Sixmou i3 vs Insta360 Go 3

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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 Go 3

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 It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.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

NameSixmou i3Insta360 Go 3
Year of release20242023
Width1.1in / 28mm1.01in / 25.6mm
Height2.48in / 63mm2.14in / 54.4mm
Depth0.71in / 18mm0.91in / 23.2mm
Weight1.27oz / 36g1.25oz / 35.5g
Waterproof-16ft / 5m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature--4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature-104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity800mAh310mAh
Removable batteryNoNo
Battery life90min 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 formatmicroSD-
Storage rating requiredUHS-3-
Maximun storage supported64GB128GB
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 Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate-80Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video30fps-
2.7K video-30fps
1440p video-50fps
1080p video30fps50fps
Maximum slow motion-4x at 1080p
StabilizationYesFlowstate
Video formatH.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
WifiYes802.11a/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 5.0
USBType-C USBType-C USB2.0
GPS integrated-No
GPS pairing-Garmin device
Apple Watch
Voice commands-Yes
Gesture commands-No