DJI Osmo Action 4 vs Sixmou i3

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Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 4

DJI Osmo Action 4☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 4
DJI's 2023 premium action camera: 4K120fps video
The DJI Osmo Action 4 is DJI's 2023 premium action camera and features 4K120fps video, over 3 hours of run time at full HD in a very rugged package. It has since been replaced by the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro.
  • Pros
  • 59ft / 18m waterproof without case
  • Freeze-proof
  • Excellent image stabilization
  • Cons
  • Only 4K video

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 Action 4 vs the i3

Weight and size

The i3 is a lot more compact than the Action 4. The i3 is a lot lighter than the Action 4.
DJI Osmo Action 4
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 4 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Action 4 has a removable battery whereas the i3's battery is not removable
DJI Osmo Action 4
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 4 and the i3 support SD cards.
DJI Osmo Action 4
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 4 offers HDR video.
DJI Osmo Action 4
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 4
10MP
155°
130Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Feature missing

Camera settings

DJI Osmo Action 4
100-12800
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing

Action 4 vs i3 specifications

NameDJI Osmo Action 4Sixmou i3
Year of release20232024
Width2.78in / 70.5mm1.1in / 28mm
Height1.74in / 44.2mm2.48in / 63mm
Depth1.29in / 32.8mm0.71in / 18mm
Weight5.11oz / 145g1.27oz / 36g
Waterproof59ft / 18m-
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature113°F / 45°C-
Battery capacity1770mAh800mAh
Removable batteryYesNo
Battery life160min at 1080p90min for 4k
150min for 1080p
Charging time49min-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported512GB64GB
Field of view155°-
Sensor1/1.3"-
Pixels10MP-
ApertureF2.8-
ISO range100-12800-
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate130Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video120fps30fps
2.7K video120fps-
1080p video240fps30fps
Slow motion at 4K4-
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p-
HDR video4K-
StabilizationRockSteady 3.0+Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingNo-
Timelapse modeYes-
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYes-
Loop recording modeYes-
Subject trackingNo-
Photo burst modeNo-
RAW format supportedYes-
Microphones3-
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYes-
Audio formataac-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/acYes
BluetoothBLE 5.0-
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedNo-
GPS pairingGPS remote-
Voice commandsYes-