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I have the X3 and was out with family and friends. I had it extended in 360 mode. There was so much going on around me that I would never have been able to capture what I did with a normal camera. You never miss a shot because you are pointing your camera the wrong way. This is by far the the best feature in an action camera.

One of my biggest issues with 360 cameras are have to protect the lens. You just can't lay it down. The second day I had my 360 camera, I set it down on the table a Starbucks and it got a scuff on the lens. You can't replace the lens. My GoPro has been tossed in the car, dropped, fallen off a car and all I had to do was wipe it off or replace the lens cover. I agree with your statement, its a use case.

I have both the X3 and the Hero 11 and for me, the X3 is hands down superior for my type of shooting. I have been a GoPro person from the very beginning and have owned them all right up to the 11, including the Fusion and the MAX and every single one of them had bugs that cost me time, missed shots and lost footage. For me, the whole purpose behind an action camera is to capture the action, kinda hard to do when you have to deal with overheating and frozen camera and you have to pull the battery, especially if you have it mounted in the media mod. I get the editing part of it but for me, again, I don't mind I like figuring it out and getting the look I'm going for but I do get it for a person that just wants to point and shoot. My biggest complaint with GoPro is their customer service. My Hero 9 literally shut down and never turned back on a week after buying it, after phone call after phone call and never being able to connect, I used their call back and never got a call back, I used their email and never got a response I literally complained on twitter and finally was able to connect with customer service after a PM on twitter. They told me that my camera was now out of warranty and I would have to pay the $50 for a replacement, thats how long it took to get them to respond. I love my X3 and have totally abandoned GoPro and my X3 works every single time and never bugs. I will say though, GoPro makes an awesome paperweight.

this is such a wonderful review of the pros/cons of the one x3. I have the x2 and yes, there is a huge learning curve and lots of keyframes/post production and editing that has to be done, but the results are so worth it to me. thank you for putting this together and sharing with us 😁

A good compromise is to just pick 4 angles from the 360 view export them and load them into your edit program they can be easy syned using the audio sync tools in say final cut. I do agree with your points and i guess a fix is to take a few 'options' away by exporting the angles you want first.

Love 360 cameras but always feel like I need to baby it as I'm terrified of scratching the lens. Love my GoPro bc I don't worry about it at all and great quality footage.

I got the 360 x3 a week ago. I find the editing quite simple. It's no more difficult than using Powerdirector with my Fuji (i use the app for insta360). There are some really excellent tutorials on YT.

I am stoked on how easy is to edit 360 videos with X3. I use Me Mode when I shoot invisible stick shots and Single Lens mode 4K when I shoot single lens, I spend just seconds in the editing

Excellent video and I agree with all your points. I would add that I did my own GoPro11 vs X3 and included tests run during low-light conditions. I was extremely impressed with the X3 and would say it does much better in low light than the GoPro 11.

What an excellent summary of what the X3 is good for - and what it's not good for. Personally I kind of ditch the normal camera mindset when I turn on the X3. It's just something completely different. So I don't particularly mind the extra editing steps because, well, it is what it is. One day I will get to grips with the phone app - despite having had an X1 for some years, and now the X3 for some months, I still just work on the footage on the PC, because as far as I'm concerned, that's where video editing is done! And I don't find it particularly complicated after the first couple of uses. But - we're all different.

I use both and love both. And I sometimes I dread the time of the reframing process. I also use a blue tooth wireless mic with both to capture audio at a distance during the action. Thanks for the video! ME Mode on the X3 is an AMAZING selfie-mode option. The Go Pro 11 is really only needed for filming other people or specific shots you know you want.

I really find the Insta360 mobile app and desktop app a very wonderful experience. Sure, it does take some time to aim and direct your shots but if anything, it forces you to produce more interesting clips with less uninteresting long-winded footage. It only takes time and a learning curve if you do even need to re-aim the shots, it force/allows more content interest creativity. The insta360 app and cameras have been very reliable. I also appreciate that the footage stays on-camera during editing and only uses mobile device space upon exporting the footage to the phone's gallery. Very cool.

Thanks for the perfect summary. Been there done that, Got whole lot of footage on insta x3 ended up with lying on hard drive coz it was a lot of time taking post process. Keep posting good stuff. Love from India.

