DJI Osmo Action 3 vs Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra

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Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 3

DJI Osmo Action 3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 3
DJI's 2022 premium action camera: 4K120fps video
The DJI Osmo Action 3 was released in 2022 and while it is a few years old, it offers incredible 4K120fps video at a very affordable price. It's successor, the DJI Osmo Action 4 is mostly an incremental improvement, making the Action 3 a great budget friendly action camera.
  • Pros
  • 4K120fps footage
  • Freeze-proof
  • Good image stabilization
  • 52ft / 16m waterproof without case
  • Cons
  • Older model

Overview of the Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra

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 Action 3 vs the Qoocam 3 Ultra

Weight and size

The Action 3 is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The Action 3 is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3 Ultra.
DJI Osmo Action 3
70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm / 2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in
5.11oz / 145g
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.
DJI Osmo Action 3
1770mAh
Removable
160min at 1080p
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 Action 3 and the Qoocam 3 Ultra support SD cards.
DJI Osmo Action 3
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

Only the Action 3 offers HDR video.
DJI Osmo Action 3
4K video at 120fps
4K
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. Both feature a 155° field of view. The Qoocam 3 Ultra features a much higher bit rate than the Action 3
DJI Osmo Action 3
12MP
155°
130Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
96MP
155°
150Mbps

Camera settings

The Action 3's 100-12800 ISO range is far superior to Qoocam 3 Ultra's. The Action 3's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
DJI Osmo Action 3
100-12800
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
100-6400
+/-2

Action 3 vs Qoocam 3 Ultra specifications

NameDJI Osmo Action 3Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Year of release20222024
Width2.78in / 70.5mm2.81in / 71.5mm
Height1.74in / 44.2mm4.06in / 103.2mm
Depth1.29in / 32.8mm1.05in / 26.6mm
Weight5.11oz / 145g11.85oz / 336g
Waterproof52ft / 16m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m-
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature113°F / 45°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1770mAh2280mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life160min at 1080p100min 4K30fps 360°
50min 8K30fps 360°
Charging time49min-
Built-in storage-128GB
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3Class 10 or UHS-I Rating
Maximun storage supported256GB1TB
Rear screen size-2.19in
Field of view155°155°
Sensor1/1.7"1/1.7"
Pixels12MP96MP
ApertureF2.8F1.6
Focal length-9.36mm
ISO range100-12800100-6400
Color Depth10bit10bit
Video bite rate130Mbps150Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-2
360-degree videoNoYes
8K 360 video-30fps
5.7K 360 video-60fps
4K 360 video-120fps
4K video120fps60fps
2.7K video120fps100fps
1080p video240fps-
Slow motion at 4K4-
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p-
HDR video4K-
StabilizationRockSteady 3.0SuperSteady 2.0
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingNo-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYes-
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingNoYes
Photo burst modeNo-
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones34
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacwav
Audio input-Bluetooth microphone support
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
BluetoothBLE 5.0BLE 5.2
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedNoYes
Voice commandsYes-