Sixmou i3 vs Insta360 Go 3S

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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 3S

Insta360 Go 3S☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Go 3S
Insta360's latest wearable camera: 4K video in a tiny package
The Go 3S is an amazing pocket action camera offering of 4K video in a very small package. With the ActionPod pairing, it becomes a more traditional action camera with extended battery life and a flip screen.
  • Pros
  • Tiny footprint
  • 4K video
  • Modular design with ActionPod
  • Cons
  • Not waterproof with ActionPod
  • Storage not extendable with SD cards

Comparison of the i3 vs the Go 3S

Weight and size

The i3 is a slightly smaller camera. Both the i3 and the Go 3S 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 3S
25.6mm x 54.4mm x 24.8mm / 1.01in x 2.14in x 0.98in
1.38oz / 39.1g
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 3S
310mAh
Removable
38min 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 3S features built-in storage. Only the i3 supports SD cards, the Go 3S is therefore limited to it's built-in storage.
Sixmou i3
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Insta360 Go 3S
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 3S
4K 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 3S
12MP
134°
120Mbps

Camera settings

Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 Go 3S
100-3200
+/-4

i3 vs Go 3S specifications

NameSixmou i3Insta360 Go 3S
Year of release20242024
Width1.1in / 28mm1.01in / 25.6mm
Height2.48in / 63mm2.14in / 54.4mm
Depth0.71in / 18mm0.98in / 24.8mm
Weight1.27oz / 36g1.38oz / 39.1g
Waterproof-33ft / 10m
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
38min at 1080p
Battery extension capacity-1270mAh
Battery extension run time-140min at 1080p
Battery extension charging time-65min
Battery extension weight-3.4oz / 96.3g
Built-in storage-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-F2.8
Focal length-16mm
ISO range-100-3200
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate-120Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video30fps30fps
2.7K video-30fps
1440p video-50fps
1080p video30fps50fps
Maximum slow motion-6x 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-Yes