DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro vs Sixmou i3

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Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
DJI's flagship action camera: 4K120fps video and SuperNight mode
The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro is overall a great action camera, that captures high quality footage in low light situations. It is very capable, rugged, usable in very cold weather and underwater without a diving case down to 66ft / 20m. It is the successor to the DJI Osmo Action 4 which was already a very popular choice.
  • Pros
  • SuperNight mode
  • Waterproof 66ft / 20m without case
  • Freeze-proof
  • Built-in storage
  • Cons
  • Still 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 5 Pro vs the i3

Weight and size

The i3 is a lot more compact than the Action 5 Pro. The i3 is a lot lighter than the Action 5 Pro.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm / 2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in
5.15oz / 146g
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 5 Pro offers a much larger battery capacity. The Action 5 Pro has a removable battery whereas the i3's battery is not removable
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
1950mAh
Removable
240min 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

Only the Action 5 Pro features built-in storage. Both the Action 5 Pro and the i3 support SD cards.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
64GB (47GB available)
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 5 Pro offers HDR video.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
4K video at 120fps
4K60fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Sixmou i3
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
40MP
155°
120Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Feature missing

Camera settings

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
100-51200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing

Action 5 Pro vs i3 specifications

NameDJI Osmo Action 5 ProSixmou i3
Year of release20242024
Width2.78in / 70.5mm1.1in / 28mm
Height1.74in / 44.2mm2.48in / 63mm
Depth1.29in / 32.8mm0.71in / 18mm
Weight5.15oz / 146g1.27oz / 36g
Waterproof66ft / 20m-
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature113°F / 45°C-
Battery capacity1950mAh800mAh
Removable batteryYesNo
Battery life240min at 1080p90min for 4k
150min for 1080p
Charging time53min-
Built-in storage64GB (47GB available)-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB64GB
Field of view155°-
Sensor1/1.3"-
Pixels40MP-
ApertureF2.8-
ISO range100-51200-
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate120Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video120fps30fps
2.7K video120fps-
1080p video240fps30fps
Slow motion at 4K4-
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p-
HDR video4K60fps-
StabilizationRockSteady 3.0+Yes
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingNo-
Timelapse modeYes-
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYes-
Loop recording modeYes-
Subject trackingYes-
Photo burst modeYes-
RAW format supportedYes-
Microphones3-
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYes-
Audio formataac-
Audio inputDual DJI Microphone Direct Connection-
Audio bluetooth supportDJI Mic 2-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axYes
BluetoothBLE 5.1-
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedNo-
GPS pairingGPS remote-
Pressure gaugeYes-
Voice commandsYes-