I bought a GoPro Max because I wanted to play with both styles of shooting. Still experimenting and havent decided what I like most. 360 is cool but sometimes those curved lines are distracting.

Never had a 360 camera before, got the x3 yesterday and went on a bike ride, found editing it very easy and intuitive in the mobile app, takes a couple of minutes to get the angle you want, watched a couple of tutorial videos before I started and all good, obviously not as simple as the go pro but really apples to oranges imo

Yep. Keyframes can be difficult and arduous. But if you're just wanting a 360 video, then shooting just in 360 is easy with little post processing required. In the end having both 360 and 180 degree cameras just makes sense.

After 18 months with a Insta360 one r my editing skills are definitely improving. Just bought a computer with enough omph (technical term) to run 360 studio, disappointing there isn't Jump Cut, a very useful feature .

Well said. I have an X2 and a GoPro 7, and I use both. I love 360 video, but it really can be tedious to edit. I get better quality reframed 360 video using the desktop app exported at 4K. I know it's upscaled, but it seems to work better than upscaling the 1080p output in my editing suite where I combine it with GoPro footage that is shot in 4K. I've also had a bit of frustration with slow SD card errors on the latest Insta360 firmware, which in the end I had to downgrade again where the errors go away. It's extremely frustrating to find you've setup your 360 camera on your bike, out of sight, you've hit record and you finish your ride and find it didn't record more than about 10 seconds... but I know GoPro has its own reliability issues as well. In case anyone's wondering, I'm using Sandisk Extreme Pro SD cards which Insta360 recommends as the ideal card, and they had worked reliably for 18 months until the last firmware update... Anyway, like all things, there are pros and cons to different products, different use cases, and it is a bit frustrating when reviews tend to do direct comparisons, which can be apples and oranges.

This video is only really looking at "standard" type of video using a 360 camera. Reframing can be used to do this, however the true power of 360 video is allowing the user to look around the whole 360 degrees as if they were there. If your going to buy a 360 camera, don't limit your creativity to standard video...

I agree with your point of view. 360 edit is a huge time consuming process. Creativity has to express itself during the shooting. I sold my real 360. Now using the Insta 360go that is not a 360 despite its name. Thank you for the video

The X3 doesn't come even close to the resolution of the Hero 11. Plus if using a 360 camera for everything it's a pain in the A$$ to reframe everything. Buy both and use the X3 for only certain shots. If you can only afford one then buy the GoPro.

I use a DGI OSMO Pocket 2, and to me, time spent to edit videos accounts for a big part. As a photographer, I learned a single most useful tip from the bests. Get it right the first time, so you do not have to post process it. This is my motto since. With the X3, you will always need to post-process your shots, maybe not all the time, but very often. With my DGI Pocket 2, editing only consists in cutting to streamline the video.

Great video and great points. I love the X3, but GoPro footage to me just looks a bit crisper.

For goodness sake! Creativity takes 👉 patience. Both have their place. The X3 is awesome! So what if it takes a tad longer to edit. Good grief 🧐

Thanks for the work you put into this video, it is great to get an easy to follow comparison of these two front runner action cams. For myself and my needs, I will stay with my GoPro Hero 10 Black that I get great results from, in spite of the short battery life and odd workarounds needed for an external microphone.

Thanks! I'm still using my X1, and am trying to get back to using my Gopro, but am wondering why(?). Your explanations are spot on. And as stated, the 360 editing get's so much easier, and interesting, with more use!

The main downside for me is that the 360 output in one direction with no distortion is similar to a 1080p video and in many cases a pixelated grainy 1080p, unless you have a bright sunny day. So even with all these option the quality in most situations doesn't come close to the 5.6k Video of a gorpo

Just started using a Insta360 X3. Took videos in 180 mode (single front facing lens) at our recent match. Those mp4 videos were usable without any processing necessary. Getting up to speed on 360 videos - taken a couple of videos and getting comfortable editing. Got this crazy thought - since smart phones have lenses front and back, why isn't there an app that can emulate 360 video? Or does that already exist and I'm simply behind the knowledge curve?

I was on the fence about purchasing a 360 for our vacations. This helped me decide that the 360 would not be a good option for me. I simply do not want to spend any more time editing than I already do with my GoPro. Thank you SO MUCH!

