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Smallest action cam? Insta360 Go review: best video for camera this tiny
- The Insta360 Go weighs 18.3 grams and is smaller than the average human thumb
- Its ultra portability makes it very easy to shoot videos throughout the day, capturing moments that may otherwise not be worth pulling out a camera for
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Shenzhen-based Insta360 has made a name for itself in recent years with its easy-to-use, highly portable 360 cameras– so much so that Apple stores around the world carry the company’s devices.
The Chinese firm is now venturing into action-camera territory with its latest product, an ultra-portable stabilised action cam that may just be the world’s smallest. Here’s how it shapes up.
Design and hardware
The Insta360 Go has all the hallmarks of an action cam. It is meant to be worn on body, with its fisheye-like camera capturing a wide field of vision. Footage is stabilised via EIS (electronic image stabilisation) thus appearing smoother than standard smartphone videos. But the big difference between the Go and a smartphone is that it is significantly smaller – in fact, it’s smaller than my thumb.
Other than the camera, which captures 1080p videos, the Go’s front side is mostly clean, with only a small microphone hole. Around the back is a single hardware button to activate shooting, and three small pogo pins that connect the Go to its included charging dock.
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