Insta360 Ace Pro 2 vs Sixmou i3

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Overview of the Insta360 Ace Pro 2

Insta360 Ace Pro 2☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Insta360's latest flagship action camera: 8K video and a flipscreen
Insta360 is currently the only manufacturer offering 8k cameras and the Ace Pro 2 is their most recent and capable action camera. The Ace Pro 2 is overall a great action camera which also has the particularity of featuring a flip screen, which some might find handy for filming themselves, just like it's predecessor, the Insta360 Ace Pro.
  • Pros
  • Great image stabilization
  • 8x Slomo video
  • Good low light performance
  • Weather proof
  • Cons
  • Limitation in 8K mode
  • Overheating in 8K mode

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 Ace Pro 2 vs the i3

Weight and size

The i3 is a lot more compact than the Ace Pro 2. The i3 is a lot lighter than the Ace Pro 2.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
71.9mm x 52.2mm x 38mm / 2.83in x 2.06in x 1.5in
6.25oz / 177.2g
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 Ace Pro 2 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Ace Pro 2 has a removable battery whereas the i3's battery is not removable
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
1800mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR and 180min at 1080p24fps
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 Ace Pro 2 and the i3 support SD cards.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
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 Ace Pro 2 offers HDR video.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
8K video at 30fps
4k 60fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Sixmou i3
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

Insta360 Ace Pro 2
50MP
157°
180Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Feature missing

Camera settings

Insta360 Ace Pro 2
100-6400
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing

Ace Pro 2 vs i3 specifications

NameInsta360 Ace Pro 2Sixmou i3
Year of release20242024
Width2.83in / 71.9mm1.1in / 28mm
Height2.06in / 52.2mm2.48in / 63mm
Depth1.5in / 38mm0.71in / 18mm
Weight6.25oz / 177.2g1.27oz / 36g
Waterproof39ft / 12m-
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature113°F / 45°C-
Battery capacity1800mAh800mAh
Removable batteryYesNo
Battery life100min at 4K30fps HDR
180min at 1080p24fps

90min for 4k
150min for 1080p
Charging time47min (30W)
75min (5V/3A)
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Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1Tb64GB
Rear screen size2.4in-
Front screen sizeYes-
Field of view157°-
Sensor1/1.3"-
Pixels50MP-
ApertureF2.6-
Focal length13mm-
ISO range100-6400-
Video zoom4x-
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate180Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoNoNo
8K video30fps-
4K video120fps30fps
2.7K video120fps-
1440p video60fps-
1080p video240fps30fps
Slow motion at 4K4x-
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p-
HDR video4k 60fps-
StabilizationFlowstateYes
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)H.264 (MP4)
Timelapse modeYes-
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYes-
Loop recording modeYes-
Photo burst modeYes-
RAW format supportedYes-
Microphones3-
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYes-
Audio formataac-
Audio bluetooth supportBluetooth headsets-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/acYes
BluetoothBLE 5.2-
USBUSB-CType-C USB
GPS integratedNo-
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
-
Voice commandsYes-
Gesture commandsYes-