Insta360 Go 3 vs Insta360 One X2
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Overview of the 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 It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.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
Overview of the Insta360 One X2

Insta360's 2020 360 camera: 5.7K video at an affordable cost
The X2 is now an older 360 camera but it still offers great performance and most needed features at a relatively moderate cost. If you need spherical video on a budget, it is a great pick. It's successor is the Insta360 X3, released in 2022.
- Pros
- Great image stabilization
- Good battery life
- Freeze-proof
- Cons
- Better options for image quality
- Average battery life
- No official diving case
Comparison of the Go 3 vs the X2
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Video performance
Only the X2 offers HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Insta360 Go 3
Insta360 One X2
Feature missing
Max 360° resolution
5.7K 360 video at 30fps
2.7K video at 30fps
Max resolution
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
5.7K25fps 360°
4x at 1080p
Maximum slow motion
4x at 1080p
Flowstate
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 X2 offers a much larger battery capacity. The X2 has a removable battery whereas the Go 3's battery is not removable
Insta360 Go 3
Insta360 One X2
310mAh
Battery capacity
1630mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
45min at 1080p
Battery life
80min 5.7K30fps 360°
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 X2 supports SD cards, the Go 3 is therefore limited to it's built-in storage. The X2 supports a lot more storage than the Go 3.
Insta360 Go 3
Insta360 One X2
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 X2. The Go 3 is a lot lighter than the X2.
Insta360 Go 3
Insta360 One X2
1.01in x 2.14in x 0.91in / 25.6mm x 54.4mm x 23.2mm
Dimensions
1.81in x 4.45in x 1.18in / 46mm x 113mm x 30mm
1.25oz / 35.5g
Weight
5.26oz / 149g
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 X2 are waterproof to 16ft / 5m. Both cameras have the same minimal usage temperature. Both cameras have the same maximum usage temperature.
Insta360 Go 3
Insta360 One X2
16ft / 5m
Waterproof
16ft / 5m
197ft / 60m
Waterproof with diving case
Feature missing
-4°F / -20°C
Min operating temperature
-4°F / -20°C
104°F / 40°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 X2 offers a slightly higher resolution. With 155°, the X2 features a much wider field of view than the Go 3. The X2 features a much higher bit rate than the Go 3
Insta360 Go 3
Insta360 One X2
12MP
Pixels
18MP
134°
Field of view
155°
80Mbps
Video bite rate
100Mbps
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 cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 Go 3
Insta360 One X2
100-3200
ISO range
Feature missing
+/-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 Insta360 One X2 specifications
Name | Insta360 Go 3 | Insta360 One X2 |
Year of release | 2023 | 2020 |
Width | 1.01in / 25.6mm | 1.81in / 46mm |
Height | 2.14in / 54.4mm | 4.45in / 113mm |
Depth | 0.91in / 23.2mm | 1.18in / 30mm |
Weight | 1.25oz / 35.5g | 5.26oz / 149g |
Waterproof | 16ft / 5m | 16ft / 5m |
Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | - |
Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | -4°F / -20°C |
Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | 104°F / 40°C |
Battery capacity | 310mAh | 1630mAh |
Removable battery | No | Yes |
Battery life | 45min at 1080p | 80min 5.7K30fps 360° |
Charging time | - | 85min |
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 | 128GB | 1TB |
Rear screen size | With Action Pod | 1in |
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 | - |
ISO range | 100-3200 | - |
Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 80Mbps | 100Mbps |
Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-4 |
360-degree video | No | Yes |
5.7K 360 video | - | 30fps |
4K 360 video | - | 50fps |
3K 360 video | - | 100fps |
360 video format | - | INSV |
4K video | - | 30fps |
2.7K video | 30fps | 60fps |
1440p video | 50fps | - |
1080p video | 50fps | 60fps |
Slow motion at 4K | - | 4 |
Maximum slow motion | 4x at 1080p | 4x at 1080p |
HDR video | - | 5.7K25fps 360° |
Stabilization | Flowstate | FlowState |
Horizon lock | - | Yes |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.265 (HEVC) |
Live streaming | No | Yes |
Webcam mode | - | Yes |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Starlapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Subject tracking | - | Yes |
Photo burst mode | No | Yes |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | 2 | 4 |
Stereo audio | Yes | Yes |
Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
Audio format | aac | aac |
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 | No |
GPS pairing | Garmin device Apple Watch | iOS Application Android Application |
Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
Gesture commands | No | No |