Insta360 Go 3S vs Insta360 X4
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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 X4
Insta360 X4Insta360's flaghship 360 camera: 8K30fps video and great battery life
The Insta360 X4 is Insta360's latest 360 degree action camera and delivers incredible 8K spherical video. 360 cameras are the best way to capture group activities or footage where it is difficult to keep focus on a subject. The X4 is the overall best 360 camera right now.
- Pros
- 8K 360 video
- Great battery life
- Improved lens guard system
- Cons
- Not great at low light
Comparison of the Go 3S vs the X4
Weight and size
The Go 3S is a lot more compact than the X4. The Go 3S is a lot lighter than the X4.
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 X4
46mm x 123.6mm x 37.6mm / 1.81in x 4.87in x 1.48in
7.16oz / 203g
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 X4 offers a much larger battery capacity. The X4 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 X4
2290mAh
Removable
135min 5.7K30fps 360° and 75min 8K30fps 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 X4 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 X4
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 X4 offers HDR video.
Insta360 Go 3S
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 X4
4K video at 60fps
Yes
Camera and sensor technology
The X4 features a much higher resolution. With 170°, the X4 features a much wider field of view than the Go 3S. The X4 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 X4
72MP
170°
200Mbps
Camera settings
The X4'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 X4
100-6400
+/-4
Go 3S vs X4 specifications
| Name | Insta360 Go 3S | Insta360 X4 |
| Year of release | 2024 | 2024 |
| Width | 1.01in / 25.6mm | 1.81in / 46mm |
| Height | 2.14in / 54.4mm | 4.87in / 123.6mm |
| Depth | 0.98in / 24.8mm | 1.48in / 37.6mm |
| Weight | 1.38oz / 39.1g | 7.16oz / 203g |
| Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 33ft / 10m |
| Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 164ft / 50m |
| 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 | 2290mAh |
| Removable battery | No | Yes |
| Battery life | 38min at 1080p | 135min 5.7K30fps 360° 75min 8K30fps 360° |
| Charging time | - | 55min |
| 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 | - |
| Front screen size | With Action Pod | - |
| Field of view | 134° | 170° |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" | 1/2.0" |
| Pixels | 12MP | 72MP |
| Aperture | F2.8 | F1.9 |
| Focal length | 16mm | 6.7mm |
| ISO range | 100-3200 | 100-6400 |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 120Mbps | 200Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-4 |
| 360-degree video | No | Yes |
| 8K 360 video | - | 30fps |
| 5.7K 360 video | - | 60fps |
| 4K 360 video | - | 100fps |
| 360 video format | - | INSV |
| 4K video | 30fps | 60fps |
| 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) H.264 (MP4) |
| 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 |
| Audio bluetooth support | - | SENA: 50S, ST1, 10S Cardo: PACKTALK EDGE Airide: G7+ ASMAX: F1 Lexinmoto: G4 Vimoto: V9S, V9X Apple AirPods 2 Apple AirPods 3 Apple AirPods Pro 2 Samsung Galaxy Buds2 |
| Wifi | 802.11a/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.0 | BLE 5.2 |
| USB | Type-C USB2.0 | Type-C USB 3.0 |
| GPS integrated | No | No |
| GPS pairing | Garmin device Apple Watch | iOS Application Android Application |
| Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
| Gesture commands | Yes | Yes |