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
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 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
GO 3S
Wins
X4 Air
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX4 Air has higher Battery capacity (2010 mAh vs 310 mAh)
- BX4 Air has higher Resolution (29 MP vs 12 MP)
- BX4 Air has higher Battery runtime (88 min vs 38 min)
- BX4 Air has higher Waterproof depth (15 m vs 10 m)
- AGO 3S has lower Weight (135.4 g vs 165 g)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X4 Air
46 × 114 × 37 mm
165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
GO 3S is 89mm shorter and 11mm thinner than X4 Air but it is also 8mm wider.
GO 3S is 30 g lighter than X4 Air.
Depth (front-to-back): 26mm GO 3S · 37mm X4 Air
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GO 3S
54 × 25 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X4 Air
46 × 114 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
GO 3S
54 × 26 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X4 Air
46 × 37 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 165 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X4 Air
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.264, AVC, H.265…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 113.8, 37
Battery capacity
2010 mAh vs 310 mAh — higher is better
Resolution
29 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
Battery runtime
88 min vs 38 min — higher is better
AA filter
Only X4 Air supports it
Eye AF
Only X4 Air supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 3,200
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 30 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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)
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
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, GO 3S or X4 Air?
X4 Air scores 9.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GO 3S — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the GO 3S and X4 Air?
GO 3S is 12 MP and X4 Air is 29 MP, so the X4 Air captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GO 3S and X4 Air have in-body image stabilization?
GO 3S does not have IBIS, while X4 Air has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the GO 3S and X4 Air?
GO 3S weighs 135.4 g and X4 Air weighs 165 g, so the GO 3S is 30 g lighter.
Do the GO 3S and X4 Air record 4K video?
GO 3S: 4K up to 30p. X4 Air: 4K up to 30p.
Are the GO 3S and X4 Air weather sealed?
GO 3S: Yes. X4 Air: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
GO 3S is rated for about 38 minutes of continuous recording and X4 Air for about 88 minutes, giving the X4 Air the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $400.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 press materials.