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Insta360 GO 3S
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GoPro Hero 12 Black| Specification | Insta360 GO 3S | Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera | Insta360 X4 8k Camera | GoPro Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Insta360 | Insta360 | Insta360 | GoPro |
| Model | GO 3S | X4 Air | X4 | HERO12 Black |
| Specification | Insta360 GO 3S | Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera | Insta360 X4 8k Camera | GoPro Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | GO 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) | 46×113.8×37mm | 46x123.6x37.6mm | 71.8 W x 50.8 H x 33.6 D (mm) |
| Weight | GO 3S: 39.1g (1.38oz) Action Pod: 96.3g (3.40oz) | 165g¹ | 203g | 154g (Camera w/mounting fingers + Battery) 121g (Without Battery) |
| Specification | Insta360 GO 3S | Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera | Insta360 X4 8k Camera | GoPro Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | Camera has no built-in screen; flip touchscreen on Action Pod | LCD touchscreen | LCD touchscreen | Rear: 2.27" Touch Display Front: 1.4" Color Display |
| Screen size | Action Pod: 2.2-inch flip touchscreen | 1.24 × 1.68in (31.4 × 42.7mm) (2.09in) | 1.33 × 2.11in (33.9 × 53.7mm) (2.5in) | Front: 1.4 inches; rear touch display: 2.27 inches |
| Screen resolution | Action Pod display pixel density: 325 ppi | 404 × 550 pixels | 440 × 696 pixels | Not specified |
| Display protection | Not specified | Not specified | Corning Gorilla Glass touchscreen | Not specified |
| Specification | Insta360 GO 3S | Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera | Insta360 X4 8k Camera | GoPro Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charging | GO 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 | 80% in 36 mins (9V 2A) 100% in 57 mins (9V 2A) | Charge to 80% in 38 minutes (9V 2A) Charge to 100% in 55 minutes (9V 2A) | USB-C charging |
| Specification | Insta360 GO 3S | Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera | Insta360 X4 8k Camera | GoPro Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB | Type-C USB2.0 | Type-C USB 3.0 | Type-C USB 3.0 | USB-C |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.0 | BLE 5.2 | BLE 5.2 | Bluetooth connectivity and wireless audio support for compatible earbuds, headphones and microphones |
| Wi-Fi | 5GHz 802.11a/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 5GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi connectivity; Quik app connection and cloud auto-upload with eligible subscription |
| Specification | Insta360 GO 3S | Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera | Insta360 X4 8k Camera | GoPro Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Camera: IPX8, waterproof to 10 m; Action Pod: IPX4 splash resistance only; compatible dive case supports 60 m | IPX8; Camera only: 49ft (15m) With Dive Case: 197ft (60m) | IPX8; Camera only: 33ft (10m) With Dive Case: 164ft (50m) | 10m (33ft) without Protective Housing. 60m(196ft) with Protective Housing. |
| Specification | Insta360 GO 3S | Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera | Insta360 X4 8k Camera | GoPro Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | 13 June 2024 | 28 October 2025 | 16 April 2024 | 2023 |
| Camera type | Mini / wearable action camera | 360 camera | 360 camera | Standard action camera |
| Operating temperature | GO 3S: -4°F to 104°F (-20℃ to 40℃) Action Pod: -4°F to 104°F (-20℃ to 40℃) | -4°F (-20°C) to 104°F (40°C) | -4°F (-20°C) to 104°F (40°C) | -10° C - 35° C |
| Specification | Insta360 GO 3S | Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera | Insta360 X4 8k Camera | GoPro Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Image sensor | Dual sensors | Dual sensors | 1/1.9" CMOS 27.6 MP active pixels (5599x4927) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/1.8 inches | 1/2 inches | 1/1.9-inch |
| Aperture | F2.8 | F1.95 | F1.9 | f/2.5 |
| 35mm equivalent focal length | 16mm | 6.4mm | 6.7mm | Min = 12mm Max = 39mm |
| Photo max resolution | 4000x2250 (16:9) 2880×2880 (1:1) 3968x1472 (2.7:1) 4000x3000 (4:3) | Approx. 29MP (7680×3840) | Approx. 72MP (11904x5952) Approx. 18MP (5888x2944) | 27.13MP (5568x4872) |
