GoPro
HERO
Smallest GoPro with a screen — 86g rugged body with 4K30 video, 2.7K60 slo-mo, 12MP photos, built-in Enduro battery, and 5m waterproofing at an entry price.
$200
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
Insta360
X5
Flagship 360° action camera with dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K 30fps 360° video, 4K 60fps single-lens mode, 15m waterproofing, and AI-powered PureVideo.
$550
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
X5 is 7 months newer.
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Wins
HERO
Wins
X5
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 12 MP)
- AHERO has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 580 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
HERO is 34mm shorter than X5 but it is also 88mm wider and 34mm thicker.
HERO is 380 g heavier than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm HERO · 38mm X5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
HERO
134 × 91 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 125 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
HERO
134 × 72 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 38 mm
Sensor size, to scale
HERO
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
HERO
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only HERO supports it
Eye AF
Only HERO supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only HERO supports it
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Reasons to choose
X5
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Card types
Adds microSD
Resolution
72 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
Weight
200 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Weather sealing
Only X5 supports it
Touchscreen
Only X5 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
HERO
Pros
- ✓Smallest/lightest GoPro with screen (86g)
- ✓4K30 + 2.7K60 slo-mo
- ✓Built-in mounting fingers
- ✓5m waterproof rugged body
- ✓Simple 3-mode interface
Cons
- –No removable battery
- –HyperSmooth via Quik app only
- –No 4K60 or 5.3K modes
- –Not compatible with HB-Series lenses
X5
Pros
- ✓Dual 1/1.28-inch sensors (2× larger than X4)
- ✓8K 30fps 360° and 5.7K 60fps
- ✓4K 60fps single-lens action mode
- ✓15m waterproof without case
- ✓72MP 360° photos
Cons
- –Premium price vs X4
- –8K workflow is storage-heavy
- –Fixed lenses (not user-swappable in field)
- –Editing 360° footage takes time
Decided which one is right for you?
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GoPro HERO
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, HERO or X5?
X5 scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for HERO — Weather sealed for outdoor sports.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO and X5?
HERO is 12 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the HERO and X5?
HERO does not have IBIS, while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the HERO and X5?
HERO weighs 580 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the X5 is 380 g lighter.
Do the HERO and X5 record 4K video?
HERO: 4K up to 60p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the HERO and X5 weather sealed?
HERO: No. X5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
HERO launched at $200 and X5 at $550. The HERO is $350 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro and Insta360 press materials.