Insta360 Go 3S vs Sixmou i3

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Overview of the Insta360 Go 3S

Insta360 Go 3S☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Go 3S
Insta360's latest wearable camera: 4K video in a tiny package
The Go 3S is an amazing pocket action camera offering of 4K video in a very small package. With the ActionPod pairing, it becomes a more traditional action camera with extended battery life and a flip screen.
  • Pros
  • Tiny footprint
  • 4K video
  • Modular design with ActionPod
  • Cons
  • Not waterproof with ActionPod
  • Storage not extendable with SD cards

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 3S vs the i3

Weight and size

The i3 is a slightly smaller camera. Both the Go 3S and the i3 have similar weights.
Insta360 Go 3S
25.6mm x 54.4mm x 24.8mm / 1.01in x 2.14in x 0.98in
1.38oz / 39.1g
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 3S
310mAh
Removable
38min 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 3S features built-in storage. Only the i3 supports SD cards, the Go 3S is therefore limited to it's built-in storage.
Insta360 Go 3S
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 3S
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

Insta360 Go 3S
12MP
134°
120Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Feature missing

Camera settings

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

Go 3S vs i3 specifications

NameInsta360 Go 3SSixmou i3
Year of release20242024
Width1.01in / 25.6mm1.1in / 28mm
Height2.14in / 54.4mm2.48in / 63mm
Depth0.98in / 24.8mm0.71in / 18mm
Weight1.38oz / 39.1g1.27oz / 36g
Waterproof33ft / 10m-
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C-
Battery capacity310mAh800mAh
Removable batteryNoNo
Battery life38min at 1080p90min for 4k
150min for 1080p
Battery extension capacity1270mAh-
Battery extension run time140min at 1080p-
Battery extension charging time65min-
Battery extension weight3.4oz / 96.3g-
Built-in storage64GB
128GB
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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-
ApertureF2.8-
Focal length16mm-
ISO range100-3200-
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate120Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video30fps30fps
2.7K video30fps-
1440p video50fps-
1080p video50fps30fps
Maximum slow motion6x 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 commandsYes-