Insta360 Go 3: finally a bit of freshness in the photography market

The Go 3 is Insta360's latest action camera that's shaped like a pill and has an interesting feature - the removable camera housing includes a screen that flips up to view live footage.

Instead of relying on a smartphone to view footage, the Go 3 case enables real-time viewing, regardless of whether the camera is inserted into the case or not. Similar to the previous Go 2, the case also charges the camera, extending battery life from 45 minutes (one charge) to 170 minutes. However, the Go 3's chassis capabilities and other improvements also mean a higher price compared to the previous model, with the base 32GB configuration currently available for around $380 (the Go 2 was $300 at launch dollars).

Like the Go 2, the Go 3 can shoot from unusual positions and different angles due to its small size, and like the Go 2, it also has a magnetic hanger and a hat clip. New to the Go 3 are an adjustable stand and a number of specification improvements such as longer battery life, slightly higher 2.7K video resolution with no recording limit, water resistance up to 4 meters (when outside the weatherproof case), dual microphones with the possibility of voice commands and built-in memory capacity up to 128 GB (for a higher price - about 430 dollars). The Go 3 is slightly heavier than the Go 2 at 35 grams, but the 3.5 gram difference is hardly noticeable and seems like a fair trade-off for the longer battery life and interesting new body.

Smartphones will continue to be the first choice for recording and photography, but the Go 3 could represent a good solution for users who are willing to sacrifice a bit of quality for better portability and convenience.