| Photo formats | JPG DNG (can be exported to JPG via app or Studio) | INSP (can export via mobile app or Studio desktop software) DNG | INSP (can export via mobile app or Studio desktop software) DNG | .jpg.gpr (RAW) |
| Video max resolution | 4K at 30 fps | 360: 8K at 30 fps; single-lens: 4K at 60 fps | 360: 8K at 30 fps; single-lens: 4K at 60 fps | 5.3K (16:9) at up to 60 fps |
| Video modes / frame rates | Video 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 | 360 recording: Video Mode: 8K: 7680×3840@30/25/24fps 6K: 6016×3008@50/48/30/25/24fp 4K: 3840×1920@50/48/30/25/24fps InstaFrame Mode: 6K: 30/25/24fps Single-lens / flat recording: Video Mode: 4K: 3840×2160 16:9@60/50/48/30/25/24fps 9:16@30/25/24fps 2.7K: 2720×1536@60/50/48/30/25/24fps 1080p: 1920×1080@60/50/48/30/25/24fps FreeFrame Video: 4K: 3840×3840@30/25/24fps 2.7K: 2720×2720@60/50/48/30/25/24fps 1080p: 1920×1920@60/50/48/30/25/24fps Me Mode: 4K: 3840×2160@30/25/24fps 2.7K: 2720×1536@60/50/48/30/25/24fps | 360º Mode: 8K: 7680x3840@30/25/24fps 5.7K+: 5760x2880@30/25/24fps 5.7K: 5760x2880@60/50/30/25/24fps 4K: 3840x1920@100/60/50/30/25/24fps Single-Lens Mode: 4K: 3840x2160@60/50/30/25/24fps 2.7K: 2720x1536@60/50/30/25/24fps 1080p: 1920x1080@60/50/30/25/24fps Me Mode: 4K: 3840x2160@30/25/24fps 2.7K: 2720x1536@120/100/60/50fps 1080p: 1920x1080@120/100/60/50fps | 5.3K (8:7) 30/25/24 fps 5.3K (16:9) 60/50/30/25/24 fps 4K (8:7) 60/50/30/25/24 fps 4K (9:16) 60/50/30/25 4K (16:9) 120/100/60/50/30/25/24 fps 2.7K (4:3) 120/100/60/50 fps 2.7K (16:9) 240/200 fps 1080 (9:16) 60/50/30/25 1080p (16:9) 240/200/120/100/60/50/30/25/24 fps |
| Slow motion | 2.7K at 100 fps; 1080p at 120 / 200 fps | 360 recording up to 6K / 4K at 50 fps; single-lens recording up to 4K at 60 fps | 360 recording up to 4K at 100 fps; Me Mode up to 2.7K / 1080p at 120 fps | 8x - 2.7K; 1080p 4x - 4K 2x - 5.3K |
| Video formats / codecs | MP4; H.264 | 360: INSV Single-Lens: MP4; H.264, H.265 | Single-Lens Mode: MP4 360: INSV; H.264, H.265 | MP4; H.265 / HEVC |
| Color profiles / HDR | Standard, Vivid, Flat, Portrait | Vivid, Standard, Flat | Standard, Vivid, Flat | 8-bit / 10-bit video; GP-Log with LUT support; HDR video at supported 5.3K and 4K settings |
| Stabilization | FlowState stabilization | FlowState stabilization | FlowState stabilization | HyperSmooth 6.0 |
| Horizon leveling / lock | 360° Horizon Lock via FreeFrame export | 360° Horizon Lock | 360° Horizon Lock | Lock: Linear + Horizon Lock Lens Leveling: In-Camera (23-27*) for 5.3K60; 4K120; 2.7K240; 1080p240 Can apply in post using Quik App |
| Shooting modes | Video: Video, FreeFrame Video, Timelapse, TimeShift, Slow Motion, Pre-Recording, Loop Recording, Interval Video Photo: Photo, HDR Photo, Interval Photo, Starlapse | Video: 360: Video, Active HDR, InstaFrame Mode, Timelapse, TimeShift, Bullet Time，Loop Recording, Road Mode Single-Lens: Video, FreeFrame, Me Mode, Loop Recording Photo: Photo, HDR Photo, Interval, Starlapse, Burst | Video: Video, Active HDR, Timelapse, TimeShift, Bullet Time, Loop Recording, Pre-recording Photo: Photo, HDR Photo, Interval, Starlapse, Burst | Video; standard, burst and night photo; TimeWarp, Time Lapse, Night Lapse, Star Trails, Light Painting and Vehicle Light Trails |
| Megapixels | Not specified | 29 MP (mode dependent) | 72 / 18 MP (mode dependent) | 27.13 MP photos; sensor has 27.6 MP active pixels |
| Field of view (FOV) | Not specified | 360° spherical capture; single-lens FOV depends on mode | 360° spherical capture; single-lens FOV depends on mode | 156° in 8:7 aspect ratio |
| Lens | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | HyperView SuperView Wide Linear Linear + Horizon Lock / Leveling |
| Specification | Insta360 GO 3S | Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera | Insta360 X4 8k Camera | GoPro Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microphones | 2 | Not specified | Not specified | 3 microphones |
| Audio modes | Wind Reduction, Stereo, Direction Focus | · Auto Wind Reduction; · Active Wind Reduction; · Stereo; · Direction Focus | · Auto Wind Reduction; · Active Wind Reduction; · Stereo; · Direction Focus | Not specified |
| Audio format | 48 kHz, 24bits, AAC | 48 kHz, 16bit, AAC | 48 kHz, 16bits, AAC | Not specified |
| Speakers | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Built-in speaker |
