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
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX4 Air has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 3,200)
- BX4 Air has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 12 MP)
- AGO 3S has lower Weight (135.4 g vs 580 g)
- BX4 Air has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BX4 Air has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
GO 3S is 80mm narrower, 66mm shorter, and 46mm thinner than X4 Air.
GO 3S is 445 g lighter than X4 Air.
Depth (front-to-back): 26mm GO 3S · 72mm 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
134 × 91 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
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
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 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 580 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X4 Air
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Resolution
72 MP vs 12 MP — 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
- ✓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.
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
✓ = category winner
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 72 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 580 g, so the GO 3S is 445 g lighter.
Do the GO 3S and X4 Air record 4K video?
GO 3S: 4K up to 30p. X4 Air: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GO 3S and X4 Air weather sealed?
GO 3S: Yes. X4 Air: Yes.
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 June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 press materials.