Sixmou i3 vs DJI Osmo Action 2

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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 DJI Osmo Action 2

DJI Osmo Action 2☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 2
DJI's wearable action camera: 4K video in a modular format
The DJI Osmo Action 2 is an extremely modular action camera which delivers incredible 4K120fps footage while still remaining wearable. Thanks to it's magnetic attachement system, you can mix and match modules to transform it to suit every use case you can imagine. It's successor, the DJI Osmo Action 3, has abandonned this modular design, so the Action 2 remains DJI's current wearable camera.
  • Pros
  • 4K120fps footage
  • Wearable
  • Lightweight
  • Cons
  • SD card only with extra module
  • Modules are not waterproof without case
  • Not freeze-proof
  • Overheating issues

Comparison of the i3 vs the Action 2

Weight and size

The i3 is a slightly smaller camera. The i3 weighs a little less than the Action 2.
Sixmou i3
28mm x 63mm x 18mm / 1.1in x 2.48in x 0.71in
1.27oz / 36g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
DJI Osmo Action 2
39mm x 39mm x 22.3mm / 1.54in x 1.54in x 0.88in
1.98oz / 56g
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 i3 offers a slightly better battery capacity. Neither camera has a removable battery.
Sixmou i3
800mAh
Removable
90min for 4k and 150min for 1080p
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
DJI Osmo Action 2
580mAh
Removable
70min at 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

Only the Action 2 features built-in storage. Both the i3 and the Action 2 support SD cards.
Sixmou i3
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
DJI Osmo Action 2
32GB or 128GB
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

Neither camera offers HDR video.
Sixmou i3
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
DJI Osmo Action 2
4K video at 120fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
DJI Osmo Action 2
12MP
155°
130Mbps

Camera settings

Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
DJI Osmo Action 2
100-6400
+/-4

i3 vs Action 2 specifications

NameSixmou i3DJI Osmo Action 2
Year of release20242021
Width1.1in / 28mm1.54in / 39mm
Height2.48in / 63mm1.54in / 39mm
Depth0.71in / 18mm0.88in / 22.3mm
Weight1.27oz / 36g1.98oz / 56g
Waterproof-33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-32°F / 0°C
Max operating temperature-104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity800mAh580mAh
Removable batteryNoNo
Battery life90min for 4k
150min for 1080p
70min at 1080p
Battery extension capacity-1300mAh
Battery extension run time-160m at 1080p
Battery extension charging time-90min
Battery extension weight-2.26oz / 64g
Built-in storage-32GB
128GB
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported64GB256GB
Field of view-155°
Sensor-1/1.7"
Pixels-12MP
Aperture-F2.8
ISO range-100-6400
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate-130Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video30fps120fps
2.7K video-120fps
1080p video30fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4
Maximum slow motion-4x at 1080p
StabilizationYesRockSteady 2.0
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming-No
Timelapse mode-Yes
Starlapse mode-Yes
Timeshift mode-Yes
Loop recording mode-Yes
Subject tracking-No
Photo burst mode-No
RAW format supported-Yes
Microphones-1 (3 with Module)
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reduction-Yes
Audio format-aac
WifiYes802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 5.0
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integrated-No
Voice commands-Yes