Insta360 One X2 vs GoPro Hero 13 Black

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Overview of the Insta360 One X2

Insta360 One X2☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★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

Overview of the GoPro Hero 13 Black

GoPro Hero 13 Black☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero 13 Black
GoPro's latest camera featuring 5.3K video, lens mods, super slomo
The Hero 13 is GoPro's latest high end action camera. It is only an incremental improvement over the past two models (the Hero 12 and Hero 11), but it is still the best action camera you can buy for most use cases.
  • Pros
  • Great 5.3K video
  • Super slomo (13x)
  • Lens mods with automatic detection
  • Great image stabilization
  • Integrated GPS
  • Cons
  • Ageing sensor
  • No 8K support
  • Low light performance

Comparison of the X2 vs the Hero 13

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Video performance

The X2 and the Hero 13 both offer HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Insta360 One X2
GoPro Hero 13 Black
5.7K 360 video at 30fps
Max 360° resolution
Feature missing
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
5.3K video at 60fps
5.7K25fps 360°
HDR video
5.3K 30fps
4x at 1080p
Maximum slow motion
13x at 720p
FlowState
Stabilization
HyperSmooth 6.0
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 13 offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Insta360 One X2
GoPro Hero 13 Black
1630mAh
Battery capacity
1900mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
80min 5.7K30fps 360°
Battery life
150min 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

Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the X2 and the Hero 13 support SD cards. Both support up to 1TB.
Insta360 One X2
GoPro Hero 13 Black
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 13 is a slightly smaller camera. Both the X2 and the Hero 13 have similar weights.
Insta360 One X2
GoPro Hero 13 Black
1.81in x 4.45in x 1.18in / 46mm x 113mm x 30mm
Dimensions
2.83in x 2in x 1.32in / 71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm
5.26oz / 149g
Weight
5.61oz / 159g
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 Hero 13 is a lot more waterproof. The X2 is far better for extreme cold. The X2 beats the Hero 13 in high heat conditions.
Insta360 One X2
GoPro Hero 13 Black
16ft / 5m
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
Feature missing
Waterproof with diving case
197ft / 60m
-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 Hero 13 offers a slightly higher resolution. The field of view of the X2 is a little better than the Hero 13's. The Hero 13 features a much higher bit rate than the X2
Insta360 One X2
GoPro Hero 13 Black
18MP
Pixels
27.6MP
155°
Field of view
148°
100Mbps
Video bite rate
120Mbps
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

The X2's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Insta360 One X2
GoPro Hero 13 Black
Feature missing
ISO range
100-6400
+/-4
Exposure Compensation
+/-2
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 One X2 versus GoPro Hero 13 Black specifications

NameInsta360 One X2GoPro Hero 13 Black
Year of release20202024
Width1.81in / 46mm2.83in / 71.8mm
Height4.45in / 113mm2in / 50.8mm
Depth1.18in / 30mm1.32in / 33.6mm
Weight5.26oz / 149g5.61oz / 159g
Waterproof16ft / 5m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case-197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C14°F / -10°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C95°F / 35°C
Battery capacity1630mAh1900mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life80min 5.7K30fps 360°150min at 1080p
Charging time85min3h (5W)
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB1TB
Rear screen size1in2.27in
Front screen size-1.4in
Field of view155°148°
Sensor1/2.3"1/1.9" CMOS
Pixels18MP27.6MP
ApertureF2.0F2.5
Focal length-12-39mm
ISO range-100-6400
Video zoom-2x
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate100Mbps120Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-2
360-degree videoYesNo
5.7K 360 video30fps-
4K 360 video50fps-
3K 360 video100fps-
360 video formatINSV-
5.3K video-60fps
4K video30fps60fps
2.7K video60fps120fps
1080p video60fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K44x
Maximum slow motion4x at 1080p13x at 720p
HDR video5.7K25fps 360°5.3K 30fps
StabilizationFlowStateHyperSmooth 6.0
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)H.265 (HEVC)
Live streamingYes1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60
Webcam modeYes1080p30
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingYes-
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones43
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacwav
Audio input-Media Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B)
Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter
Audio bluetooth support-Airpods and Bluetooth headsets
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
BluetoothBLE 4.2BLE 5.3
USBType-C USBUSB-C
GPS integratedNoYes
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
-
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsNo-