Insta360 Go 3 vs DJI Osmo Action 4
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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 It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.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 DJI Osmo Action 4
DJI Osmo Action 4
DJI's 2023 premium action camera: 4K120fps video
The DJI Osmo Action 4 is DJI's 2023 premium action camera and features 4K120fps video, over 3 hours of run time at full HD in a very rugged package. It has since been replaced by the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro.
- Pros
- 59ft / 18m waterproof without case
- Freeze-proof
- Excellent image stabilization
- Cons
- Only 4K video
Comparison of the Go 3 vs the Action 4
Weight and size
The Go 3 is a lot more compact than the Action 4. The Go 3 is a lot lighter than the Action 4.
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 4
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 4 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Action 4 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 4
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 4 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 4
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 4 offers HDR video.
Insta360 Go 3
2.7K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
DJI Osmo Action 4
4K video at 120fps
4K
Camera and sensor technology
The Go 3 and the Action 4 both feature a similar resolution. With 155°, the Action 4 features a much wider field of view than the Go 3. The Action 4 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 4
10MP
155°
130Mbps
Camera settings
The Action 4'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 4
100-12800
+/-4
Go 3 vs Action 4 specifications
Name | Insta360 Go 3 | DJI Osmo Action 4 |
Year of release | 2023 | 2023 |
Width | 1.01in / 25.6mm | 2.78in / 70.5mm |
Height | 2.14in / 54.4mm | 1.74in / 44.2mm |
Depth | 0.91in / 23.2mm | 1.29in / 32.8mm |
Weight | 1.25oz / 35.5g | 5.11oz / 145g |
Waterproof | 16ft / 5m | 59ft / 18m |
Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 197ft / 60m |
Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | -4°F / -20°C |
Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | 113°F / 45°C |
Battery capacity | 310mAh | 1770mAh |
Removable battery | No | Yes |
Battery life | 45min at 1080p | 160min at 1080p |
Charging time | - | 49min |
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 | 128GB | 512GB |
Rear screen size | With Action Pod | - |
Front screen size | With Action Pod | - |
Field of view | 134° | 155° |
Sensor | 1/2.3" | 1/1.3" |
Pixels | 12MP | 10MP |
Aperture | F2.2 | F2.8 |
Focal length | 11mm | - |
ISO range | 100-3200 | 100-12800 |
Color Depth | 8bit | 10bit |
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 | 8x at 1080p |
HDR video | - | 4K |
Stabilization | Flowstate | RockSteady 3.0+ |
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 | 3 |
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 | GPS remote |
Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
Gesture commands | No | - |