Insta360 Go 3S vs Akaso EK7000 Pro
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Overview of the 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 EK7000 Pro
Akaso EK7000 Pro
Akaso's 2022 ultra low budget action camera
The EK7000 Pro is one of the cheapest action cameras you can buy. It is just as capable as the newer Akaso Brave 4 Pro but without a front facing screen, so if you don't need one and are looking for an extra cheap action camera, this is the one for you.
- Pros
- Great value for money
- Lots of accessories included
- Cons
- Poor low light footage
- Short battery life
- Not waterproof without case
Comparison of the Go 3S vs the EK7000 Pro
Weight and size
The Go 3S is a slightly smaller camera. The Go 3S weighs a little less than the EK7000 Pro.
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 EK7000 Pro
40mm x 60mm x 33mm / 1.57in x 2.36in x 1.3in
2.12oz / 60g
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 EK7000 Pro offers a much larger battery capacity. The EK7000 Pro 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 EK7000 Pro
1350mAh
Removable
140min for 4K30fps
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 EK7000 Pro 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 EK7000 Pro
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 EK7000 Pro
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The EK7000 Pro offers a slightly higher resolution. With 170°, the EK7000 Pro 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 EK7000 Pro
20MP
170°
Feature missing
Camera settings
Insta360 Go 3S
100-3200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso EK7000 Pro
Feature missing
Feature missing
Go 3S vs EK7000 Pro specifications
Name | Insta360 Go 3S | Akaso EK7000 Pro |
Year of release | 2024 | 2022 |
Width | 1.01in / 25.6mm | 1.57in / 40mm |
Height | 2.14in / 54.4mm | 2.36in / 60mm |
Depth | 0.98in / 24.8mm | 1.3in / 33mm |
Weight | 1.38oz / 39.1g | 2.12oz / 60g |
Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | - |
Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 131ft / 40m |
Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | - |
Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | - |
Battery capacity | 310mAh | 1350mAh |
Removable battery | No | Yes |
Battery life | 38min at 1080p | 140min for 4K30fps |
Battery extension capacity | 1270mAh | - |
Battery extension run time | 140min at 1080p | - |
Battery extension charging time | 65min | - |
Battery extension weight | 3.4oz / 96.3g | - |
Built-in storage | 64GB 128GB | - |
Storage format | - | microSD |
Storage rating required | - | UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 128GB | - |
Rear screen size | With Action Pod | 2in |
Front screen size | With Action Pod | - |
Field of view | 134° | 170° |
Sensor | 1/2.3" | CMOS |
Pixels | 12MP | 20MP |
Aperture | F2.8 | F2.0 |
Focal length | 16mm | - |
ISO range | 100-3200 | - |
Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 120Mbps | - |
Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | - |
360-degree video | No | No |
4K video | 30fps | 30fps |
2.7K video | 30fps | - |
1440p video | 50fps | - |
1080p video | 50fps | 60fps |
Maximum slow motion | 6x at 1080p | - |
Stabilization | Flowstate | EIS |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Live streaming | No | - |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Starlapse mode | Yes | - |
Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Photo burst mode | No | Yes |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | 2 | - |
Stereo audio | Yes | - |
Noise reduction | Yes | - |
Audio format | aac | - |
Audio input | - | Akaso external mic |
Wifi | 802.11a/n/ac | Yes |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.0 | - |
USB | Type-C USB2.0 | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | No | - |
GPS pairing | Garmin device Apple Watch | - |
Voice commands | Yes | - |
Gesture commands | Yes | - |
Remote control | - | Included |