GoPro Hero (2024) vs Sixmou i3

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Overview of the GoPro Hero (2024)

GoPro Hero (2024)☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero (2024)
GoPro's 2024 budget action camera: 4K video, slomo & photos
The Hero (2024) is GoPro's new entry level action camera, offering very decent performance at less than half the price of their flagship GoPro Hero 13 Black. The resulting product is extremely simple, with only 3 modes (video, slomo and photo), but for most casual usage, it's 4K video will be good enough to capture the fun and action of the moment and share it with your friends.
  • Pros
  • Simple & straightforward
  • Lightweight
  • Replaceable lens guard
  • Cons
  • Limited functionality
  • Stabilization only in app
  • Only waterproof down to 16ft / 5m
  • Battery not removeable

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 Hero (2024) vs the i3

Weight and size

The i3 is a slightly smaller camera. The i3 is a lot lighter than the Hero (2024).
GoPro Hero (2024)
56.6mm x 47.7mm x 29.4mm / 2.23in x 1.88in x 1.16in
3.03oz / 86g
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 Hero (2024) offers a much larger battery capacity. Neither camera has a removable battery.
GoPro Hero (2024)
1225mAh
Removable
75min at 4K30fps
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 Hero (2024) and the i3 support SD cards.
GoPro Hero (2024)
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

Neither camera offers HDR video.
GoPro Hero (2024)
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Sixmou i3
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

GoPro Hero (2024)
12MP
140°
50Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Feature missing

Camera settings

GoPro Hero (2024)
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing

Hero (2024) vs i3 specifications

NameGoPro Hero (2024)Sixmou i3
Year of release20242024
Width2.23in / 56.6mm1.1in / 28mm
Height1.88in / 47.7mm2.48in / 63mm
Depth1.16in / 29.4mm0.71in / 18mm
Weight3.03oz / 86g1.27oz / 36g
Waterproof16ft / 5m-
Waterproof with diving case-131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature14°F / -10°C-
Max operating temperature95°F / 35°C-
Battery capacity1225mAh800mAh
Removable batteryNoNo
Battery life75min at 4K30fps90min for 4k
150min for 1080p
Charging time60min-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1Tb64GB
Rear screen size1.76in-
Front screen sizeNo-
Field of view140°-
Sensor1/2.8" CMOS-
Pixels12MP-
ApertureF2.3-
Focal length15mm-
Video zoom2x-
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate50Mbps-
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video30fps30fps
2.7K video60fps-
1080p video30fps30fps
Maximum slow motion2x at 2.7k-
StabilizationHypersmooth in Quik ApplicationYes
Horizon lockNo-
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Photo burst modeYes-
RAW format supportedYes-
Microphones2-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/acYes
BluetoothBLE 5.2-
USBUSB-CType-C USB
GPS integratedNo-
Voice commandsYes-