Sixmou i3 vs GoPro Max

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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 Max

GoPro Max☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Max
GoPro's 2019 360 camera: 5.7K video
The GoPro Max was GoPro's second attempt at a 360 camera and was released in 2019. It is still offers relatively good performance but it's age is showing in comparision with the more recent competition. It's replacement, the GoPro Max 2, is still to be released.
  • Pros
  • Good stabilization
  • Cons
  • Average image quality
  • Ageing model
  • Still excessively expensive

Comparison of the i3 vs the GoPro Max

Weight and size

The i3 is a lot more compact than the GoPro Max. The i3 is a lot lighter than the GoPro Max.
Sixmou i3
28mm x 63mm x 18mm / 1.1in x 2.48in x 0.71in
1.27oz / 36g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
GoPro Max
64mm x 69mm x 25mm / 2.52in x 2.72in x 0.98in
5.43oz / 154g
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 GoPro Max offers a much larger battery capacity. The GoPro Max 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
GoPro Max
1600mAh
Removable
85min 5.7K30fps 360° and 105min 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

Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the i3 and the GoPro Max support SD cards.
Sixmou i3
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
GoPro Max
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 Max
1440p 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
GoPro Max
18MP
155°
78Mbps

Camera settings

Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
GoPro Max
100-3200
+/-4

i3 vs GoPro Max specifications

NameSixmou i3GoPro Max
Year of release20242019
Width1.1in / 28mm2.52in / 64mm
Height2.48in / 63mm2.72in / 69mm
Depth0.71in / 18mm0.98in / 25mm
Weight1.27oz / 36g5.43oz / 154g
Waterproof-16ft / 5m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m-
Min operating temperature-14°F / -10°C
Max operating temperature-95°F / 35°C
Battery capacity800mAh1600mAh
Removable batteryNoYes
Battery life90min for 4k
150min for 1080p
85min 5.7K30fps 360°
105min at 1080p
Charging time-120min
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3Class 10 or UHS-I Rating
Maximun storage supported64GB1TB
Rear screen size-1.69in
Field of view-155°
Sensor-1/2.3"
Pixels-18MP
Aperture-F2.0
Focal length-13-27mm
ISO range-100-3200
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate-78Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoYes
5.7K 360 video-30fps
360 video format-GoPro 360 file
4K video30fps-
1440p video-60fps
1080p video30fps60fps
Maximum slow motion-2x
StabilizationYesMax HyperSmooth
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (AVC)
H.265 (HEVC)
Live streaming-1080p30
Timelapse mode-Yes
Timeshift mode-Yes
Loop recording mode-Yes
Subject tracking-No
Photo burst mode-No
RAW format supported-Yes
Microphones-6
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reduction-Yes
Audio format-wav
WifiYes802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 4.2
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integrated-Yes
Voice commands-Yes
Gesture commands-No