pixels | 27.6MP | 12MP |
| Aperture | F2.5 | F2.2 |
| Focal length | - | 11mm |
| ISO range | 100-6400 | 100-3200 |
| Video zoom | 2x | - |
| Color Depth | 10bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 120Mbps | 80Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-2 | +/-4 |
| 360-degree video | No | No |
| 5.3K video | 60fps | - |
| 4K video | 60fps | - |
| 2.7K video | 120fps | 30fps |
| 1440p video | - | 50fps |
| 1080p video | 240fps | 50fps |
| Slow motion at 4K | 4x | - |
| Maximum slow motion | 8x at 1080p | 4x at 1080p |
| Stabilization | HyperSmooth 5.0 | Flowstate |
| Horizon lock | Yes | - |
| Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
| Live streaming | 1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60 | No |
| Webcam mode | 1080p30 | - |
| Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Starlapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
| Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
| Photo burst mode | Yes | No |
| RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 3 | 2 |
| Stereo audio | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Audio format | wav | aac |
| Audio input | Media Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B) Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter | - |
| Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | BLE 4.2 | BLE 5.0 |
| USB | USB-C | Type-C USB2.0 |
| GPS integrated | Yes | No |
| GPS pairing | - | Garmin device Apple Watch |
| Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
| Gesture commands | - | No |