Akaso Brave 8 vs Insta360 Go 3
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Overview of the Akaso Brave 8
Akaso Brave 8Akaso's most capable action camera
The Brave 8 is currently Akaso's most high end action camera but has started to age and remains at a price range where better options make more sense. Nevertheless, it offers a relatively rugged build and a removeable lens cover, decent performance overall and lots of accessories are included.
- Pros
- 48M Pixels
- Waterproof
- Many accessories included
- Cons
- Better options at same price
Overview of the Insta360 Go 3
Insta360 Go 3Insta360's 2023 wearable action camera
The Insta360 Go 3 is a great wearable action camera. When combined with the ActionPod, it also becomes a more traditional action camera with extended battery life and a flip screen. It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.
- Pros
- Small size
- Extra battery and screen with ActionPod
- Cons
- Not waterproof with ActionPod
- SD cards not supported
Comparison of the Brave 8 vs the Go 3
Weight and size
The Go 3 is a lot more compact than the Brave 8. The Go 3 is a lot lighter than the Brave 8.
Akaso Brave 8
36mm x 63mm x 49mm / 1.42in x 2.48in x 1.93in
3.99oz / 113g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Insta360 Go 3
25.6mm x 54.4mm x 23.2mm / 1.01in x 2.14in x 0.91in
1.25oz / 35.5g
Why size and weight matter:
Weight is important for action cameras because we often mount them on helmets, or hold them at the end of a selfie stick while moving. Therefore a heavier camera can be dvifficult to use or uncomfortable. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.
Battery life
The Brave 8 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Brave 8 has a removable battery whereas the Go 3's battery is not removable
Akaso Brave 8
1550mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 60fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Insta360 Go 3
310mAh
Removable
45min at 1080p
Why battery life matters:
Nothing worse than running out of battery just before capturing the best footage of the day! A long battery life is reassuring and convenient when shooting footage outdoors where options to charge are limited. Even the use of a power bank can be tedious or simply impossible like when filming watersports. Having removeable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.
Storage
Only the Go 3 features built-in storage. Only the Brave 8 supports SD cards, the Go 3 is therefore limited to it's built-in storage.
Akaso Brave 8
No built-in storage
microSDXC
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Insta360 Go 3
32GB, 64GB or 128GB
Storage not extendable
Why storage matters:
High quality footage can quickly take up lots of space and insufficient storage can soon be frustrating. Having a large amount of storage and the possiblity to extend it or swap SD cards while on a outing will ensure you will always be able to capture the footage you want. However, smaller, wearable action cameras often rely on built-in storage because of their small size.
Video performance
Neither camera offers HDR video.
Akaso Brave 8
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 Go 3
2.7K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The Brave 8 features a much higher resolution. With 166°, the Brave 8 features a much wider field of view than the Go 3.
Akaso Brave 8
48MP
166°
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 Go 3
12MP
134°
80Mbps
Camera settings
Akaso Brave 8
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 Go 3
100-3200
+/-4
Brave 8 vs Go 3 specifications
| Name | Akaso Brave 8 | Insta360 Go 3 |
| Year of release | 2023 | 2023 |
| Width | 1.42in / 36mm | 1.01in / 25.6mm |
| Height | 2.48in / 63mm | 2.14in / 54.4mm |
| Depth | 1.93in / 49mm | 0.91in / 23.2mm |
| Weight | 3.99oz / 113g | 1.25oz / 35.5g |
| Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 16ft / 5m |
| Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 197ft / 60m |
| Min operating temperature | - | -4°F / -20°C |
| Max operating temperature | - | 104°F / 40°C |
| Battery capacity | 1550mAh | 310mAh |
| Removable battery | Yes | No |
| Battery life | 90min for 4k 60fps | 45min at 1080p |
| Battery extension capacity | - | 1270mAh |
| Battery extension run time | - | 170min at 1080p |
| Battery extension charging time | - | 65min |
| Battery extension weight | - | 3.4oz / 96.3g |
| Built-in storage | - | 32GB 64GB 128GB |
| Storage format | microSDXC | - |
| Storage rating required | UHS-3 | - |
| Maximun storage supported | - | 128GB |
| Rear screen size | 2in | With Action Pod |
| Front screen size | 0.96in | With Action Pod |
| Field of view | 166° | 134° |
| Sensor | 1/2.0" BSI CMOS | 1/2.3" |
| Pixels | 48MP | 12MP |
| Aperture | F2.8 | F2.2 |
| Focal length | - | 11mm |
| ISO range | - | 100-3200 |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | - | 80Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | - | +/-4 |
| 360-degree video | No | No |
| 4K video | 60fps | - |
| 2.7K video | 120fps | 30fps |
| 1440p video | - | 50fps |
| 1080p video | 60fps | 50fps |
| Maximum slow motion | 16x | 4x at 1080p |
| Stabilization | EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth | Flowstate |
| Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
| Live streaming | - | No |
| Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Starlapse mode | - | Yes |
| Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
| Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
| Photo burst mode | Yes | No |
| RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | - | 2 |
| Stereo audio | - | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Audio format | - | aac |
| Audio input | Akaso external mic | - |
| Wifi | 5G | 802.11a/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | - | BLE 5.0 |
| USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB2.0 |
| GPS integrated | - | No |
| GPS pairing | - | Garmin device Apple Watch |
| Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
| Gesture commands | - | No |
| Remote control | Included | - |