Insta360 Go 3 vs GoPro Max
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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 It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.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
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Overview of the GoPro Max
GoPro MaxGoPro's 2019 360 camera: 5.7K video
The GoPro Max was GoPro's second attempt at a 360 camera and was released in 2019. It is still offers relatively good performance but it's age is showing in comparision with the more recent competition. It's replacement, the GoPro Max 2, is still to be released.
- Pros
- Good stabilization
- Cons
- Average image quality
- Ageing model
- Still excessively expensive
Comparison of the Go 3 vs the GoPro Max
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Video performance
Neither camera offers HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Insta360 Go 3
GoPro Max
Feature missing
Max 360° resolution
5.7K 360 video at 30fps
2.7K video at 30fps
Max resolution
1440p video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
HDR video unsupported
4x at 1080p
Maximum slow motion
2x
Flowstate
Stabilization
Max HyperSmooth
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 GoPro Max offers a much larger battery capacity. The GoPro Max has a removable battery whereas the Go 3's battery is not removable
Insta360 Go 3
GoPro Max
310mAh
Battery capacity
1600mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
45min at 1080p
Battery life
85min 5.7K30fps 360° and 105min at 1080p
1270mAh
Battery extension capacity
Feature missing
170min at 1080p
Battery extension run time
Feature missing
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 GoPro Max supports SD cards, the Go 3 is therefore limited to it's built-in storage. The GoPro Max supports a lot more storage than the Go 3.
Insta360 Go 3
GoPro Max
32GB, 64GB or 128GB
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
Storage not extendable
Storage format
microSD
128GB
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 Go 3 is a lot more compact than the GoPro Max. The Go 3 is a lot lighter than the GoPro Max.
Insta360 Go 3
GoPro Max
1.01in x 2.14in x 0.91in / 25.6mm x 54.4mm x 23.2mm
Dimensions
2.52in x 2.72in x 0.98in / 64mm x 69mm x 25mm
1.25oz / 35.5g
Weight
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 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 Go 3 and the GoPro Max are waterproof to 16ft / 5m. The Go 3 is far better for extreme cold. The Go 3 beats the GoPro Max in high heat conditions.
Insta360 Go 3
GoPro Max
16ft / 5m
Waterproof
16ft / 5m
197ft / 60m
Waterproof with diving case
Feature missing
-4°F / -20°C
Min operating temperature
14°F / -10°C
104°F / 40°C
Max operating temperature
95°F / 35°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 GoPro Max offers a slightly higher resolution. With 155°, the GoPro Max features a much wider field of view than the Go 3. The Go 3 and the GoPro Max offer similar video bitrate.
Insta360 Go 3
GoPro Max
12MP
Pixels
18MP
134°
Field of view
155°
80Mbps
Video bite rate
78Mbps
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 Go 3 and the GoPro Max have the same ISO range. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 Go 3
GoPro Max
100-3200
ISO range
100-3200
+/-4
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.
Insta360 Go 3 versus GoPro Max specifications
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| Name | Insta360 Go 3 | GoPro Max |
| Year of release | 2023 | 2019 |
| Width | 1.01in / 25.6mm | 2.52in / 64mm |
| Height | 2.14in / 54.4mm | 2.72in / 69mm |
| Depth | 0.91in / 23.2mm | 0.98in / 25mm |
| Weight | 1.25oz / 35.5g | 5.43oz / 154g |
| Waterproof | 16ft / 5m | 16ft / 5m |
| Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | - |
| Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | 14°F / -10°C |
| Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | 95°F / 35°C |
| Battery capacity | 310mAh | 1600mAh |
| Removable battery | No | Yes |
| Battery life | 45min at 1080p | 85min 5.7K30fps 360° 105min at 1080p |
| Charging time | - | 120min |
| 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 | - | Class 10 or UHS-I Rating |
| Maximun storage supported | 128GB | 1TB |
| Rear screen size | With Action Pod | 1.69in |
| Front screen size | With Action Pod | - |
| Field of view | 134° | 155° |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Pixels | 12MP | 18MP |
| Aperture | F2.2 | F2.0 |
| Focal length | 11mm | 13-27mm |
| ISO range | 100-3200 | 100-3200 |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 80Mbps | 78Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-4 |
| 360-degree video | No | Yes |
| 5.7K 360 video | - | 30fps |
| 360 video format | - | GoPro 360 file |
| 2.7K video | 30fps | - |
| 1440p video | 50fps | 60fps |
| 1080p video | 50fps | 60fps |
| Maximum slow motion | 4x at 1080p | 2x |
| Stabilization | Flowstate | Max HyperSmooth |
| Horizon lock | - | Yes |
| Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (AVC) H.265 (HEVC) |
| Live streaming | No | 1080p30 |
| Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Starlapse mode | Yes | - |
| Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
| Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
| Subject tracking | - | No |
| Photo burst mode | No | No |
| RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 2 | 6 |
| Stereo audio | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Audio format | aac | wav |
| Wifi | 802.11a/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.0 | BLE 4.2 |
| USB | Type-C USB2.0 | Type-C USB |
| GPS integrated | No | Yes |
| GPS pairing | Garmin device Apple Watch | - |
| Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
| Gesture commands | No | No |