Akaso Brave 4 Pro vs Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
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Overview of the Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Akaso's 2022 entry level budget action camera
The Brave 4 is Akaso's most recent extra cheap action camera. It is a successor to the Akaso EK7000 Pro and it's main new feature is the front facing screen. Although performance is average, it is a great pick for beginners or a tight budget.
- Pros
- Dual screen
- Great value for money
- Lots of accessories included
- Cons
- Poor low light footage
- Short battery life
- Average audio
- Not waterproof without case
Overview of the Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Kandao's latest 360 camera: 8K video and integrated GPS
The Qoocam 3 Ultra is Kandao's latest 360 action camera and the successor to the Kandao Qoocam 3. It features 8K30fps 360 video, 128GB of builtin storage, 10-bit video and great performance overall.
- Pros
- Integrated GPS
- 96MP photos
- 128GB builtin storage
- Cons
- Heavy
- Expensive
Comparison of the Brave 4 Pro vs the Qoocam 3 Ultra
Weight and size
The Brave 4 Pro is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
32mm x 57mm x 24mm / 1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in
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Features
Dimensions
Weight
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
71.5mm x 103.2mm x 26.6mm / 2.81in x 4.06in x 1.05in
11.85oz / 336g
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 Qoocam 3 Ultra offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
1350mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 30fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
2280mAh
Removable
100min 4K30fps 360° and 50min 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
Only the Qoocam 3 Ultra features built-in storage. Both the Brave 4 Pro and the Qoocam 3 Ultra support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
128GB
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
Neither camera offers HDR video.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The Qoocam 3 Ultra features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 4 Pro is a little better than the Qoocam 3 Ultra's.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
20MP
170°
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Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
96MP
155°
150Mbps
Camera settings
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
100-6400
+/-2
Brave 4 Pro vs Qoocam 3 Ultra specifications
Name | Akaso Brave 4 Pro | Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra |
Year of release | 2022 | 2024 |
Width | 1.26in / 32mm | 2.81in / 71.5mm |
Height | 2.24in / 57mm | 4.06in / 103.2mm |
Depth | 0.94in / 24mm | 1.05in / 26.6mm |
Weight | - | 11.85oz / 336g |
Waterproof | - | 33ft / 10m |
Waterproof with diving case | 131ft / 40m | - |
Min operating temperature | - | -4°F / -20°C |
Max operating temperature | - | 104°F / 40°C |
Battery capacity | 1350mAh | 2280mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 90min for 4k 30fps | 100min 4K30fps 360° 50min 8K30fps 360° |
Built-in storage | - | 128GB |
Storage format | microSD | microSD |
Storage rating required | UHS-3 | Class 10 or UHS-I Rating |
Maximun storage supported | - | 1TB |
Rear screen size | 2in | 2.19in |
Front screen size | 1.5in | - |
Field of view | 170° | 155° |
Sensor | CMOS | 1/1.7" |
Pixels | 20MP | 96MP |
Aperture | F2.0 | F1.6 |
Focal length | - | 9.36mm |
ISO range | - | 100-6400 |
Color Depth | 8bit | 10bit |
Video bite rate | - | 150Mbps |
Exposure Compensation | - | +/-2 |
360-degree video | No | Yes |
8K 360 video | - | 30fps |
5.7K 360 video | - | 60fps |
4K 360 video | - | 120fps |
4K video | 30fps | 60fps |
2.7K video | 30fps | 100fps |
1080p video | 120fps | - |
Maximum slow motion | 2 | - |
Stabilization | EIS 2.0 | SuperSteady 2.0 |
Horizon lock | - | Yes |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Starlapse mode | - | Yes |
Timeshift mode | Yes | - |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Subject tracking | - | Yes |
Photo burst mode | Yes | - |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | - | 4 |
Stereo audio | - | Yes |
Noise reduction | - | Yes |
Audio format | - | wav |
Audio input | Akaso external mic | Bluetooth microphone support |
Wifi | Yes | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | - | BLE 5.2 |
USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | - | Yes |
Remote control | Included | - |