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Insta360 X3 vs GoPro MAX side-by-side: NO CONTEST! (Download samples and see)

Mic Ty
November 24, 2022
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Insta360 X3 vs GoPro MAX side by side comparison

Which is better: Insta360 X3 or GoPro MAX?   Insta360 X3 and GoPro MAX are two of the best 360 cameras in the market as of December 2022.  Which should you buy?  In some cases, GoPro MAX is better than Insta360 X3 but for most people, Insta360 X3 is a lot better than GoPro MAX.  You don’t have to take my word for it.  I’ve compared them side by side for you so you can draw your own conclusions.  Here is the comparison video!

Insta360 X3 vs GoPro MAX specifications:

Insta360 X3GoPro MAX
Video resolution (360)5760*2880@30/25/24fps
3840x1920@60/50/30/25/24fps
3008x1504@100fps		6k source / 5.6k stitched; 30, 24fps
3k source / 3k stitched: 60, 50fps
Video resolution (Single lens)3840x2160@30/25/24fps
3584x2016@60/50/30/25/24fps
2720x1530@60/50/30/25/24fps
1920x1088@60/50/30/25/24fps		1440p (4:3 aspect ratio) 60, 30, 24fps
1080p (16:9 aspect ratio) 60, 30, 24fps
Photo resolution72MP (11968x5984)
18MP (5952x2976)		5760 x 2880
Sensorstwo 1/2.0 sensorsnot specified
Aperturef/1.9f/2.8
Focal length6.7mm equivalentnot specified
Photo formatsINSP (JPG), Raw DNGJPG
Video bitrate120mbps60mbps (H.265)
Stabilization6-axis gyroscopenot specified
ISO100 to 3200100 to 6400
Shutter speedPhoto: 1/8000 - 120s
Video: 1/8000 - to the limit of frames per second		1/28000 - .2 Seconds (Photo)
up to 1/2000 - (manual photo)
1/50000 - .5 Seconds (Video)
Up to 1/480 (manual video)
Battery1800mah1600mah
Memorymicro SD card up to 1TBmicro SD card
Dimensions:46.0x114.0x33.1mm64mm x 69mm x 24mm
Weight180g154g
Price$449$399 (Sept 2023)

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Mic Ty

Mic Ty is a photographer and camera reviewer since 2009, who discovered 360 photography in 2015 and never looked back. Frustrated by the lack of quality coverage on 360 tech, he is the founder of 360Rumors.com since 2016. He started this site to educate and support the growing VR community. With over 70+ 360 cameras in his collection and 2,700+ articles published, he's one of the most trusted voices in immersive imaging.

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  • The resolution on the Insta 360 is definately better than the Go Pro and cheaper too. Thank you for a great review.

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  • Appreciate this comparison Mic! I’m leaning towards the X3.
    One question: when riding an EUC, do you recommend the basic 70cm selfie stick or the longer 114cm one? Thanks

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