Insta360 Go 3 vs Kandao Qoocam 3
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Overview of the Insta360 Go 3
Insta360 Go 3Insta360's 2023 wearable action camera
The Insta360 Go 3 is a great wearable action camera. When combined with the ActionPod, it also becomes a more traditional action camera with extended battery life and a flip screen. It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.
- Pros
- Small size
- Extra battery and screen with ActionPod
- Cons
- Not waterproof with ActionPod
- SD cards not supported
Overview of the Kandao Qoocam 3
Comparison of the Go 3 vs the Qoocam 3
Weight and size
The Go 3 is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3. The Go 3 is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3.
Insta360 Go 3
25.6mm x 54.4mm x 23.2mm / 1.01in x 2.14in x 0.91in
1.25oz / 35.5g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Kandao Qoocam 3
71.5mm x 82.7mm x 26.6mm / 2.81in x 3.26in x 1.05in
6.67oz / 189g
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 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Qoocam 3 has a removable battery whereas the Go 3's battery is not removable
Insta360 Go 3
310mAh
Removable
45min at 1080p
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Kandao Qoocam 3
1600mAh
Removable
58min 5.7K30fps 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 Go 3 features built-in storage. Only the Qoocam 3 supports SD cards, the Go 3 is therefore limited to it's built-in storage.
Insta360 Go 3
32GB, 64GB or 128GB
Storage not extendable
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Kandao Qoocam 3
No built-in storage
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.
Insta360 Go 3
2.7K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Kandao Qoocam 3
2.7K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The Qoocam 3 features a much higher resolution. With 155°, the Qoocam 3 features a much wider field of view than the Go 3. The Qoocam 3 features a much higher bit rate than the Go 3
Insta360 Go 3
12MP
134°
80Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Kandao Qoocam 3
62MP
155°
120Mbps
Camera settings
The Qoocam 3's 100-6400 ISO range is far superior to Go 3's. The Go 3's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Insta360 Go 3
100-3200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Kandao Qoocam 3
100-6400
+/-2
Go 3 vs Qoocam 3 specifications
| Name | Insta360 Go 3 | Kandao Qoocam 3 |
| Year of release | 2023 | 2023 |
| Width | 1.01in / 25.6mm | 2.81in / 71.5mm |
| Height | 2.14in / 54.4mm | 3.26in / 82.7mm |
| Depth | 0.91in / 23.2mm | 1.05in / 26.6mm |
| Weight | 1.25oz / 35.5g | 6.67oz / 189g |
| Waterproof | 16ft / 5m | 33ft / 10m |
| Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | - |
| Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | 32°F / 0°C |
| Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | 104°F / 40°C |
| Battery capacity | 310mAh | 1600mAh |
| Removable battery | No | Yes |
| Battery life | 45min at 1080p | 58min 5.7K30fps 360° |
| Charging time | - | 90min |
| Battery extension capacity | 1270mAh | - |
| Battery extension run time | 170min at 1080p | - |
| Battery extension charging time | 65min | - |
| Battery extension weight | 3.4oz / 96.3g | - |
| Built-in storage | 32GB 64GB 128GB | - |
| Storage format | - | microSD |
| Storage rating required | - | Class 10 or UHS-I Rating |
| Maximun storage supported | 128GB | 256GB |
| Rear screen size | With Action Pod | 1.69in |
| Front screen size | With Action Pod | - |
| Field of view | 134° | 155° |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" | 1/1.55" |
| Pixels | 12MP | 62MP |
| Aperture | F2.2 | F1.6 |
| Focal length | 11mm | 9.36mm |
| ISO range | 100-3200 | 100-6400 |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 80Mbps | 120Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-2 |
| 360-degree video | No | Yes |
| 5.7K 360 video | - | 30fps |
| 4K 360 video | - | 60fps |
| 2.7K video | 30fps | 60fps |
| 1440p video | 50fps | - |
| 1080p video | 50fps | - |
| Maximum slow motion | 4x at 1080p | - |
| Stabilization | Flowstate | SuperSteady 2.0 |
| Horizon lock | - | Yes |
| Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
| Live streaming | No | - |
| Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Starlapse mode | Yes | - |
| Timeshift mode | Yes | - |
| Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
| Subject tracking | - | Yes |
| Photo burst mode | No | - |
| RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 2 | 4 |
| Stereo audio | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Audio format | aac | wav |
| Audio bluetooth support | - | Yes |
| Wifi | 802.11a/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.0 | BLE 4.2 |
| USB | Type-C USB2.0 | Type-C USB |
| GPS integrated | No | - |
| GPS pairing | Garmin device Apple Watch | - |
| Voice commands | Yes | - |
| Gesture commands | No | - |