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
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGO Ultra has higher Card slots (2 vs 0)
- BGO Ultra has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 3,200)
- BGO Ultra has higher Resolution (48 MP vs 12 MP)
- BGO Ultra has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareGO 3S
26 × 54 × 25 mm
39 g (0.09 lb / 1.38 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GO Ultra
53 × 23 × 23 mm
39 g (0.09 lb / 1.38 oz)
GO 3S is 27mm narrower than GO Ultra but it is also 31mm taller and 2mm thicker.
GO 3S and GO Ultra weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 25mm GO 3S · 23mm GO Ultra
Sensor size, to scale
GO Ultra
10.5 × 7.9 mm · Compact
83 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 3S
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 25.6, 54.4, 24.8
Reasons to choose
GO Ultra
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 53, 23, 23
Card slots
2 vs 0 — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Resolution
48 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only GO Ultra supports it
Eye AF
Only GO Ultra supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weight — Both 39 g
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Waterproof depth — Both 10 m
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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?
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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 48 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 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while GO Ultra has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the GO 3S and GO Ultra?
Both bodies weigh roughly 39 g.
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.
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 June 2026.