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Insta360

GO 3S

Thumb-sized 4K POV camera with magnetic mounting, Action Pod remote preview, FlowState stabilization, and 10m waterproof body.

$400

Launch price

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GO 3S

Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

12 MP

Sensor

1/2.3 inch

ISO max

3,200

4K

30 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

135.4 g

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Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Insta360 GO 3S front view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Insta360 GO 3S back view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Insta360 GO 3S top view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

54 × 25 × 26 mm · 135.4 g (0.30 lb / 4.78 oz)

Product images courtesy of Insta360 press materials.

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Limited
1.0/ 10

Sports & Action

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor sports
  • · Waterproof to 10m — shoot in water and rain

Video & Hybrid

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Log profile (Standard / Vivid / Flat / Portrait) for grading latitude

Landscape

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · 135.4g — ultralight for all-day carry
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for field conditions

Vlogging

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · 135.4g — easy to handhold for selfie video

Pros

  • 4K30 in a 39g body
  • Action Pod with 2.2-inch flip screen
  • FlowState + Horizon Lock
  • 10m waterproof (camera only)
  • 140 min runtime with Action Pod

Cons

  • Tiny 1/2.3-inch sensor
  • Fixed 16mm lens
  • Action Pod not waterproof
  • Built-in storage only (64/128GB)

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Insta360 GO 3S

Sensor

Resolution12 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size1/2.3 inch
AA filterNo

Lens

Aperture2.8
Focal length (35mm equiv.)16

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)3,200
ISO max (expanded)3,200

Shutter

Shutter typeElectronic shutter
Max electronic speed1/8000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemFixed focus
AF points / zones0
Eye AFNo
Animal / bird AFNo

Burst

Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo

Video

Max resolution3840 x 2160
4K max frame rate30 fps
1080p max frame rate50 fps
Slow-motion modes2.7K 100fps; 1080p 120/200fps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard / Vivid / Flat / Portrait
CodecsH.264/AVC

Stabilization

Stabilization typeDigital
In-body stabilization (IBIS)No
Stabilization modesFlowState, Horizon Lock

Body

Weight135.4 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)54.4 × 24.8 × 25.6 mm
Weather sealingYes
Waterproof depth10 m

Battery

Battery capacity310 mAh
Battery runtime38 min

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesmicroSD

LCD

LCD size2.2 in
LCD typeArticulating
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standard802.11ac
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)No
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountFixed lens