Sixmou i3 vs Insta360 Ace Pro 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 Insta360 Ace Pro 2

Insta360 Ace Pro 2☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Insta360's latest flagship action camera: 8K video and a flipscreen
Insta360 is currently the only manufacturer offering 8k cameras and the Ace Pro 2 is their most recent and capable action camera. The Ace Pro 2 is overall a great action camera which also has the particularity of featuring a flip screen, which some might find handy for filming themselves, just like it's predecessor, the Insta360 Ace Pro.
  • Pros
  • Great image stabilization
  • 8x Slomo video
  • Good low light performance
  • Weather proof
  • Cons
  • Limitation in 8K mode
  • Overheating in 8K mode

Comparison of the i3 vs the Ace Pro 2

Weight and size

The i3 is a lot more compact than the Ace Pro 2. The i3 is a lot lighter than the Ace Pro 2.
Sixmou i3
28mm x 63mm x 18mm / 1.1in x 2.48in x 0.71in
1.27oz / 36g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
71.9mm x 52.2mm x 38mm / 2.83in x 2.06in x 1.5in
6.25oz / 177.2g
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 Pro 2 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Ace Pro 2 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 Pro 2
1800mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR and 180min at 1080p24fps
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 Pro 2 support SD cards.
Sixmou i3
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
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 Pro 2 offers HDR video.
Sixmou i3
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
8K video at 30fps
4k 60fps

Camera and sensor technology

Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
50MP
157°
180Mbps

Camera settings

Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
100-6400
+/-4

i3 vs Ace Pro 2 specifications

NameSixmou i3Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Year of release20242024
Width1.1in / 28mm2.83in / 71.9mm
Height2.48in / 63mm2.06in / 52.2mm
Depth0.71in / 18mm1.5in / 38mm
Weight1.27oz / 36g6.25oz / 177.2g
Waterproof-39ft / 12m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature--4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature-113°F / 45°C
Battery capacity800mAh1800mAh
Removable batteryNoYes
Battery life90min for 4k
150min for 1080p
100min at 4K30fps HDR
180min at 1080p24fps

Charging time-47min (30W)
75min (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-1/1.3"
Pixels-50MP
Aperture-F2.6
Focal length-13mm
ISO range-100-6400
Video zoom-4x
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate-180Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
8K 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 60fps
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