GoPro Hero 4K (2024) vs Insta360 Go 3

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Overview of the GoPro Hero 4K (2024)

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

Overview of the Insta360 Go 3

Insta360 Go 3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Go 3
Insta360'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 It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.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 4K (2024) 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 4K (2024)
Insta360 Go 3
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
2.7K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
HDR video unsupported
2x at 2.7k
Maximum slow motion
4x 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 Hero 4K (2024) offers a much larger battery capacity. Neither camera has a removable battery.
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Insta360 Go 3
1225mAh
Battery capacity
310mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
75min at 4K30fps
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 4K (2024) supports SD cards, the Go 3 is therefore limited to it's built-in storage. The Hero 4K (2024) supports a lot more storage than the Go 3.
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
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 slightly smaller camera. The Go 3 is a lot lighter than the Hero 4K (2024).
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Insta360 Go 3
2.23in x 1.88in x 1.16in / 56.6mm x 47.7mm x 29.4mm
Dimensions
1.01in x 2.14in x 0.91in / 25.6mm x 54.4mm x 23.2mm
3.03oz / 86g
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

Both the Hero 4K (2024) and the Go 3 are waterproof to 16ft / 5m. The Go 3 is far better for extreme cold. The Go 3 beats the Hero 4K (2024) in high heat conditions.
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Insta360 Go 3
16ft / 5m
Waterproof
16ft / 5m
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 Hero 4K (2024) and the Go 3 both feature 12MP. The field of view of the Hero 4K (2024) is a little better than the Go 3's. The Go 3 features a much higher bit rate than the Hero 4K (2024)
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Insta360 Go 3
12MP
Pixels
12MP
140°
Field of view
134°
50Mbps
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

GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Insta360 Go 3
Feature missing
ISO range
100-3200
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 Go 3 specifications

NameGoPro Hero 4K (2024)Insta360 Go 3
Year of release20242023
Width2.23in / 56.6mm1.01in / 25.6mm
Height1.88in / 47.7mm2.14in / 54.4mm
Depth1.16in / 29.4mm0.91in / 23.2mm
Weight3.03oz / 86g1.25oz / 35.5g
Waterproof16ft / 5m16ft / 5m
Waterproof with diving case-197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature14°F / -10°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature95°F / 35°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1225mAh310mAh
Removable batteryNoNo
Battery life75min at 4K30fps45min at 1080p
Charging time60min-
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 formatmicroSD-
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3-
Maximun storage supported1TB128GB
Rear screen size1.76inWith Action Pod
Front screen sizeNoWith Action Pod
Field of view140°134°
Sensor1/2.8" CMOS1/2.3"
Pixels12MP12MP
ApertureF2.3F2.2
Focal length15mm11mm
ISO range-100-3200
Video zoom2x-
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate50Mbps80Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video30fps-
2.7K video60fps30fps
1440p video-50fps
1080p video30fps50fps
Maximum slow motion2x at 2.7k4x at 1080p
StabilizationHypersmooth in Quik ApplicationFlowstate
Horizon lockNo-
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming-No
Timelapse mode-Yes
Starlapse mode-Yes
Timeshift mode-Yes
Loop recording mode-Yes
Photo burst modeYesNo
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones22
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reduction-Yes
Audio format-aac
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11a/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.2BLE 5.0
USBUSB-CType-C USB2.0
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairing-Garmin device
Apple Watch
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commands-No