Insta360 Go 3S vs DJI Osmo Action 3

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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 DJI Osmo Action 3

DJI Osmo Action 3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 3
DJI's 2022 premium action camera: 4K120fps video
The DJI Osmo Action 3 was released in 2022 and while it is a few years old, it offers incredible 4K120fps video at a very affordable price. It's successor, the DJI Osmo Action 4 is mostly an incremental improvement, making the Action 3 a great budget friendly action camera.
  • Pros
  • 4K120fps footage
  • Freeze-proof
  • Good image stabilization
  • 52ft / 16m waterproof without case
  • Cons
  • Older model

Comparison of the Go 3S vs the Action 3

Weight and size

The Go 3S is a lot more compact than the Action 3. The Go 3S is a lot lighter than the Action 3.
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
DJI Osmo Action 3
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 3 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Action 3 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
DJI Osmo Action 3
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 3S features built-in storage. Only the Action 3 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
DJI Osmo Action 3
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 3 offers HDR video.
Insta360 Go 3S
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
DJI Osmo Action 3
4K video at 120fps
4K

Camera and sensor technology

The Go 3S and the Action 3 both feature 12MP. With 155°, the Action 3 features a much wider field of view than the Go 3S. The Action 3 has a slightly better video bit rate than the Go 3S.
Insta360 Go 3S
12MP
134°
120Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
DJI Osmo Action 3
12MP
155°
130Mbps

Camera settings

The Action 3's 100-12800 ISO range is far superior to Go 3S's. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 Go 3S
100-3200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
DJI Osmo Action 3
100-12800
+/-4

Go 3S vs Action 3 specifications

NameInsta360 Go 3SDJI Osmo Action 3
Year of release20242022
Width1.01in / 25.6mm2.78in / 70.5mm
Height2.14in / 54.4mm1.74in / 44.2mm
Depth0.98in / 24.8mm1.29in / 32.8mm
Weight1.38oz / 39.1g5.11oz / 145g
Waterproof33ft / 10m52ft / 16m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C113°F / 45°C
Battery capacity310mAh1770mAh
Removable batteryNoYes
Battery life38min at 1080p160min at 1080p
Charging time-49min
Battery extension capacity1270mAh-
Battery extension run time140min at 1080p-
Battery extension charging time65min-
Battery extension weight3.4oz / 96.3g-
Built-in storage64GB
128GB
-
Storage format-microSD
Storage rating required-V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported128GB256GB
Rear screen sizeWith Action Pod-
Front screen sizeWith Action Pod-
Field of view134°155°
Sensor1/2.3"1/1.7"
Pixels12MP12MP
ApertureF2.8F2.8
Focal length16mm-
ISO range100-3200100-12800
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate120Mbps130Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video30fps120fps
2.7K video30fps120fps
1440p video50fps-
1080p video50fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4
Maximum slow motion6x at 1080p8x at 1080p
HDR video-4K
StabilizationFlowstateRockSteady 3.0
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingNoNo
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-No
Photo burst modeNoNo
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones23
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacaac
Wifi802.11a/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.0BLE 5.0
USBType-C USB2.0Type-C USB
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairingGarmin device
Apple Watch
-
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsYes-