DJI Osmo Action 3 vs Sixmou i3
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Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 3
DJI Osmo Action 3
DJI's 2022 premium action camera: 4K120fps video
The DJI Osmo Action 3 was released in 2022 and while it is a few years old, it offers incredible 4K120fps video at a very affordable price. It's successor, the DJI Osmo Action 4 is mostly an incremental improvement, making the Action 3 a great budget friendly action camera.
- Pros
- 4K120fps footage
- Freeze-proof
- Good image stabilization
- 52ft / 16m waterproof without case
- Cons
- Older model
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 Action 3 vs the i3
Weight and size
The i3 is a lot more compact than the Action 3. The i3 is a lot lighter than the Action 3.
DJI Osmo Action 3
70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm / 2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in
5.11oz / 145g
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 Action 3 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Action 3 has a removable battery whereas the i3's battery is not removable
DJI Osmo Action 3
1770mAh
Removable
160min at 1080p
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 Action 3 and the i3 support SD cards.
DJI Osmo Action 3
No built-in storage
microSD
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 Action 3 offers HDR video.
DJI Osmo Action 3
4K video at 120fps
4K
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Sixmou i3
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
DJI Osmo Action 3
12MP
155°
130Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Feature missing
Camera settings
DJI Osmo Action 3
100-12800
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Action 3 vs i3 specifications
Name | DJI Osmo Action 3 | Sixmou i3 |
Year of release | 2022 | 2024 |
Width | 2.78in / 70.5mm | 1.1in / 28mm |
Height | 1.74in / 44.2mm | 2.48in / 63mm |
Depth | 1.29in / 32.8mm | 0.71in / 18mm |
Weight | 5.11oz / 145g | 1.27oz / 36g |
Waterproof | 52ft / 16m | - |
Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 131ft / 40m |
Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | - |
Max operating temperature | 113°F / 45°C | - |
Battery capacity | 1770mAh | 800mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | No |
Battery life | 160min at 1080p | 90min for 4k 150min for 1080p |
Charging time | 49min | - |
Storage format | microSD | microSD |
Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 256GB | 64GB |
Field of view | 155° | - |
Sensor | 1/1.7" | - |
Pixels | 12MP | - |
Aperture | F2.8 | - |
ISO range | 100-12800 | - |
Color Depth | 10bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 130Mbps | - |
Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | - |
360-degree video | No | No |
4K video | 120fps | 30fps |
2.7K video | 120fps | - |
1080p video | 240fps | 30fps |
Slow motion at 4K | 4 | - |
Maximum slow motion | 8x at 1080p | - |
HDR video | 4K | - |
Stabilization | RockSteady 3.0 | Yes |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Live streaming | No | - |
Timelapse mode | Yes | - |
Starlapse mode | Yes | - |
Timeshift mode | Yes | - |
Loop recording mode | Yes | - |
Subject tracking | No | - |
Photo burst mode | No | - |
RAW format supported | Yes | - |
Microphones | 3 | - |
Stereo audio | Yes | - |
Noise reduction | Yes | - |
Audio format | aac | - |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Yes |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.0 | - |
USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | No | - |
Voice commands | Yes | - |