Insta360 Go 3

Now shoots at 2.7K ; Vastly superior microphones ; No more overheating ; The Action Pod is great

Low-light scenes are still too difficult ; Quite a hefty price bump

While the likes of GoPro and DJI are refining the ‘traditional’ action camera space with ever-more premium specs, I’m glad that Insta360 is experimenting in a different direction with the Go 3. The Go series’ versatility is still unmatched and while...

Significant upgrades over predecessor ; Amazingly versatile shooting modes ; New magnetic mount system works with or without Action Pod ; Action Pod allows for smoother on-the-go operation than GO 2's clamshell pod

Resolution doesn't match full-size action cameras ; It would be great if the action cam had a replaceable battery so you could record POV footage for longer

The Insta360 GO 3 is both a niche action camera aimed at content creators wanting to create POV videos and also one of the most versatile action cameras allowing you to spread your creative wings and capture videos and images in ways you never thought...

Action Pod adds lots of functionality ; Loads of accessories in the box ; Super-convenient magnetic mounting ; Shoot-first-frame-later is very handy

Lower resolution than the competition ; Occasional wireless viewfinder glitches ; Action Pod misses out on waterproofing ; Low light performance isn't strong

If you want a great, compact, fun little action camera for those moments when your phone is too bulky or conspicuous, the Go 3 could be perfect, and its smart ActionPod adds a touchscreen and wireless control to the mix. While video and stabilization...

The Action Pod makes it so much easier to use ; Improved image quality ; Better battery life ; New latching magnetic mounting system ; Larger storage capacities available

Not compatible with Go 2 mounts ; Larger and heavier than its predecessor ; Significantly more expensive

The Insta360 Go 3 is a big improvement on what was already my favourite mini-action camera. The new model is much easier to use, has better battery life and improved image quality. It's a shame that it costs so much more than its predecessor, but for...

Tiny and lightweight ; Action Pod remote control ; Good all-round performance

No 4K video capture ; Battery life of camera is short

The best little action cam on the planet. Fantastically small but still fully featured.

Stabilized 2.7K30 video ; Versatile, ultra-compact design ; Waterproof to 16 feet ; Action Pod attachment has flip-forward touch LCD

Action Pod housing isn't submersible ; Non-removable battery and no storage expansion slot ; Some video modes require post-processing ; Wearable footage looks unsteady

The Insta360 Go 3 grabs quality 2.7K30 video and cleverly transforms between a wearable and traditional action cam, but some of its advanced video modes demand manual processing.

One of the smallest cameras available ; Wide range of accessories ; Magnetic ; Better video quality than Go 2 ; New features like pre-recording, timed capture ; Best selfie screen on an action camera ; Remote Control

No 4K video ; Limited framerate options ; Easy to start recording accidentally ; Action pod connection issues (with pre-launch firmware)

Tiny and lightweight ; Action Pod remote control ; Good all-round performance

No 4K video capture ; Battery life of camera is short

The best little action cam on the planet. Fantastically small but still fully featured.

However, if you want a lightweight, portable video camera to join you on adventures, sports and vlogging, with enough credentials to produce some nice-looking video with minimal effort, the Go 3 is a compelling little package.