Insta360 Go 3 vs Insta360 Ace

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Overview of the Insta360 Go 3

Insta360 Go 3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Go 3
Insta360's 2023 wearable action camera
The Insta360 Go 3 is a great wearable action camera. When combined with the ActionPod, it also becomes a more traditional action camera with extended battery life and a flip screen. It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.
  • Pros
  • Small size
  • Extra battery and screen with ActionPod
  • Cons
  • Not waterproof with ActionPod
  • SD cards not supported

Overview of the Insta360 Ace

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 3 vs the Ace

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Video performance

Only the Ace offers HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Insta360 Go 3
Insta360 Ace
2.7K video at 30fps
Max resolution
5.3K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
4K 30fps
4x at 1080p
Maximum slow motion
8x at 1080p
Flowstate
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 Ace offers a much larger battery capacity. The Ace has a removable battery whereas the Go 3's battery is not removable
Insta360 Go 3
Insta360 Ace
310mAh
Battery capacity
1700mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
45min at 1080p
Battery life
100min at 4K30fps HDR
1270mAh
Battery extension capacity
Feature missing
170min at 1080p
Battery extension run time
Feature missing
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 3 features built-in storage. Only the Ace supports SD cards, the Go 3 is therefore limited to it's built-in storage. The Ace supports a lot more storage than the Go 3.
Insta360 Go 3
Insta360 Ace
32GB, 64GB or 128GB
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
Storage not extendable
Storage format
microSD
128GB
Maximun storage supported
1TB
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 3 is a lot more compact than the Ace. The Go 3 is a lot lighter than the Ace.
Insta360 Go 3
Insta360 Ace
1.01in x 2.14in x 0.91in / 25.6mm x 54.4mm x 23.2mm
Dimensions
2.83in x 2.05in x 1.52in / 71.9mm x 52.15mm x 38.5mm
1.25oz / 35.5g
Weight
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 difficult or uncomfortable to film with. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.

Waterproofing and usage conditions

The Ace is a lot more waterproof. Both the Go 3 and the Ace are waterproof to 197ft / 60m with a diving case. Both cameras have the same minimal usage temperature. Both cameras have the same maximum usage temperature.
Insta360 Go 3
Insta360 Ace
16ft / 5m
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
197ft / 60m
Waterproof with diving case
197ft / 60m
-4°F / -20°C
Min operating temperature
-4°F / -20°C
104°F / 40°C
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 Ace features a much higher resolution. With 157°, the Ace features a much wider field of view than the Go 3. The Ace features a much higher bit rate than the Go 3
Insta360 Go 3
Insta360 Ace
12MP
Pixels
48MP
134°
Field of view
157°
80Mbps
Video bite rate
170Mbps
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

The Ace's 100-6400 ISO range is far superior to Go 3's. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 Go 3
Insta360 Ace
100-3200
ISO range
100-6400
+/-4
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.

Insta360 Go 3 versus Insta360 Ace specifications

NameInsta360 Go 3Insta360 Ace
Year of release20232023
Width1.01in / 25.6mm2.83in / 71.9mm
Height2.14in / 54.4mm2.05in / 52.15mm
Depth0.91in / 23.2mm1.52in / 38.5mm
Weight1.25oz / 35.5g6.24oz / 176.8g
Waterproof16ft / 5m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity310mAh1700mAh
Removable batteryNoYes
Battery life45min at 1080p100min at 4K30fps HDR
Charging time-70min (5V/3A)
Battery extension capacity1270mAh-
Battery extension run time170min at 1080p-
Battery extension charging time65min-
Battery extension weight3.4oz / 96.3g-
Built-in storage32GB
64GB
128GB
-
Storage format-microSD
Storage rating required-V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported128GB1TB
Rear screen sizeWith Action Pod2.4in
Front screen sizeWith Action PodYes
Field of view134°157°
Sensor1/2.3"1/2"
Pixels12MP48MP
ApertureF2.2F2.4
Focal length11mm16mm
ISO range100-3200100-6400
Video zoom-4x
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate80Mbps170Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
5.3K video-30fps
4K video-120fps
2.7K video30fps120fps
1440p video50fps60fps
1080p video50fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4x
Maximum slow motion4x at 1080p8x at 1080p
HDR video-4K 30fps
StabilizationFlowstateFlowstate
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.265 (HEVC)
Live streamingNo-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Photo burst modeNoYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones23
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacaac
Audio bluetooth support-Bluetooth headsets
Wifi802.11a/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.0BLE 5.2
USBType-C USB2.0USB-C
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairingGarmin device
Apple Watch
iOS Application
Android Application
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsNoYes