Insta360 Go 3 vs Insta360 Go 3S

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 It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.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

Insta360 Go 3S☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Go 3S
Insta360's latest wearable camera: 4K video in a tiny package
The Go 3S is an amazing pocket action camera offering of 4K video in a very small package. With the ActionPod pairing, it becomes a more traditional action camera with extended battery life and a flip screen.
  • Pros
  • Tiny footprint
  • 4K video
  • Modular design with ActionPod
  • Cons
  • Not waterproof with ActionPod
  • Storage not extendable with SD cards

Comparison of the Go 3 vs the Go 3S

Weight and size

The Go 3 is a slightly smaller camera. Both the Go 3 and the Go 3S have similar weights.
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 Go 3S
25.6mm x 54.4mm x 24.8mm / 1.01in x 2.14in x 0.98in
1.38oz / 39.1g
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

Both cameras have the same battery capacity. Neither camera has a removable battery.
Insta360 Go 3
310mAh
Removable
45min at 1080p
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Insta360 Go 3S
310mAh
Removable
38min 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. Neither camera supports SD cards and therefore are limited to their built-in storage.
Insta360 Go 3
32GB, 64GB or 128GB
Storage not extendable
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Insta360 Go 3S
64GB or 128GB
Storage not extendable
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
Insta360 Go 3S
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

The Go 3 and the Go 3S both feature 12MP. Both feature a 134° field of view. The Go 3S 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 Go 3S
12MP
134°
120Mbps

Camera settings

Both the Go 3 and the Go 3S have the same ISO range. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 Go 3
100-3200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 Go 3S
100-3200
+/-4

Go 3 vs Go 3S specifications

NameInsta360 Go 3Insta360 Go 3S
Year of release20232024
Width1.01in / 25.6mm1.01in / 25.6mm
Height2.14in / 54.4mm2.14in / 54.4mm
Depth0.91in / 23.2mm0.98in / 24.8mm
Weight1.25oz / 35.5g1.38oz / 39.1g
Waterproof16ft / 5m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity310mAh310mAh
Removable batteryNoNo
Battery life45min at 1080p38min at 1080p
Battery extension capacity1270mAh1270mAh
Battery extension run time170min at 1080p140min at 1080p
Battery extension charging time65min65min
Battery extension weight3.4oz / 96.3g3.4oz / 96.3g
Built-in storage32GB
64GB
128GB
64GB
128GB
Maximun storage supported128GB128GB
Rear screen sizeWith Action PodWith Action Pod
Front screen sizeWith Action PodWith Action Pod
Field of view134°134°
Sensor1/2.3"1/2.3"
Pixels12MP12MP
ApertureF2.2F2.8
Focal length11mm16mm
ISO range100-3200100-3200
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate80Mbps120Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video-30fps
2.7K video30fps30fps
1440p video50fps50fps
1080p video50fps50fps
Maximum slow motion4x at 1080p6x at 1080p
StabilizationFlowstateFlowstate
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingNoNo
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Photo burst modeNoNo
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones22
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacaac
Wifi802.11a/n/ac802.11a/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.0BLE 5.0
USBType-C USB2.0Type-C USB2.0
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairingGarmin device
Apple Watch
Garmin device
Apple Watch
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsNoYes