Insta360 Go 3 vs Sixmou i3

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Overview of the Insta360 Go 3

Insta360 Go 3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Go 3
Insta360's 2023 wearable action camera
The Insta360 Go 3 is a great wearable action camera. When combined with the ActionPod, it also becomes a more traditional action camera with extended battery life and a flip screen. It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.
  • Pros
  • Small size
  • Extra battery and screen with ActionPod
  • Cons
  • Not waterproof with ActionPod
  • SD cards not supported

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 Go 3 vs the i3

Weight and size

The two cameras are of similar size. Both the Go 3 and the i3 have similar weights.
Insta360 Go 3
25.6mm x 54.4mm x 23.2mm / 1.01in x 2.14in x 0.91in
1.25oz / 35.5g
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 i3 offers a much larger battery capacity. Neither camera has a removable battery.
Insta360 Go 3
310mAh
Removable
45min 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 Go 3 features built-in storage. Only the i3 supports SD cards, the Go 3 is therefore limited to it's built-in storage.
Insta360 Go 3
32GB, 64GB or 128GB
Storage not extendable
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.
Insta360 Go 3
2.7K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Sixmou i3
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

Insta360 Go 3
12MP
134°
80Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Feature missing

Camera settings

Insta360 Go 3
100-3200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing

Go 3 vs i3 specifications

NameInsta360 Go 3Sixmou i3
Year of release20232024
Width1.01in / 25.6mm1.1in / 28mm
Height2.14in / 54.4mm2.48in / 63mm
Depth0.91in / 23.2mm0.71in / 18mm
Weight1.25oz / 35.5g1.27oz / 36g
Waterproof16ft / 5m-
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C-
Battery capacity310mAh800mAh
Removable batteryNoNo
Battery life45min at 1080p90min for 4k
150min for 1080p
Battery extension capacity1270mAh-
Battery extension run time170min at 1080p-
Battery extension charging time65min-
Battery extension weight3.4oz / 96.3g-
Built-in storage32GB
64GB
128GB
-
Storage format-microSD
Storage rating required-UHS-3
Maximun storage supported128GB64GB
Rear screen sizeWith Action Pod-
Front screen sizeWith Action Pod-
Field of view134°-
Sensor1/2.3"-
Pixels12MP-
ApertureF2.2-
Focal length11mm-
ISO range100-3200-
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate80Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video-30fps
2.7K video30fps-
1440p video50fps-
1080p video50fps30fps
Maximum slow motion4x at 1080p-
StabilizationFlowstateYes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingNo-
Timelapse modeYes-
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYes-
Loop recording modeYes-
Photo burst modeNo-
RAW format supportedYes-
Microphones2-
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYes-
Audio formataac-
Wifi802.11a/n/acYes
BluetoothBLE 5.0-
USBType-C USB2.0Type-C USB
GPS integratedNo-
GPS pairingGarmin device
Apple Watch
-
Voice commandsYes-
Gesture commandsNo-