Akaso Brave 8 Lite vs Sixmou i3
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Overview of the 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
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
Name | Akaso Brave 8 Lite | Sixmou i3 |
Year of release | 2024 | 2024 |
Width | 1.38in / 35mm | 1.1in / 28mm |
Height | 2.56in / 65mm | 2.48in / 63mm |
Depth | 1.77in / 45mm | 0.71in / 18mm |
Weight | 4.02oz / 114g | 1.27oz / 36g |
Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | - |
Waterproof with diving case | 131ft / 40m | 131ft / 40m |
Battery capacity | 1550mAh | 800mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | No |
Battery life | 90min for 4k 60fps | 90min for 4k 150min for 1080p |
Storage format | microSDXC | microSD |
Storage rating required | UHS-3 | UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | - | 64GB |
Rear screen size | 2in | - |
Front screen size | 0.96in | - |
Field of view | 166° | - |
Sensor | 1/2.3" CMOS | - |
Pixels | 20MP | - |
Aperture | F2.8 | - |
Video zoom | 5x | - |
Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
360-degree video | No | No |
4K video | 60fps | 30fps |
1080p video | 60fps | 30fps |
Maximum slow motion | 8 | - |
HDR video | 4k 30fps | - |
Stabilization | EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth | Yes |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Timelapse mode | Yes | - |
Timeshift mode | Yes | - |
Loop recording mode | Yes | - |
Photo burst mode | Yes | - |
RAW format supported | Yes | - |
Noise reduction | Yes | - |
Audio input | Akaso external mic | - |
Wifi | 5G | Yes |
USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
Voice commands | Yes | - |
Remote control | Included | - |