Sixmou i3 vs GoPro Hero 10 Black

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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 GoPro Hero 10 Black

GoPro Hero 10 Black☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero 10 Black
GoPro's 2021 action camera: premium features at a budget pricepoint
The Hero 10 is now several generations old, but still holds up as an incredibly capable action camera. It features older sensor technology than the Hero 11 and above, but the overall quality means it is amazing value for money.
  • Pros
  • A premium product at a budget price
  • Integrated GPS
  • Good battery life
  • Cons
  • Ageing sensor technology
  • Older generation stabilization

Comparison of the i3 vs the Hero 10

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Video performance

Neither camera offers HDR video. Only the Hero 10 features slow motion video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Sixmou i3
GoPro Hero 10 Black
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
5.3K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
HDR video unsupported
No slow motion video
Maximum slow motion
8x at 1080p
Yes
Stabilization
HyperSmooth 4.0
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 10 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Hero 10 has a removable battery whereas the i3's battery is not removable
Sixmou i3
GoPro Hero 10 Black
800mAh
Battery capacity
1720mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
90min for 4k and 150min for 1080p
Battery life
150min 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 removable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.

Storage

Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the i3 and the Hero 10 support SD cards. The Hero 10 supports a lot more storage than the i3.
Sixmou i3
GoPro Hero 10 Black
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
microSD
Storage format
microSD
64GB
Maximun storage supported
1TB
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 10. The i3 is a lot lighter than the Hero 10.
Sixmou i3
GoPro Hero 10 Black
1.1in x 2.48in x 0.71in / 28mm x 63mm x 18mm
Dimensions
2.83in x 2in x 1.32in / 71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm
1.27oz / 36g
Weight
5.43oz / 154g
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 10 is a lot more waterproof when using a diving case.
Sixmou i3
GoPro Hero 10 Black
Feature missing
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
131ft / 40m
Waterproof with diving case
197ft / 60m
Feature missing
Min operating temperature
14°F / -10°C
Feature missing
Max operating temperature
95°F / 35°C
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

Sixmou i3
GoPro Hero 10 Black
Feature missing
Pixels
23MP
Feature missing
Field of view
140°
Feature missing
Video bite rate
100Mbps
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

Sixmou i3
GoPro Hero 10 Black
Feature missing
ISO range
100-6400
Feature missing
Exposure Compensation
+/-2
Why these settings matter: The ISO range and exposure compensation settings will mostly allow you to tweak your action camera for low light situations.

Sixmou i3 versus GoPro Hero 10 Black specifications

NameSixmou i3GoPro Hero 10 Black
Year of release20242021
Width1.1in / 28mm2.83in / 71.8mm
Height2.48in / 63mm2in / 50.8mm
Depth0.71in / 18mm1.32in / 33.6mm
Weight1.27oz / 36g5.43oz / 154g
Waterproof-33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-14°F / -10°C
Max operating temperature-95°F / 35°C
Battery capacity800mAh1720mAh
Removable batteryNoYes
Battery life90min for 4k
150min for 1080p
150min at 1080p
Charging time-3h (5W)
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported64GB1TB
Rear screen size-2.27in
Front screen size-1.4in
Field of view-140°
Sensor-1/1.9" CMOS
Pixels-23MP
Aperture-F2.5
ISO range-100-6400
Video zoom-2x
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate-100Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-2
360-degree videoNoNo
5.3K video-60fps
4K video30fps60fps
2.7K video-120fps
1080p video30fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4x
Maximum slow motion-8x at 1080p
StabilizationYesHyperSmooth 4.0
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming-1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60
Webcam mode-1080p30
Timelapse mode-Yes
Starlapse mode-Yes
Timeshift mode-Yes
Loop recording mode-Yes
Photo burst mode-Yes
RAW format supported-Yes
Microphones-3
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reduction-Yes
Audio format-wav
Audio input-Media Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B)
Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter
WifiYes802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 4.2
USBType-C USBUSB-C
GPS integrated-Yes
Voice commands-Yes