GoPro Hero (2024) vs Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra

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Overview of the GoPro Hero (2024)

GoPro Hero (2024)☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero (2024)
GoPro's 2024 budget action camera: 4K video, slomo & photos
The Hero (2024) is GoPro's new entry level action camera, offering very decent performance at less than half the price of their flagship GoPro Hero 13 Black. The resulting product is extremely simple, with only 3 modes (video, slomo and photo), but for most casual usage, it's 4K video will be good enough to capture the fun and action of the moment and share it with your friends.
  • Pros
  • Simple & straightforward
  • Lightweight
  • Replaceable lens guard
  • Cons
  • Limited functionality
  • Stabilization only in app
  • Only waterproof down to 16ft / 5m
  • Battery not removeable

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 (2024) vs the Qoocam 3 Ultra

Weight and size

The Hero (2024) is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The Hero (2024) is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3 Ultra.
GoPro Hero (2024)
56.6mm x 47.7mm x 29.4mm / 2.23in x 1.88in x 1.16in
3.03oz / 86g
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. The Qoocam 3 Ultra has a removable battery whereas the Hero (2024)'s battery is not removable
GoPro Hero (2024)
1225mAh
Removable
75min at 4K30fps
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 (2024) and the Qoocam 3 Ultra support SD cards.
GoPro Hero (2024)
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 (2024)
4K video at 30fps
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 (2024)'s. The Qoocam 3 Ultra features a much higher bit rate than the Hero (2024)
GoPro Hero (2024)
12MP
140°
50Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
96MP
155°
150Mbps

Camera settings

GoPro Hero (2024)
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
100-6400
+/-2

Hero (2024) vs Qoocam 3 Ultra specifications

NameGoPro Hero (2024)Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Year of release20242024
Width2.23in / 56.6mm2.81in / 71.5mm
Height1.88in / 47.7mm4.06in / 103.2mm
Depth1.16in / 29.4mm1.05in / 26.6mm
Weight3.03oz / 86g11.85oz / 336g
Waterproof16ft / 5m33ft / 10m
Min operating temperature14°F / -10°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature95°F / 35°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1225mAh2280mAh
Removable batteryNoYes
Battery life75min at 4K30fps100min 4K30fps 360°
50min 8K30fps 360°
Charging time60min-
Built-in storage-128GB
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3Class 10 or UHS-I Rating
Maximun storage supported1Tb1TB
Rear screen size1.76in2.19in
Front screen sizeNo-
Field of view140°155°
Sensor1/2.8" CMOS1/1.7"
Pixels12MP96MP
ApertureF2.3F1.6
Focal length15mm9.36mm
ISO range-100-6400
Video zoom2x-
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate50Mbps150Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-2
360-degree videoNoYes
8K 360 video-30fps
5.7K 360 video-60fps
4K 360 video-120fps
4K video30fps60fps
2.7K video60fps100fps
1080p video30fps-
Maximum slow motion2x at 2.7k-
StabilizationHypersmooth in Quik ApplicationSuperSteady 2.0
Horizon lockNoYes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Timelapse mode-Yes
Starlapse mode-Yes
Loop recording mode-Yes
Subject tracking-Yes
Photo burst modeYes-
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones24
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reduction-Yes
Audio format-wav
Audio input-Bluetooth microphone support
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
BluetoothBLE 5.2BLE 5.2
USBUSB-CType-C USB
GPS integratedNoYes
Voice commandsYes-