| External microphone support | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Bluetooth wireless audio; compatible wired microphones via Media Mod or Pro 3.5 mm Mic Adapter (sold separately) |
| Specification | Insta360 GO 3S | Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera | Insta360 X4 8k Camera | GoPro Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating system / platform | Insta360 camera firmware; Insta360 app and Studio | Insta360 camera firmware; Insta360 app and Studio | Insta360 camera firmware; Insta360 app and Studio | GoPro camera firmware; GoPro Quik companion app |
| Internal storage | 64GB, 128GB | No built-in recording storage | No built-in recording storage | No built-in recording storage; microSD required |
| Memory card / expandable storage | No microSD slot; fixed internal storage | UHS-I V30 speed class, exFAT format SD cards with a max storage of 1TB are recommended | UHS-I V30 speed class, exFAT format SD cards with a max storage of 1TB are recommended. | 1x microSD™ rated class A2 V30 or higher |
| Chipset / processor | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | GP2 |
| Specification | Insta360 GO 3S | Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera | Insta360 X4 8k Camera | GoPro Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | GO 3S: 310mAh Action Pod: 1270mAh | 2010mAh | 2290mAh | Removable 1720mAh Enduro Battery |
| Battery life / runtime | GO 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. | 8K@30fps: Approx. 88 minutes 6K@24fps: Approx. 105 minutes *Measured at 77°F (25°C) in a laboratory environment with the camera settings: Recording with screen off, Wi-Fi set to Auto, and Standard bitrate. Actual battery life may vary under different conditions. | 5.7K@30fps: Approx. 135 minutes 8K@30fps: Approx. 75 minutes *Measured at 77°F (25°C) in a laboratory environment with the camera settings: Recording with screen off, Wi-Fi set to Auto, High bitrate, and AI Highlights Assistant off. Actual battery life may vary under different conditions. | Up to 70 minutes at 5.3K60; over 1.5 hours at 5.3K30; over 2.5 hours at 1080p30 under GoPro test conditions (25°C, 0.6 m/s airflow, Wide lens, wireless and HyperSmooth on, screens on with 1-minute screensaver, voice control off) |
| Specification | Insta360 GO 3S | Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera | Insta360 X4 8k Camera | GoPro Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | 6-axis gyroscope | Six-axis gyroscope | Six-axis gyroscope | Not specified |
| Companion app / compatibility | Insta360 app (iOS / Android), Insta360 Studio (Windows / macOS); feature support depends on device and software version | Insta360 app (iOS / Android), Insta360 Studio (Windows / macOS); feature support depends on device and software version | Insta360 app (iOS / Android), Insta360 Studio (Windows / macOS); feature support depends on device and software version | GoPro Quik app (iOS / Android); GoPro Labs |
| Mounting / accessory system | Magnetic mounting; Magnet Pendant, Easy Clip and Pivot Stand | 1/4-inch thread and quick-release mounting point | 1/4-inch thread and quick-release mounting point | Built-In Mounting with Folding Fingers ¼-20 Mount |
| Colors | Arctic White, Midnight Black | Graphite Black and Arctic White | Black | Not specified |
| Specification | Insta360 GO 3S | Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera | Insta360 X4 8k Camera | GoPro Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus range | Minimum focus distance: 0.5 m | 23.6in (0.6m) | 23.6in (0.6m) | Not specified |
| ISO range | 100-3200 | 100–3200 | 100-6400 | Not specified |
| Shutter speed | Photo: 1/8000 - 120s; Video: 1/8000 - to the limit of frames per second | Photo: 1/8000 - 120s; Video: 1/8000 - to the limit of frames per second | Photo: 1/8000 - 120s; Video: 1/8000 - to the limit of frames per second | Not specified |
| Exposure control / compensation | ±4EV | ±4EV | ±4EV | 2+/- |
| White balance | Auto, 2000–10000K | 2000K–10000K | 2000K-10000K | Not specified |
| Optical and digital zoom | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Up to 2x |
| Specification | Insta360 GO 3S | Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera | Insta360 X4 8k Camera | GoPro Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum video bitrate | 120Mbps | 180Mbps | 200Mbps | 120Mbps |
