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 7R VI
66.8MP stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's AI processing unit.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 2 years newer.
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Wins
GO 3S
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 3,200)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Battery capacity (2670 mAh vs 310 mAh)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 12 MP)
- AGO 3S has lower Weight (135.4 g vs 713 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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
GO 3S is 78mm narrower, 72mm shorter, and 57mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI.
GO 3S is 578 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 26mm GO 3S · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
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 7R VI
133 × 97 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 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
GO 3S: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7R VI
✓ 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 713 g — lower is better
Weather sealing
Only GO 3S supports it
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
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 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Battery capacity
2670 mAh vs 310 mAh — higher is better
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
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 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 8.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for GO 3S — 66.8MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the GO 3S and Alpha 7R VI?
GO 3S is 12 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GO 3S and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
GO 3S does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the GO 3S and Alpha 7R VI?
GO 3S weighs 135.4 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the GO 3S is 578 g lighter.
Do the GO 3S and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
GO 3S: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the GO 3S and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
GO 3S: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: No.
How much does each cost?
GO 3S launched at $400 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The GO 3S is $4,099 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.