GoPro Hero (2024) vs Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
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Overview of the 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'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
Name | GoPro Hero (2024) | Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra |
Year of release | 2024 | 2024 |
Width | 2.23in / 56.6mm | 2.81in / 71.5mm |
Height | 1.88in / 47.7mm | 4.06in / 103.2mm |
Depth | 1.16in / 29.4mm | 1.05in / 26.6mm |
Weight | 3.03oz / 86g | 11.85oz / 336g |
Waterproof | 16ft / 5m | 33ft / 10m |
Min operating temperature | 14°F / -10°C | -4°F / -20°C |
Max operating temperature | 95°F / 35°C | 104°F / 40°C |
Battery capacity | 1225mAh | 2280mAh |
Removable battery | No | Yes |
Battery life | 75min at 4K30fps | 100min 4K30fps 360° 50min 8K30fps 360° |
Charging time | 60min | - |
Built-in storage | - | 128GB |
Storage format | microSD | microSD |
Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | Class 10 or UHS-I Rating |
Maximun storage supported | 1Tb | 1TB |
Rear screen size | 1.76in | 2.19in |
Front screen size | No | - |
Field of view | 140° | 155° |
Sensor | 1/2.8" CMOS | 1/1.7" |
Pixels | 12MP | 96MP |
Aperture | F2.3 | F1.6 |
Focal length | 15mm | 9.36mm |
ISO range | - | 100-6400 |
Video zoom | 2x | - |
Color Depth | 8bit | 10bit |
Video bite rate | 50Mbps | 150Mbps |
Exposure Compensation | - | +/-2 |
360-degree video | No | Yes |
8K 360 video | - | 30fps |
5.7K 360 video | - | 60fps |
4K 360 video | - | 120fps |
4K video | 30fps | 60fps |
2.7K video | 60fps | 100fps |
1080p video | 30fps | - |
Maximum slow motion | 2x at 2.7k | - |
Stabilization | Hypersmooth in Quik Application | SuperSteady 2.0 |
Horizon lock | No | Yes |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Timelapse mode | - | Yes |
Starlapse mode | - | Yes |
Loop recording mode | - | Yes |
Subject tracking | - | Yes |
Photo burst mode | Yes | - |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | 2 | 4 |
Stereo audio | - | Yes |
Noise reduction | - | Yes |
Audio format | - | wav |
Audio input | - | Bluetooth microphone support |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.2 | BLE 5.2 |
USB | USB-C | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | No | Yes |
Voice commands | Yes | - |