Insta360 X3 vs GoPro Hero 10 Black

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Overview of the Insta360 X3

Insta360 X3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 X3
Insta360's 2022 360 camera: 5.7K video and a large touchscreen
The Insta360 X3 was released in 2022 and is a few years old now, but it still delivers exceptionnal performance and is the best pick if you are looking for the best value for money. The 5.7K30fps 360 video is more than sufficient for capturing amazing footage unless you need to zoom in aggressively. The X3 has since been replaced by the Insta360 X4 which introduces 8K 360 video.
  • Pros
  • Great performance
  • Good value for money
  • Diving case for underwater footage
  • Cons
  • Average battery life

Overview of the GoPro Hero 10 Black

GoPro Hero 10 Black☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero 10 Black
GoPro's 2021 action camera: premium features at a budget pricepoint
The Hero 10 is now several generations old, but still holds up as an incredibly capable action camera. It features older sensor technology than the Hero 11 and above, but the overall quality means it is amazing value for money.
  • Pros
  • A premium product at a budget price
  • Integrated GPS
  • Good battery life
  • Cons
  • Ageing sensor technology
  • Older generation stabilization

Comparison of the X3 vs the Hero 10

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Video performance

Only the X3 offers HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Insta360 X3
GoPro Hero 10 Black
5.7K 360 video at 30fps
Max 360° resolution
Feature missing
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
5.3K video at 60fps
5.7K30fps 360°
HDR video
HDR video unsupported
4x at 1080p
Maximum slow motion
8x at 1080p
FlowState
Stabilization
HyperSmooth 4.0
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 X3 offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Insta360 X3
GoPro Hero 10 Black
1800mAh
Battery capacity
1720mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
81min 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 X3 and the Hero 10 support SD cards. Both support up to 1TB.
Insta360 X3
GoPro Hero 10 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 10 is a lot more compact than the X3. The Hero 10 weighs a little less than the X3.
Insta360 X3
GoPro Hero 10 Black
1.81in x 4.49in x 1.3in / 46mm x 114mm x 33.1mm
Dimensions
2.83in x 2in x 1.32in / 71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm
6.35oz / 180g
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 X3 and the Hero 10 are waterproof to 33ft / 10m. The Hero 10 is a lot more waterproof when using a diving case. The X3 is far better for extreme cold. The X3 beats the Hero 10 in high heat conditions.
Insta360 X3
GoPro Hero 10 Black
33ft / 10m
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
164ft / 50m
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 X3 features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the X3 is a little better than the Hero 10's. The X3 features a much higher bit rate than the Hero 10
Insta360 X3
GoPro Hero 10 Black
72MP
Pixels
23MP
155°
Field of view
140°
120Mbps
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

The Hero 10's 100-6400 ISO range is far superior to X3's. The X3's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Insta360 X3
GoPro Hero 10 Black
100-3200
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 X3 versus GoPro Hero 10 Black specifications

NameInsta360 X3GoPro Hero 10 Black
Year of release20222021
Width1.81in / 46mm2.83in / 71.8mm
Height4.49in / 114mm2in / 50.8mm
Depth1.3in / 33.1mm1.32in / 33.6mm
Weight6.35oz / 180g5.43oz / 154g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case164ft / 50m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C14°F / -10°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C95°F / 35°C
Battery capacity1800mAh1720mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life81min 5.7K30fps 360°150min at 1080p
Charging time90min3h (5W)
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB1TB
Rear screen size-2.27in
Front screen size-1.4in
Field of view155°140°
Sensor1/1.9"1/1.9" CMOS
Pixels72MP23MP
ApertureF1.9F2.5
Focal length6.7mm-
ISO range100-3200100-6400
Video zoom-2x
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate120Mbps100Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-2
360-degree videoYesNo
5.7K 360 video30fps-
4K 360 video60fps-
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 1080p8x at 1080p
HDR video5.7K30fps 360°-
StabilizationFlowStateHyperSmooth 4.0
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
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
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.0BLE 4.2
USBType-C USBUSB-C
GPS integratedNoYes
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
-
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsNo-