Insta360 Ace Pro 2 vs Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra

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Overview of the Insta360 Ace Pro 2

Insta360 Ace Pro 2☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Insta360's latest flagship action camera: 8K video and a flipscreen
Insta360 is currently the only manufacturer offering 8k cameras and the Ace Pro 2 is their most recent and capable action camera. The Ace Pro 2 is overall a great action camera which also has the particularity of featuring a flip screen, which some might find handy for filming themselves, just like it's predecessor, the Insta360 Ace Pro.
  • Pros
  • Great image stabilization
  • 8x Slomo video
  • Good low light performance
  • Weather proof
  • Cons
  • Limitation in 8K mode
  • Overheating in 8K mode

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 Ace Pro 2 vs the Qoocam 3 Ultra

Weight and size

The Ace Pro 2 is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The Ace Pro 2 is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3 Ultra.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
71.9mm x 52.2mm x 38mm / 2.83in x 2.06in x 1.5in
6.25oz / 177.2g
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.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
1800mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR and 180min at 1080p24fps
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 Ace Pro 2 and the Qoocam 3 Ultra support SD cards.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
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

Only the Ace Pro 2 offers HDR video.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
8K video at 30fps
4k 60fps
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 Ace Pro 2 and the Qoocam 3 Ultra both have a similar field of view. The Ace Pro 2 features a much higher bit rate than the Qoocam 3 Ultra
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
50MP
157°
180Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
96MP
155°
150Mbps

Camera settings

Both the Ace Pro 2 and the Qoocam 3 Ultra have the same ISO range. The Ace Pro 2's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
100-6400
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
100-6400
+/-2

Ace Pro 2 vs Qoocam 3 Ultra specifications

NameInsta360 Ace Pro 2Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Year of release20242024
Width2.83in / 71.9mm2.81in / 71.5mm
Height2.06in / 52.2mm4.06in / 103.2mm
Depth1.5in / 38mm1.05in / 26.6mm
Weight6.25oz / 177.2g11.85oz / 336g
Waterproof39ft / 12m33ft / 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 capacity1800mAh2280mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life100min at 4K30fps HDR
180min at 1080p24fps

100min 4K30fps 360°
50min 8K30fps 360°
Charging time47min (30W)
75min (5V/3A)
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Built-in storage-128GB
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3Class 10 or UHS-I Rating
Maximun storage supported1Tb1TB
Rear screen size2.4in2.19in
Front screen sizeYes-
Field of view157°155°
Sensor1/1.3"1/1.7"
Pixels50MP96MP
ApertureF2.6F1.6
Focal length13mm9.36mm
ISO range100-6400100-6400
Video zoom4x-
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate180Mbps150Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-2
360-degree videoNoYes
8K 360 video-30fps
5.7K 360 video-60fps
4K 360 video-120fps
8K video30fps-
4K video120fps60fps
2.7K video120fps100fps
1440p video60fps-
1080p video240fps-
Slow motion at 4K4x-
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p-
HDR video4k 60fps-
StabilizationFlowstateSuperSteady 2.0
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)H.264 (MP4)
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYes-
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-Yes
Photo burst modeYes-
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones34
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacwav
Audio input-Bluetooth microphone support
Audio bluetooth supportBluetooth headsets-
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
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
-
Voice commandsYes-
Gesture commandsYes-