Sixmou i3 vs Insta360 X3

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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 X3

Insta360 X3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 X3
Insta360's 2022 360 camera: 5.7K video and a large touchscreen
The Insta360 X3 was released in 2022 and is a few years old now, but it still delivers exceptionnal performance and is the best pick if you are looking for the best value for money. The 5.7K30fps 360 video is more than sufficient for capturing amazing footage unless you need to zoom in aggressively. The X3 has since been replaced by the Insta360 X4 which introduces 8K 360 video.
  • Pros
  • Great performance
  • Good value for money
  • Diving case for underwater footage
  • Cons
  • Average battery life

Comparison of the i3 vs the X3

Weight and size

The i3 is a lot more compact than the X3. The i3 is a lot lighter than the X3.
Sixmou i3
28mm x 63mm x 18mm / 1.1in x 2.48in x 0.71in
1.27oz / 36g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Insta360 X3
46mm x 114mm x 33.1mm / 1.81in x 4.49in x 1.3in
6.35oz / 180g
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 X3 offers a much larger battery capacity. The X3 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 X3
1800mAh
Removable
81min 5.7K30fps 360°
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 X3 support SD cards.
Sixmou i3
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Insta360 X3
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 X3 offers HDR video.
Sixmou i3
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 X3
4K video at 30fps
Yes

Camera and sensor technology

Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 X3
72MP
155°
120Mbps

Camera settings

Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 X3
100-3200
+/-4

i3 vs X3 specifications

NameSixmou i3Insta360 X3
Year of release20242022
Width1.1in / 28mm1.81in / 46mm
Height2.48in / 63mm4.49in / 114mm
Depth0.71in / 18mm1.3in / 33.1mm
Weight1.27oz / 36g6.35oz / 180g
Waterproof-33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m164ft / 50m
Min operating temperature--4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature-104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity800mAh1800mAh
Removable batteryNoYes
Battery life90min for 4k
150min for 1080p
81min 5.7K30fps 360°
Charging time-90min
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported64GB1TB
Field of view-155°
Sensor-1/1.9"
Pixels-72MP
Aperture-F1.9
Focal length-6.7mm
ISO range-100-3200
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate-120Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoYes
5.7K 360 video-30fps
4K 360 video-60fps
3K 360 video-100fps
360 video format-INSV
4K video30fps30fps
2.7K video-60fps
1080p video30fps60fps
Slow motion at 4K-4
Maximum slow motion-4x at 1080p
HDR video-Yes
StabilizationYesFlowState
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming-Yes
Webcam mode-Yes
Timelapse mode-Yes
Starlapse mode-Yes
Timeshift mode-Yes
Loop recording mode-Yes
Subject tracking-Yes
Photo burst mode-Yes
RAW format supported-Yes
Microphones-4
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reduction-Yes
Audio format-aac
WifiYes802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 5.0
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integrated-No
GPS pairing-iOS Application
Android Application
Voice commands-Yes
Gesture commands-No