Insta360 Go 3S vs Insta360 Go 3
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Overview of the 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
Overview of the 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 It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.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
Comparison of the Go 3S vs the Go 3
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Video performance
Neither camera offers HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Insta360 Go 3S
Insta360 Go 3
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
2.7K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
HDR video unsupported
6x at 1080p
Maximum slow motion
4x 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
Both cameras have the same battery capacity. Neither camera has a removable battery. Both cameras have the same battery extension capacity.
Insta360 Go 3S
Insta360 Go 3
310mAh
Battery capacity
310mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
38min at 1080p
Battery life
45min at 1080p
1270mAh
Battery extension capacity
1270mAh
140min at 1080p
Battery extension run time
170min 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
Both cameras have built-in storage. Neither camera supports SD cards and therefore are limited to their built-in storage. Both support up to 128GB.
Insta360 Go 3S
Insta360 Go 3
64GB or 128GB
Built-in storage
32GB, 64GB or 128GB
Storage not extendable
Storage format
Storage not extendable
128GB
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 3 is a slightly smaller camera. Both the Go 3S and the Go 3 have similar weights.
Insta360 Go 3S
Insta360 Go 3
1.01in x 2.14in x 0.98in / 25.6mm x 54.4mm x 24.8mm
Dimensions
1.01in x 2.14in x 0.91in / 25.6mm x 54.4mm x 23.2mm
1.38oz / 39.1g
Weight
1.25oz / 35.5g
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. Both the Go 3S and the Go 3 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 3S
Insta360 Go 3
33ft / 10m
Waterproof
16ft / 5m
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 Go 3S and the Go 3 both feature 12MP. Both feature a 134° field of view. The Go 3S features a much higher bit rate than the Go 3
Insta360 Go 3S
Insta360 Go 3
12MP
Pixels
12MP
134°
Field of view
134°
120Mbps
Video bite rate
80Mbps
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
Both the Go 3S and the Go 3 have the same ISO range. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 Go 3S
Insta360 Go 3
100-3200
ISO range
100-3200
+/-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 3S versus Insta360 Go 3 specifications
Name | Insta360 Go 3S | Insta360 Go 3 |
Year of release | 2024 | 2023 |
Width | 1.01in / 25.6mm | 1.01in / 25.6mm |
Height | 2.14in / 54.4mm | 2.14in / 54.4mm |
Depth | 0.98in / 24.8mm | 0.91in / 23.2mm |
Weight | 1.38oz / 39.1g | 1.25oz / 35.5g |
Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 16ft / 5m |
Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 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 | 310mAh |
Removable battery | No | No |
Battery life | 38min at 1080p | 45min at 1080p |
Battery extension capacity | 1270mAh | 1270mAh |
Battery extension run time | 140min at 1080p | 170min at 1080p |
Battery extension charging time | 65min | 65min |
Battery extension weight | 3.4oz / 96.3g | 3.4oz / 96.3g |
Built-in storage | 64GB 128GB | 32GB 64GB 128GB |
Maximun storage supported | 128GB | 128GB |
Rear screen size | With Action Pod | With Action Pod |
Front screen size | With Action Pod | With Action Pod |
Field of view | 134° | 134° |
Sensor | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Pixels | 12MP | 12MP |
Aperture | F2.8 | F2.2 |
Focal length | 16mm | 11mm |
ISO range | 100-3200 | 100-3200 |
Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 120Mbps | 80Mbps |
Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-4 |
360-degree video | No | No |
4K video | 30fps | - |
2.7K video | 30fps | 30fps |
1440p video | 50fps | 50fps |
1080p video | 50fps | 50fps |
Maximum slow motion | 6x at 1080p | 4x at 1080p |
Stabilization | Flowstate | Flowstate |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Live streaming | No | No |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Starlapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Photo burst mode | No | No |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | 2 | 2 |
Stereo audio | Yes | Yes |
Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
Audio format | aac | aac |
Wifi | 802.11a/n/ac | 802.11a/n/ac |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.0 | BLE 5.0 |
USB | Type-C USB2.0 | Type-C USB2.0 |
GPS integrated | No | No |
GPS pairing | Garmin device Apple Watch | Garmin device Apple Watch |
Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
Gesture commands | Yes | No |