Insta360 X4 vs Sixmou i3

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Overview of the Insta360 X4

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☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★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

NameInsta360 X4Sixmou i3
Year of release20242024
Width1.81in / 46mm1.1in / 28mm
Height4.87in / 123.6mm2.48in / 63mm
Depth1.48in / 37.6mm0.71in / 18mm
Weight7.16oz / 203g1.27oz / 36g
Waterproof33ft / 10m-
Waterproof with diving case164ft / 50m131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C-
Battery capacity2290mAh800mAh
Removable batteryYesNo
Battery life135min 5.7K30fps 360°
75min 8K30fps 360°
90min for 4k
150min for 1080p
Charging time55min-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB64GB
Field of view170°-
Sensor1/2.0"-
Pixels72MP-
ApertureF1.9-
Focal length6.7mm-
ISO range100-6400-
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate200Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoYesNo
8K 360 video30fps-
5.7K 360 video60fps-
4K 360 video100fps-
360 video formatINSV-
4K video60fps30fps
2.7K video60fps-
1080p video60fps30fps
Slow motion at 4K4-
Maximum slow motion4x at 1080p-
HDR videoYes-
StabilizationFlowStateYes
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)
H.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-
Audio bluetooth supportSENA: 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
-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/acYes
BluetoothBLE 5.2-
USBType-C USB 3.0Type-C USB
GPS integratedNo-
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
-
Voice commandsYes-
Gesture commandsYes-