Insta360 GO 3 vs X3 | Which Should You Buy?

Just ordered a GO3 last night, can't wait to try it out! Thanks for the information!

Well now I’m totally confused. Which is the story of my life. We are retired, with an rv and have a few cruises planned. I thought at first the go3 because the little release camera looked so handy, but the spare battery seems to be the deal breaker. Last year we did the British isles, I would have hated my camera to die in the middle of Stonehenge because I may never have the chance again. This year we are doing the Panama Canal, again, I’d hate it to die part way. Both seem to work on our snorkeling adventures in the tropics. Since we are older, and grew up in the rotary phone era, lol, is there one that would be easier for us to use, and edit?

You need new glasses. The x3 picture quality was much better

I like the features of the x3 but ended up ordering the go 3 because I HATE drawing attention to myself and I feel I do when I have a selfie stick or gimbal on board

Best one for under water when in sea on holiday? Any recommendations?

I film weddings. Which one would be best as an extra camera for wedding ceremonies and speeches? I could attach one to my camera or put it on a stand. Thanks

Great video! Not sure if it has been mentioned already, but on the X3 you can choose to pick the front or rear camera if you want to just have that action camera feel. The Go 3 is great for everyday stuff and creative shots, while I use my X3 everyday, as well. So.. go buy both!

👍 tnx 4 the review, V helpful.

I'm pulling my hair trying to find which one to buy. My camera equipment is starting to take most of my bag so the Go 3 sounds amazing with the discreet POV mounts and versatility (sounds very good for hiking and short 'city tour' videos). But the 'shoot first reframe later' also sounds amazing especially for diving (case needed for each anyway). So yes I'm still lost between easy/portable vs epic shots no need to worry. Also if I understood correctly the invisible stick does not work with Go 3 ?

Go does the go 3 cameras battery hold up to the cold? My X3 was a warrior in the cold had it around 15 degrees snowboarding and no issues.

how do the camera house set the video to the pod?

Hi Nick and swarm intelligence :) Is the Insta X3 also magnetic like the Go 3?

apples and pears

Excellent review and comparison, both great products but for different uses.... the X3 with removable battery and removable storage is highlights other than having the obvious 360 imagery

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Can go 3 shot 360 degree?

Hi nick, i just want a tiny camera just to capture happy moments of my kids without scrambling trying to look for my phone in the depths of my bag. What camera is better? I'll be using it to capture photos too and later print them so I would like something with good resolution, too. Is gopro better? I had a gopro 9 before but gave it to my brother as he has more use to it when he's biking. I'd love to hear your suggestion. Thanks

So I'm guessing for vacationing with the kids X3 is the one to get?

Hey Nick, I'm new to the world of action cams and am considering these two models. I plan to use the camera actively for travelling overseas and large concert purposes (as part of my travel plans with my partner). Would you recommend the x3 or the go3? Wont be using it much for mountain-related activities like hiking though

Maybe buy both❤❤❤❤❤❤

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Good

I'm a cyclist and basically want to use one of these cameras for Instagram videos. Which do you think would be best?

I am not a great editor so my skills are limited in that. Thank you for the video. It was very insightful.

I have both, took them to disneyworld but mostly used the X3 since you don't have to pay attention to where you are shooting. Tried to use the go3 but didn't find so many opportunities as I did with the X3.

If you are going to buy 1 of these only I would definitely recommend the X3. Im not a professional videographer nor editor so I find the X3 very useful because you turn it on, start shooting and continue your vacation without worrying to point the camera.

Can you vlog with the x3

360 camera are best. You can enjoy the moment and not caring about what you should look.
GO3 is too expensive for the upgrade. Insta360 is fooling us again.😂

Neither, I am very please with my camera phone now.

Extremely similar cameras. Great comparison.

One thing that is not clear is that you must have a compatible phone or you cannot use the insta 360 x3. I purchased a insta 360x3 and found my samsung galaxy a13 is not compatible. No reason to buy one unless your phone is compatible. You can't just turn on the camera and take videos and pictures until you connect to your phone, which must be compatible. Useless without the right phone.

I’ve always used GoPro, currently on the Hero 10 and not experienced any of the usual reported issues. BUT I want to change as everyone else is innovating. My main use is family holidays, videoing pool time, beach time, snorkelling, days out, and then compile a video with music to watch back when home. Which one of these would you recommend for that kind of use?

Hi Nick, nice comparison, I have the X3 too and I have the previous Go2 and for now I decided not tot buy the Go3 because there is not much of a difference, except the battery runtime. I guess the slightly better resolution of the Go3 will, in normal use, be recognized by nobody and I didn't have any issues so far, with overheating, with the Go2. I recently took the Go2 for under water filming and therefor, it's very handy. In my oppinion, the biggest advantage of the X3 is, as you said too, that one don't have to take care about pionting the camera and that makes it more convenient than any other camera. Best regards from Germany, Rudi.

recently been to Mexico, took both with me, i used the Go3 as a pov sort of "discreet" camera, and i used the X3 for crane type shots and water based places. Not dissapointed at all, 2 different uses.

I did the same thing. I got both. Cool vid! Keep up the great work!!

Interesting comparison details. Thanks, Nick. I just got both!! 😅

Hello-Hello, Can instagram 360 go 3 live stream?

Great video, Nick! I have a question regarding the X3: When you reframe and remove the wide-view distortion, how good does it look? I'm considering both options and would like to know more. Thanks.

thanks for the video Nick. Really informative

go3 is good for city vlog ?

For me i prefer x3 for versatility when it comes to family holidays or travel reframing shot that you want to share. Not in a professional way but hust to capture the moment

Really helpful video thank you so much

I bought the Go 3 just now and I have the X2…. Should I buy the X3 if I have X2?

Which one to buy…? Well, that’s simple, BOTH! 😊

Thanks you so much

I've honestly never tried out a 360 camera, but have seen they've gotten so popular these days! Great video man, oh and how do you find editing the raw stuff?

Enable ACTIVE HDR on X3 for 360 videos then you will not get over exposed videos.

Really helpful, thanks Nick. I've been tempted to sell my X3 to help fund the purchase of a Go 3, but now I'm wondering if I should keep the X3 and save for the Go 3... Argh!

Thanks Much! Nick.

Good Job bro