Insta360 Go 3 vs Insta360 Ace Pro 2
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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 It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.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 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
Comparison of the Go 3 vs the Ace Pro 2
Weight and size
The Go 3 is a lot more compact than the Ace Pro 2. The Go 3 is a lot lighter than the Ace Pro 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
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
71.9mm x 52.2mm x 38mm / 2.83in x 2.06in x 1.5in
6.25oz / 177.2g
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 3's battery is not removable
Insta360 Go 3
310mAh
Removable
45min at 1080p
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
1800mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR and 180min at 1080p24fps
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 Ace Pro 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
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
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 Ace Pro 2 offers HDR video.
Insta360 Go 3
2.7K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
8K video at 30fps
4k 60fps
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 3. The Ace Pro 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
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
50MP
157°
180Mbps
Camera settings
The Ace Pro 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
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
100-6400
+/-4
Go 3 vs Ace Pro 2 specifications
Name | Insta360 Go 3 | Insta360 Ace Pro 2 |
Year of release | 2023 | 2024 |
Width | 1.01in / 25.6mm | 2.83in / 71.9mm |
Height | 2.14in / 54.4mm | 2.06in / 52.2mm |
Depth | 0.91in / 23.2mm | 1.5in / 38mm |
Weight | 1.25oz / 35.5g | 6.25oz / 177.2g |
Waterproof | 16ft / 5m | 39ft / 12m |
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 | 1800mAh |
Removable battery | No | Yes |
Battery life | 45min at 1080p | 100min at 4K30fps HDR 180min at 1080p24fps |
Charging time | - | 47min (30W) 75min (5V/3A) |
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 | 1Tb |
Rear screen size | With Action Pod | 2.4in |
Front screen size | With Action Pod | Yes |
Field of view | 134° | 157° |
Sensor | 1/2.3" | 1/1.3" |
Pixels | 12MP | 50MP |
Aperture | F2.2 | F2.6 |
Focal length | 11mm | 13mm |
ISO range | 100-3200 | 100-6400 |
Video zoom | - | 4x |
Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 80Mbps | 180Mbps |
Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-4 |
360-degree video | No | No |
8K video | - | 30fps |
4K video | - | 120fps |
2.7K video | 30fps | 120fps |
1440p video | 50fps | 60fps |
1080p video | 50fps | 240fps |
Slow motion at 4K | - | 4x |
Maximum slow motion | 4x at 1080p | 8x at 1080p |
HDR video | - | 4k 60fps |
Stabilization | Flowstate | Flowstate |
Horizon lock | - | Yes |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.265 (HEVC) |
Live streaming | No | - |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Starlapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Photo burst mode | No | Yes |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | 2 | 3 |
Stereo audio | Yes | Yes |
Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
Audio format | aac | aac |
Audio bluetooth support | - | Bluetooth headsets |
Wifi | 802.11a/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.0 | BLE 5.2 |
USB | Type-C USB2.0 | USB-C |
GPS integrated | No | No |
GPS pairing | Garmin device Apple Watch | iOS Application Android Application |
Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
Gesture commands | No | Yes |