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Action camera comparison

GoPro Lit Hero vs Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360

Compare video, stabilisation, battery and durability.

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GoPro Lit Hero

GoPro Lit Hero

  • Camera type: Mini / wearable action camera.
  • Up to 16ft underwater.
  • Stabilization: hyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik app.
  • Battery life / runtime: goPro controlled-environment 4K/60fps test: over 100 minutes.
KSh 50,000Out of Stock
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Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera

Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera

  • 165 g.
  • Screen: 404 × 550 pixels.
  • Wi-Fi 5 support.
  • Camera type: 360 camera.
  • 2,010 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 44,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera is the better buy: it is waterproof to 15 m without a case and has a wider 360° field of view and 8K video.

Camera

GoPro Lit Hero
Camera type: Mini / wearable action camera
Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera
Camera type: 360 camera

Water resistance

GoPro Lit Hero
Up to 16ft underwater
Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera
IPX8 water and dust resistance

Stabilization

GoPro Lit Hero
HyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik app
Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera
FlowState stabilization

Megapixels

GoPro Lit Hero
12MP photos
Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera
29 MP (mode dependent)

Field of view (FOV)

GoPro Lit Hero
165° lens
Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera
360° spherical capture, single-lens FOV depends on mode

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

GoPro Lit Hero

  • Up to 16ft underwater.

Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera

  • Waterproof to 15 m without a case (vs 5 m).
  • Wider field of view: 360° (vs 165°).
  • Higher video resolution: 8K (vs 4K).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera
CameraCamera type: Mini / wearable action cameraCamera type: 360 camera
Battery lifeGoPro controlled-environment 4K/60fps test: over 100 minutes with light off2,010 mAh battery
Water resistanceUp to 16ft underwaterIPX8 water and dust resistance
StabilizationHyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik appFlowState stabilization
Megapixels12MP photos29 MP (mode dependent)
Field of view (FOV)165° lens360° spherical capture, single-lens FOV depends on mode

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera
BrandGoProInsta360
ModelLIT HEROX4 Air

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera
Dimensions—46×113.8×37mm
Weight—165g¹

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera
Display—LCD touchscreen
Screen size—1.24 × 1.68in (31.4 × 42.7mm) (2.09in)
Screen resolution—404 × 550 pixels

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera
Charging—80% in 36 mins (9V 2A) 100% in 57 mins (9V 2A)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera
USB—Type-C USB 3.0
Bluetooth—BLE 5.2
Wi-Fi—802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera
Water resistanceUp to 16ft underwaterIPX8; Camera only: 49ft (15m) With Dive Case: 197ft (60m)

Identity & body

Identity & body specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera
Camera typeMini / wearable action camera360 camera
Released—28 October 2025
Operating temperature—-4°F (-20°C) to 104°F (40°C)

Camera & imaging

Camera & imaging specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera
Megapixels12MP photos29 MP (mode dependent)
Field of view (FOV)165° lens; 4:3 capture uses the full lens field360° spherical capture; single-lens FOV depends on mode
Video max resolution4K at 60fps360: 8K at 30 fps; single-lens: 4K at 60 fps
Slow motion4K at 60fps provides 2× slow motion360 recording up to 6K / 4K at 50 fps; single-lens recording up to 4K at 60 fps
StabilizationHyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik appFlowState stabilization
Shooting modesVideo, 4:3 Video, Slo-Mo and PhotoVideo: 360: Video, Active HDR, InstaFrame Mode, Timelapse, TimeShift, Bullet Time，Loop Recording, Road Mode Single-Lens: Video, FreeFrame, Me Mode, Loop Recording Photo: Photo, HDR Photo, Interval, Starlapse, Burst
Sensor—Dual sensors
Sensor size—1/1.8 inches
Aperture—F1.95
35mm equivalent focal length—6.4mm
Photo max resolution—Approx. 29MP (7680×3840)
Photo formats—INSP (can export via mobile app or Studio desktop software) DNG
Video modes / frame rates—360 recording: Video Mode: 8K: 7680×3840@30/25/24fps 6K: 6016×3008@50/48/30/25/24fp 4K: 3840×1920@50/48/30/25/24fps InstaFrame Mode: 6K: 30/25/24fps Single-lens / flat recording: Video Mode: 4K: 3840×2160 16:9@60/50/48/30/25/24fps 9:16@30/25/24fps 2.7K: 2720×1536@60/50/48/30/25/24fps 1080p: 1920×1080@60/50/48/30/25/24fps FreeFrame Video: 4K: 3840×3840@30/25/24fps 2.7K: 2720×2720@60/50/48/30/25/24fps 1080p: 1920×1920@60/50/48/30/25/24fps Me Mode: 4K: 3840×2160@30/25/24fps 2.7K: 2720×1536@60/50/48/30/25/24fps
Video formats / codecs—360: INSV Single-Lens: MP4; H.264, H.265
Color profiles / HDR—Vivid, Standard, Flat
Horizon leveling / lock—360° Horizon Lock

Battery

Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera
Battery life / runtimeGoPro controlled-environment 4K/60fps test: over 100 minutes with light off; over 75 minutes with light on High8K@30fps: Approx. 88 minutes 6K@24fps: Approx. 105 minutes *Measured at 77°F (25°C) in a laboratory environment with the camera settings: Recording with screen off, Wi-Fi set to Auto, and Standard bitrate. Actual battery life may vary under different conditions.
Battery capacity—2010mAh

Sensors & ecosystem

Sensors & ecosystem specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera
Companion app / compatibilityGoPro Quik app for editing, stabilisation and sharingInsta360 app (iOS / Android), Insta360 Studio (Windows / macOS); feature support depends on device and software version
Mounting / accessory systemFolding GoPro mounting fingers; 1/4-inch-20 tripod thread; magnetic-latch mount compatibility (latch mount sold separately)1/4-inch thread and quick-release mounting point
Key featuresIntegrated LED light with three brightness levels; replaceable hydrophobic lens cover—
Sensors—Six-axis gyroscope
Colors—Graphite Black and Arctic White

Platform & storage

Platform & storage specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera
Operating system / platform—Insta360 camera firmware; Insta360 app and Studio
Internal storage—No built-in recording storage
Memory card / expandable storage—UHS-I V30 speed class, exFAT format SD cards with a max storage of 1TB are recommended

Camera system

Camera system specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera
Focus range—23.6in (0.6m)
ISO range—100–3200
Shutter speed—Photo: 1/8000 - 120s; Video: 1/8000 - to the limit of frames per second
Exposure control / compensation—±4EV
White balance—2000K–10000K

Video capture

Video capture specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera
Colour profiles / log encoding—Vivid, Standard, Flat
Maximum video bitrate—180Mbps
Video codec / encoding—H.264, H.265

Photo capture

Photo capture specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera
Photo modes—Photo, HDR Photo, Interval, Starlapse, Burst

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera
Audio modes—· Auto Wind Reduction; · Active Wind Reduction; · Stereo; · Direction Focus
Audio format—48 kHz, 16bit, AAC

Similarities

  • Both reach up to 60 fps.

In summary

The Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera is the better buy for almost everyone, with waterproofing to 15 m without a case and a wider 360° field of view.

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