Sixmou i3 vs Insta360 X4

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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 X4

Insta360 X4☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 X4
Insta360's flaghship 360 camera: 8K30fps video and great battery life
The Insta360 X4 is Insta360's latest 360 degree action camera and delivers incredible 8K spherical video. 360 cameras are the best way to capture group activities or footage where it is difficult to keep focus on a subject. The X4 is the overall best 360 camera right now.
  • Pros
  • 8K 360 video
  • Great battery life
  • Improved lens guard system
  • Cons
  • Not great at low light

Comparison of the i3 vs the X4

Weight and size

The i3 is a lot more compact than the X4. The i3 is a lot lighter than the X4.
Sixmou i3
28mm x 63mm x 18mm / 1.1in x 2.48in x 0.71in
1.27oz / 36g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Insta360 X4
46mm x 123.6mm x 37.6mm / 1.81in x 4.87in x 1.48in
7.16oz / 203g
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 X4 offers a much larger battery capacity. The X4 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 X4
2290mAh
Removable
135min 5.7K30fps 360° and 75min 8K30fps 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 X4 support SD cards.
Sixmou i3
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Insta360 X4
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 X4 offers HDR video.
Sixmou i3
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 X4
4K video at 60fps
Yes

Camera and sensor technology

Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 X4
72MP
170°
200Mbps

Camera settings

Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 X4
100-6400
+/-4

i3 vs X4 specifications

NameSixmou i3Insta360 X4
Year of release20242024
Width1.1in / 28mm1.81in / 46mm
Height2.48in / 63mm4.87in / 123.6mm
Depth0.71in / 18mm1.48in / 37.6mm
Weight1.27oz / 36g7.16oz / 203g
Waterproof-33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m164ft / 50m
Min operating temperature--4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature-104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity800mAh2290mAh
Removable batteryNoYes
Battery life90min for 4k
150min for 1080p
135min 5.7K30fps 360°
75min 8K30fps 360°
Charging time-55min
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported64GB1TB
Field of view-170°
Sensor-1/2.0"
Pixels-72MP
Aperture-F1.9
Focal length-6.7mm
ISO range-100-6400
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate-200Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoYes
8K 360 video-30fps
5.7K 360 video-60fps
4K 360 video-100fps
360 video format-INSV
4K video30fps60fps
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.265 (HEVC)
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
Audio bluetooth support-SENA: 50S, ST1, 10S
Cardo: PACKTALK EDGE
Airide: G7+
ASMAX: F1
Lexinmoto: G4
Vimoto: V9S, V9X
Apple AirPods 2
Apple AirPods 3
Apple AirPods Pro 2
Samsung Galaxy Buds2
WifiYes802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 5.2
USBType-C USBType-C USB 3.0
GPS integrated-No
GPS pairing-iOS Application
Android Application
Voice commands-Yes
Gesture commands-Yes