Insta360 X4 vs Insta360 Go 3

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Overview of the Insta360 X4

Insta360 X4☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 X4
Insta360's flaghship 360 camera: 8K30fps video and great battery life
The Insta360 X4 is Insta360's latest 360 degree action camera and delivers incredible 8K spherical video. 360 cameras are the best way to capture group activities or footage where it is difficult to keep focus on a subject. The X4 is the overall best 360 camera right now.
  • Pros
  • 8K 360 video
  • Great battery life
  • Improved lens guard system
  • Cons
  • Not great at low light

Overview of the Insta360 Go 3

Insta360 Go 3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★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 It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.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

Comparison of the X4 vs the Go 3

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Video performance

Only the X4 offers HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Insta360 X4
Insta360 Go 3
8K 360 video at 30fps
Max 360° resolution
Feature missing
4K video at 60fps
Max resolution
2.7K video at 30fps
5.7K30fps 360°
HDR video
HDR video unsupported
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 X4 offers a much larger battery capacity. The X4 has a removable battery whereas the Go 3's battery is not removable
Insta360 X4
Insta360 Go 3
2290mAh
Battery capacity
310mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
135min 5.7K30fps 360° and 75min 8K30fps 360°
Battery life
45min at 1080p
Feature missing
Battery extension capacity
1270mAh
Feature missing
Battery extension run time
170min 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

Only the Go 3 features built-in storage. Only the X4 supports SD cards, the Go 3 is therefore limited to it's built-in storage. The X4 supports a lot more storage than the Go 3.
Insta360 X4
Insta360 Go 3
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
32GB, 64GB or 128GB
microSD
Storage format
Storage not extendable
1TB
Maximun storage supported
128GB
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 X4. The Go 3 is a lot lighter than the X4.
Insta360 X4
Insta360 Go 3
1.81in x 4.87in x 1.48in / 46mm x 123.6mm x 37.6mm
Dimensions
1.01in x 2.14in x 0.91in / 25.6mm x 54.4mm x 23.2mm
7.16oz / 203g
Weight
1.25oz / 35.5g
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 X4 is a lot more waterproof. The Go 3 is a lot more waterproof when using a diving case. Both cameras have the same minimal usage temperature. Both cameras have the same maximum usage temperature.
Insta360 X4
Insta360 Go 3
33ft / 10m
Waterproof
16ft / 5m
164ft / 50m
Waterproof with diving case
197ft / 60m
-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 X4 features a much higher resolution. With 170°, the X4 features a much wider field of view than the Go 3. The X4 features a much higher bit rate than the Go 3
Insta360 X4
Insta360 Go 3
72MP
Pixels
12MP
170°
Field of view
134°
200Mbps
Video bite rate
80Mbps
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 X4's 100-6400 ISO range is far superior to Go 3's. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 X4
Insta360 Go 3
100-6400
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 X4 versus Insta360 Go 3 specifications

NameInsta360 X4Insta360 Go 3
Year of release20242023
Width1.81in / 46mm1.01in / 25.6mm
Height4.87in / 123.6mm2.14in / 54.4mm
Depth1.48in / 37.6mm0.91in / 23.2mm
Weight7.16oz / 203g1.25oz / 35.5g
Waterproof33ft / 10m16ft / 5m
Waterproof with diving case164ft / 50m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity2290mAh310mAh
Removable batteryYesNo
Battery life135min 5.7K30fps 360°
75min 8K30fps 360°
45min at 1080p
Charging time55min-
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 formatmicroSD-
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3-
Maximun storage supported1TB128GB
Rear screen size-With Action Pod
Front screen size-With Action Pod
Field of view170°134°
Sensor1/2.0"1/2.3"
Pixels72MP12MP
ApertureF1.9F2.2
Focal length6.7mm11mm
ISO range100-6400100-3200
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate200Mbps80Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-4
360-degree videoYesNo
8K 360 video30fps-
5.7K 360 video60fps-
4K 360 video100fps-
360 video formatINSV-
4K video60fps-
2.7K video60fps30fps
1440p video-50fps
1080p video60fps50fps
Slow motion at 4K4-
Maximum slow motion4x at 1080p4x at 1080p
HDR video5.7K30fps 360°-
StabilizationFlowStateFlowstate
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)
H.264 (MP4)
H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingYesNo
Webcam modeYes-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingYes-
Photo burst modeYesNo
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones42
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacaac
Audio bluetooth supportSENA: 50S, ST1, 10S
Cardo: PACKTALK EDGE
Airide: G7+
ASMAX: F1
Lexinmoto: G4
Vimoto: V9S, V9X
Apple AirPods 2
Apple AirPods 3
Apple AirPods Pro 2
Samsung Galaxy Buds2
-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11a/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.2BLE 5.0
USBType-C USB 3.0Type-C USB2.0
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
Garmin device
Apple Watch
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsYesNo