DJI Action 4 vs GoPro 12 vs Insta360 X3 vs GO 3 - Long Term HONEST Review! (NON-SPONSORED)

[@RobHK]

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[@ksp1772]

That's 30 minutres of gold right here 👌in the end, it's all about what you want and how much you're willing to pay. My PERSONAL preference would be DJI Action 4, for the UI and the colors as I barely colorgrade. I think X3 is good to play with and get some fun looking pics, while Action 4 and Hero 12 are for the situations when you put the camera through harsher conditions. In a way, the more reviews I watch, the more I learn and the more PRO settings I wanna try!

[@singlespace]

If anyone is wondering, LOG formats are the video equivalent of RAW for images, except that its processed enough to be viewable as opposed to just data. LOG basically takes as much range as possible from the sensor and crams it into the video, which results in very washed out flat footage, but the advantage is you're getting more data out of the sensor which means you have more headroom for grading and postprocessing. If you shoot in LOG, just like with RAW, the expectation is that you will be adjusting in post. Some cameras can output RAW video as well, which provides even more data than LOG, but is harder to manage and results in drastically higher file sizes and compute requirements for post processing (since it is entirely uncompressed and includes all the data recorded). The short of it is, LOG is a professional feature to get more control and detail out of your footage, but requires more work.

[@mstfsircold]

Thanks for the explanation!

[@RINGOTVReactions]

DJI Action 4 is the best. I own the 4 hero 12 cams and 4 DJI Action 4 cams. Hero 12 have battery drain issues.

[@Hat_Uncle]

​@@EricNorthstareven if it's true, spyware requires Installation. 😂 ... and GoPro is still manufactured in China, Thailand, and Mexico. I'm sure the Cartels use them for something... 🙄

[@magiphone]

@@EricNorthstar😂😂😂 CHINA 🇨🇳

[@kellerwong9842]

​@steggz01 How about Gopro collect your data for US government! Haha

[@EMT51213]

​@@EricNorthstar😂😂😂

[@Dia1Up]

What battery drain issues?

[@magiphone]

Action 4 any day of the week for me. Quality stands out by a mile than anything else on the market for now. The 360 looks good but still think it’s still more of a gimmick if you set your shots up right.

[@Windsurfingaddict]

All depends what your using for, I have older go pro 4 and 7 and never crashed or let me down, Had insta x2 and sold it as did not like small round onboard screen but the insta 360 x3 is excellent for water sports like windsurfing and just press record button and get every camera angle in post later, the Go Pro and DJI have bigger sensors so better quality video footage, take you pick and be happy using it 😎😎😎

[@baguscodestudio]

Thanks a lot rob, first time buyer and planning for a trip overseas. The video has helped a lot and I think I will get the X3 based on your review, was going for go 3, but it seems like the 360 is something that makes you to have less hassle getting the perfect angle!

[@georgios9384]

Great video, thank you so much for all this information! In terms of overheating I think companies and most of the KZbinrs do not test the cameras the way a regular person will use them during holidays. Millions of families go to a warm destinations for holidays every year (Mediterranean, Indonesia, Thailand, Middle East, Africa, etc) and they wish to capture every moment of their holidays. In places where temperature is permanently between 25-35 degrees Celsius these small devices overheat quite quickly and unfortunately nothing is recorded past this moment... 😢

[@PascalFlamand]

You right, on my side it’s for snowboarding in cold weather and high altitude.

[@ukharrythomas007]

Rob, a good watch on my Sunday morning with a coffee. You’ve influenced me with my X3 purchase and I used it in Prague last weekend. Once you get beyond looking a donut with the 3 metre pole, it’s a great choice. My list would be X3, Go3, Action 4, Go Pro 12. At my age, days of kite surfing, snow board jumps are behind me! Will check out epidemic sound out soon. Keep up the good work and enjoy Hawaii !

[@juliocesarolivosmendoza73]

Hello. I used to have a GoPRO hero 7 but got damaged. I used it to take pictures and record videos whenever I travelled. Not as an action camera for vlogging, but mostly for taking videos and photos. I edit them casually for my personal files. I consider action cameras because they are light and waterproof as opposed to a normal camera (my mobile is a very old one). Therefore, I am looking for a recommendation of an action camera for a non-adventurous traveler. I would really appreciate any input. So far, I think the most convenient would be DJI Action 4

[@isabella.castrejon]

You should check out the DJI Osmo Pocket 3! It's a flagship gimbal camera and a powerful vlogging camera.

[@juliocesarolivosmendoza73]

@@isabella.castrejon Thank you very much for your feedback and advice

[@rockel83]

It's a verry complete review. I think it will be verry informative for a lot of people. Especially because all the brands claim to have the best camera's off course and there're a lot of fanboys and fangirls out here on YT, promoting one or another. Although I feel the overheating/battery test could be a bit better. It's clear that the GoPro had a lot of issues on overheating on older models. They've seen to have worked on that now with the 12. But this is only applying to a few resolutions if I'm correct. The biggest change they made on this is on 1080p. But they actually decreased bittrate drastically on this resolution. Less bitrate is less processing so less heat. They also decreased bittrates on 4K quite a bit. And didn't had tested it out on 5.3K (actually never use this resolution. But testing all camera's on the highest resolution is a bit strange. The Hero12 needs more processing on 5.3K then the Action 4 on 4K. So it would have been quite obvious which would running out first. Maybe the A4 was still outrunning the Hero12 both on 4K, since the Hero12 is just the Hero11 with reduced bittrates. But it would had been a better test when the Hero12 was set on the same resolution and frame rate as the A4. But yeah, I'm also thinking about going to return my Hero12. It just feels like still having the Hero11. And I thought it was me, but the touchscreen sometimes really feels a bit unresponsive and laggy. So good to see that more people have this problem. I think the X3 would be a great replacement. The only thing which is withholding me is the vurnability. Wished they integrated something like replaceable lenses.

[@Milo_The_Human]

Can I combine Insta360, Gopro, Phone, and Dash Cam videos together?

[@kgh3953]

Which of them supports live broadcasting over the phone, from outside the home, via WhatsApp or KZbin?

[@mulinsen-jt6xg]

Hi Rob, always apprecciate your findings on motovlogging! Stabilization is one of the key factors here, so in your comparison could it be you found a bug in Action 4 and GoPro 12? I really wonder, cuz I've just got Action 4 and haven't found the perfect settings for low light yet (still testing), but so far with 1/400 or shorter SS I can get a decent stabilization

[@pixelsimage]

You did a great job with this review. I agree with the Insta360 choice but I am still not as confident with it's reliability as an action camera. It's not very resilient with those large large exposed glass lens covers. I also have been very hesitant in using it in water even though it says you can because of all of the reports of water damage with normal usage. Do you have any comments on using the Insta360 OneX 3 in the water (swimming, etc.) without the dive case?

[@ericd1084]

I had the X3. My footage never looked as good as yours does in this video. Not sure if I had a bad unit or if I was just bad at using it. I also have Go 3. My Go 3 footage looks exactly like yours and it's easy to get decent looking footage. It's a super fun camera to use. I have a GoPro 11, that thing is trash. Overheating and freezing. Plus it only looks good in very bright sunlight. To get anything decent indoors or in low light, I have to turn off the stabilization and use a gimbal. Too much effort. Plus the GoPro mounts are clunky and slow. For now I like Go 3 and Pocket 2. I'm trying to sell the GoPro 11 and look for a deal on a Pocket 3.

[@RobHK]

I do use my custom LUTs on these cameras tho, unless it´s a direct side by side. These are made to enhance the image, but out of the box it´s mainly a few settings to change and basic adjustments in post. But maybe the new Ace Pro could be good for your love light shots 🤷‍♂️ i have a review and vs gopro here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXvdnqumitGKoposi=srukuva-lKmqeZ8_

[@GTphotofilm]

Thanks for the comparative review. I have the Osmo Action 1, it’s a nice little camera but the sensor it’s tiny and old. The Insta 360 X3 it’s better for a solo traveler like me so thinking in buying one soon. I was hoping the Insta360 x4 came out this fall but it will be in 2024.

