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Insta360 GO 3S vs Surfola SF230

What GO 3S does better (3) and where SF230 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Insta360 GO 3S
Insta360 · 2024GO 3S
7.1Score
3 advantages≈ $290
Higher score
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Surfola SF230
Surfola · 2024SF230
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ $50
4.3Photo9.2
9.4Ruggedness4.0

Why is GO 3S better than SF230?

  1. Waterproof without case10 m vs 0 m
  2. Max video resolution4K vs 2.7K
  3. Weight39 g vs 43 g+10%

Why is SF230 better than GO 3S?

  1. Max frame rate (slow motion)50 fps vs 120 fps2.4×
  2. Photo resolution9 MP vs 20 MP2.2×
  3. Main screen size2.2″ vs 2.4″+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Insta360 GO 3SInsta360 GO 3S≈ $2907.1
Surfola SF230Surfola SF230≈ $506.4
Design & durability
Weight39 g43 g
Width25.6 mm—
Height54.4 mm—
Depth24.8 mm—
Waterproof without case10 m0 m
Waterproof with housing—40 m
Min operating temperature-20 °C—
Max operating temperature40 °C—
Video
Max video resolution4K2.7K
4K frame rate (max)30 fps—
Max frame rate (slow motion)50 fps120 fps
Max video bitrate120 Mbps—
HDR videoYes—
H.265 / HEVCYes—
Timelapse / hyperlapseYesYes
Pre-recording (HindSight / Pre-Rec)Yes—
Sensor & photo
Photo resolution9 MP20 MP
Aperturef/2.8—
Max field of view—170°
RAW photosYes—
Stabilisation
Stabilisation systemFlowState, 6-Achsen StabilisationElektronischer Bildstabilisator (EIS)
Electronic image stabilisationYesYes
360° horizon lockYes—
Screens
Main screen size2.2″2.4″
TouchscreenYes—
Audio
Microphones2—
Battery
Battery capacity310 mAh—
Battery life (recording)140 min—
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes—
Live streamingYes—
Storage & features
Internal storage64 GB—
microSD card slot—Yes
Voice controlYes—
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