GoPro MAX Vs Insta360 ONE X
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Sample footage comparison
In this video you will see the GoPro MAX and Insta360 ONE X battle it out in various types of environments, lighting, and shots. These shots were processed via Desktop to get the best video quality possible out of these cameras.
There are 3 mains factors which determine the best Video Quality. Which are Colour, Clarity, and Stitching. The colour should look natural like the colour I see with my eyes. The 360 camera with the best colour is GoPro MAX.
Clarity is determined by 2 factors. How clean or grainy the video is. And how sharp or blurry the video is. The 360 camera with the best clarity is GoPro MAX.
Stitching is determined by how seamless the stitch line is. The 360 camera with the best stitch line is the Insta360 ONE X. The thinner design of the ONE X body is a significant advantage for a more seamless stitch line. However, the GoPro MAX can seamlessly blend the exposure of both lenses. This is something the ONE X struggles with.
Download sample footage
When you record 360 video, GoPro MAX will save 360 video in HEVC (.360) format. You cannot import .360 files into a video editor. They must be converted first.
The .360 files can be converted using GoPro MAX Exporter Desktop Software For Windows. This software will convert the .360 files into ProRes 5.6K .mov files or H264/HEVC 4K .mp4 files. For Mac, please use GoPro Player to convert the .360 files into .mov or .mp4. The .mov or .mp4 files can then be imported into Premiere Pro. To get the full 5.6K video resolution, you must export to ProRes. This results in HUGE .mov video file sizes.
GoPro MAX .360 RAW Sample Footage
Download 30 second GoPro MAX sample footage straight out of the camera. You can access the .360 video files from the “GoPro MAX .360 Raw Sample Footage” folder. Please enter your name and email address below to gain access to the folder.
GoPro MAX Vs Insta360 ONE X MP4s
You can also compare GoPro MAX and Insta360 ONE X footage yourself by downloading sample footage from both cameras. The ONE X saves 360 video in H264 (.insv) format. The ONE X sample footage being provided has been converted from .insv to .mp4 to reduce the filesize, and make it compatible with all video editors. The GoPro MAX sample footage being provided has been converted from .mov to .mp4 to reduce the filesize and make it compatible with all video editors. Please enter your name and email address below to gain access to the folder.
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Why choose GoPro MAX
- In very Sunny weather conditions, the ONE X has the "Red dot of death". It looks like a red laser beam. This red dot will not show up on GoPro MAX footage.
- GoPro MAX colour and clarity is more natural and sharp.
- GoPro MAX is waterpoof up to 5 meters WITHOUT a waterproof housing. The ONE X requires the Venture or Dive Case. These cases will limit the capability of the ONE X internal microphones.
- GoPro MAX includes protective lenses in the box to protect your lenses. It is very easy to clip on. You will need the Venture Case to protect your ONE X lenses. This case is very fiddly to put on.
- GoPro MAX has a touch screen to control manual and automatic exposure settings, and playback footage. You do not need to connect your phone.
- GoPro MAX feels rugged and durable. The ONE X feels fragile.
- The GoPro FX Reframe Plugin for Premiere is extremely useful. You can do a picture in picture effect to see yourself and the view in front of you.
- The ONE X has no overheating protection. There are various reports of ONE X's melting inside people's bags which were accidentally turned on. GoPro MAX will not overheat.
- There is a battery swelling issue with the ONE X after 6 - 12 months of using the ONE X battery. It will need replacing.
- GoPro MAX has a product manual online. There is no product manual for the ONE X.
- GoPro MAX battery life is great as long as you turn off WiFi and GPS. You can also charge it on the go with an external powerbank through it's USB Type-C port.
- GoPro MAX records 50% smaller file sizes than the ONE X in-camera. This allows you to record more footage to your SD card.
- GoPro MAX stabilisation is flawless.
- GoPro MAX has HERO mode which uses one lens instead of two, at a max resolution of 1440p.
- GoPro MAX has 6 microphones compared to 2 on the ONE X. These microphones are the best ever yet on a 360 camera. It's perfect for vlogging.
- The GoPro mount is best suited towards extreme action sports. The ONE X base can break easily with extreme vibrations.
- GoPro MAX has voice control. You can tell your GoPro to start or stop recording without having to touch the camera.
- The ONE X will drain your battery if you leave it in the camera. The bluetooth is always on and cannot be turned off. GoPro MAX will not drain your battery when it is off.
Why choose Insta360 ONE X
- The ONE X has the most seamless stitch line in the industry. This is due to it's incredibly thin body.
- The Android/iOS app has plenty of features to make many different types of fun videos. Including bullet time, hyperlapse, timeshift, and more. You can control the speed of your footage by speeding it up and slowing it down. This is not possible on GoPro MAX.
- Insta360 Studio 2019 will let you reframe your 360 video without the need for expensive video editing software.
- The ONE X is the most beginner friendly camera on the market.
- The ONE X is the most value for money 360 camera on the market. It is $100 cheaper than the GoPro MAX.
- The ONE X can shoot photos in JPEG and RAW. GoPro MAX cannot take RAW photos.
- The ONE X has support for Google Street View. GoPro MAX has no support for Google Street View, but does have GPS to tag your photos and videos.
- The ONE X has slow motion video modes including 4K50 and 3K100. GoPro MAX has NO slow motion for 360 video. There is 1440p 60fps available in HERO mode.
- The ONE X has excellent video stabilisation. One of the best in the industry.
- The ONE X has a seamless integration with Matterport. You can create virtual tours with your ONE X using the Matterport app.
- The ONE X has HDR video mode. This increase the dynamic range of the video more than GoPro MAX.
- Insta360 has plenty of accessories to unlock the full potential of your ONE X. Sadly the same cannot be said for the GoPro MAX. There is no official "Invisible Selfie Stick" for the MAX.
- You can dive with the ONE X using the Dive Case up to 30 meters. GoPro MAX does not have a case for Diving yet.
- You can wear the ONE X pouch around your neck which makes it easy to access when you need it. You cannot wear the GoPro MAX pouch around your neck. It is just a normal pouch to fit in your pocket or bag.
Included in the box
GoPro MAX
- GoPro MAX 360 Camera
- Rechargeable battery
- USB Type-C charging cable
- Micro fibre protective pouch
- Protective lenses
- Lens caps
- Sticky adhesive mount
- Quick release buckle mount
- Thumbscrew
Insta360 ONE X
- Insta360 ONE X 360 Camera
- Rechargeable battery
- Micro USB charging cable
- Wearable protective pouch
- Bullet time string
Best use cases
GoPro MAX
- Extreme action sports
- Travel vlogging
- Youtube vlogging
- Life moments
- Documentary
- News report
- Snowboarding
Insta360 ONE X
- Beginners in 360
- Action sports
- Travel vlogging
- Life moments
- Photography
- Documentary
- Semi pro virtual tours
- Slow motion
- Deep sea diving (with Dive Case)
- Snowboarding (with Venture Case)
