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'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
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
Name | DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro | Sixmou i3 |
Year of release | 2024 | 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 | 5.15oz / 146g | 1.27oz / 36g |
Waterproof | 66ft / 20m | - |
Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 131ft / 40m |
Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | - |
Max operating temperature | 113°F / 45°C | - |
Battery capacity | 1950mAh | 800mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | No |
Battery life | 240min at 1080p | 90min for 4k 150min for 1080p |
Charging time | 53min | - |
Built-in storage | 64GB (47GB available) | - |
Storage format | microSD | microSD |
Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 1TB | 64GB |
Field of view | 155° | - |
Sensor | 1/1.3" | - |
Pixels | 40MP | - |
Aperture | F2.8 | - |
ISO range | 100-51200 | - |
Color Depth | 10bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 120Mbps | - |
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 | 4K60fps | - |
Stabilization | RockSteady 3.0+ | Yes |
Horizon lock | 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 | Yes | - |
Photo burst mode | Yes | - |
RAW format supported | Yes | - |
Microphones | 3 | - |
Stereo audio | Yes | - |
Noise reduction | Yes | - |
Audio format | aac | - |
Audio input | Dual DJI Microphone Direct Connection | - |
Audio bluetooth support | DJI Mic 2 | - |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Yes |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.1 | - |
USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | No | - |
GPS pairing | GPS remote | - |
Pressure gauge | Yes | - |
Voice commands | Yes | - |