[@ephargha]

Can someone tell me which action camera that can connect directly to iphone (lightning plug) using cable for file transfer. I just want a everyday carry action cam I can use on the go and edit the footage using my iphone, transferring all those high quality video via Wifi is PITA. I can’t find any reviewer who talk about wired file transfer to iphone lightning plug. I use to have insta360 x2 and insta260 go (first version) that can directly plug my cable and transfer the files to my iphone.

[@christconscious1784]

I know your comment is 4 months old now but the company making the cords dictates whether a cord can be used for file transfers. As long as your camera supports wired transfers from its usb-c port it does not matter what kind of plug is on other end, that is as long it is a file transfer capable cord (most are nowadays and not even sure if there exist a usb-c cord that DOES NOT support file transfers. Pretty much since micro-usb was introduced this has been the norm

[@ephargha]

@@christconscious1784 I'm understand your comment, I've tried the iphone original cable. But the problem is the insta360 app wont recognize the camera if I connect it via cable. Even I tried connect my insta360 using it's own usn C cable that came in the box to my samsung s23 but the app still won't detect the camera. Phone file manager app can detect the insta360 cam, but with 360 video files you still need the insta360 app to edit and export the video on the phone. It used to work flawesly with older insta360 cam using wired transfer and the app can detect the camera without issue. Why can't we have the same function with newer camera.

[@jakeC-d4i]

At the end of the day, they are all regular action cameras that are being updated each year. So I would probably buy the X3 and see what the 360 perspective can bring to me. Although the image quality does not look as crisp as the other 2, for social media 1080p would be good enough? And the fact that you can just reframe later saves lots of effort really sold me, do you have any recommendations on the accessories that I should purchase for the X3?

[@RobHK]

Definitely add the 3m stick😎

[@RonaldBrown59]

I like them all, LOL. I’m not sure which is my favorite, but the GO is one I won’t order, I’m just not of a POV guy. Great video, and thanks for sharing.

[@LucidSim]

You’re looking in pov so I hate it for you 😂

[@Jason268-kg6iq]

Is 360x3 good for food vlogging or cooking?

[@simoz78]

Why people think Action cameras are used only for action... I would bet most arent

[@Power_idol]

GoPro for audio quality and video quality

[@JWNRW59]

And how do all these compare to the Insta360 One RS Twin??

[@iceduarte]

Last month I bought the Insta360 GO 3 and I'm tempted to buy the Insta360 X3 for our holidays, but for another 500 euros I don't know if it's worth it

[@SkyDomeVIZE]

After, all considered I personally went with the Go 3 64GB due to it's versatility, and got it for the right price ( < $300 USD) . Although it is not my primary camera. Pros - light and small - POV shots - magnet mounting - international traveling - insta360 app ( it is one of the best camera apps.)

[@mufasyedzu4365]

What about the cons?

[@christinabentley2011]

These look amazing, which one would be best for family vacation videos? Going from the beach to sightseeing through Europe? I just want good videos of our vacation, no skydiving or action sports other than some light swimming /snorkeling. Thank you!

[@RobHK]

I have a travel comparison coming up soon tho👍 might be worth looking into😀

[@pjrestamosnaescocia]

Hey Rob nice video! I found very useful tips also give me a clear ideia about best use for me, in your opinion if you was going to use for vlogging in your car you believe wich one would suit better the x3 or a go3? Thanks!!

[@sergiobarajas4649]

I like the information you provide, but I would really like to know how far away you can go while viewing live video. I want to use it as a live feed to drive an RC car.

[@RobHK]

5m

[@Kitesurfing_OZ]

For the X3 and GO3 do you always need a waterproof case? I loved the GoPros, because for snorkeling, I never needed a case.

[@RobHK]

For x3 you would need one for the quality, but they are both waterproof to 10 and 5meters

[@nickthinkpainting1978]

My GoPro 9 does just fine. Yes it has issues but the video and photos are just fine. The quick app is easy to use as well.. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@Reset60-l9z]

can you test. out the gopro hero 11 mini pls becuse i am planing to get it for my dji avata

[@DinhThucTV]

Who is best overall

[@rerooar]

I absolutely love my x3, even with the extra time editing. I couldn't be without a 360 camera now.

[@mikes_in_paradise78]

It's a toss up between the go pro 12 and the DJ action 4... Good quality and stableness .

[@mywwwow]

Hi dear Rob, I’m a beginner and looking for a camera to travel and report this on KZbin. Thank you for all this information - very good job. 💐

[@harshitpant3748]

Hey!! But i think that Insta 360battery take more battery than other action camera.

[@CatherineCerezo]

Thank you now im decided to buy insta 360 x3 for my travel videos.😊your video is really helpful.

[@ujjvalsinhravalji8766]

Which one is best for vlog? Insta 360 3x or GoPro hero 12 ?

[@RobHK]

Maybe hold off for a bit😎

[@bennanas5516]

Hello, great review. Could you use the X3 as a dash cam as well?

[@RobHK]

Sure thing👍

[@Bagaskara501]

they have loop recording i believe

[@luxmeister]

Insta360 X3 is recommended for someone who just started out using action cam due to its versatility.

[@Trond_Karlsen]

Can I ask a question? When using a 360 cam, is it possible to get both stabilization AND capture the lean angle when riding an MC? I want the horizon to tilt so the video reflects my lean angle but still without the picture shaking to bits. Currently running a Insta360 RS with and without 360 lens but are torn between choosing an X4 and start using the 360 function or just upgrade to the DJI A4

[@jannarkiewicz633]

With the Insta360 X3 you were not using the invisible selfie stick. At the end you started using it. Was there an issue we should be aware of?

[@andrekaled]

22:15 My man have no mercy on them kids 😂

[@paulcain548]

Very impressive review of all these cameras. Pros, cons, no bias, perfect. Fantastic work Rob 👍🏻

[@RobHK]

Thanks a lot man! 🙌😃

[@rogersochayseng460]

What would you prefer in diving x3 or action 4? Thanks in advance

[@RobHK]

X3 and the new dive case, 100%! Used it for 2 weeks on hawaii now and it is amazing! Video coming soon

[@Simon_Spike_Duke]

Hi Rob i'm Currently using my S22 on a tripod with a wireless audio mic , with the mic attached to my lapel, i video myself in fishing matches and edit them and put them on my you tube channel . I now want to get a camera for doing this job instead of using my phone . But i must be able to have a wireless Mic attachment as the camera will be away from me and there will be wind noise on some occasions . I also need to be able to hit record from a remote as i will be sitting on my seat box and i cant keep getting up and down during a match. it basically needs to be in a click and go mode like my phone as i set up the best position before the match, So i can then just hit the record button when i feel i have something worth talking about during the Match. Musty be able to with stand a little rain now again . Any recommendations or Any advice would be great y appreciated .Cheers simon

[@Cons2911]

If you’re not doing anything too extreme, I suggest insta 360. Seeing everything around is nice

[@RobHK]

Indeed👍 still works great for extreme sports if you want more than just straight forward

[@Cons2911]

@@RobHK it can to me it’s just, well, unprotected

[@suneelkanuri]

Rob, Thank you for the very honest video. I love the value I gained from it. I managed to snag a Insta360 X3 for $370 and a refurbished Action 4 for 239. I wanted to keep one and return the other. I am yet to try them. They are yet to arrive, and I have a cruise coming up with the family and I want to pack light and capture as much as I can. What do you suggest I keep and take with me to cruise? I love the video quality from Action 4. I also love the idea of 360 video from X3, but the quality when you reframe for a single side seems pretty bad and I do not want lower quality memories of the trip. Please advise. @RobHK

[@deusmorthem441]

Thank you for such detailed and worthwhile reviews. I have question about one of your shots, which looks brilliant: could you provide guide on settings/setup for the X3 shot in tunnel at 7:15? Im looking for that sort of shot from motorcycle as well, and you've nailed it here.

[@Cons2911]

One thing I always notice with go pro, it seems the colors are more vibrant vs dji?

[@RobHK]

True, gopro has a more vibrant color space than any camera. It’s more candy ish i would say. The natural helps but is still more vibrant than normal on dji and vivid on the instas

[@BeeU4U]

so I have the x3 but thinking of buying another of the other 3 for diving or do you think the x3 is good enough for scuba diving '?

[@RobHK]

I used all for snorkling now in Hawaii and the X3 was definitely the most fun to use. As of quality it all comes down to how deep you go and how much light you have. With good light all cameras will do a great job, but the GoPro is the worst of these when it comes to correcting the white balance, Action 4 and X3 does a really good job

[@djmorales3535]

@@RobHK Now I'm confused. I didn't know the X3 was water resistant. I was looking at cameras on best buy and I filtered by putting water resistant and it removed the X3 while leaving the Action 4 and GoPro.

[@mcallbee]

what are you using for a studio camera?

[@ZeroFuxBE]

GOPRO looks most cinematic IMO

[@tarynmiller5944]

Hello! I am a new travel content creator, looking to purchase my first action camera. I am looking into noise cancelling (especially for wind on beaches, etc. ) I was interested in the new DJI 2 mic, and called DJI customer service, and they said they cannot provide feedback on the new DJI 2 mic's compatibility with an Insta 360 X3 as it's not a DJI product. Any insight if a regular wireless mic w/ a dead cat would work with the Insta 360 3X?

[@gama45]

Thank you so much for this thorough review of all these action cameras. You did an excellent job, making it so much easier to make up my mind. I've narrowed it down to Insta 360, Go 3, or both. I also have a GoPro 5, which I've had for a few years. I also liked and subscribed.

[@RobHK]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vladimirkocian9865]

All this cameras are good. It is impossible, to make a mistake. Biggest disadvantage of all this camera is between camera and shoes.

[@leoa3570]

Hi together! I am currently looking for an action Camera. The Occasion is a bike Trip through south and east africa whom i want to document. I Need a very stable Model and battery enduring model. My first choice was the insta 360 x3 but my Focus is on pictures and therefore its probably Not the Best choice. Due to the nature of this journey i am not able to bring a Real camera. I am thankful for any tip!

[@RobHK]

Try this then 🫡 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXvdnqumitGKoposi=ut5UgmRVZdIZWjzh

[@VeloWeaponry]

Rob Thanks again for a great review. Would the Go3 work better as a dash cam for my commuting to and from work on a bicycle?

[@RobHK]

The go3 is definitely the more versatile in terms of placement if you want to mix it up, but the x3 captures everything tho 🤷

[@aritrabhattacharya7722]

But gopro has faaar better picture/video quality compared to X3 right? My use case is recording virtual walks in well lit area like on a trip and then enjoy it later on a VR headset . I really want the 360 video but the quality looks horrible in X3. Any suggestions?

[@RobHK]

Can’t relate to that, just got back from hawaii and gopro12…again is the worst camera. Unreliable and can’t handle a normal forest hike without glitching out. The X3 also shines in bright conditions tho so either x3 or action 4 for that. I would stay away from gopro any day

[@StrugglingTravellers]

Aap akhir kehna kya chahte ho kya aap please hindi me bataoge aur is video ka conclusion kya hai please wo bhi bataiye dji acha hai ya fir X3 ? Please

[@suneelkanuri]

@@StrugglingTravellers Summarizing in Hindi for convenience: vho Insta260 X3 acha camera bhol raha hai, agar aapko 360 video chahiye. normal video ke liye action 4 vala prefer kartha hai vho

[@Shaddowxxi]

The Go 3 just seems more approachable as a newbie to action cameras. It looks like a toy compared to the other three, although the DJI is actually cheaper than the 128 gb Go 3

[@hnskyo9251]

DJI is the best camera overall, but if you will use the camera only for cars, bikes, etc, then the x3 is better. sad the gopros didnt improve overall after gopro8... it gets fancier good looking, lots of cool features but you cannot have only 1 and think it wont freeze or oveheat, in most countries during summer it will just die in 5 minutes or 10 max, if you live in a cold country then no problems with gopro...

