DJI Osmo Action 2 vs Insta360 Go 3S

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Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 2

DJI Osmo Action 2☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 2
DJI's wearable action camera: 4K video in a modular format
The DJI Osmo Action 2 is an extremely modular action camera which delivers incredible 4K120fps footage while still remaining wearable. Thanks to it's magnetic attachement system, you can mix and match modules to transform it to suit every use case you can imagine. It's successor, the DJI Osmo Action 3, has abandonned this modular design, so the Action 2 remains DJI's current wearable camera.
  • Pros
  • 4K120fps footage
  • Wearable
  • Lightweight
  • Cons
  • SD card only with extra module
  • Modules are not waterproof without case
  • Not freeze-proof
  • Overheating issues

Overview of the Insta360 Go 3S

Insta360 Go 3S☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Go 3S
Insta360'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 Action 2 vs the Go 3S

Weight and size

The two cameras are of similar size. The Go 3S weighs a little less than the Action 2.
DJI Osmo Action 2
39mm x 39mm x 22.3mm / 1.54in x 1.54in x 0.88in
1.98oz / 56g
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 Action 2 offers a slightly better battery capacity. Neither camera has a removable battery.
DJI Osmo Action 2
580mAh
Removable
70min at 1080p
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

Both cameras have built-in storage. Only the Action 2 supports SD cards, the Go 3S is therefore limited to it's built-in storage.
DJI Osmo Action 2
32GB or 128GB
microSD
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.
DJI Osmo Action 2
4K video at 120fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 Go 3S
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

The Action 2 and the Go 3S both feature 12MP. With 155°, the Action 2 features a much wider field of view than the Go 3S. The Action 2 has a slightly better video bit rate than the Go 3S.
DJI Osmo Action 2
12MP
155°
130Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 Go 3S
12MP
134°
120Mbps

Camera settings

The Action 2's 100-6400 ISO range is far superior to Go 3S's. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
DJI Osmo Action 2
100-6400
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 Go 3S
100-3200
+/-4

Action 2 vs Go 3S specifications

NameDJI Osmo Action 2Insta360 Go 3S
Year of release20212024
Width1.54in / 39mm1.01in / 25.6mm
Height1.54in / 39mm2.14in / 54.4mm
Depth0.88in / 22.3mm0.98in / 24.8mm
Weight1.98oz / 56g1.38oz / 39.1g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature32°F / 0°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity580mAh310mAh
Removable batteryNoNo
Battery life70min at 1080p38min at 1080p
Battery extension capacity1300mAh1270mAh
Battery extension run time160m at 1080p140min at 1080p
Battery extension charging time90min65min
Battery extension weight2.26oz / 64g3.4oz / 96.3g
Built-in storage32GB
128GB
64GB
128GB
Storage formatmicroSD-
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3-
Maximun storage supported256GB128GB
Rear screen size-With Action Pod
Front screen size-With Action Pod
Field of view155°134°
Sensor1/1.7"1/2.3"
Pixels12MP12MP
ApertureF2.8F2.8
Focal length-16mm
ISO range100-6400100-3200
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate130Mbps120Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video120fps30fps
2.7K video120fps30fps
1440p video-50fps
1080p video240fps50fps
Slow motion at 4K4-
Maximum slow motion4x at 1080p6x at 1080p
StabilizationRockSteady 2.0Flowstate
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingNoNo
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingNo-
Photo burst modeNoNo
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones1 (3 with Module)2
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacaac
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11a/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.0BLE 5.0
USBType-C USBType-C USB2.0
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairing-Garmin device
Apple Watch
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commands-Yes