Akaso EK7000 Pro vs Insta360 Go 3S

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Overview of the Akaso EK7000 Pro

Akaso EK7000 Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso EK7000 Pro
Akaso's 2022 ultra low budget action camera
The EK7000 Pro is one of the cheapest action cameras you can buy. It is just as capable as the newer Akaso Brave 4 Pro but without a front facing screen, so if you don't need one and are looking for an extra cheap action camera, this is the one for you.
  • Pros
  • Great value for money
  • Lots of accessories included
  • Cons
  • Poor low light footage
  • Short battery life
  • Not waterproof without case

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 EK7000 Pro vs the Go 3S

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Video performance

Neither camera offers HDR video. Only the Go 3S features slow motion video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
Insta360 Go 3S
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
HDR video unsupported
No slow motion video
Maximum slow motion
6x at 1080p
EIS
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 EK7000 Pro offers a much larger battery capacity. The EK7000 Pro has a removable battery whereas the Go 3S's battery is not removable
Akaso EK7000 Pro
Insta360 Go 3S
1350mAh
Battery capacity
310mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
140min for 4K30fps
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 EK7000 Pro supports SD cards, the Go 3S is therefore limited to it's built-in storage.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
Insta360 Go 3S
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
64GB or 128GB
microSD
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 slightly smaller camera. The Go 3S weighs a little less than the EK7000 Pro.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
Insta360 Go 3S
1.57in x 2.36in x 1.3in / 40mm x 60mm x 33mm
Dimensions
1.01in x 2.14in x 0.98in / 25.6mm x 54.4mm x 24.8mm
2.12oz / 60g
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

The Go 3S is a lot more waterproof when using a diving case.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
Insta360 Go 3S
Feature missing
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
131ft / 40m
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 EK7000 Pro offers a slightly higher resolution. With 170°, the EK7000 Pro features a much wider field of view than the Go 3S.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
Insta360 Go 3S
20MP
Pixels
12MP
170°
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 EK7000 Pro
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 EK7000 Pro versus Insta360 Go 3S specifications

NameAkaso EK7000 ProInsta360 Go 3S
Year of release20222024
Width1.57in / 40mm1.01in / 25.6mm
Height2.36in / 60mm2.14in / 54.4mm
Depth1.3in / 33mm0.98in / 24.8mm
Weight2.12oz / 60g1.38oz / 39.1g
Waterproof-33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature--4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature-104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1350mAh310mAh
Removable batteryYesNo
Battery life140min for 4K30fps38min 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 formatmicroSD-
Storage rating requiredUHS-3-
Maximun storage supported-128GB
Rear screen size2inWith Action Pod
Front screen size-With Action Pod
Field of view170°134°
SensorCMOS1/2.3"
Pixels20MP12MP
ApertureF2.0F2.8
Focal length-16mm
ISO range-100-3200
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate-120Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video30fps30fps
2.7K video-30fps
1440p video-50fps
1080p video60fps50fps
Maximum slow motion-6x at 1080p
StabilizationEISFlowstate
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 reduction-Yes
Audio format-aac
Audio inputAkaso external mic-
WifiYes802.11a/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 5.0
USBType-C USBType-C USB2.0
GPS integrated-No
GPS pairing-Garmin device
Apple Watch
Voice commands-Yes
Gesture commands-Yes
Remote controlIncluded-