GoPro Hero (2024) vs Sixmou i3
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Overview of the 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
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
Name | GoPro Hero (2024) | Sixmou i3 |
Year of release | 2024 | 2024 |
Width | 2.23in / 56.6mm | 1.1in / 28mm |
Height | 1.88in / 47.7mm | 2.48in / 63mm |
Depth | 1.16in / 29.4mm | 0.71in / 18mm |
Weight | 3.03oz / 86g | 1.27oz / 36g |
Waterproof | 16ft / 5m | - |
Waterproof with diving case | - | 131ft / 40m |
Min operating temperature | 14°F / -10°C | - |
Max operating temperature | 95°F / 35°C | - |
Battery capacity | 1225mAh | 800mAh |
Removable battery | No | No |
Battery life | 75min at 4K30fps | 90min for 4k 150min for 1080p |
Charging time | 60min | - |
Storage format | microSD | microSD |
Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 1Tb | 64GB |
Rear screen size | 1.76in | - |
Front screen size | No | - |
Field of view | 140° | - |
Sensor | 1/2.8" CMOS | - |
Pixels | 12MP | - |
Aperture | F2.3 | - |
Focal length | 15mm | - |
Video zoom | 2x | - |
Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 50Mbps | - |
360-degree video | No | No |
4K video | 30fps | 30fps |
2.7K video | 60fps | - |
1080p video | 30fps | 30fps |
Maximum slow motion | 2x at 2.7k | - |
Stabilization | Hypersmooth in Quik Application | Yes |
Horizon lock | No | - |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Photo burst mode | Yes | - |
RAW format supported | Yes | - |
Microphones | 2 | - |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Yes |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.2 | - |
USB | USB-C | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | No | - |
Voice commands | Yes | - |