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 3S
Thumb-sized 4K POV camera with magnetic mounting, Action Pod remote preview, FlowState stabilization, and 10m waterproof body.
$400
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
GO 3S
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 3,200)
- BGO 3S has lower Weight (135.4 g vs 920 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 12 MP)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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GO 3S
54 × 25 × 26 mm
135.4 g (0.30 lb / 4.78 oz)
EOS R1 is 103mm wider, 125mm taller, and 62mm thicker than GO 3S.
EOS R1 is 785 g heavier than GO 3S.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 26mm GO 3S
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
GO 3S
54 × 25 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
GO 3S
54 × 26 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
GO 3S: 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 points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
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 3,200 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GO 3S
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 54.4, 24.8, 25.6
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
135.4 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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 3S
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)
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R1 or GO 3S?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GO 3S — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and GO 3S?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and GO 3S is 12 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and GO 3S have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while GO 3S does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and GO 3S?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and GO 3S weighs 135.4 g, so the GO 3S is 785 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and GO 3S record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. GO 3S: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and GO 3S weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. GO 3S: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and GO 3S at $400. The GO 3S is $5,899 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.