Insta360 Go 3 vs DJI Osmo Action 2
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Overview of the Insta360 Go 3
Insta360 Go 3Insta360'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 It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.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 DJI Osmo Action 2
DJI Osmo Action 2DJI'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
Comparison of the Go 3 vs the Action 2
Weight and size
The Go 3 is a slightly smaller camera. The Go 3 weighs a little less than the Action 2.
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
DJI Osmo Action 2
39mm x 39mm x 22.3mm / 1.54in x 1.54in x 0.88in
1.98oz / 56g
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.
Insta360 Go 3
310mAh
Removable
45min at 1080p
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
DJI Osmo Action 2
580mAh
Removable
70min 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 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
DJI Osmo Action 2
32GB or 128GB
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
DJI Osmo Action 2
4K video at 120fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The Go 3 and the Action 2 both feature 12MP. With 155°, the Action 2 features a much wider field of view than the Go 3. The Action 2 features a much higher bit rate than the Go 3
Insta360 Go 3
12MP
134°
80Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
DJI Osmo Action 2
12MP
155°
130Mbps
Camera settings
The Action 2's 100-6400 ISO range is far superior to Go 3's. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 Go 3
100-3200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
DJI Osmo Action 2
100-6400
+/-4
Go 3 vs Action 2 specifications
| Name | Insta360 Go 3 | DJI Osmo Action 2 |
| Year of release | 2023 | 2021 |
| Width | 1.01in / 25.6mm | 1.54in / 39mm |
| Height | 2.14in / 54.4mm | 1.54in / 39mm |
| Depth | 0.91in / 23.2mm | 0.88in / 22.3mm |
| Weight | 1.25oz / 35.5g | 1.98oz / 56g |
| Waterproof | 16ft / 5m | 33ft / 10m |
| Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 197ft / 60m |
| Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | 32°F / 0°C |
| Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | 104°F / 40°C |
| Battery capacity | 310mAh | 580mAh |
| Removable battery | No | No |
| Battery life | 45min at 1080p | 70min at 1080p |
| Battery extension capacity | 1270mAh | 1300mAh |
| Battery extension run time | 170min at 1080p | 160m at 1080p |
| Battery extension charging time | 65min | 90min |
| Battery extension weight | 3.4oz / 96.3g | 2.26oz / 64g |
| Built-in storage | 32GB 64GB 128GB | 32GB 128GB |
| Storage format | - | microSD |
| Storage rating required | - | V30 or UHS-3 |
| Maximun storage supported | 128GB | 256GB |
| Rear screen size | With Action Pod | - |
| Front screen size | With Action Pod | - |
| Field of view | 134° | 155° |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Pixels | 12MP | 12MP |
| Aperture | F2.2 | F2.8 |
| Focal length | 11mm | - |
| ISO range | 100-3200 | 100-6400 |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 80Mbps | 130Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-4 |
| 360-degree video | No | No |
| 4K video | - | 120fps |
| 2.7K video | 30fps | 120fps |
| 1440p video | 50fps | - |
| 1080p video | 50fps | 240fps |
| Slow motion at 4K | - | 4 |
| Maximum slow motion | 4x at 1080p | 4x at 1080p |
| Stabilization | Flowstate | RockSteady 2.0 |
| Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
| Live streaming | No | No |
| Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Starlapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
| Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
| Subject tracking | - | No |
| Photo burst mode | No | No |
| RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 2 | 1 (3 with Module) |
| Stereo audio | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Audio format | aac | aac |
| Wifi | 802.11a/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.0 | BLE 5.0 |
| USB | Type-C USB2.0 | Type-C USB |
| GPS integrated | No | No |
| GPS pairing | Garmin device Apple Watch | - |
| Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
| Gesture commands | No | - |