Insta360 Go 3S vs Insta360 Ace
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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 Insta360 Ace
Insta360 Ace
Insta360's budget action camera: 6K video and a flipscreen
The Ace is Insta360's entry level action camera but shares a lot of features with it's premium brother, the Insta360 Ace Pro. The main difference being the sensor technology, which although not as advanced, still offers very good performance, with video up to 6K.
- Pros
- Great image stabilization
- Flip screen
- Weather proof
- Cons
- Heavy
- Average audio
Comparison of the Go 3S vs the Ace
Weight and size
The Go 3S is a lot more compact than the Ace. The Go 3S is a lot lighter than the Ace.
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
Insta360 Ace
71.9mm x 52.15mm x 38.5mm / 2.83in x 2.05in x 1.52in
6.24oz / 176.8g
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 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Ace 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
Insta360 Ace
1700mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR
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 Ace 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
Insta360 Ace
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 offers HDR video.
Insta360 Go 3S
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 Ace
5.3K video at 30fps
4k 30fps
Camera and sensor technology
The Ace features a much higher resolution. With 157°, the Ace features a much wider field of view than the Go 3S. The Ace features a much higher bit rate than the Go 3S
Insta360 Go 3S
12MP
134°
120Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 Ace
48MP
157°
170Mbps
Camera settings
The Ace's 100-6400 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
Insta360 Ace
100-6400
+/-4
Go 3S vs Ace specifications
Name | Insta360 Go 3S | Insta360 Ace |
Year of release | 2024 | 2023 |
Width | 1.01in / 25.6mm | 2.83in / 71.9mm |
Height | 2.14in / 54.4mm | 2.05in / 52.15mm |
Depth | 0.98in / 24.8mm | 1.52in / 38.5mm |
Weight | 1.38oz / 39.1g | 6.24oz / 176.8g |
Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 33ft / 10m |
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 | 104°F / 40°C |
Battery capacity | 310mAh | 1700mAh |
Removable battery | No | Yes |
Battery life | 38min at 1080p | 100min at 4K30fps HDR |
Charging time | - | 70min (5V/3A) |
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 | - | 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" | 1/2" |
Pixels | 12MP | 48MP |
Aperture | F2.8 | F2.4 |
Focal length | 16mm | 16mm |
ISO range | 100-3200 | 100-6400 |
Video zoom | - | 4x |
Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 120Mbps | 170Mbps |
Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-4 |
360-degree video | No | No |
5.3K video | - | 30fps |
4K video | 30fps | 120fps |
2.7K video | 30fps | 120fps |
1440p video | 50fps | 60fps |
1080p video | 50fps | 240fps |
Slow motion at 4K | - | 4x |
Maximum slow motion | 6x at 1080p | 8x at 1080p |
HDR video | - | 4k 30fps |
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 | Yes | Yes |