GoPro Hero 11 Black vs Insta360 X4

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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

Overview of the Insta360 X4

Insta360 X4☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 X4
Insta360's flaghship 360 camera: 8K30fps video and great battery life
The Insta360 X4 is Insta360's latest 360 degree action camera and delivers incredible 8K spherical video. 360 cameras are the best way to capture group activities or footage where it is difficult to keep focus on a subject. The X4 is the overall best 360 camera right now.
  • Pros
  • 8K 360 video
  • Great battery life
  • Improved lens guard system
  • Cons
  • Not great at low light

Comparison of the Hero 11 vs the X4

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Video performance

Only the X4 offers HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
Insta360 X4
Feature missing
Max 360° resolution
8K 360 video at 30fps
5.3K video at 60fps
Max resolution
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
5.7K30fps 360°
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 X4 offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
Insta360 X4
1720mAh
Battery capacity
2290mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
150min at 1080p
Battery life
135min 5.7K30fps 360° and 75min 8K30fps 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 removable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.

Storage

Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the Hero 11 and the X4 support SD cards. Both support up to 1TB.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
Insta360 X4
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
microSD
Storage format
microSD
1TB
Maximun storage supported
1TB
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 Hero 11 is a lot more compact than the X4. The Hero 11 weighs a little less than the X4.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
Insta360 X4
2.83in x 2in x 1.32in / 71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm
Dimensions
1.81in x 4.87in x 1.48in / 46mm x 123.6mm x 37.6mm
5.43oz / 154g
Weight
7.16oz / 203g
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

Both the Hero 11 and the X4 are waterproof to 33ft / 10m. The Hero 11 is a lot more waterproof when using a diving case. The X4 is far better for extreme cold. The X4 beats the Hero 11 in high heat conditions.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
Insta360 X4
33ft / 10m
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
197ft / 60m
Waterproof with diving case
164ft / 50m
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 X4 features a much higher resolution. With 170°, the X4 features a much wider field of view than the Hero 11. The X4 features a much higher bit rate than the Hero 11
GoPro Hero 11 Black
Insta360 X4
27.6MP
Pixels
72MP
140°
Field of view
170°
120Mbps
Video bite rate
200Mbps
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

Both the Hero 11 and the X4 have the same ISO range. The X4's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
Insta360 X4
100-6400
ISO range
100-6400
+/-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 X4 specifications

NameGoPro Hero 11 BlackInsta360 X4
Year of release20222024
Width2.83in / 71.8mm1.81in / 46mm
Height2in / 50.8mm4.87in / 123.6mm
Depth1.32in / 33.6mm1.48in / 37.6mm
Weight5.43oz / 154g7.16oz / 203g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m164ft / 50m
Min operating temperature14°F / -10°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature95°F / 35°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1720mAh2290mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life150min at 1080p135min 5.7K30fps 360°
75min 8K30fps 360°
Charging time3h (5W)55min
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB1TB
Rear screen size2.27in-
Front screen size1.4in-
Field of view140°170°
Sensor1/1.9" CMOS1/2.0"
Pixels27.6MP72MP
ApertureF2.5F1.9
Focal length-6.7mm
ISO range100-6400100-6400
Video zoom2x-
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate120Mbps200Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-2+/-4
360-degree videoNoYes
8K 360 video-30fps
5.7K 360 video-60fps
4K 360 video-100fps
360 video format-INSV
5.3K video60fps-
4K video60fps60fps
2.7K video120fps60fps
1080p video240fps60fps
Slow motion at 4K4x4
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p4x at 1080p
HDR video-5.7K30fps 360°
StabilizationHyperSmooth 5.0FlowState
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.265 (HEVC)
H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60Yes
Webcam mode1080p30Yes
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-Yes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones34
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formatwavaac
Audio inputMedia Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B)
Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter
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Audio bluetooth support-SENA: 50S, ST1, 10S
Cardo: PACKTALK EDGE
Airide: G7+
ASMAX: F1
Lexinmoto: G4
Vimoto: V9S, V9X
Apple AirPods 2
Apple AirPods 3
Apple AirPods Pro 2
Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 4.2BLE 5.2
USBUSB-CType-C USB 3.0
GPS integratedYesNo
GPS pairing-iOS Application
Android Application
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commands-Yes