Insta360 Go 3 vs DJI Osmo Action 3

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Overview of the Insta360 Go 3

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 It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.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 DJI Osmo Action 3

DJI Osmo Action 3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 3
DJI's 2022 premium action camera: 4K120fps video
The DJI Osmo Action 3 was released in 2022 and while it is a few years old, it offers incredible 4K120fps video at a very affordable price. It's successor, the DJI Osmo Action 4 is mostly an incremental improvement, making the Action 3 a great budget friendly action camera.
  • Pros
  • 4K120fps footage
  • Freeze-proof
  • Good image stabilization
  • 52ft / 16m waterproof without case
  • Cons
  • Older model

Comparison of the Go 3 vs the Action 3

Weight and size

The Go 3 is a lot more compact than the Action 3. The Go 3 is a lot lighter than the Action 3.
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 3
70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm / 2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in
5.11oz / 145g
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 3 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Action 3 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
DJI Osmo Action 3
1770mAh
Removable
160min 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 Action 3 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 3
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

Only the Action 3 offers HDR video.
Insta360 Go 3
2.7K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
DJI Osmo Action 3
4K video at 120fps
4K

Camera and sensor technology

The Go 3 and the Action 3 both feature 12MP. With 155°, the Action 3 features a much wider field of view than the Go 3. The Action 3 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 3
12MP
155°
130Mbps

Camera settings

The Action 3's 100-12800 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 3
100-12800
+/-4

Go 3 vs Action 3 specifications

NameInsta360 Go 3DJI Osmo Action 3
Year of release20232022
Width1.01in / 25.6mm2.78in / 70.5mm
Height2.14in / 54.4mm1.74in / 44.2mm
Depth0.91in / 23.2mm1.29in / 32.8mm
Weight1.25oz / 35.5g5.11oz / 145g
Waterproof16ft / 5m52ft / 16m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C113°F / 45°C
Battery capacity310mAh1770mAh
Removable batteryNoYes
Battery life45min at 1080p160min at 1080p
Charging time-49min
Battery extension capacity1270mAh-
Battery extension run time170min at 1080p-
Battery extension charging time65min-
Battery extension weight3.4oz / 96.3g-
Built-in storage32GB
64GB
128GB
-
Storage format-microSD
Storage rating required-V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported128GB256GB
Rear screen sizeWith Action Pod-
Front screen sizeWith Action Pod-
Field of view134°155°
Sensor1/2.3"1/1.7"
Pixels12MP12MP
ApertureF2.2F2.8
Focal length11mm-
ISO range100-3200100-12800
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate80Mbps130Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video-120fps
2.7K video30fps120fps
1440p video50fps-
1080p video50fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4
Maximum slow motion4x at 1080p8x at 1080p
HDR video-4K
StabilizationFlowstateRockSteady 3.0
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingNoNo
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-No
Photo burst modeNoNo
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones23
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacaac
Wifi802.11a/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.0BLE 5.0
USBType-C USB2.0Type-C USB
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairingGarmin device
Apple Watch
-
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsNo-