GoPro Hero 11 Black vs Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra

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Overview of the GoPro Hero 11 Black

GoPro Hero 11 Black☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero 11 Black
GoPro's 2022 camera: 5.3K video, improved stabilization
The Hero 11 is a few years old now, but has the same sensor technology as the latest GoPro Hero 13 Black and is therefore still a great action camera. Although the more recent models feature many improvements, it part of the latest generation of GoPro cameras and is a very good choice for beginners or as a budget friendly option.
  • Pros
  • Mostly as capable as the latest GoPros
  • Great value for money
  • Integrated GPS
  • Cons
  • No HDR video
  • Ageing image stabilization

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 Hero 11 vs the Qoocam 3 Ultra

Weight and size

The Hero 11 is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The Hero 11 is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3 Ultra.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm / 2.83in x 2in x 1.32in
5.43oz / 154g
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.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
1720mAh
Removable
150min 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 Hero 11 and the Qoocam 3 Ultra support SD cards.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
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

Neither camera offers HDR video.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
5.3K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
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. The field of view of the Qoocam 3 Ultra is a little better than the Hero 11's. The Qoocam 3 Ultra features a much higher bit rate than the Hero 11
GoPro Hero 11 Black
27.6MP
140°
120Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
96MP
155°
150Mbps

Camera settings

Both the Hero 11 and the Qoocam 3 Ultra have the same ISO range. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
100-6400
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
100-6400
+/-2

Hero 11 vs Qoocam 3 Ultra specifications

NameGoPro Hero 11 BlackKandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Year of release20222024
Width2.83in / 71.8mm2.81in / 71.5mm
Height2in / 50.8mm4.06in / 103.2mm
Depth1.32in / 33.6mm1.05in / 26.6mm
Weight5.43oz / 154g11.85oz / 336g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m-
Min operating temperature14°F / -10°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature95°F / 35°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1720mAh2280mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life150min at 1080p100min 4K30fps 360°
50min 8K30fps 360°
Charging time3h (5W)-
Built-in storage-128GB
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3Class 10 or UHS-I Rating
Maximun storage supported1Tb1TB
Rear screen size2.27in2.19in
Front screen size1.4in-
Field of view140°155°
Sensor1/1.9" CMOS1/1.7"
Pixels27.6MP96MP
ApertureF2.5F1.6
Focal length-9.36mm
ISO range100-6400100-6400
Video zoom2x-
Color Depth10bit10bit
Video bite rate120Mbps150Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-2+/-2
360-degree videoNoYes
8K 360 video-30fps
5.7K 360 video-60fps
4K 360 video-120fps
5.3K video60fps-
4K video60fps60fps
2.7K video120fps100fps
1080p video240fps-
Slow motion at 4K4x-
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p-
StabilizationHyperSmooth 5.0SuperSteady 2.0
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60-
Webcam mode1080p30-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYes-
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-Yes
Photo burst modeYes-
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones34
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formatwavwav
Audio inputMedia Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B)
Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter
Bluetooth microphone support
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
BluetoothBLE 4.2BLE 5.2
USBUSB-CType-C USB
GPS integratedYesYes
Voice commandsYes-