Sixmou i3 vs Insta360 Go 3
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Overview of the 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 Go 3
Insta360 Go 3
Insta360's 2023 wearable action camera
The Insta360 Go 3 is a great wearable action camera. When combined with the ActionPod, it also becomes a more traditional action camera with extended battery life and a flip screen. It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.
- Pros
- Small size
- Extra battery and screen with ActionPod
- Cons
- Not waterproof with ActionPod
- SD cards not supported
Comparison of the i3 vs the Go 3
Weight and size
The two cameras are of similar size. Both the i3 and the Go 3 have similar weights.
Sixmou i3
28mm x 63mm x 18mm / 1.1in x 2.48in x 0.71in
1.27oz / 36g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Insta360 Go 3
25.6mm x 54.4mm x 23.2mm / 1.01in x 2.14in x 0.91in
1.25oz / 35.5g
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 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
Insta360 Go 3
310mAh
Removable
45min 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 Go 3 features built-in storage. Only the i3 supports SD cards, the Go 3 is therefore limited to it's built-in storage.
Sixmou i3
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Insta360 Go 3
32GB, 64GB or 128GB
Storage not extendable
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
Insta360 Go 3
2.7K 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
Insta360 Go 3
12MP
134°
80Mbps
Camera settings
Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 Go 3
100-3200
+/-4
i3 vs Go 3 specifications
Name | Sixmou i3 | Insta360 Go 3 |
Year of release | 2024 | 2023 |
Width | 1.1in / 28mm | 1.01in / 25.6mm |
Height | 2.48in / 63mm | 2.14in / 54.4mm |
Depth | 0.71in / 18mm | 0.91in / 23.2mm |
Weight | 1.27oz / 36g | 1.25oz / 35.5g |
Waterproof | - | 16ft / 5m |
Waterproof with diving case | 131ft / 40m | 197ft / 60m |
Min operating temperature | - | -4°F / -20°C |
Max operating temperature | - | 104°F / 40°C |
Battery capacity | 800mAh | 310mAh |
Removable battery | No | No |
Battery life | 90min for 4k 150min for 1080p | 45min at 1080p |
Battery extension capacity | - | 1270mAh |
Battery extension run time | - | 170min at 1080p |
Battery extension charging time | - | 65min |
Battery extension weight | - | 3.4oz / 96.3g |
Built-in storage | - | 32GB 64GB 128GB |
Storage format | microSD | - |
Storage rating required | UHS-3 | - |
Maximun storage supported | 64GB | 128GB |
Rear screen size | - | With Action Pod |
Front screen size | - | With Action Pod |
Field of view | - | 134° |
Sensor | - | 1/2.3" |
Pixels | - | 12MP |
Aperture | - | F2.2 |
Focal length | - | 11mm |
ISO range | - | 100-3200 |
Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | - | 80Mbps |
Exposure Compensation | - | +/-4 |
360-degree video | No | No |
4K video | 30fps | - |
2.7K video | - | 30fps |
1440p video | - | 50fps |
1080p video | 30fps | 50fps |
Maximum slow motion | - | 4x at 1080p |
Stabilization | Yes | Flowstate |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Live streaming | - | No |
Timelapse mode | - | Yes |
Starlapse mode | - | Yes |
Timeshift mode | - | Yes |
Loop recording mode | - | Yes |
Photo burst mode | - | No |
RAW format supported | - | Yes |
Microphones | - | 2 |
Stereo audio | - | Yes |
Noise reduction | - | Yes |
Audio format | - | aac |
Wifi | Yes | 802.11a/n/ac |
Bluetooth | - | BLE 5.0 |
USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB2.0 |
GPS integrated | - | No |
GPS pairing | - | Garmin device Apple Watch |
Voice commands | - | Yes |
Gesture commands | - | No |