Insta360 X4 vs Sixmou i3
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Overview of the Insta360 X4
Insta360 X4
Insta360's flaghship 360 camera: 8K30fps video and great battery life
The Insta360 X4 is Insta360's latest 360 degree action camera and delivers incredible 8K spherical video. 360 cameras are the best way to capture group activities or footage where it is difficult to keep focus on a subject. The X4 is the overall best 360 camera right now.
- Pros
- 8K 360 video
- Great battery life
- Improved lens guard system
- Cons
- Not great at low light
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 X4 vs the i3
Weight and size
The i3 is a lot more compact than the X4. The i3 is a lot lighter than the X4.
Insta360 X4
46mm x 123.6mm x 37.6mm / 1.81in x 4.87in x 1.48in
7.16oz / 203g
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 X4 offers a much larger battery capacity. The X4 has a removable battery whereas the i3's battery is not removable
Insta360 X4
2290mAh
Removable
135min 5.7K30fps 360° and 75min 8K30fps 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 X4 and the i3 support SD cards.
Insta360 X4
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 X4 offers HDR video.
Insta360 X4
4K video at 60fps
Yes
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Sixmou i3
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
Insta360 X4
72MP
170°
200Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Feature missing
Camera settings
Insta360 X4
100-6400
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
X4 vs i3 specifications
Name | Insta360 X4 | Sixmou i3 |
Year of release | 2024 | 2024 |
Width | 1.81in / 46mm | 1.1in / 28mm |
Height | 4.87in / 123.6mm | 2.48in / 63mm |
Depth | 1.48in / 37.6mm | 0.71in / 18mm |
Weight | 7.16oz / 203g | 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 | 2290mAh | 800mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | No |
Battery life | 135min 5.7K30fps 360° 75min 8K30fps 360° | 90min for 4k 150min for 1080p |
Charging time | 55min | - |
Storage format | microSD | microSD |
Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 1TB | 64GB |
Field of view | 170° | - |
Sensor | 1/2.0" | - |
Pixels | 72MP | - |
Aperture | F1.9 | - |
Focal length | 6.7mm | - |
ISO range | 100-6400 | - |
Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 200Mbps | - |
Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | - |
360-degree video | Yes | No |
8K 360 video | 30fps | - |
5.7K 360 video | 60fps | - |
4K 360 video | 100fps | - |
360 video format | INSV | - |
4K video | 60fps | 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.265 (HEVC) 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 | - |
Audio bluetooth support | SENA: 50S, ST1, 10S Cardo: PACKTALK EDGE Airide: G7+ ASMAX: F1 Lexinmoto: G4 Vimoto: V9S, V9X Apple AirPods 2 Apple AirPods 3 Apple AirPods Pro 2 Samsung Galaxy Buds2 | - |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Yes |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.2 | - |
USB | Type-C USB 3.0 | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | No | - |
GPS pairing | iOS Application Android Application | - |
Voice commands | Yes | - |
Gesture commands | Yes | - |