Great comparison for those of us that already own one or the other. I was interested in the insta 360 microphone and it's not that bad compared to the constantly overheating GoPro.

Really informative. Been struggling to decide which is best option for motorcycle touring but this has made the choice easier. Great video (going for the gopro 12 for ease of use) Thanks

I have the x3 and found i was spending far too much time reframing in the editing. I have 2 gopro 7's. My wife films and I film Then i take the best of that for the final edit. Admittedly you have to be mindful of what you capture.. This saves me so much time. Great video as always. Thanks

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100% agree! Have done several shootings with an Insta360 and the end result was crap because I was bad at editing… then I realised just how much time and effort all those « look how cool my 360 shoot » videos took before actually getting to those results. This is definitely NOT one for the Instagram/ Tik Tok generation

One thing missing from this is durability. They are both touted as being action cameras and the GoPro is much more rugged; the lens can be swapped if it is cracked and GoPro support for repair is very good. Smash a lens on the x3 and it’s a long wait for repair as it has to be sent to a service centre.

I went for the Go Pro 11 because image quality is more important to me, if i am going to record something i like to be able to capture every little detail, i use it mainly for cycling and when i look at the footage later it's like i was there again.

That's my thoughts exactly. On location, I'm in flow, picking the shots for the edit. But with the 360 shot, I'm not at home wondering what shot to edit. To the point that I've not edited any holiday vids. The moment has gone. So the edit when done is not the same.

I sold my X2 and DJI Pocket 2 and bought X3 and GoPro Hero 11 and I am very satisfied with them. X3's audio quality is really impressive. For 4K regular videos I mostly prefer Gopro. For the rest, especially if I need unique perspective I just use the X3.

Really well done comparison I personally feel like the X3 is worth the learning curve Especially utilizing the Built-in orientation and motion features that our cellphones have as a way to reframe shots, Rewatching entire videos is already naturally a part of editing And in my opinion I feel The additional feature of reframe capabilities adds that much more Possible action and content within the final cut mix

This is my experience too. I had a GoPro 9 camera that never froze and had zero bugs so when I heard all the stories I was like wow I’m lucky! …until they auto updated the firmware on my GoPro 9 and it literally broke the rear screen. Two months, tons of complaining later they still said they wouldn’t replace something they broke in a forced update, and oddly enough they finally DID replace the camera once I complained hard about GoPros on Facebook. …so now I have a super glitchy replacement GoPro with all the freezes and bugs people were talking about because they broke my good one and (very stressfully) replaced it with a bad one. I can’t even leave the batteries in or a bug will randomly turn the camera on when I’m nowhere near it and drain the battery so when the time comes for me to actually use it I have no battery left. Got an X3 after that and the GoPro sits in a drawer somewhere now.

X3 is the best camera I ever have, much much better than goPro, and dji action camera in my opinion.

Direction lock is your friend. If you intend a single view video, then just lock it. Otherwise, choose portions where you want to focus on. it's not as tedious if you dont want other effects. It would take you a lot of time as well with a gopro if you wanted some other type of editing. Insta360 app already have some templates for shot effects if you explore it. It will save you a lot of time. One thing i really like with the 360 is you dont lose any precious moments. You capture it wherever it's positioned. But then again, these are to my use. You obviously do pro shoots. And gopros will still be better in video quality and with the single purpose of shooting as directed. But with me, with family and unexpected bloopers, 360 is the way to go. 😊 thanks for the wonderful vid. Keep the great work. 😊

I have the X2 and X3 for awhile. Never had a issue with them. I got a GOPro Hero 10 and nothing but problems since I have had it. You never know for sure when it will acted up like shutting down or not turning on at all.

Very Simple Select single lens mode on Insta 360 x3 Or the new x4. It becomes go pro. Just render the footage out from insta software as. MP4 and use your favourite software for editing.

