Insta360 One X2 vs GoPro Hero 4K (2024)

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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 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

Comparison of the X2 vs the Hero 4K (2024)

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Video performance

Only the X2 offers HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Insta360 One X2
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
5.7K 360 video at 30fps
Max 360° resolution
Feature missing
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
4K video at 30fps
5.7K25fps 360°
HDR video
HDR video unsupported
4x at 1080p
Maximum slow motion
2x at 2.7k
FlowState
Stabilization
Hypersmooth in Quik Application
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 Hero 4K (2024)'s battery is not removable
Insta360 One X2
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
1630mAh
Battery capacity
1225mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
80min 5.7K30fps 360°
Battery life
75min at 4K30fps
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 4K (2024) support SD cards. Both support up to 1TB.
Insta360 One X2
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
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 X2. The Hero 4K (2024) is a lot lighter than the X2.
Insta360 One X2
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
1.81in x 4.45in x 1.18in / 46mm x 113mm x 30mm
Dimensions
2.23in x 1.88in x 1.16in / 56.6mm x 47.7mm x 29.4mm
5.26oz / 149g
Weight
3.03oz / 86g
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 X2 and the Hero 4K (2024) are waterproof to 16ft / 5m. The X2 is far better for extreme cold. The X2 beats the Hero 4K (2024) in high heat conditions.
Insta360 One X2
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
16ft / 5m
Waterproof
16ft / 5m
Feature missing
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 X2 offers a slightly higher resolution. The field of view of the X2 is a little better than the Hero 4K (2024)'s. The X2 features a much higher bit rate than the Hero 4K (2024)
Insta360 One X2
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
18MP
Pixels
12MP
155°
Field of view
140°
100Mbps
Video bite rate
50Mbps
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

Insta360 One X2
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Feature missing
ISO range
Feature missing
+/-4
Exposure Compensation
Feature missing
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 4K (2024) specifications

NameInsta360 One X2GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Year of release20202024
Width1.81in / 46mm2.23in / 56.6mm
Height4.45in / 113mm1.88in / 47.7mm
Depth1.18in / 30mm1.16in / 29.4mm
Weight5.26oz / 149g3.03oz / 86g
Waterproof16ft / 5m16ft / 5m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C14°F / -10°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C95°F / 35°C
Battery capacity1630mAh1225mAh
Removable batteryYesNo
Battery life80min 5.7K30fps 360°75min at 4K30fps
Charging time85min60min
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB1TB
Rear screen size1in1.76in
Front screen size-No
Field of view155°140°
Sensor1/2.3"1/2.8" CMOS
Pixels18MP12MP
ApertureF2.0F2.3
Focal length-15mm
Video zoom-2x
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate100Mbps50Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoYesNo
5.7K 360 video30fps-
4K 360 video50fps-
3K 360 video100fps-
360 video formatINSV-
4K video30fps30fps
2.7K video60fps60fps
1080p video60fps30fps
Slow motion at 4K4-
Maximum slow motion4x at 1080p2x at 2.7k
HDR video5.7K25fps 360°-
StabilizationFlowStateHypersmooth in Quik Application
Horizon lockYesNo
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingYes-
Webcam modeYes-
Timelapse modeYes-
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYes-
Loop recording modeYes-
Subject trackingYes-
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones42
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYes-
Audio formataac-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 4.2BLE 5.2
USBType-C USBUSB-C
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
-
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsNo-