Sixmou i3 vs GoPro Hero (2024)

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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 GoPro Hero (2024)

GoPro Hero (2024)☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero (2024)
GoPro's 2024 budget action camera: 4K video, slomo & photos
The Hero (2024) is GoPro's new entry level action camera, offering very decent performance at less than half the price of their flagship GoPro Hero 13 Black. The resulting product is extremely simple, with only 3 modes (video, slomo and photo), but for most casual usage, it's 4K video will be good enough to capture the fun and action of the moment and share it with your friends.
  • Pros
  • Simple & straightforward
  • Lightweight
  • Replaceable lens guard
  • Cons
  • Limited functionality
  • Stabilization only in app
  • Only waterproof down to 16ft / 5m
  • Battery not removeable

Comparison of the i3 vs the Hero (2024)

Weight and size

The i3 is a slightly smaller camera. The i3 is a lot lighter than the Hero (2024).
Sixmou i3
28mm x 63mm x 18mm / 1.1in x 2.48in x 0.71in
1.27oz / 36g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
GoPro Hero (2024)
56.6mm x 47.7mm x 29.4mm / 2.23in x 1.88in x 1.16in
3.03oz / 86g
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 Hero (2024) offers a much larger 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
GoPro Hero (2024)
1225mAh
Removable
75min at 4K30fps
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 Hero (2024) support SD cards.
Sixmou i3
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
GoPro Hero (2024)
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

Neither camera offers HDR video.
Sixmou i3
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
GoPro Hero (2024)
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
GoPro Hero (2024)
12MP
140°
50Mbps

Camera settings

Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
GoPro Hero (2024)
Feature missing
Feature missing

i3 vs Hero (2024) specifications

NameSixmou i3GoPro Hero (2024)
Year of release20242024
Width1.1in / 28mm2.23in / 56.6mm
Height2.48in / 63mm1.88in / 47.7mm
Depth0.71in / 18mm1.16in / 29.4mm
Weight1.27oz / 36g3.03oz / 86g
Waterproof-16ft / 5m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m-
Min operating temperature-14°F / -10°C
Max operating temperature-95°F / 35°C
Battery capacity800mAh1225mAh
Removable batteryNoNo
Battery life90min for 4k
150min for 1080p
75min at 4K30fps
Charging time-60min
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported64GB1Tb
Rear screen size-1.76in
Front screen size-No
Field of view-140°
Sensor-1/2.8" CMOS
Pixels-12MP
Aperture-F2.3
Focal length-15mm
Video zoom-2x
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate-50Mbps
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video30fps30fps
2.7K video-60fps
1080p video30fps30fps
Maximum slow motion-2x at 2.7k
StabilizationYesHypersmooth in Quik Application
Horizon lock-No
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Photo burst mode-Yes
RAW format supported-Yes
Microphones-2
WifiYes802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 5.2
USBType-C USBUSB-C
GPS integrated-No
Voice commands-Yes