Thanks so much for your insight Rich. My problem with Gopro is the unreliability. 20% of the time I go to check footage on my Gopro 7 and find it stopped recording a minute after it started. Then more times it may go for 30 mins and just stop. 50% of the time it works just fine. I use it as a black box flight recorder when flying my light plane. Handy to see what I did wrong when the CAA say I have infringed, but no good if it has stopped recording at the crucial moments. High definition is definitely an advantage, as it allows me to see instrument settings in detail, as well as the view outside. Another commentator on YT said the Gopro 11 is no more reliable than the 7. It is time to upgrade and I would buy the X3 to use it single lens mode if it can be relied upon. As a professional TV camera operator, do you find the Gopro 11 reliable enough? What is your opinion of the X3 for reliability and do you know if it can be run from an external battery pack for extended recording time?

Insta360 x3 is the way to go. But insta needs to really improve the studio software and add all the shotlabs to the studio software.

Audio is key 🗝 I use x3 and DJI Action 3 for this reason over gopro and my old gopro hero 7 Black always has issues connecting to app

I have been a 360 camera users since the original insta 360 One. As others have said there is a learning curve, you need to edit (the AI assisted App makes it easier if not entirely useful some instances) and all this means you need to be invested in the camera which will definitely put off many many many many people. However if you are prepared to learn it will give you a new experience which is rewarding.

Kinda disagree with what you're emphasizing here. The only issues with the insta360 are the quality reduction when recording in high FPS and the extra large file size it makes since it's a 360 recording. The learning process is pretty much the same with having to learn a GoPro and its app for the first time.

At one point you say that the X3 'has the creative edge'. I feel it depends. I plan my shots and think about what I'm going to do before I shoot. My creative bent is based on planning. Capture everything and then edit, is not how I work. A really interesting video. Thanks

Found myself revisiting this video after recently selling my x3. Had full intension of purchasing x4 only to find insta360 have removed ability to send gps data and control camera from Apple Watch. Started me re-thinking about whether I really need another 360 or whether I’d be better off with a GoPro 11 or 12. The main issue I found is having lots of 10-20minute clips saved off but never having edited/reframed them. Just so time consuming. Bad enough cutting and tweaking 10 minutes of a standard flat file let alone having to reframe the video as well. Love the idea of 360 cameras and you can get some great shots (plus it can be fun initially editing and reframing). But I could get a GoPro 11 and DJI mini 4k drone for price of the insta360 x4 with an as card and selfie stick now! (And have footage I could immediately watch and use!)

I own the Gopro 9 (with the Max Lens mod) and thinking about getting the X3. BUT l’m gonna keep my Gopro for POV shots which it should be better for than the X3. The X3 will be more a selfie stick camera for me.

I'm thinking of upgrading my old DJI Osmo action. Pros for an Insta X3: -it is kinda both - single lens action cam and 360 for everything else -I don't mind less resolution - I often use just 1080p only anyway -I even have a MetaQuest2 VR headset so I could watch my own footage in 360. Cons against an Insta X3: -I think it is less mountable. You cannot just stand it somewhere like a GoPro without any mini tripod or mount. The selfie pod is a great idea but occupies one of your hands. -I am a bit worried about more fish-eye - even in single lens mode. (i think it is the nature of having a 360 lens - something for something) -What you just explained is also a concern. I don't mind the longer editing or learning curve, however I may overcomplicate things a bit. So less is often more ;)

this was a brilliant review. so simple and straight forward man. thanks!

Great review - I get asked which is better all the time too - I think I'll send them this link instead of answering, but you are right, both have their pros & cons!! One thing I really like about my X3 is the "set and forget" factor...as long as it's on and recording it captures EVERYTHING, so I can focus on riding and having fun and not being cameraman.

You're absolutely right. I spend a lot of time editing insta360. But it's worthwhile.

I just want the easiest and most reliable camera that will constantly loop, and not miss the scene where someone hits me, pulls out in front of me, road rage, etc., on my bike. I'm leaning towards towards the X3. Any opinions?

Refreshing chang to hear someone whose gone through the mill...and been in the real world

I bought 2 GoPro hero 7 blacks in 2019 for motovlog. It is now 2024 and they are very unreliable - freeze, turn off by self, over heat. Also, I bough 3 Hero 8 Blacks, 1 in 2021 and 2 in 2022. All three of those do not work anymore - they flat out stopped working. One hero 8, after being on for 20 seconds, like clock work, repeatedly cycles on and off. The other two freeze after running about 1 minute. I am done with GoPros. All three do not give me any quality recording time. Thinking about getting DJI Action camera.

