Insta360 Ace Pro 2 vs Insta360 Go 3
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Overview of the Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Insta360's latest flagship action camera: 8K video and a flipscreen
Insta360 is currently the only manufacturer offering 8k cameras and the Ace Pro 2 is their most recent and capable action camera. The Ace Pro 2 is overall a great action camera which also has the particularity of featuring a flip screen, which some might find handy for filming themselves, just like it's predecessor, the Insta360 Ace Pro.
- Pros
- Great image stabilization
- 8x Slomo video
- Good low light performance
- Weather proof
- Cons
- Limitation in 8K mode
- Overheating in 8K mode
Overview of the Insta360 Go 3
Insta360 Go 3
Insta360'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 It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.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 Ace Pro 2 vs the Go 3
Weight and size
The Go 3 is a lot more compact than the Ace Pro 2. The Go 3 is a lot lighter than the Ace Pro 2.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
71.9mm x 52.2mm x 38mm / 2.83in x 2.06in x 1.5in
6.25oz / 177.2g
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 Ace Pro 2 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Ace Pro 2 has a removable battery whereas the Go 3's battery is not removable
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
1800mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR and 180min at 1080p24fps
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 Ace Pro 2 supports SD cards, the Go 3 is therefore limited to it's built-in storage.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
No built-in storage
microSD
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
Only the Ace Pro 2 offers HDR video.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
8K video at 30fps
4k 60fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 Go 3
2.7K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The Ace Pro 2 features a much higher resolution. With 157°, the Ace Pro 2 features a much wider field of view than the Go 3. The Ace Pro 2 features a much higher bit rate than the Go 3
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
50MP
157°
180Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 Go 3
12MP
134°
80Mbps
Camera settings
The Ace Pro 2's 100-6400 ISO range is far superior to Go 3's. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
100-6400
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 Go 3
100-3200
+/-4
Ace Pro 2 vs Go 3 specifications
Name | Insta360 Ace Pro 2 | Insta360 Go 3 |
Year of release | 2024 | 2023 |
Width | 2.83in / 71.9mm | 1.01in / 25.6mm |
Height | 2.06in / 52.2mm | 2.14in / 54.4mm |
Depth | 1.5in / 38mm | 0.91in / 23.2mm |
Weight | 6.25oz / 177.2g | 1.25oz / 35.5g |
Waterproof | 39ft / 12m | 16ft / 5m |
Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 197ft / 60m |
Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | -4°F / -20°C |
Max operating temperature | 113°F / 45°C | 104°F / 40°C |
Battery capacity | 1800mAh | 310mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | No |
Battery life | 100min at 4K30fps HDR 180min at 1080p24fps | 45min at 1080p |
Charging time | 47min (30W) 75min (5V/3A) | - |
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 | microSD | - |
Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | - |
Maximun storage supported | 1Tb | 128GB |
Rear screen size | 2.4in | With Action Pod |
Front screen size | Yes | With Action Pod |
Field of view | 157° | 134° |
Sensor | 1/1.3" | 1/2.3" |
Pixels | 50MP | 12MP |
Aperture | F2.6 | F2.2 |
Focal length | 13mm | 11mm |
ISO range | 100-6400 | 100-3200 |
Video zoom | 4x | - |
Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 180Mbps | 80Mbps |
Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-4 |
360-degree video | No | No |
8K video | 30fps | - |
4K video | 120fps | - |
2.7K video | 120fps | 30fps |
1440p video | 60fps | 50fps |
1080p video | 240fps | 50fps |
Slow motion at 4K | 4x | - |
Maximum slow motion | 8x at 1080p | 4x at 1080p |
HDR video | 4k 60fps | - |
Stabilization | Flowstate | Flowstate |
Horizon lock | Yes | - |
Video format | H.265 (HEVC) | H.264 (MP4) |
Live streaming | - | No |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Starlapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Photo burst mode | Yes | No |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | 3 | 2 |
Stereo audio | Yes | Yes |
Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
Audio format | aac | aac |
Audio bluetooth support | Bluetooth headsets | - |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/n/ac |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.2 | BLE 5.0 |
USB | USB-C | Type-C USB2.0 |
GPS integrated | No | No |
GPS pairing | iOS Application Android Application | Garmin device Apple Watch |
Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
Gesture commands | Yes | No |