Akaso Brave 8 Lite vs Sixmou i3

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Overview of the Akaso Brave 8 Lite

Akaso Brave 8 Lite☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Akaso's 2024 budget action camera: 4K HDR video
The Akaso Brave 8 Lite offers a very decent action camera experience at less than half the cost of a GoPro. As a budget action camera, there are indeed some limitations like subpar image stabilization and poor low light performance, but it will suit most people's needs at an affordable pricepoint.
  • Pros
  • Great value for money
  • Lightweight
  • HDR video
  • Cons
  • Low light video
  • Fragile build
  • Lacking image stabilization

Overview of the Sixmou i3

Sixmou i3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Sixmou i3
A thumb sized, budget action camera
The i3 is a thumb sized action camera that features 4K video recording. It's an all-in-one package with many accessories for people looking for a cheap wearable camera. It's lightweight and very simple to use and makes it an affordable alternative to the more expensive but also more capable Insta360 Go 3S.
  • Pros
  • Light & small
  • Lots of accessories
  • SD card included
  • Cons
  • Average performance
  • Average quality build
  • No screen

Comparison of the Brave 8 Lite vs the i3

Weight and size

The i3 is a lot more compact than the Brave 8 Lite. The i3 is a lot lighter than the Brave 8 Lite.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
35mm x 65mm x 45mm / 1.38in x 2.56in x 1.77in
4.02oz / 114g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Sixmou i3
28mm x 63mm x 18mm / 1.1in x 2.48in x 0.71in
1.27oz / 36g
Why size and weight matter: Weight is important for action cameras because we often mount them on helmets, or hold them at the end of a selfie stick while moving. Therefore a heavier camera can be dvifficult to use or uncomfortable. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.

Battery life

The Brave 8 Lite offers a much larger battery capacity. The Brave 8 Lite has a removable battery whereas the i3's battery is not removable
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
1550mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 60fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Sixmou i3
800mAh
Removable
90min for 4k and 150min for 1080p
Why battery life matters: Nothing worse than running out of battery just before capturing the best footage of the day! A long battery life is reassuring and convenient when shooting footage outdoors where options to charge are limited. Even the use of a power bank can be tedious or simply impossible like when filming watersports. Having removeable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.

Storage

Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the Brave 8 Lite and the i3 support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
No built-in storage
microSDXC
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Sixmou i3
No built-in storage
microSD
Why storage matters: High quality footage can quickly take up lots of space and insufficient storage can soon be frustrating. Having a large amount of storage and the possiblity to extend it or swap SD cards while on a outing will ensure you will always be able to capture the footage you want. However, smaller, wearable action cameras often rely on built-in storage because of their small size.

Video performance

Only the Brave 8 Lite offers HDR video.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
4K video at 60fps
4k 30fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Sixmou i3
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

Akaso Brave 8 Lite
20MP
166°
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Feature missing

Camera settings

Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing

Brave 8 Lite vs i3 specifications

NameAkaso Brave 8 LiteSixmou i3
Year of release20242024
Width1.38in / 35mm1.1in / 28mm
Height2.56in / 65mm2.48in / 63mm
Depth1.77in / 45mm0.71in / 18mm
Weight4.02oz / 114g1.27oz / 36g
Waterproof33ft / 10m-
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m131ft / 40m
Battery capacity1550mAh800mAh
Removable batteryYesNo
Battery life90min for 4k 60fps90min for 4k
150min for 1080p
Storage formatmicroSDXCmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported-64GB
Rear screen size2in-
Front screen size0.96in-
Field of view166°-
Sensor1/2.3" CMOS-
Pixels20MP-
ApertureF2.8-
Video zoom5x-
Color Depth8bit8bit
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video60fps30fps
1080p video60fps30fps
Maximum slow motion8-
HDR video4k 30fps-
StabilizationEIS 4.0 & SuperSmoothYes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Timelapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYes-
Loop recording modeYes-
Photo burst modeYes-
RAW format supportedYes-
Noise reductionYes-
Audio inputAkaso external mic-
Wifi5GYes
USBType-C USBType-C USB
Voice commandsYes-
Remote controlIncluded-