Sixmou i3 vs Akaso Brave 8

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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

Overview of the Akaso Brave 8

Akaso Brave 8☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 8
Akaso's most capable action camera
The Brave 8 is currently Akaso's most high end action camera but has started to age and remains at a price range where better options make more sense. Nevertheless, it offers a relatively rugged build and a removeable lens cover, decent performance overall and lots of accessories are included.
  • Pros
  • 48M Pixels
  • Waterproof
  • Many accessories included
  • Cons
  • Better options at same price

Comparison of the i3 vs the Brave 8

Weight and size

The i3 is a lot more compact than the Brave 8. The i3 is a lot lighter than the Brave 8.
Sixmou i3
28mm x 63mm x 18mm / 1.1in x 2.48in x 0.71in
1.27oz / 36g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Akaso Brave 8
36mm x 63mm x 49mm / 1.42in x 2.48in x 1.93in
3.99oz / 113g
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 Brave 8 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Brave 8 has a removable battery whereas the i3's battery is not removable
Sixmou i3
800mAh
Removable
90min for 4k and 150min for 1080p
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Akaso Brave 8
1550mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 60fps
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 i3 and the Brave 8 support SD cards.
Sixmou i3
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Akaso Brave 8
No built-in storage
microSDXC
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.
Sixmou i3
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 8
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 8
48MP
166°
Feature missing

Camera settings

Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 8
Feature missing
Feature missing

i3 vs Brave 8 specifications

NameSixmou i3Akaso Brave 8
Year of release20242023
Width1.1in / 28mm1.42in / 36mm
Height2.48in / 63mm2.48in / 63mm
Depth0.71in / 18mm1.93in / 49mm
Weight1.27oz / 36g3.99oz / 113g
Waterproof-33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m197ft / 60m
Battery capacity800mAh1550mAh
Removable batteryNoYes
Battery life90min for 4k
150min for 1080p
90min for 4k 60fps
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSDXC
Storage rating requiredUHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported64GB-
Rear screen size-2in
Front screen size-0.96in
Field of view-166°
Sensor-1/2.0" BSI CMOS
Pixels-48MP
Aperture-F2.8
Color Depth8bit8bit
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video30fps60fps
2.7K video-120fps
1080p video30fps60fps
Maximum slow motion-16x
StabilizationYesEIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Timelapse mode-Yes
Timeshift mode-Yes
Loop recording mode-Yes
Photo burst mode-Yes
RAW format supported-Yes
Noise reduction-Yes
Audio input-Akaso external mic
WifiYes5G
USBType-C USBType-C USB
Voice commands-Yes
Remote control-Included