Sixmou i3 vs Insta360 Ace

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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 Insta360 Ace

Insta360 Ace☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Ace
Insta360's budget action camera: 6K video and a flipscreen
The Ace is Insta360's entry level action camera but shares a lot of features with it's premium brother, the Insta360 Ace Pro. The main difference being the sensor technology, which although not as advanced, still offers very good performance, with video up to 6K.
  • Pros
  • Great image stabilization
  • Flip screen
  • Weather proof
  • Cons
  • Heavy
  • Average audio

Comparison of the i3 vs the Ace

Weight and size

The i3 is a lot more compact than the Ace. The i3 is a lot lighter than the Ace.
Sixmou i3
28mm x 63mm x 18mm / 1.1in x 2.48in x 0.71in
1.27oz / 36g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Insta360 Ace
71.9mm x 52.15mm x 38.5mm / 2.83in x 2.05in x 1.52in
6.24oz / 176.8g
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 Ace offers a much larger battery capacity. The Ace 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
Insta360 Ace
1700mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR
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 Ace support SD cards.
Sixmou i3
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Insta360 Ace
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 Ace offers HDR video.
Sixmou i3
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 Ace
5.3K video at 30fps
4k 30fps

Camera and sensor technology

Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 Ace
48MP
157°
170Mbps

Camera settings

Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 Ace
100-6400
+/-4

i3 vs Ace specifications

NameSixmou i3Insta360 Ace
Year of release20242023
Width1.1in / 28mm2.83in / 71.9mm
Height2.48in / 63mm2.05in / 52.15mm
Depth0.71in / 18mm1.52in / 38.5mm
Weight1.27oz / 36g6.24oz / 176.8g
Waterproof-33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature--4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature-104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity800mAh1700mAh
Removable batteryNoYes
Battery life90min for 4k
150min for 1080p
100min at 4K30fps HDR
Charging time-70min (5V/3A)
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported64GB1Tb
Rear screen size-2.4in
Front screen size-Yes
Field of view-157°
Sensor-1/2"
Pixels-48MP
Aperture-F2.4
Focal length-16mm
ISO range-100-6400
Video zoom-4x
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate-170Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
5.3K video-30fps
4K video30fps120fps
2.7K video-120fps
1440p video-60fps
1080p video30fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4x
Maximum slow motion-8x at 1080p
HDR video-4k 30fps
StabilizationYesFlowstate
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.265 (HEVC)
Timelapse mode-Yes
Starlapse mode-Yes
Timeshift mode-Yes
Loop recording mode-Yes
Photo burst mode-Yes
RAW format supported-Yes
Microphones-3
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reduction-Yes
Audio format-aac
Audio bluetooth support-Bluetooth headsets
WifiYes802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 5.2
USBType-C USBUSB-C
GPS integrated-No
GPS pairing-iOS Application
Android Application
Voice commands-Yes
Gesture commands-Yes