Insta360 Ace Pro 2 vs Insta360 Go 3S
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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 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 Ace Pro 2 vs the Go 3S
Weight and size
The Go 3S is a lot more compact than the Ace Pro 2. The Go 3S 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 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 Ace Pro 2 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Ace Pro 2 has a removable battery whereas the Go 3S'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 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 Ace Pro 2 supports SD cards, the Go 3S 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 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
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 3S
4K 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 3S. The Ace Pro 2 features a much higher bit rate than the Go 3S
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
50MP
157°
180Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 Go 3S
12MP
134°
120Mbps
Camera settings
The Ace Pro 2's 100-6400 ISO range is far superior to Go 3S's. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
100-6400
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 Go 3S
100-3200
+/-4
Ace Pro 2 vs Go 3S specifications
Name | Insta360 Ace Pro 2 | Insta360 Go 3S |
Year of release | 2024 | 2024 |
Width | 2.83in / 71.9mm | 1.01in / 25.6mm |
Height | 2.06in / 52.2mm | 2.14in / 54.4mm |
Depth | 1.5in / 38mm | 0.98in / 24.8mm |
Weight | 6.25oz / 177.2g | 1.38oz / 39.1g |
Waterproof | 39ft / 12m | 33ft / 10m |
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 | 38min at 1080p |
Charging time | 47min (30W) 75min (5V/3A) | - |
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 | 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 | F2.8 |
Focal length | 13mm | 16mm |
ISO range | 100-6400 | 100-3200 |
Video zoom | 4x | - |
Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 180Mbps | 120Mbps |
Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-4 |
360-degree video | No | No |
8K video | 30fps | - |
4K video | 120fps | 30fps |
2.7K video | 120fps | 30fps |
1440p video | 60fps | 50fps |
1080p video | 240fps | 50fps |
Slow motion at 4K | 4x | - |
Maximum slow motion | 8x at 1080p | 6x 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 | Yes |