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
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
GO 3S is 2.7 years newer.
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Wins
GO 3S
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 3,200)
- AGO 3S has lower Weight (135.4 g vs 658 g)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Resolution (33 MP vs 12 MP)
- BAlpha 7 IV 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
GO 3S is 77mm narrower, 72mm shorter, and 54mm thinner than Alpha 7 IV.
GO 3S is 523 g lighter than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 26mm GO 3S · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
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
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 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
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
GO 3S: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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 658 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Resolution
33 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 IV 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)
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
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 portraits, GO 3S or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GO 3S — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the GO 3S and Alpha 7 IV?
GO 3S is 12 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GO 3S and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
GO 3S does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the GO 3S and Alpha 7 IV?
GO 3S weighs 135.4 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the GO 3S is 523 g lighter.
Do the GO 3S and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
GO 3S: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GO 3S and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
GO 3S: Yes. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
How much does each cost?
GO 3S launched at $400 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The GO 3S is $2,099 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Sony press materials.