| Video codec / encoding | H.264 | H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265 | H.265 (HEVC) |
| Livestreaming | / | Not specified | Not specified | 1080p60 w/HyperSmooth 4.0 + 1080p60 recording |
| Colour profiles / log encoding | Not specified | Vivid, Standard, Flat | Standard, Vivid, Flat | Not specified |
| Colour bit depth | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | 8-Bit; 10-bit (4K and higher) |
| Webcam / UVC mode | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | up to 1080p30 |
| Specification | Insta360 GO 3S | Insta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera | Insta360 X4 8k Camera | GoPro Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo modes | Photo, HDR Photo, Interval Photo, Starlapse | Photo, HDR Photo, Interval, Starlapse, Burst | Photo, HDR Photo, Interval, Starlapse, Burst | Standard Photo; Burst Photo; Night Photo |
| Burst photo rates | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Auto, 60/10, 60/6, 30/6, 30/3, 10/3, 30/1, 10/1, 5/1, 3/1 |
| Frame grabs from video | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | 24.69MP from (8:7) 5.3K Video; 21.16MP from (4:3) 5.3K Video; 15.87MP from (16:9) 5.3K Video |
Insta360 GO 3S specifications
| Display | Camera has no built-in screen; flip touchscreen on Action Pod |
|---|---|
| Screen size | Action Pod: 2.2-inch flip touchscreen |
| Screen resolution | Action Pod display pixel density: 325 ppi |
| USB | Type-C USB2.0 |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.0 |
| Wi-Fi | 5GHz 802.11a/n/ac |
| Brand | Insta360 |
|---|---|
| Model | GO 3S |
| Released | 13 June 2024 |
| Camera type | Mini / wearable action camera |
| Dimensions | GO 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) |
| Weight | GO 3S: 39.1g (1.38oz) Action Pod: 96.3g (3.40oz) |
| Water resistance | Camera: IPX8, waterproof to 10 m; Action Pod: IPX4 splash resistance only; compatible dive case supports 60 m |
| Operating temperature | GO 3S: -4°F to 104°F (-20℃ to 40℃) Action Pod: -4°F to 104°F (-20℃ to 40℃) |
| Sensor | Image sensor |
|---|---|
| Sensor size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Aperture | F2.8 |
| 35mm equivalent focal length | 16mm |
| Photo max resolution | 4000x2250 (16:9) 2880×2880 (1:1) 3968x1472 (2.7:1) 4000x3000 (4:3) |
| Photo formats | JPG DNG (can be exported to JPG via app or Studio) |
| Video max resolution | 4K at 30 fps |
| Video modes / frame rates | Video 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 motion | 2.7K at 100 fps; 1080p at 120 / 200 fps |
| Video formats / codecs | MP4; H.264 |
| Color profiles / HDR | Standard, Vivid, Flat, Portrait |
| Stabilization | FlowState stabilization |
| Horizon leveling / lock | 360° Horizon Lock via FreeFrame export |
| Shooting modes | Video: Video, FreeFrame Video, Timelapse, TimeShift, Slow Motion, Pre-Recording, Loop Recording, Interval Video Photo: Photo, HDR Photo, Interval Photo, Starlapse |
| Microphones | 2 |
|---|---|
| Audio modes | Wind Reduction, Stereo, Direction Focus |
| Audio format | 48 kHz, 24bits, AAC |
| Operating system / platform | Insta360 camera firmware; Insta360 app and Studio |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 64GB, 128GB |
| Memory card / expandable storage | No microSD slot; fixed internal storage |
| Battery capacity | GO 3S: 310mAh Action Pod: 1270mAh |
|---|---|
| Battery life / runtime | GO 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. |
| Charging | GO 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 |
| Sensors | 6-axis gyroscope |
|---|---|
| Companion app / compatibility | Insta360 app (iOS / Android), Insta360 Studio (Windows / macOS); feature support depends on device and software version |
| Mounting / accessory system | Magnetic mounting; Magnet Pendant, Easy Clip and Pivot Stand |
| Colors | Arctic White, Midnight Black |
| Focus range | Minimum focus distance: 0.5 m |
|---|---|
| ISO range | 100-3200 |
| Shutter speed | Photo: 1/8000 - 120s; Video: 1/8000 - to the limit of frames per second |
| Exposure control / compensation | ±4EV |
| White balance | Auto, 2000–10000K |
| Maximum video bitrate | 120Mbps |
|---|---|
| Video codec / encoding | H.264 |
| Livestreaming | / |
| Photo modes | Photo, HDR Photo, Interval Photo, Starlapse |
|---|
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