Akaso Brave 8 Lite vs Kandao Qoocam 3
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Overview of the Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Akaso's 2024 budget action camera: 4K HDR video
The Akaso Brave 8 Lite offers a very decent action camera experience at less than half the cost of a GoPro. As a budget action camera, there are indeed some limitations like subpar image stabilization and poor low light performance, but it will suit most people's needs at an affordable pricepoint.
- Pros
- Great value for money
- Lightweight
- HDR video
- Cons
- Low light video
- Fragile build
- Lacking image stabilization
Overview of the Kandao Qoocam 3
Kandao Qoocam 3
Kandao's 2023 360 camera: 5.7K video
Comparison of the Brave 8 Lite vs the Qoocam 3
Weight and size
The Brave 8 Lite is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3. The Brave 8 Lite is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
35mm x 65mm x 45mm / 1.38in x 2.56in x 1.77in
4.02oz / 114g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Kandao Qoocam 3
71.5mm x 82.7mm x 26.6mm / 2.81in x 3.26in x 1.05in
6.67oz / 189g
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 Brave 8 Lite and Qoocam 3 have similar battery capacities. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
1550mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 60fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Kandao Qoocam 3
1600mAh
Removable
58min 5.7K30fps 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 Brave 8 Lite and the Qoocam 3 support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
No built-in storage
microSDXC
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Kandao Qoocam 3
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 Brave 8 Lite offers HDR video.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
4K video at 60fps
4k 30fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Kandao Qoocam 3
2.7K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The Qoocam 3 features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 8 Lite is a little better than the Qoocam 3's.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
20MP
166°
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Kandao Qoocam 3
62MP
155°
120Mbps
Camera settings
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Kandao Qoocam 3
100-6400
+/-2
Brave 8 Lite vs Qoocam 3 specifications
Name | Akaso Brave 8 Lite | Kandao Qoocam 3 |
Year of release | 2024 | 2023 |
Width | 1.38in / 35mm | 2.81in / 71.5mm |
Height | 2.56in / 65mm | 3.26in / 82.7mm |
Depth | 1.77in / 45mm | 1.05in / 26.6mm |
Weight | 4.02oz / 114g | 6.67oz / 189g |
Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 33ft / 10m |
Waterproof with diving case | 131ft / 40m | - |
Min operating temperature | - | 32°F / 0°C |
Max operating temperature | - | 104°F / 40°C |
Battery capacity | 1550mAh | 1600mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 90min for 4k 60fps | 58min 5.7K30fps 360° |
Charging time | - | 90min |
Storage format | microSDXC | microSD |
Storage rating required | UHS-3 | Class 10 or UHS-I Rating |
Maximun storage supported | - | 256GB |
Rear screen size | 2in | 1.69in |
Front screen size | 0.96in | - |
Field of view | 166° | 155° |
Sensor | 1/2.3" CMOS | 1/1.55" |
Pixels | 20MP | 62MP |
Aperture | F2.8 | F1.6 |
Focal length | - | 9.36mm |
ISO range | - | 100-6400 |
Video zoom | 5x | - |
Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | - | 120Mbps |
Exposure Compensation | - | +/-2 |
360-degree video | No | Yes |
5.7K 360 video | - | 30fps |
4K 360 video | - | 60fps |
4K video | 60fps | - |
2.7K video | - | 60fps |
1080p video | 60fps | - |
Maximum slow motion | 8 | - |
HDR video | 4k 30fps | - |
Stabilization | EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth | SuperSteady 2.0 |
Horizon lock | - | Yes |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Timelapse mode | Yes | 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 | Yes |
Audio format | - | wav |
Audio input | Akaso external mic | - |
Audio bluetooth support | - | Yes |
Wifi | 5G | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
Bluetooth | - | BLE 4.2 |
USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
Voice commands | Yes | - |
Remote control | Included | - |