Akaso Brave 8 vs Insta360 Go 3S

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Overview of the Akaso Brave 8

Akaso Brave 8☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 8
Akaso's most capable action camera
The Brave 8 is currently Akaso's most high end action camera but has started to age and remains at a price range where better options make more sense. Nevertheless, it offers a relatively rugged build and a removeable lens cover, decent performance overall and lots of accessories are included.
  • Pros
  • 48M Pixels
  • Waterproof
  • Many accessories included
  • Cons
  • Better options at same price

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

Comparison of the Brave 8 vs the Go 3S

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Video performance

Neither camera offers HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Akaso Brave 8
Insta360 Go 3S
4K video at 60fps
Max resolution
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
HDR video unsupported
16x
Maximum slow motion
6x at 1080p
EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
Stabilization
Flowstate
Why it matters: A high resolution will give you crisp footage but also allow you to reframe your video without losing too much quality. A higher framerate (fps) will result in smoother video and is important when filming action scenes or fast moving subjects. Image stabilization is a crucial feature for an action camera, as it removes camera shake, vibrations, rotation and other movements that deteriorate your final footage.

Battery life

The Brave 8 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Brave 8 has a removable battery whereas the Go 3S's battery is not removable
Akaso Brave 8
Insta360 Go 3S
1550mAh
Battery capacity
310mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
90min for 4k 60fps
Battery life
38min at 1080p
Feature missing
Battery extension capacity
1270mAh
Feature missing
Battery extension run time
140min 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 removable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.

Storage

Only the Go 3S features built-in storage. Only the Brave 8 supports SD cards, the Go 3S is therefore limited to it's built-in storage.
Akaso Brave 8
Insta360 Go 3S
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
64GB or 128GB
microSDXC
Storage format
Storage not extendable
Feature missing
Maximun storage supported
128GB
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.

Weight and size

The Go 3S is a lot more compact than the Brave 8. The Go 3S is a lot lighter than the Brave 8.
Akaso Brave 8
Insta360 Go 3S
1.42in x 2.48in x 1.93in / 36mm x 63mm x 49mm
Dimensions
1.01in x 2.14in x 0.98in / 25.6mm x 54.4mm x 24.8mm
3.99oz / 113g
Weight
1.38oz / 39.1g
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 difficult or uncomfortable to film with. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.

Waterproofing and usage conditions

Both the Brave 8 and the Go 3S are waterproof to 33ft / 10m. Both the Brave 8 and the Go 3S are waterproof to 197ft / 60m with a diving case.
Akaso Brave 8
Insta360 Go 3S
33ft / 10m
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
197ft / 60m
Waterproof with diving case
197ft / 60m
Feature missing
Min operating temperature
-4°F / -20°C
Feature missing
Max operating temperature
104°F / 40°C
Why it matters: Most action cameras are waterproof for accidental splashing or use above water, but if you plan on Snorkeling or Scuba Diving, we recommend choosing a camera which offers a diving case and always using it for underwater footage. If you plan on filming Snowboarding, Skiing or other wintersports in extremely cold conditions, you should pick a camera that is rated for those temperatures, most cameras are only rated down to 14°F / -10°C. Many action cameras are prone to overheating, even in ordinary conditions, so if you plan on filming in hot environments, you should choose a camera that can function at high temperatures.

Camera and sensor technology

The Brave 8 features a much higher resolution. With 166°, the Brave 8 features a much wider field of view than the Go 3S.
Akaso Brave 8
Insta360 Go 3S
48MP
Pixels
12MP
166°
Field of view
134°
Feature missing
Video bite rate
120Mbps
Why it matters: A higher amount of pixels will offer better quality footage and higher resolution photos. A higher field of view means that the camera captures over a wider angle and therefore more action can be seen in the final footage. Some cameras require accessories to enable the maximum FOV. A higher bitrate at a similar resolution will offer higher quality video.

Camera settings

Akaso Brave 8
Insta360 Go 3S
Feature missing
ISO range
100-3200
Feature missing
Exposure Compensation
+/-4
Why these settings matter: The ISO range and exposure compensation settings will mostly allow you to tweak your action camera for low light situations.

Akaso Brave 8 versus Insta360 Go 3S specifications

NameAkaso Brave 8Insta360 Go 3S
Year of release20232024
Width1.42in / 36mm1.01in / 25.6mm
Height2.48in / 63mm2.14in / 54.4mm
Depth1.93in / 49mm0.98in / 24.8mm
Weight3.99oz / 113g1.38oz / 39.1g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature--4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature-104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1550mAh310mAh
Removable batteryYesNo
Battery life90min for 4k 60fps38min at 1080p
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 formatmicroSDXC-
Storage rating requiredUHS-3-
Maximun storage supported-128GB
Rear screen size2inWith Action Pod
Front screen size0.96inWith Action Pod
Field of view166°134°
Sensor1/2.0" BSI CMOS1/2.3"
Pixels48MP12MP
ApertureF2.8F2.8
Focal length-16mm
ISO range-100-3200
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate-120Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video60fps30fps
2.7K video120fps30fps
1440p video-50fps
1080p video60fps50fps
Maximum slow motion16x6x at 1080p
StabilizationEIS 4.0 & SuperSmoothFlowstate
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming-No
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse mode-Yes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Photo burst modeYesNo
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones-2
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio format-aac
Audio inputAkaso external mic-
Wifi5G802.11a/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 5.0
USBType-C USBType-C USB2.0
GPS integrated-No
GPS pairing-Garmin device
Apple Watch
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commands-Yes
Remote controlIncluded-