Insta360 Go 3 vs Akaso Brave 4 Pro
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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 It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.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
Overview of the Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Akaso's 2022 entry level budget action camera
The Brave 4 is Akaso's most recent extra cheap action camera. It is a successor to the Akaso EK7000 Pro and it's main new feature is the front facing screen. Although performance is average, it is a great pick for beginners or a tight budget.
- Pros
- Dual screen
- Great value for money
- Lots of accessories included
- Cons
- Poor low light footage
- Short battery life
- Average audio
- Not waterproof without case
Comparison of the Go 3 vs the Brave 4 Pro
Weight and size
The Go 3 is a slightly smaller camera.
Insta360 Go 3
25.6mm x 54.4mm x 23.2mm / 1.01in x 2.14in x 0.91in
1.25oz / 35.5g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
32mm x 57mm x 24mm / 1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in
Feature missing
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 4 Pro offers a much larger battery capacity. The Brave 4 Pro has a removable battery whereas the Go 3's battery is not removable
Insta360 Go 3
310mAh
Removable
45min at 1080p
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
1350mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 30fps
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 4 Pro supports SD cards, the Go 3 is therefore limited to it's built-in storage.
Insta360 Go 3
32GB, 64GB or 128GB
Storage not extendable
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
No built-in storage
microSD
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.
Insta360 Go 3
2.7K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The Brave 4 Pro offers a slightly higher resolution. With 170°, the Brave 4 Pro features a much wider field of view than the Go 3.
Insta360 Go 3
12MP
134°
80Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
20MP
170°
Feature missing
Camera settings
Insta360 Go 3
100-3200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Feature missing
Feature missing
Go 3 vs Brave 4 Pro specifications
Name | Insta360 Go 3 | Akaso Brave 4 Pro |
Year of release | 2023 | 2022 |
Width | 1.01in / 25.6mm | 1.26in / 32mm |
Height | 2.14in / 54.4mm | 2.24in / 57mm |
Depth | 0.91in / 23.2mm | 0.94in / 24mm |
Weight | 1.25oz / 35.5g | - |
Waterproof | 16ft / 5m | - |
Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 131ft / 40m |
Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | - |
Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | - |
Battery capacity | 310mAh | 1350mAh |
Removable battery | No | Yes |
Battery life | 45min at 1080p | 90min for 4k 30fps |
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 | - | UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 128GB | - |
Rear screen size | With Action Pod | 2in |
Front screen size | With Action Pod | 1.5in |
Field of view | 134° | 170° |
Sensor | 1/2.3" | CMOS |
Pixels | 12MP | 20MP |
Aperture | F2.2 | F2.0 |
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 | - | 30fps |
2.7K video | 30fps | 30fps |
1440p video | 50fps | - |
1080p video | 50fps | 120fps |
Maximum slow motion | 4x at 1080p | 2 |
Stabilization | Flowstate | EIS 2.0 |
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 | No | Yes |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | 2 | - |
Stereo audio | Yes | - |
Noise reduction | Yes | - |
Audio format | aac | - |
Audio input | - | Akaso external mic |
Wifi | 802.11a/n/ac | Yes |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.0 | - |
USB | Type-C USB2.0 | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | No | - |
GPS pairing | Garmin device Apple Watch | - |
Voice commands | Yes | - |
Gesture commands | No | - |
Remote control | - | Included |