Tiny, wearable design
The 39.1 g modular thumb camera is designed for hands-free POV, family, and travel clips.
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Updated 3 months ago
GO 3S
A tiny wearable 4K action camera with a multifunction charging and preview pod. It is trending for hands-free POV, family, and travel clips.
Product Highlights
4K video with stabilization
Capture 4K video through the built-in fixed wide-angle lens with FlowState Stabilization.
Multifunction touchscreen pod
The Action Pod adds charging and preview functions through a 2.2-inch LCD touchscreen.
The Insta360 GO 3S is a 39.1 g modular action camera that records 4K video and pairs with a multifunction Action Pod featuring a 2.2-inch LCD touchscreen for charging and preview.
Media Reviews
WIRED9/10
Insta360 Go 3S Review: Tiny, Fun, and 4K Footage | WIRED
The reviewer finds the Go 3S to be a fun, unique, and versatile action camera that finally brings 4K performance to the line, though they do not recommend upgrading if you already own the Go 3.
PCMag3/5
Insta360 Go 3S Review | PCMag
The camera is described as a good, versatile option for those wanting a wearable device, but the reviewer notes it struggles in low light, lacks external mic support, and the magnetic mounting system is not always reliable.
Digital Camera World
Insta360 Go 3S review — Is the unique tiny cam now as mighty as they say? | Digital Camera World
The reviewer characterizes the camera as a brilliant but imperfect device; while 4K video and discrete wearability are praised, they noted some issues with the narrow field of view, low-light performance, and stabilization.
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Tom's Guide
Insta360 Go 3S review | Tom's Guide
The review praises the camera for adding 4K recording to the existing Go 3 feature set without increasing the price, concluding it is a highly versatile option for casual users, though limited by the lack of external mic support and lower frame rates compared to professional action cameras.
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Video Analysis
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Insta360 GO 3S Review: Is it Really that Good?
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Insta360 GO 3S - HONEST Review... What Nobody Talks About
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Insta360 GO 3S REVIEW — Smallest Action Camera for Vlogging & POV (4K Test)
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Insta360 GO 3S Review
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Insta360 Go 3S My Review
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Is it WORTH IT? Insta360 Go 3S honest review
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 38 shots | shots |
| Body Type | Action camera / tiny modular thumb camera | |
| Connectivity Options | Wi-Fi (5GHz 802.11a/n/ac), Bluetooth (BLE 5.0), USB-C (USB 2.0) | |
| Display Type And Size | LCD touchscreen on Action Pod, 2.2 in | inches |
| Image Stabilization | FlowState Stabilization | |
| Iso Range | ISO 100-3200 | |
| Lens Type | Fixed wide-angle lens (built-in) | |
| Max Frame Rate | 60 fps | fps |
| Optical Zoom | 1 x | x |
| Sensor Resolution | 12 MP | MP |
| Storage Support | 64GB internal storage, 128GB internal storage | |
| Video Resolution | 4K | |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | |
| Weight | 39.1 g | g |
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