Insta360 Go 3S vs Akaso Brave 7 LE

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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

Overview of the Akaso Brave 7 LE

Akaso Brave 7 LE☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 7 LE
Akaso's 2020 mid range budget action camera
The Brave 7 LE is a versatile budget action camera with a front facing screen and one of the only ones to be dust and splash proof without a case. It also offers very decent performance with 4K video and image stabilization.
  • Pros
  • Front screen
  • Splash proof (IPX7)
  • Many accessories included
  • Cons
  • Not waterproof without case
  • Average performance

Comparison of the Go 3S vs the Brave 7 LE

Weight and size

The Go 3S is a slightly smaller camera. The Go 3S is a lot lighter than the Brave 7 LE.
Insta360 Go 3S
25.6mm x 54.4mm x 24.8mm / 1.01in x 2.14in x 0.98in
1.38oz / 39.1g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Akaso Brave 7 LE
32mm x 57mm x 24mm / 1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in
4.48oz / 127g
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 Brave 7 LE offers a much larger battery capacity. The Brave 7 LE has a removable battery whereas the Go 3S's battery is not removable
Insta360 Go 3S
310mAh
Removable
38min at 1080p
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Akaso Brave 7 LE
1350mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 30fps
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 3S features built-in storage. Only the Brave 7 LE supports SD cards, the Go 3S is therefore limited to it's built-in storage.
Insta360 Go 3S
64GB or 128GB
Storage not extendable
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Akaso Brave 7 LE
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

Neither camera offers HDR video.
Insta360 Go 3S
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 7 LE
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

The Brave 7 LE offers a slightly higher resolution. With 170°, the Brave 7 LE features a much wider field of view than the Go 3S.
Insta360 Go 3S
12MP
134°
120Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 7 LE
20MP
170°
Feature missing

Camera settings

Insta360 Go 3S
100-3200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 7 LE
Feature missing
Feature missing

Go 3S vs Brave 7 LE specifications

NameInsta360 Go 3SAkaso Brave 7 LE
Year of release20242020
Width1.01in / 25.6mm1.26in / 32mm
Height2.14in / 54.4mm2.24in / 57mm
Depth0.98in / 24.8mm0.94in / 24mm
Weight1.38oz / 39.1g4.48oz / 127g
Waterproof33ft / 10m3ft / 1m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C-
Battery capacity310mAh1350mAh
Removable batteryNoYes
Battery life38min at 1080p90min for 4k 30fps
Battery extension capacity1270mAh-
Battery extension run time140min at 1080p-
Battery extension charging time65min-
Battery extension weight3.4oz / 96.3g-
Built-in storage64GB
128GB
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Storage format-microSD
Storage rating required-UHS-3
Maximun storage supported128GB-
Rear screen sizeWith Action Pod2in
Front screen sizeWith Action Pod0.96in
Field of view134°170°
Sensor1/2.3"CMOS
Pixels12MP20MP
ApertureF2.8F2.0
Focal length16mm-
ISO range100-3200-
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate120Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video30fps30fps
2.7K video30fps60fps
1440p video50fps-
1080p video50fps120fps
Maximum slow motion6x at 1080p8x at 720p
StabilizationFlowstateEIS
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingNo-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Photo burst modeNoYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones2-
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataac-
Audio input-Akaso external mic
Wifi802.11a/n/acYes
BluetoothBLE 5.0-
USBType-C USB2.0Type-C USB
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairingGarmin device
Apple Watch
-
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsYes-
Remote control-Included