Akaso EK7000 Pro vs Kandao Qoocam 3
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Overview of the Akaso EK7000 Pro
Akaso EK7000 Pro
Akaso's 2022 ultra low budget action camera
The EK7000 Pro is one of the cheapest action cameras you can buy. It is just as capable as the newer Akaso Brave 4 Pro but without a front facing screen, so if you don't need one and are looking for an extra cheap action camera, this is the one for you.
- Pros
- Great value for money
- Lots of accessories included
- Cons
- Poor low light footage
- Short battery life
- Not waterproof without case
Overview of the Kandao Qoocam 3
Kandao Qoocam 3
Kandao's 2023 360 camera: 5.7K video
Comparison of the EK7000 Pro vs the Qoocam 3
Weight and size
The EK7000 Pro is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3. The EK7000 Pro is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
40mm x 60mm x 33mm / 1.57in x 2.36in x 1.3in
2.12oz / 60g
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 Qoocam 3 offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
1350mAh
Removable
140min for 4K30fps
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 EK7000 Pro and the Qoocam 3 support SD cards.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
No built-in storage
microSD
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
Neither camera offers HDR video.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
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 EK7000 Pro is a little better than the Qoocam 3's.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
20MP
170°
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Kandao Qoocam 3
62MP
155°
120Mbps
Camera settings
Akaso EK7000 Pro
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Kandao Qoocam 3
100-6400
+/-2
EK7000 Pro vs Qoocam 3 specifications
Name | Akaso EK7000 Pro | Kandao Qoocam 3 |
Year of release | 2022 | 2023 |
Width | 1.57in / 40mm | 2.81in / 71.5mm |
Height | 2.36in / 60mm | 3.26in / 82.7mm |
Depth | 1.3in / 33mm | 1.05in / 26.6mm |
Weight | 2.12oz / 60g | 6.67oz / 189g |
Waterproof | - | 33ft / 10m |
Waterproof with diving case | 131ft / 40m | - |
Min operating temperature | - | 32°F / 0°C |
Max operating temperature | - | 104°F / 40°C |
Battery capacity | 1350mAh | 1600mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 140min for 4K30fps | 58min 5.7K30fps 360° |
Charging time | - | 90min |
Storage format | microSD | microSD |
Storage rating required | UHS-3 | Class 10 or UHS-I Rating |
Maximun storage supported | - | 256GB |
Rear screen size | 2in | 1.69in |
Field of view | 170° | 155° |
Sensor | CMOS | 1/1.55" |
Pixels | 20MP | 62MP |
Aperture | F2.0 | F1.6 |
Focal length | - | 9.36mm |
ISO range | - | 100-6400 |
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 | 30fps | - |
2.7K video | - | 60fps |
1080p video | 60fps | - |
Stabilization | EIS | 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 |
Audio format | - | wav |
Audio input | Akaso external mic | - |
Audio bluetooth support | - | Yes |
Wifi | Yes | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
Bluetooth | - | BLE 4.2 |
USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
Remote control | Included | - |