Insta360 X3 vs Sixmou i3

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Overview of the Insta360 X3

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 The X3 has since been replaced by the Insta360 X4 which introduces 8K 360 video.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☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★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

NameInsta360 X3Sixmou i3
Year of release20222024
Width1.81in / 46mm1.1in / 28mm
Height4.49in / 114mm2.48in / 63mm
Depth1.3in / 33.1mm0.71in / 18mm
Weight6.35oz / 180g1.27oz / 36g
Waterproof33ft / 10m-
Waterproof with diving case164ft / 50m131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C-
Battery capacity1800mAh800mAh
Removable batteryYesNo
Battery life81min 5.7K30fps 360°90min for 4k
150min for 1080p
Charging time90min-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB64GB
Field of view155°-
Sensor1/1.9"-
Pixels72MP-
ApertureF1.9-
Focal length6.7mm-
ISO range100-3200-
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate120Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoYesNo
5.7K 360 video30fps-
4K 360 video60fps-
3K 360 video100fps-
360 video formatINSV-
4K video30fps30fps
2.7K video60fps-
1080p video60fps30fps
Slow motion at 4K4-
Maximum slow motion4x at 1080p-
HDR videoYes-
StabilizationFlowStateYes
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingYes-
Webcam modeYes-
Timelapse modeYes-
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYes-
Loop recording modeYes-
Subject trackingYes-
Photo burst modeYes-
RAW format supportedYes-
Microphones4-
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYes-
Audio formataac-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/acYes
BluetoothBLE 5.0-
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedNo-
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
-
Voice commandsYes-
Gesture commandsNo-