[@jannarkiewicz633]

I'm a noob and the X3 seems to be idiot proof b/c it sees everything.

[@AQBPlays]

Where can i get that dual mount!!

[@jasonlaughton7590]

Is the insta 360 go 3 any gd then

[@rodspov1915]

For action sports the best action camera is the GoPro 12. Everything else you can use your phone, no one needs more than 1 action camera.

[@RobHK]

Action 4 beats gopro any day tho

[@BUILDYBUNCH]

Great review. Thank you

[@RobHK]

Thanks mate 🙌

[@sun-man]

Hmmm, no I don't like the fisheye view of the 360.

[@Diegoc2]

😂 me to

[@ibrajimenez2098]

You can change it

[@BicudooPeteca]

I have a X3, and after 14days i send it back. Bad bad video quality image, my phone (cheap) its better than that.

[@georgehahn]

Hi thanks for the review, question, do you known if the insta360 x3 has problems with lower tempatures ?

[@RobHK]

I just did a test with all cams in -20. Video coming soon 👍

[@astveten952]

Takk Robin for en god gjennomgang av de ulike kameraene. Jeg sysler med tanken om å kjøpe meg en Insta 360 X3 og etter å ha sett videoen din er jeg enda mer gira på det. 1 min 22 sek ut i videoen din var jeg nesten sikker på at det var dattera mi, Ingrid du hadde filmet i Krogshavn. Likheten er slående. Men 2min 47 ut i filmen skjønte jeg at det måtte være din livsledsager. Vel, du har gitt meg flere gode grunner til også å investere i Insta 360 X3 nå før jeg drar på en 2 måneders tur igjen til sør-øst Asia. Jeg kommer nok til å se på flere av videoene dine. Kanskje du også vil se noen av mine? Flere er filmet i Krogshavn. Mvh Asbjørn, for tiden i Berlin.

[@RobHK]

Could this be the new Insta360 X4? 🤔 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4mrlIOGnZWLY6csi=7if5nUkpeah1lS52

[@lorystabolepszy9361]

Dji action 4

[@damilolaasepo1165]

Can you use external microphones with the x3?

[@harryhasbeard8666]

Hi mate does the action 4 support a 1tb micro sd card?

[@RobHK]

Not sure, only have a 512 in it

[@canyonblue737-8]

it supports up to 512gb, it does not support 1tb.

[@WiljanWiljan]

Great video. Unfortunate none of these cameras offer optical zoom ....

[@GTphotofilm]

Why to use optical zoom in a action camera? The purpose of them its to recording while you do something else.

[@WiljanWiljan]

@@GTphotofilm to use the action cam while eg on safari. And zoom towards the animals.

[@MRDTBOSS]

@@WiljanWiljan Action cams aren't made for that.

[@recensoreufficialegoogle1299]

Very good job !!!!

[@RobHK]

Thanks mate😃👍

[@brianfentress4739]

Action 4. I love it!

[@drawartgallery]

Love your sharing, thanks you.

[@faithfultennysonidama6904]

🎉 hurray am the first to like this video

[@RicardoReview]

GoPro continuing to be trash for long form video

[@ChillFlightsForFun]

Thanks for the great comparison Rob! I prefer the X3 and Go 3, had too many issues with GoPro in the past and the blacklisting of DJI is a bit of a pain with the software, I already got enough trobule with my drones :)

[@fictionrealityresources2302]

nice

[@Fluffo100]

And I’m second

[@lunchtime2960]

90% of people watch videos in 720p and under. They also watch on a phone under $300 cost. 4k video is completely unnecessary outside the editing bay. Furthermore it eats up sd cards and storage on your hard drives. It also takes forever to export.

[@MRDTBOSS]

Nah

[@alang.321]

Insta360 X3 is the most fun and versatile action camera…but to me the videos look unnatural, wobbly, and almost cartoonish.

[@RobHK]

Thankfully you have the option to adjust this to you personal preferences 👍 wobbly, no