DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro vs Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra

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Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
DJI'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 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 5 Pro vs the Qoocam 3 Ultra

Weight and size

The Action 5 Pro is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The Action 5 Pro is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3 Ultra.
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 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 5 Pro
1950mAh
Removable
240min 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

Both cameras have built-in storage. Both the Action 5 Pro and the Qoocam 3 Ultra support SD cards.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
64GB (47GB available)
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 5 Pro offers HDR video.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
4K video at 120fps
4K60fps
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 5 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
40MP
155°
120Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
96MP
155°
150Mbps

Camera settings

The Action 5 Pro's 100-51200 ISO range is far superior to Qoocam 3 Ultra'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 Ultra
100-6400
+/-2

Action 5 Pro vs Qoocam 3 Ultra specifications

NameDJI Osmo Action 5 ProKandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Year of release20242024
Width2.78in / 70.5mm2.81in / 71.5mm
Height1.74in / 44.2mm4.06in / 103.2mm
Depth1.29in / 32.8mm1.05in / 26.6mm
Weight5.15oz / 146g11.85oz / 336g
Waterproof66ft / 20m33ft / 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 capacity1950mAh2280mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life240min at 1080p100min 4K30fps 360°
50min 8K30fps 360°
Charging time53min-
Built-in storage64GB (47GB available)128GB
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3Class 10 or UHS-I Rating
Maximun storage supported1TB1TB
Rear screen size-2.19in
Field of view155°155°
Sensor1/1.3"1/1.7"
Pixels40MP96MP
ApertureF2.8F1.6
Focal length-9.36mm
ISO range100-51200100-6400
Color Depth10bit10bit
Video bite rate120Mbps150Mbps
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 video4K60fps-
StabilizationRockSteady 3.0+SuperSteady 2.0
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingNo-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYes-
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingYesYes
Photo burst modeYes-
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones34
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacwav
Audio inputDual DJI Microphone Direct ConnectionBluetooth microphone support
Audio bluetooth supportDJI Mic 2-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
BluetoothBLE 5.1BLE 5.2
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedNoYes
GPS pairingGPS remote-
Pressure gaugeYes-
Voice commandsYes-