Insta360 GO 3S Action Pod Action Camera
- 4K video, recorded as MP4
- 2.2 in touchscreen on the camera
- Digital stabilization, CMOS sensor
- Wi-Fi link to the phone app
- Gesture, voice and QuickCapture shooting modes
- Water resistant body
- Internal memory storage
- f/3.5 aperture, 16:9 frames
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A small, phone-controlled action camera for hands-free video clips, with gesture and voice starts. Internal memory size and a water depth rating are not stated, so check both before long or underwater shoots.
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ASIN: B0D4CBZLF8Model: GO 3SCategory: Action Camera Control Pods
Overview
Not a stills camera at heart, Insta360's white Action Pod camera records high-resolution video to internal memory and pairs with a phone app over Wi-Fi. A touchscreen plus gesture and voice control start recording without reaching for the phone.
Hands-free capture is the reason to buy: gesture, voice and quick-capture modes start recording without fiddling, and digital stabilization smooths walking footage. App features need a fairly recent phone, and the listing gives water resistance without a rated depth.
Who it's for
Travelers, vloggers and parents who want quick clips without holding a camera will use the voice and gesture starts. Divers, and owners of older phones that miss the app requirements, should look at another camera.
Pros and cons
- Gesture and voice control start recording
- Touchscreen for framing on the camera
- Digital stabilization smooths motion
- Records 4K MP4 video
- Internal storage size not listed
- App needs a recent 64-bit phone
- Phones with Qualcomm SDM765 5G unsupported
- Digital, not optical, stabilization
Performance notes
Smoothness comes from digital stabilization, which processes the frame in software instead of moving the lens. Editing and AI features run in the phone app, so a slower phone chip can make them sluggish, as the listing itself warns. Recording time per session depends on internal memory and the battery, neither of which has a stated capacity.
Specifications
| Brand | Insta360 |
|---|---|
| Model | GO 3S |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Maximum Focal Length | 30 |
| Minimum Focal Length | 10 |
| Screen Size | 2.2 |
| Screen Size Range | 2.2 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | iOS Devices: Compatible with iOS mobile devices with chips A11 or above and iOS version 11.0 or above, including iPhone SE 2, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone X, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mi |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Included components | |
| Units | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Supported Audio Format | AAC |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Asin | B0D4CBZLF8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #90,032 In Electronics (See Top 100 In Electronics) #427 In Sports & Action Video Cameras |
| Builtin Media | Insta360 GO 3S Action Pod White Action Camera |
| Camcorder Type | Action Camera |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '8', 'stars': '4.9'} |
| Display Resolution Maximum | UHD |
| Effective Still Resolution | 2.7 mp |
| File Format | MP4 |
| Flash Memory Type | Internal Memory |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Form Factor | Action Camera |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Image Stabilization | Digital |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Manufacturer | Insta360 |
| Maximum Aperture | 3.5 f_stop |
| Model Name | Insta360 Go 3 |
| Model Number | GO 3S |
| Number Of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Shooting Modes | Gesture Control, QuickCapture, RM, Voice Control |
| Special Feature | Touchscreen |
| Upc | 842126107153 |
| Video Capture Format | MP4 |
| Video Resolution | 4K |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
Frequently asked questions
Which phones work with the Insta360 GO 3S app?
iOS devices with an A11 chip or newer on iOS 11.0 or above, such as iPhone 8 and later, and Android phones with Snapdragon 845, Kirin 980, Exynos 9810, Tensor or newer chips. The app needs a 64-bit system, and phones with the Qualcomm SDM765 5G chip are not supported.
Can the Insta360 GO 3S go underwater?
It is listed as water resistant, but no depth rating is given, so do not plan dives or swims with it.