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Action camera comparison

Insta360 GO 3S vs GoPro Lit Hero

Compare video, stabilisation, battery and durability.

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Insta360 GO 3S

Insta360 GO 3S

  • Screen: Action Pod display pixel density: 325 ppi.
  • Wi-Fi 5 support.
  • Camera type: Mini / wearable action camera.
  • Up to 128 GB storage.
  • 310 mAh battery.
KSh 44,000In Stock
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GoPro Lit Hero

GoPro Lit Hero

  • Camera type: Mini / wearable action camera.
  • Up to 16ft underwater.
  • Stabilization: hyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik app.
  • Battery life / runtime: goPro controlled-environment 4K/60fps test: over 100 minutes.
KSh 50,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Insta360 GO 3S is waterproof to 10 m without a case, while the GoPro Lit Hero has frame rates of up to 60 fps and a longer rated run time (100 minutes).

Camera

Insta360 GO 3S
Stabilisation: FlowState stabilization
GoPro Lit Hero
Stabilisation: HyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik app

Water resistance

Insta360 GO 3S
IPX8 water and dust resistance
GoPro Lit Hero
Up to 16ft underwater

Stabilization

Insta360 GO 3S
FlowState stabilization
GoPro Lit Hero
HyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik app

Slow motion

Insta360 GO 3S
2.7K at 100 fps
GoPro Lit Hero
4K at 60fps provides 2× slow motion

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Insta360 GO 3S

  • Waterproof to 10 m without a case (vs 5 m).
  • Stabilisation: FlowState stabilization.

GoPro Lit Hero

  • Higher frame rate: up to 60 fps (vs 30 fps).
  • Longer rated run time: 100 minutes (vs 38 minutes).
  • Stabilisation: HyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik app.

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PriorityInsta360 GO 3SGoPro Lit Hero
CameraCamera type: Mini / wearable action cameraCamera type: Mini / wearable action camera
Battery life310 mAh batteryGoPro controlled-environment 4K/60fps test: over 100 minutes with light off
Water resistanceIPX8 water and dust resistanceUp to 16ft underwater
StabilizationFlowState stabilizationHyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik app
Slow motion2.7K at 100 fps4K at 60fps provides 2× slow motion

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 GO 3SGoPro Lit Hero
BrandInsta360GoPro
ModelGO 3SLIT HERO

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 GO 3SGoPro Lit Hero
DimensionsGO 3S: 25.6x54.4x24.8 mm (1.0x2.1x1.0in) Action Pod: Screen Folded: 63.5x47.6x29.5mm (2.5x1.9x1.2in) Screen Unfolded: 63.5x86.6x29.9mm (2.5x3.4x1.2in)—
WeightGO 3S: 39.1g (1.38oz) Action Pod: 96.3g (3.40oz)—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 GO 3SGoPro Lit Hero
DisplayCamera has no built-in screen; flip touchscreen on Action Pod—
Screen sizeAction Pod: 2.2-inch flip touchscreen—
Screen resolutionAction Pod display pixel density: 325 ppi—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 GO 3SGoPro Lit Hero
ChargingGO 3S: Action Pod Action Pod: Type-C GO 3S: 80% in 23 mins | 100% in 35 mins Action Pod: 80% in 47 mins | 100% in 65 mins—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 GO 3SGoPro Lit Hero
USBType-C USB2.0—
BluetoothBLE 5.0—
Wi-Fi5GHz 802.11a/n/ac—

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 GO 3SGoPro Lit Hero
Water resistanceCamera: IPX8, waterproof to 10 m; Action Pod: IPX4 splash resistance only; compatible dive case supports 60 mUp to 16ft underwater

Identity & body

Identity & body specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 GO 3SGoPro Lit Hero
Released13 June 2024—
Camera typeMini / wearable action cameraMini / wearable action camera
Operating temperatureGO 3S: -4°F to 104°F (-20℃ to 40℃) Action Pod: -4°F to 104°F (-20℃ to 40℃)—

