Insta360 Ace Pro vs Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra

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Overview of the Insta360 Ace Pro

Insta360 Ace Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Ace Pro
Insta360's 2023 action camera: 8K video and a flipscreen
The Ace Pro is Insta360's 2023 action camera model and features 8K video in a rugged package that is waterproof and freeze-proof (-4°F / -20°C. It's successor, the Insta360 Ace Pro 2, mostly an incremental improvement, so the Ace Pro is an amazing pick now that the price has dropped.
  • Pros
  • 8K video
  • Flip screen
  • Great image stabilization
  • Weather proof
  • Cons
  • Heavy
  • Average audio

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 vs the Qoocam 3 Ultra

Weight and size

The Ace Pro is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The Ace Pro is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3 Ultra.
Insta360 Ace Pro
71.9mm x 52.15mm x 38.5mm / 2.83in x 2.05in x 1.52in
6.34oz / 179.8g
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
1650mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR
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 and the Qoocam 3 Ultra support SD cards.
Insta360 Ace Pro
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 offers HDR video.
Insta360 Ace Pro
8K video at 24fps
4k 30fps
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 and the Qoocam 3 Ultra both have a similar field of view. The Ace Pro features a much higher bit rate than the Qoocam 3 Ultra
Insta360 Ace Pro
48MP
151°
170Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
96MP
155°
150Mbps

Camera settings

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

Ace Pro vs Qoocam 3 Ultra specifications

NameInsta360 Ace ProKandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Year of release20232024
Width2.83in / 71.9mm2.81in / 71.5mm
Height2.05in / 52.15mm4.06in / 103.2mm
Depth1.52in / 38.5mm1.05in / 26.6mm
Weight6.34oz / 179.8g11.85oz / 336g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m-
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1650mAh2280mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life100min at 4K30fps HDR100min 4K30fps 360°
50min 8K30fps 360°
Charging time46min (30W)
63min (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 view151°155°
Sensor1/1.3"1/1.7"
Pixels48MP96MP
ApertureF2.6F1.6
Focal length16mm9.36mm
ISO range100-6400100-6400
Video zoom4x-
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate170Mbps150Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-2
360-degree videoNoYes
8K 360 video-30fps
5.7K 360 video-60fps
4K 360 video-120fps
8K video24fps-
4K video120fps60fps
2.7K video120fps100fps
1440p video60fps-
1080p video240fps-
Slow motion at 4K4x-
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p-
HDR video4k 30fps-
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-