Akaso Brave 8 vs Insta360 Go 3S
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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 3S
Insta360 Go 3SInsta360's latest wearable camera: 4K video in a tiny package
The Go 3S is an amazing pocket action camera offering of 4K video in a very small package. With the ActionPod pairing, it becomes a more traditional action camera with extended battery life and a flip screen.
- Pros
- Tiny footprint
- 4K video
- Modular design with ActionPod
- Cons
- Not waterproof with ActionPod
- Storage not extendable with SD cards
Comparison of the Brave 8 vs the Go 3S
Weight and size
The Go 3S is a lot more compact than the Brave 8. The Go 3S 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 3S
25.6mm x 54.4mm x 24.8mm / 1.01in x 2.14in x 0.98in
1.38oz / 39.1g
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 3S's battery is not removable
Akaso Brave 8
1550mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 60fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Insta360 Go 3S
310mAh
Removable
38min 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 3S features built-in storage. Only the Brave 8 supports SD cards, the Go 3S 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 3S
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 3S
4K 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 3S.
Akaso Brave 8
48MP
166°
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 Go 3S
12MP
134°
120Mbps
Camera settings
Akaso Brave 8
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 Go 3S
100-3200
+/-4
Brave 8 vs Go 3S specifications
| Name | Akaso Brave 8 | Insta360 Go 3S |
| Year of release | 2023 | 2024 |
| Width | 1.42in / 36mm | 1.01in / 25.6mm |
| Height | 2.48in / 63mm | 2.14in / 54.4mm |
| Depth | 1.93in / 49mm | 0.98in / 24.8mm |
| Weight | 3.99oz / 113g | 1.38oz / 39.1g |
| Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 33ft / 10m |
| 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 | 38min at 1080p |
| Battery extension capacity | - | 1270mAh |
| Battery extension run time | - | 140min at 1080p |
| Battery extension charging time | - | 65min |
| Battery extension weight | - | 3.4oz / 96.3g |
| Built-in storage | - | 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 | F2.8 |
| Focal length | - | 16mm |
| ISO range | - | 100-3200 |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | - | 120Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | - | +/-4 |
| 360-degree video | No | No |
| 4K video | 60fps | 30fps |
| 2.7K video | 120fps | 30fps |
| 1440p video | - | 50fps |
| 1080p video | 60fps | 50fps |
| Maximum slow motion | 16x | 6x 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 | - | Yes |
| Remote control | Included | - |