Insta360 X4 vs Sixmou i3

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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

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 X4 vs the i3

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Video performance

Only the X4 offers HDR video. Only the X4 features slow motion video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Insta360 X4
Sixmou i3
8K 360 video at 30fps
Max 360° resolution
Feature missing
4K video at 60fps
Max resolution
4K video at 30fps
5.7K30fps 360°
HDR video
HDR video unsupported
4x at 1080p
Maximum slow motion
No slow motion video
FlowState
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 X4 offers a much larger battery capacity. The X4 has a removable battery whereas the i3's battery is not removable
Insta360 X4
Sixmou i3
2290mAh
Battery capacity
800mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
135min 5.7K30fps 360° and 75min 8K30fps 360°
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 X4 and the i3 support SD cards. The X4 supports a lot more storage than the i3.
Insta360 X4
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 X4. The i3 is a lot lighter than the X4.
Insta360 X4
Sixmou i3
1.81in x 4.87in x 1.48in / 46mm x 123.6mm x 37.6mm
Dimensions
1.1in x 2.48in x 0.71in / 28mm x 63mm x 18mm
7.16oz / 203g
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 X4 is a lot more waterproof when using a diving case.
Insta360 X4
Sixmou i3
33ft / 10m
Waterproof
Feature missing
164ft / 50m
Waterproof with diving case
131ft / 40m
-4°F / -20°C
Min operating temperature
Feature missing
104°F / 40°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

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

Insta360 X4
Sixmou i3
100-6400
ISO range
Feature missing
+/-4
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.

Insta360 X4 versus Sixmou i3 specifications

NameInsta360 X4Sixmou i3
Year of release20242024
Width1.81in / 46mm1.1in / 28mm
Height4.87in / 123.6mm2.48in / 63mm
Depth1.48in / 37.6mm0.71in / 18mm
Weight7.16oz / 203g1.27oz / 36g
Waterproof33ft / 10m-
Waterproof with diving case164ft / 50m131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C-
Battery capacity2290mAh800mAh
Removable batteryYesNo
Battery life135min 5.7K30fps 360°
75min 8K30fps 360°
90min for 4k
150min for 1080p
Charging time55min-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB64GB
Field of view170°-
Sensor1/2.0"-
Pixels72MP-
ApertureF1.9-
Focal length6.7mm-
ISO range100-6400-
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate200Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoYesNo
8K 360 video30fps-
5.7K 360 video60fps-
4K 360 video100fps-
360 video formatINSV-
4K video60fps30fps
2.7K video60fps-
1080p video60fps30fps
Slow motion at 4K4-
Maximum slow motion4x at 1080p-
HDR video5.7K30fps 360°-
StabilizationFlowStateYes
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)
H.264 (MP4)
H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingYes-
Webcam modeYes-
Timelapse modeYes-
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYes-
Loop recording modeYes-
Subject trackingYes-
Photo burst modeYes-
RAW format supportedYes-
Microphones4-
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYes-
Audio formataac-
Audio bluetooth supportSENA: 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
-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/acYes
BluetoothBLE 5.2-
USBType-C USB 3.0Type-C USB
GPS integratedNo-
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
-
Voice commandsYes-
Gesture commandsYes-