GoPro Hero 13 Black vs Sixmou i3

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Overview of the GoPro Hero 13 Black

GoPro Hero 13 Black☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero 13 Black
GoPro's latest camera featuring 5.3K video, lens mods, super slomo
The Hero 13 is GoPro's latest high end action camera. It is only an incremental improvement over the past two models (the Hero 12 and Hero 11), but it is still the best action camera you can buy for most use cases.
  • Pros
  • Great 5.3K video
  • Super slomo (13x)
  • Lens mods with automatic detection
  • Great image stabilization
  • Integrated GPS
  • Cons
  • Ageing sensor
  • No 8K support
  • Low light performance

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

Comparison of the Hero 13 vs the i3

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Video performance

Only the Hero 13 offers HDR video. Only the Hero 13 features slow motion video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
GoPro Hero 13 Black
Sixmou i3
5.3K video at 60fps
Max resolution
4K video at 30fps
5.3K 30fps
HDR video
HDR video unsupported
13x at 720p
Maximum slow motion
No slow motion video
HyperSmooth 6.0
Stabilization
Yes
Why it matters: A high resolution will give you crisp footage but also allow you to reframe your video without losing too much quality. A higher framerate (fps) will result in smoother video and is important when filming action scenes or fast moving subjects. Image stabilization is a crucial feature for an action camera, as it removes camera shake, vibrations, rotation and other movements that deteriorate your final footage.

Battery life

The Hero 13 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Hero 13 has a removable battery whereas the i3's battery is not removable
GoPro Hero 13 Black
Sixmou i3
1900mAh
Battery capacity
800mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
150min at 1080p
Battery life
90min for 4k and 150min for 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 removable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.

Storage

Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the Hero 13 and the i3 support SD cards. The Hero 13 supports a lot more storage than the i3.
GoPro Hero 13 Black
Sixmou i3
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
microSD
Storage format
microSD
1TB
Maximun storage supported
64GB
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.

Weight and size

The i3 is a lot more compact than the Hero 13. The i3 is a lot lighter than the Hero 13.
GoPro Hero 13 Black
Sixmou i3
2.83in x 2in x 1.32in / 71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm
Dimensions
1.1in x 2.48in x 0.71in / 28mm x 63mm x 18mm
5.61oz / 159g
Weight
1.27oz / 36g
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 difficult or uncomfortable to film with. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.

Waterproofing and usage conditions

The Hero 13 is a lot more waterproof when using a diving case.
GoPro Hero 13 Black
Sixmou i3
33ft / 10m
Waterproof
Feature missing
197ft / 60m
Waterproof with diving case
131ft / 40m
14°F / -10°C
Min operating temperature
Feature missing
95°F / 35°C
Max operating temperature
Feature missing
Why it matters: Most action cameras are waterproof for accidental splashing or use above water, but if you plan on Snorkeling or Scuba Diving, we recommend choosing a camera which offers a diving case and always using it for underwater footage. If you plan on filming Snowboarding, Skiing or other wintersports in extremely cold conditions, you should pick a camera that is rated for those temperatures, most cameras are only rated down to 14°F / -10°C. Many action cameras are prone to overheating, even in ordinary conditions, so if you plan on filming in hot environments, you should choose a camera that can function at high temperatures.

Camera and sensor technology

GoPro Hero 13 Black
Sixmou i3
27.6MP
Pixels
Feature missing
148°
Field of view
Feature missing
120Mbps
Video bite rate
Feature missing
Why it matters: A higher amount of pixels will offer better quality footage and higher resolution photos. A higher field of view means that the camera captures over a wider angle and therefore more action can be seen in the final footage. Some cameras require accessories to enable the maximum FOV. A higher bitrate at a similar resolution will offer higher quality video.

Camera settings

GoPro Hero 13 Black
Sixmou i3
100-6400
ISO range
Feature missing
+/-2
Exposure Compensation
Feature missing
Why these settings matter: The ISO range and exposure compensation settings will mostly allow you to tweak your action camera for low light situations.

GoPro Hero 13 Black versus Sixmou i3 specifications

NameGoPro Hero 13 BlackSixmou i3
Year of release20242024
Width2.83in / 71.8mm1.1in / 28mm
Height2in / 50.8mm2.48in / 63mm
Depth1.32in / 33.6mm0.71in / 18mm
Weight5.61oz / 159g1.27oz / 36g
Waterproof33ft / 10m-
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature14°F / -10°C-
Max operating temperature95°F / 35°C-
Battery capacity1900mAh800mAh
Removable batteryYesNo
Battery life150min at 1080p90min for 4k
150min for 1080p
Charging time3h (5W)-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB64GB
Rear screen size2.27in-
Front screen size1.4in-
Field of view148°-
Sensor1/1.9" CMOS-
Pixels27.6MP-
ApertureF2.5-
Focal length12-39mm-
ISO range100-6400-
Video zoom2x-
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate120Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-2-
360-degree videoNoNo
5.3K video60fps-
4K video60fps30fps
2.7K video120fps-
1080p video240fps30fps
Slow motion at 4K4x-
Maximum slow motion13x at 720p-
HDR video5.3K 30fps-
StabilizationHyperSmooth 6.0Yes
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60-
Webcam mode1080p30-
Timelapse modeYes-
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYes-
Loop recording modeYes-
Photo burst modeYes-
RAW format supportedYes-
Microphones3-
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYes-
Audio formatwav-
Audio inputMedia Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B)
Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter
-
Audio bluetooth supportAirpods and Bluetooth headsets-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axYes
BluetoothBLE 5.3-
USBUSB-CType-C USB
GPS integratedYes-
Voice commandsYes-