Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
Insta360
GO 3
Thumb-sized magnetic POV camera with 2.7K30 video, 12MP photos, Action Pod flip-screen remote, FlowState stabilization, and 10m waterproof 35g body.
$399
Launch priceReleased Jun 2023
EOS R1 is 1.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
GO 3
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has lower AF low-light limit (-7.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GO 3
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
EOS R1 is 24mm wider, 59mm taller, and 15mm thicker than GO 3.
EOS R1 is 340 g heavier than GO 3.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 72mm GO 3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GO 3
134 × 91 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GO 3
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
GO 3
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
GO 3: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GO 3
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
580 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
GO 3
Pros
- ✓35g magnetic thumb camera
- ✓Action Pod with 2.2-inch flip screen
- ✓170 min runtime with Action Pod
- ✓FlowState + Horizon Lock
- ✓IPX8 waterproof (camera body)
Cons
- –Max 2.7K30 (no 4K vs GO 3S)
- –Built-in storage only (32/64/128GB)
- –Tiny sensor limits low light
- –Superseded by GO 3S / GO Ultra
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R1 or GO 3?
EOS R1 scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for GO 3 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and GO 3?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and GO 3 is 12 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and GO 3 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while GO 3 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the GO 3?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. GO 3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and GO 3?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and GO 3 weighs 580 g, so the GO 3 is 340 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and GO 3 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. GO 3: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and GO 3 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. GO 3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the GO 3, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and GO 3 at $399. The GO 3 is $5,900 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Insta360 press materials.