Insta360 Go 3S vs Insta360 One X2
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Overview of the Insta360 Go 3S
Insta360 Go 3SInsta360'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 One X2
Insta360 One X2Insta360's 2020 360 camera: 5.7K video at an affordable cost
The X2 is now an older 360 camera but it still offers great performance and most needed features at a relatively moderate cost. If you need spherical video on a budget, it is a great pick. It's successor is the Insta360 X3, released in 2022.
- Pros
- Great image stabilization
- Good battery life
- Freeze-proof
- Cons
- Better options for image quality
- Average battery life
- No official diving case
Comparison of the Go 3S vs the X2
Weight and size
The Go 3S is a lot more compact than the X2. The Go 3S is a lot lighter than the X2.
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 One X2
46mm x 113mm x 30mm / 1.81in x 4.45in x 1.18in
5.26oz / 149g
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 X2 offers a much larger battery capacity. The X2 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 One X2
1630mAh
Removable
80min 5.7K30fps 360°
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 X2 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 One X2
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 X2 offers HDR video.
Insta360 Go 3S
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 One X2
4K video at 30fps
Yes
Camera and sensor technology
The X2 offers a slightly higher resolution. With 155°, the X2 features a much wider field of view than the Go 3S. The Go 3S features a much higher bit rate than the X2
Insta360 Go 3S
12MP
134°
120Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 One X2
18MP
155°
100Mbps
Camera settings
Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 Go 3S
100-3200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 One X2
Feature missing
+/-4
Go 3S vs X2 specifications
| Name | Insta360 Go 3S | Insta360 One X2 |
| Year of release | 2024 | 2020 |
| Width | 1.01in / 25.6mm | 1.81in / 46mm |
| Height | 2.14in / 54.4mm | 4.45in / 113mm |
| Depth | 0.98in / 24.8mm | 1.18in / 30mm |
| Weight | 1.38oz / 39.1g | 5.26oz / 149g |
| Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 16ft / 5m |
| Waterproof with diving case | 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 | 1630mAh |
| Removable battery | No | Yes |
| Battery life | 38min at 1080p | 80min 5.7K30fps 360° |
| Charging time | - | 85min |
| 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 | 1in |
| Front screen size | With Action Pod | - |
| Field of view | 134° | 155° |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Pixels | 12MP | 18MP |
| Aperture | F2.8 | F2.0 |
| Focal length | 16mm | - |
| ISO range | 100-3200 | - |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 120Mbps | 100Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-4 |
| 360-degree video | No | Yes |
| 5.7K 360 video | - | 30fps |
| 4K 360 video | - | 50fps |
| 3K 360 video | - | 100fps |
| 360 video format | - | INSV |
| 4K video | 30fps | 30fps |
| 2.7K video | 30fps | 60fps |
| 1440p video | 50fps | - |
| 1080p video | 50fps | 60fps |
| Slow motion at 4K | - | 4 |
| Maximum slow motion | 6x at 1080p | 4x at 1080p |
| HDR video | - | Yes |
| Stabilization | Flowstate | FlowState |
| Horizon lock | - | Yes |
| Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.265 (HEVC) |
| Live streaming | No | Yes |
| Webcam mode | - | Yes |
| Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Starlapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
| Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
| Subject tracking | - | Yes |
| Photo burst mode | No | Yes |
| RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 2 | 4 |
| Stereo audio | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Audio format | aac | aac |
| Wifi | 802.11a/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.0 | BLE 4.2 |
| USB | Type-C USB2.0 | Type-C USB |
| GPS integrated | No | No |
| GPS pairing | Garmin device Apple Watch | iOS Application Android Application |
| Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
| Gesture commands | Yes | No |