DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro vs Kandao Qoocam 3
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Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 5 ProDJI's flagship action camera: 4K120fps video and SuperNight mode
The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro is overall a great action camera, that captures high quality footage in low light situations. It is very capable, rugged, usable in very cold weather and underwater without a diving case down to 66ft / 20m. It is the successor to the DJI Osmo Action 4 which was already a very popular choice.
- Pros
- SuperNight mode
- Waterproof 66ft / 20m without case
- Freeze-proof
- Built-in storage
- Cons
- Still only 4K video
Overview of the Kandao Qoocam 3
Comparison of the Action 5 Pro vs the Qoocam 3
Weight and size
The Action 5 Pro is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3. The Action 5 Pro weighs a little less than the Qoocam 3.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm / 2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in
5.15oz / 146g
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 Action 5 Pro offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
1950mAh
Removable
240min at 1080p
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
Only the Action 5 Pro features built-in storage. Both the Action 5 Pro and the Qoocam 3 support SD cards.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
64GB (47GB available)
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
Only the Action 5 Pro offers HDR video.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
4K video at 120fps
4K60fps
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. Both feature a 155° field of view. Both cameras feature 120Mbps bit rate video.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
40MP
155°
120Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Kandao Qoocam 3
62MP
155°
120Mbps
Camera settings
The Action 5 Pro's 100-51200 ISO range is far superior to Qoocam 3's. The Action 5 Pro's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
100-51200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Kandao Qoocam 3
100-6400
+/-2
Action 5 Pro vs Qoocam 3 specifications
| Name | DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro | Kandao Qoocam 3 |
| Year of release | 2024 | 2023 |
| Width | 2.78in / 70.5mm | 2.81in / 71.5mm |
| Height | 1.74in / 44.2mm | 3.26in / 82.7mm |
| Depth | 1.29in / 32.8mm | 1.05in / 26.6mm |
| Weight | 5.15oz / 146g | 6.67oz / 189g |
| Waterproof | 66ft / 20m | 33ft / 10m |
| Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | - |
| Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | 32°F / 0°C |
| Max operating temperature | 113°F / 45°C | 104°F / 40°C |
| Battery capacity | 1950mAh | 1600mAh |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life | 240min at 1080p | 58min 5.7K30fps 360° |
| Charging time | 53min | 90min |
| Built-in storage | 64GB (47GB available) | - |
| Storage format | microSD | microSD |
| Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | Class 10 or UHS-I Rating |
| Maximun storage supported | 1TB | 256GB |
| Rear screen size | - | 1.69in |
| Field of view | 155° | 155° |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" | 1/1.55" |
| Pixels | 40MP | 62MP |
| Aperture | F2.8 | F1.6 |
| Focal length | - | 9.36mm |
| ISO range | 100-51200 | 100-6400 |
| Color Depth | 10bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 120Mbps | 120Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-2 |
| 360-degree video | No | Yes |
| 5.7K 360 video | - | 30fps |
| 4K 360 video | - | 60fps |
| 4K video | 120fps | - |
| 2.7K video | 120fps | 60fps |
| 1080p video | 240fps | - |
| Slow motion at 4K | 4 | - |
| Maximum slow motion | 8x at 1080p | - |
| HDR video | 4K60fps | - |
| Stabilization | RockSteady 3.0+ | SuperSteady 2.0 |
| Horizon lock | Yes | Yes |
| Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
| Live streaming | No | - |
| Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Starlapse mode | Yes | - |
| Timeshift mode | Yes | - |
| Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
| Subject tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Photo burst mode | Yes | - |
| RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 3 | 4 |
| Stereo audio | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Audio format | aac | wav |
| Audio input | Dual DJI Microphone Direct Connection | - |
| Audio bluetooth support | DJI Mic 2 | Yes |
| Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.1 | BLE 4.2 |
| USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
| GPS integrated | No | - |
| GPS pairing | GPS remote | - |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | - |
| Voice commands | Yes | - |