GoPro Hero 4K (2024) vs Insta360 Ace
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Overview of the GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)GoPro's 2024 budget action camera: 4K video, slomo & photos
The Hero 4K (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
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Overview of the Insta360 Ace
Insta360 AceInsta360's budget action camera: 6K video and a flipscreen
The Ace is Insta360's entry level action camera but shares a lot of features with it's premium brother, the Insta360 Ace Pro. The main difference being the sensor technology, which although not as advanced, still offers very good performance, with video up to 6K.
- Pros
- Great image stabilization
- Flip screen
- Weather proof
- Cons
- Heavy
- Average audio
Comparison of the Hero 4K (2024) vs the Ace
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Video performance
Only the Ace offers HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Insta360 Ace
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
5.3K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
4K 30fps
2x at 2.7k
Maximum slow motion
8x at 1080p
Hypersmooth in Quik Application
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 Ace offers a much larger battery capacity. The Ace has a removable battery whereas the Hero 4K (2024)'s battery is not removable
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Insta360 Ace
1225mAh
Battery capacity
1700mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
75min at 4K30fps
Battery life
100min at 4K30fps HDR
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 4K (2024) and the Ace support SD cards. Both support up to 1TB.
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Insta360 Ace
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 4K (2024) is a lot more compact than the Ace. The Hero 4K (2024) is a lot lighter than the Ace.
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Insta360 Ace
2.23in x 1.88in x 1.16in / 56.6mm x 47.7mm x 29.4mm
Dimensions
2.83in x 2.05in x 1.52in / 71.9mm x 52.15mm x 38.5mm
3.03oz / 86g
Weight
6.24oz / 176.8g
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 Ace is a lot more waterproof. The Ace is far better for extreme cold. The Ace beats the Hero 4K (2024) in high heat conditions.
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Insta360 Ace
16ft / 5m
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
Feature missing
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 Ace features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Ace is a little better than the Hero 4K (2024)'s. The Ace features a much higher bit rate than the Hero 4K (2024)
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Insta360 Ace
12MP
Pixels
48MP
140°
Field of view
157°
50Mbps
Video bite rate
170Mbps
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
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Insta360 Ace
Feature missing
ISO range
100-6400
Feature missing
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 4K (2024) versus Insta360 Ace specifications
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| Name | GoPro Hero 4K (2024) | Insta360 Ace |
| Year of release | 2024 | 2023 |
| Width | 2.23in / 56.6mm | 2.83in / 71.9mm |
| Height | 1.88in / 47.7mm | 2.05in / 52.15mm |
| Depth | 1.16in / 29.4mm | 1.52in / 38.5mm |
| Weight | 3.03oz / 86g | 6.24oz / 176.8g |
| Waterproof | 16ft / 5m | 33ft / 10m |
| Waterproof with diving case | - | 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 | 1225mAh | 1700mAh |
| Removable battery | No | Yes |
| Battery life | 75min at 4K30fps | 100min at 4K30fps HDR |
| Charging time | 60min | 70min (5V/3A) |
| Storage format | microSD | microSD |
| Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | V30 or UHS-3 |
| Maximun storage supported | 1TB | 1TB |
| Rear screen size | 1.76in | 2.4in |
| Front screen size | No | Yes |
| Field of view | 140° | 157° |
| Sensor | 1/2.8" CMOS | 1/2" |
| Pixels | 12MP | 48MP |
| Aperture | F2.3 | F2.4 |
| Focal length | 15mm | 16mm |
| ISO range | - | 100-6400 |
| Video zoom | 2x | 4x |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 50Mbps | 170Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | - | +/-4 |
| 360-degree video | No | No |
| 5.3K video | - | 30fps |
| 4K video | 30fps | 120fps |
| 2.7K video | 60fps | 120fps |
| 1440p video | - | 60fps |
| 1080p video | 30fps | 240fps |
| Slow motion at 4K | - | 4x |
| Maximum slow motion | 2x at 2.7k | 8x at 1080p |
| HDR video | - | 4K 30fps |
| Stabilization | Hypersmooth in Quik Application | Flowstate |
| Horizon lock | No | Yes |
| Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.265 (HEVC) |
| Timelapse mode | - | Yes |
| Starlapse mode | - | Yes |
| Timeshift mode | - | Yes |
| Loop recording mode | - | Yes |
| Photo burst mode | Yes | Yes |
| RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 2 | 3 |
| Stereo audio | - | Yes |
| Noise reduction | - | Yes |
| Audio format | - | aac |
| Audio bluetooth support | - | Bluetooth headsets |
| Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.2 | BLE 5.2 |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| GPS integrated | No | No |
| GPS pairing | - | iOS Application Android Application |
| Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
| Gesture commands | - | Yes |