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
Insta360
GO Ultra
Tiny wearable action camera with magnetic mounting, 4K video, and FlowState stabilization.
$299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2024
GO Ultra is 2 months newer.
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Wins
GO 3S
Wins
GO Ultra
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGO Ultra has higher Battery runtime (200 min vs 38 min)
- BGO Ultra has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 50 fps)
- BGO Ultra has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 12 MP)
- BGO Ultra has higher ISO max (native) (6,400 vs 3,200)
- BGO Ultra has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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GO 3S
54 × 25 × 26 mm
135.4 g (0.30 lb / 4.78 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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GO Ultra
70 × 49 × 33 mm
161.4 g (0.36 lb / 5.69 oz)
GO 3S is 16mm narrower, 24mm shorter, and 8mm thinner than GO Ultra.
GO 3S is 26 g lighter than GO Ultra.
Depth (front-to-back): 26mm GO 3S · 33mm GO Ultra
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GO 3S
54 × 25 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
GO Ultra
70 × 49 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
GO 3S
54 × 26 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
GO Ultra
70 × 33 mm
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 3S
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 54.4, 24.8, 25.6
Weight
135.4 g vs 161.4 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
GO Ultra
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.4, 48.8, 33.3
Battery runtime
200 min vs 38 min — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 50 fps — higher is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only GO Ultra supports it
ISO max (native)
6,400 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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.
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)
GO Ultra
Pros
- ✓Ultra tiny 39g body
- ✓Magnetic mount system
- ✓4K video
- ✓Wearable POV
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Short battery life
- –Limited manual control
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the GO 3S and GO Ultra at major authorized retailers.
Insta360 GO 3S
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, GO 3S or GO Ultra?
GO Ultra scores 8.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GO 3S — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the GO 3S and GO Ultra?
GO 3S is 12 MP and GO Ultra is 50 MP, so the GO Ultra captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GO 3S and GO Ultra have in-body image stabilization?
GO 3S does not have IBIS, while GO Ultra has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the GO 3S and GO Ultra?
GO 3S weighs 135.4 g and GO Ultra weighs 161.4 g, so the GO 3S is 26 g lighter.
Do the GO 3S and GO Ultra record 4K video?
GO 3S: 4K up to 30p. GO Ultra: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GO 3S and GO Ultra weather sealed?
GO 3S: Yes. GO Ultra: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
GO 3S is rated for about 38 minutes of continuous recording and GO Ultra for about 200 minutes, giving the GO Ultra the edge.
How much does each cost?
GO 3S launched at $400 and GO Ultra at $299. The GO Ultra is $101 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 press materials.