Insta360 X3 vs Sixmou i3
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Overview of the Insta360 X3
Insta360 X3
Insta360's 2022 360 camera: 5.7K video and a large touchscreen
The Insta360 X3 was released in 2022 and is a few years old now, but it still delivers exceptionnal performance and is the best pick if you are looking for the best value for money. The 5.7K30fps 360 video is more than sufficient for capturing amazing footage unless you need to zoom in aggressively. The X3 has since been replaced by the Insta360 X4 which introduces 8K 360 video.
- Pros
- Great performance
- Good value for money
- Diving case for underwater footage
- Cons
- Average battery life
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 X3 vs the i3
Weight and size
The i3 is a lot more compact than the X3. The i3 is a lot lighter than the X3.
Insta360 X3
46mm x 114mm x 33.1mm / 1.81in x 4.49in x 1.3in
6.35oz / 180g
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 X3 offers a much larger battery capacity. The X3 has a removable battery whereas the i3's battery is not removable
Insta360 X3
1800mAh
Removable
81min 5.7K30fps 360°
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 X3 and the i3 support SD cards.
Insta360 X3
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 X3 offers HDR video.
Insta360 X3
4K video at 30fps
Yes
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Sixmou i3
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
Insta360 X3
72MP
155°
120Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Feature missing
Camera settings
Insta360 X3
100-3200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
X3 vs i3 specifications
Name | Insta360 X3 | Sixmou i3 |
Year of release | 2022 | 2024 |
Width | 1.81in / 46mm | 1.1in / 28mm |
Height | 4.49in / 114mm | 2.48in / 63mm |
Depth | 1.3in / 33.1mm | 0.71in / 18mm |
Weight | 6.35oz / 180g | 1.27oz / 36g |
Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | - |
Waterproof with diving case | 164ft / 50m | 131ft / 40m |
Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | - |
Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | - |
Battery capacity | 1800mAh | 800mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | No |
Battery life | 81min 5.7K30fps 360° | 90min for 4k 150min for 1080p |
Charging time | 90min | - |
Storage format | microSD | microSD |
Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 1TB | 64GB |
Field of view | 155° | - |
Sensor | 1/1.9" | - |
Pixels | 72MP | - |
Aperture | F1.9 | - |
Focal length | 6.7mm | - |
ISO range | 100-3200 | - |
Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 120Mbps | - |
Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | - |
360-degree video | Yes | No |
5.7K 360 video | 30fps | - |
4K 360 video | 60fps | - |
3K 360 video | 100fps | - |
360 video format | INSV | - |
4K video | 30fps | 30fps |
2.7K video | 60fps | - |
1080p video | 60fps | 30fps |
Slow motion at 4K | 4 | - |
Maximum slow motion | 4x at 1080p | - |
HDR video | Yes | - |
Stabilization | FlowState | Yes |
Horizon lock | Yes | - |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Live streaming | Yes | - |
Webcam mode | Yes | - |
Timelapse mode | Yes | - |
Starlapse mode | Yes | - |
Timeshift mode | Yes | - |
Loop recording mode | Yes | - |
Subject tracking | Yes | - |
Photo burst mode | Yes | - |
RAW format supported | Yes | - |
Microphones | 4 | - |
Stereo audio | Yes | - |
Noise reduction | Yes | - |
Audio format | aac | - |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Yes |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.0 | - |
USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | No | - |
GPS pairing | iOS Application Android Application | - |
Voice commands | Yes | - |
Gesture commands | No | - |