Wait... Choice being taken away from you in reframing is a good thing? With respect, this is a completely confusing review. "IF you know the exact shot you want..." That is a very big statement. I am new to the X3 as of December and have use GoPro from Hero3+ Black, Hero5 and Hero8. So far, I am completely head-over-heels with the X3. The intermediate editing is hardly a significant workflow issue. I cannot tell you how many video events have been lost opportunities, at least three this year due to the perennial issues with GoPro, from the dreaded 27K Video file, other corruption forms, GoPro mysteriously stopping filming, lock-ups and overheating. Oh yeah, and you get a good video, but the action was not in frame. And the challenge is not those events taking place within a camera model, but they have taken place over many major releases in GoPro where they just haven't solved them unless you buy into the notion that Hero11 has solved them all. Only some of us bought into that notion that Hero8 fixed the Hero5, etc. The answer to any GoPro quirk is to go buy the latest, which usually has the quirk or a new quirk. And those quirks have cost me numerous video products. Then there is the anemic battery, and as someone who doesn't need to really go beyond the capabilities of my GoPro8, the battery choices quickly become worse. And feeding a USB-C power through a aftermarket battery door usually leads to more corrupted videos as the power-demand apparently exceeds the USB-C capability. Upwards of 80 mins on a X3 battery is excellent alternative. Back to the X3 and the Studio/App. This may seem like a bother, until you realize that you can shoot 15 mins of footage on X3 and get 3, 5 or more framed vantage points from that same video. That is actually quite significant. I think you make a valid point coming from a profession as a cameraman. "IF you Know the exact shots you want" you can take more advantage of the GoPro. If you are strapping a GoPro onto a boat or a bike or a motorcycle and you don't know what frame-able vantage points (one of many perhaps) will present themselves until post. IF you have four people fishing in four locations on a boat and you want to capture all the potential actions and activities. IF a unique event happens, and not only do you capture it in frame, but you capture the reactions of, say three different people who aren't in-the-same-frame, but ARE in the 360-capture window, it is huge that you can get that with 360 video. I think you are providing expert advice and that is certainly appreciated, but it is perhaps from a singular perspective and being too broadly applied. As someone who has used "Action Cameras" to capture action and that action can occur in a less planned way, the 360 is a huge advantage over the GoPro. I use my GoPro Hero8 with the Feiyutech wearable gimbal on the front strap of a backpack with stuntman branded backpack strap mount and that allows for quick re-framing of the GoPro, and it can still take tons of effort to stay on frame. The learning curve of the X3 Studio is not much and the pay-off is huge. You just need to not let that X3 App or Studio try to disrupt your workflow. Use it to extract framed vantage points and then do your editing in your editor where you apply your techniques, etc. Also, while you are playing up the intermediate editing of the X3, let's compare that to the nagging, whine-a-thon of the GoPro Quick app desperately seeking a cloud subscription from me before trying to be useful. I tried to be fair, but I think you offer a perspective that is a good one, but cannot not be so broadly applied as you did. Cheers. Hope the feedback is taken in good spirit.

Thank you for the clear review. Watching from Marudi Sarawak

The big negative on a traditional camera is getting home and realising the subject is out of shot. On a traditional cam you can't fix. On a 360 this usually can be fixed. Sound sounded identical. So for me if your on a budget then the insta x3 is your best bet. 360 and two choices of camera, front facing or back.

good one....as an editor i agree....just shoot the shots you need

Rich, I'd love to see how you'd do a Timelapse video (manual settings, etc). Look forward to your posts, as you've got the best 360 channel out there.

This was really great, thanks! I love taking the X2 and Go2 combo as my daily drivers for many theses reason. You’re totally right - if you can ride the learning curve of Insta360 editing it’s a gem 💎. If I ever need higher quality video or sound, I love using my iPhone or GoPro with a wireless system and NDA. Cant wait to see more comparisons like these! Would love to see this done with photos from each device! 🫶🏾✨

Nice video, My experiences with GoPro have been super negative. I won’t ever buy another. Issues have been connecting to app issues, videos not showing up on app when it connects, splitting videos that are longer than 7 mins or jumping into slow motion by itself. They always lie about shipping times. Won’t ever buy another GoPro it’s crap and their customer Service department in the Philippines is useless. I returned my GoPro 11 and the GoPro 8 will be my last ever. Not to mention they lied about the free year of GoPro subscription as they would not extend my current subscription for another year after I bought a go pro 11. They are the worst company.😅 I joined the Insta X3 Family and loving it so far! The X3 app also destroys the GoPro app.

