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
Insta360
X4 Air
Ultralight 165g 8K 360 camera with dual 1/1.8-inch sensors, replaceable lenses, AdaptiveTone exposure, 15m waterproofing, and swappable 2010mAh battery.
$400
Launch priceReleased Oct 2025
X4 Air is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
GO 3
Wins
X4 Air
10 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX4 Air has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 12 MP)
- BX4 Air has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
- BX4 Air has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 6 fps)
- BX4 Air has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 15 fps)
- BX4 Air has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 6 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareGO 3
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X4 Air
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
GO 3 and X4 Air share virtually identical body dimensions.
GO 3 and X4 Air weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm GO 3 · 72mm X4 Air
Sensor size, to scale
GO 3
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
X4 Air
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
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
GO 3
No major advantages on measured specs.
Reasons to choose
X4 Air
Resolution
72 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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- –Superseded by GO 3S / GO Ultra
X4 Air
Pros
- ✓Lightest Insta360 8K 360 (165g)
- ✓Dual 1/1.8-inch sensors (134% more pixel area vs X4)
- ✓8K30 + 6K50 360; 4K single-lens mode
- ✓Replaceable lenses + 15m waterproof
- ✓AdaptiveTone + Portrait Mode
Cons
- –No 8K60 vs X5 flagship
- –8K runtime ~88 min
- –360 workflow needs reframing
- –Fewer pro codecs than X5
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 landscape, GO 3 or X4 Air?
X4 Air scores 7.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for GO 3 — 72MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the GO 3 and X4 Air?
GO 3 is 12 MP and X4 Air is 72 MP, so the X4 Air captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GO 3 and X4 Air have in-body image stabilization?
GO 3 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while X4 Air has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GO 3 or the X4 Air?
GO 3 reaches 15 fps electronic. X4 Air reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GO 3 and X4 Air?
Both bodies weigh roughly 580 g.
Do the GO 3 and X4 Air record 4K video?
GO 3: 4K up to 60p. X4 Air: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GO 3 and X4 Air weather sealed?
GO 3: Yes. X4 Air: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the GO 3 and 640 shots for the X4 Air, giving the X4 Air the edge.
How much does each cost?
GO 3 launched at $399 and X4 Air at $400. The GO 3 is $1 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.