Camera & imaging

Camera & imaging specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 GO 3SGoPro Lit Hero
SensorImage sensor—
Sensor size1/2.3-inch—
ApertureF2.8—
35mm equivalent focal length16mm—
Photo max resolution4000x2250 (16:9) 2880×2880 (1:1) 3968x1472 (2.7:1) 4000x3000 (4:3)—
Photo formatsJPG DNG (can be exported to JPG via app or Studio)—
Video max resolution4K at 30 fps4K at 60fps
Video modes / frame ratesVideo 4K: 3840x2160@24/25/30fps 2.7K: 2720x1536@24/25/30fps, 2752x1530@50fps 1080p: 1920x1080@24/25/30/50fps FreeFrame Video 4K: 3840x2880@24/25/30fps 2.7K: 2720x2040@24/25/30/50fps 1080p: 1920x1440@24/25/30/50fps Timelapse 4K: 4000x3000@30fps (Export using Insta360 Studio for optimal quality.) TimeShift 4K: 4000x3000@30fps (Export using Insta360 Studio for optimal quality.) 2.7K: 2720x2040@30fps Slow Motion 2.7K: 2720x1530@100fps 1080p: 1920x1080@120/200fps Pre-Recording 4K: 3840x2160@24/25/30fps 2.7K: 2720x1536@24/25/30fps, 2752x1530@50fps 1080p: 1920x1080@24/25/30/50fps Loop Recording 4K: 3840x2160@24/25/30fps 2.7K: 2720x1536@24/25/30fps, 2752x1530@50fps 1080p: 1920x1080@24/25/30/50fps—
Slow motion2.7K at 100 fps; 1080p at 120 / 200 fps4K at 60fps provides 2× slow motion
Video formats / codecsMP4; H.264—
Color profiles / HDRStandard, Vivid, Flat, Portrait—
StabilizationFlowState stabilizationHyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik app
Horizon leveling / lock360° Horizon Lock via FreeFrame export—
Shooting modesVideo: Video, FreeFrame Video, Timelapse, TimeShift, Slow Motion, Pre-Recording, Loop Recording, Interval Video Photo: Photo, HDR Photo, Interval Photo, StarlapseVideo, 4:3 Video, Slo-Mo and Photo
Megapixels—12MP photos
Field of view (FOV)—165° lens; 4:3 capture uses the full lens field

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 GO 3SGoPro Lit Hero
Microphones2—
Audio modesWind Reduction, Stereo, Direction Focus—
Audio format48 kHz, 24bits, AAC—

Platform & storage

Platform & storage specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 GO 3SGoPro Lit Hero
Operating system / platformInsta360 camera firmware; Insta360 app and Studio—
Internal storage64GB, 128GB—
Memory card / expandable storageNo microSD slot; fixed internal storage—

Battery

Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 GO 3SGoPro Lit Hero
Battery capacityGO 3S: 310mAh Action Pod: 1270mAh—
Battery life / runtimeGO 3S: 38 mins GO 3S + Action Pod: 140 mins *Tested in 77°F (25°C) lab conditions at 1080p@30fps Video Mode, screen and Wi-Fi off. Run time may vary in different conditions.GoPro controlled-environment 4K/60fps test: over 100 minutes with light off; over 75 minutes with light on High

Sensors & ecosystem

Sensors & ecosystem specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 GO 3SGoPro Lit Hero
Sensors6-axis gyroscope—
Companion app / compatibilityInsta360 app (iOS / Android), Insta360 Studio (Windows / macOS); feature support depends on device and software versionGoPro Quik app for editing, stabilisation and sharing
Mounting / accessory systemMagnetic mounting; Magnet Pendant, Easy Clip and Pivot StandFolding GoPro mounting fingers; 1/4-inch-20 tripod thread; magnetic-latch mount compatibility (latch mount sold separately)
ColorsArctic White, Midnight Black—
Key features—Integrated LED light with three brightness levels; replaceable hydrophobic lens cover

Camera system

Camera system specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 GO 3SGoPro Lit Hero
Focus rangeMinimum focus distance: 0.5 m—
ISO range100-3200—
Shutter speedPhoto: 1/8000 - 120s; Video: 1/8000 - to the limit of frames per second—
Exposure control / compensation±4EV—
White balanceAuto, 2000–10000K—

Video capture

Video capture specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 GO 3SGoPro Lit Hero
Maximum video bitrate120Mbps—
Video codec / encodingH.264—
Livestreaming/—

Photo capture

Photo capture specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 GO 3SGoPro Lit Hero
Photo modesPhoto, HDR Photo, Interval Photo, Starlapse—

Similarities

  • Both record 4K video.
  • Both use camera type: Mini / wearable action camera.

In summary

Get the Insta360 GO 3S if you want waterproofing to 10 m without a case, or the GoPro Lit Hero if you would rather have frame rates of up to 60 fps and a longer rated run time.

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