Great Video, answered the issue I have been struggling with

I have the sphere for use on the DJI Air 2 drone, and you ain't kidding about the learning curve! it's steep, frustrating, but very rewarding when finished and done right. Most often shots look robotic due to the app, and to remove this takes many more steps to take away that automated feel when scanning from one direction to another.

Thanks for the video. Important inputs. Made me rethink and reevaluate my desire for the 360. Cheers

The Insta360 app and Windows editor are the best camera apps I have used. Remarkably solid, fast and clever.

amazing review!!! thanks a lot. if i can help summarize for everyone : 1. pick X3 if you want more advance options and unique pov. 2. pick go pro if you want to have a simpler option right of the bat. cheers!

I've had a camera for a few months, a GoPro 11 and I confirm that it was an error, the camera is plugged into the power bank and I still have problems with the camera freezing in addition there is no option for dates and times on recordings and for the setting menu and the display on the screen of the camera it is very basic it looks like a display menu for telephones from the beginning of the year 2000

Ignoring the learning curve with the work flow I wish I had of started out with an X3. The ability to just turn the camera on and deal with framing later would have saved me so much frustration and given me more video to work with albeit at a small reduction in video quality(good enough for me). Since using the X3 I now think it should be compared to 2-GoPro's which would also affect the workflow and also makes a huge difference in kit size( in favour of the X3).

Insta360 x3 is great the app for it sux. You need a top of the line phone or tablet for it to work properly. If you have a lower level phone/ tablet it simply won't work with the app. When in 360 mode you may need to edit twice. The exporting time is extremely long. Unless you spend more for the rapid exporter device. X3 doesn't come with enough instructions so learning how to use it take forever. I don't have the gopro 11 so no comments on that...

I don't think that "No One Tells You About THIS". The fact that 360 needs some post-process is mentioned in almost any review video. I'd say that marketing of 360 cameras is bit twisted. Majority of people want/expect to record video and send it directly to social networks and insta360 marketing tries to follow that trend. For me, recording video is just start of the process. I actually like to do post-process, so I'm looking more for cameras allowing things like D-log videos and raw photos rather than "fancy" mobile apps allowing for instant sharing. So, as usual, depends on customer's taste... I'd not buy 360 camera as "instant" result thing. But with proper post process (and I do not agree that learning curve is "steep". That might be caused by the fact that I'm in photo/video for a while) 360 can provide interesting results.

Thank you for the comparisons. For in doors, I probably should continue using my iPhone 14 Pro but get a 360 for outdoors. Can you get an external mic for the Insta360?

Thank you very much! Very relevant and unbiased. I keep hearing about GoPro quality control issues. I wish you had address that as well. Is is true? How do the cameras compare in reliability overall?

I purchased an x3 yesterday (i bought it from a store that offers click and collect, so I wasn’t having to wait for it to get delivered, and I was also able to get £10 off the price of the camera by redeeming points), along with the 114CM selfie stick (the only length the store I got the camera from sells) Earlier today I was trying the camera out I didn’t actually struggle at all with editing (I edited the video on my MacBook)

I'm a video noobie at age 72...and I use iMovie to film some basic video from my motorcycle. My take away is that I should really learn to master my GoPro Hero 10 before purchasing an X3. Thanks for the great video...

Can I use insta 360x3 to record my full court basketball games if attached to a tripod?

Interesting thanks. Apart from the resolution itself, I don’t like the Insta360 cameras IQ. I’ve always found their colors ugly, like the cyan overexposed skies. My GoPro Max’s colors are much better. GoPro Max vs GoPro 11 : what are your thoughts ?

If I were to use it for skiing only, when one would be the ideal choice? I was thinking 360 because I don't need to pay much attention to where I'm pointing my mount, but I also want videos that can pretty much be taken straight out of the camera. I just want to share some footages with family and friends, and to preserve some memories.

Excellent balanced comments. I think X3 may be more susceptible to damage and more expensive to repair.

Wonderful video presentation style, low key and honest. Thanks.

Totally agree I got the insta 360 and I am frustrated with the editing the simple pre edited stories sounds easy but 2ont work in 90% of the time and

This review really differentiated the cameras and knowing I am not the only one struggling with the Insta makes me feel a bit better.

This is what I tell people, in my videos I use both. But editing the 360 footage ready for your normal software is a painfully long process!

So what would people choose ? I’ve just got in to cameras the last few months using them on my bike . After using a camera from 2018 I want to step it up to something a lot newer and these are the exact 2 I’ve short listed . Which is better battery ? Which is better for catching sunrises and sunsets while riding ?

Another great informative video :-) Which would you recommend and why for someone who needs the camera and accessories to film bullet FAST pets like running, herding, working dogs? Its usually only 1 of us and very rarely 2 to take the dogs and puppies out to work and we need the camera, accessories, mics, clips, etc to be VERY User Friendly, something to use Hands-Free OR to perhaps attach to one of our better behaved dogs to 'see things from their 'perspective' and not a steep learning curve for filming or editing. We have experience in photography with digital and mirrorless cameras such as Canon and some with iPhone 12 Pro with all the bells & whistles But none with GoPro or Insta 360. Thank you!

my question is how it functions well or not with social media?! can one upload to instagram directly from the camera for example? does it have wifi connection and apps for social media platforms? If not, are there other cameras that have such app function so one do not need to use a smartphone or iPad at all for short videos to instagram or similar?... that would be really neat! :)* thanks for the video!

I do not understand why people compare these two cameras. Comparing peaches to bananas ..... I have my GoPro in my pocket ALL THE TIME because I cannot put in my pocket my GH6. It is small and I do not have to worry about scratching the lens because it is easily replaced. It records at 4k/60p 100+ mbs at 10 bit (that is better than the Lumix G85) with enough image quality for b-roll to be sold in places like Shutterstock. I do not use my cellphone for video. I go directly to my pocket take my GoPro 11 and press record. Image stabilization and horizon leveling are fantastic. For cycling, mountain climbing, surfing, skateboarding where you need a "record/forget" camera ..... that is the kingdom of 360 .... but I would not carry a 360 in my pocket as I do with the GoPro. Buy both and be happy.

good. Just got mine and started editing! AS you said no one told you about the amount of work needed to edit. well lucky i got time to learn 🙂

I have a go pro 7. I'm over it. I'm in Vietnam. Got it all set up with a power bank, so I didn't have to keep changing batteries. Did a test run, and it seemed to work okay. We are now doing our trip, and it just keeps freezing, "repairing files" battery life changes within a minute. Go pro has demonstrated to me it's very unreliable.

Thx a lot for this comparison! Really interesting & good explained!👍🏻

I was looking for a good action camera to replace my waterproof Olympus T series camera ( yes I know 😃) I realised that though Olympus served me well , it was not effective if I wanted to take white warer River Rafting or Kayaking type intense action shots. At the same time I also wanted the flexibility to take photos since I believe photos last a life time in your albums. I was confused between GoPro and Insta 360 , but after this video I realised GoPro is still the better choice for me. Also I am not sure insta would survive a White water Rafting trip or that it could be mounted easily on Rafting helmets. Thanks for this review

You need to raise the stick on your gopro higher compared to the Inta360 or crop gopro video.

Nice and succinct review, thanks. Qu: are the Insta 360 video files huge, as it presumably its catching way more pixels than the GoPro at say 4k?

Got mine about a week ago...worked well until today....stops at the three minute mark every time. Software up to date. Traded out sd card and no change and the same card worked well for the first week. Very disappointed...kept it cool while filming, no damage...sending it back tomorrow morning. Not sure which is more disappointing...my Go Pro or my Insta360x3 :>(.

I have been on the fence for a while on which camera to buy. Looking to use it outdoors as I am a part time beekeeper. As well as for a dash cam. But with the gopro overheating issues I don't know that it's the right option for me. I don't need the 360 degree view or selfie stick modes. I have been wondering how the insta360 compares to the dji pocket 2 or the osmo action 3.