Insta360 Go 3S vs Kandao Qoocam 3
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Overview of the Insta360 Go 3S
Insta360 Go 3SInsta360's latest wearable camera: 4K video in a tiny package
The Go 3S is an amazing pocket action camera offering of 4K video in a very small package. With the ActionPod pairing, it becomes a more traditional action camera with extended battery life and a flip screen.
- Pros
- Tiny footprint
- 4K video
- Modular design with ActionPod
- Cons
- Not waterproof with ActionPod
- Storage not extendable with SD cards
Overview of the Kandao Qoocam 3
Comparison of the Go 3S vs the Qoocam 3
Weight and size
The Go 3S is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3. The Go 3S is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3.
Insta360 Go 3S
25.6mm x 54.4mm x 24.8mm / 1.01in x 2.14in x 0.98in
1.38oz / 39.1g
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 3S's battery is not removable
Insta360 Go 3S
310mAh
Removable
38min 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 3S features built-in storage. Only the Qoocam 3 supports SD cards, the Go 3S is therefore limited to it's built-in storage.
Insta360 Go 3S
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 3S
4K 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 3S. Both cameras feature 120Mbps bit rate video.
Insta360 Go 3S
12MP
134°
120Mbps
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 3S's. The Go 3S's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Insta360 Go 3S
100-3200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Kandao Qoocam 3
100-6400
+/-2
Go 3S vs Qoocam 3 specifications
| Name | Insta360 Go 3S | Kandao Qoocam 3 |
| Year of release | 2024 | 2023 |
| Width | 1.01in / 25.6mm | 2.81in / 71.5mm |
| Height | 2.14in / 54.4mm | 3.26in / 82.7mm |
| Depth | 0.98in / 24.8mm | 1.05in / 26.6mm |
| Weight | 1.38oz / 39.1g | 6.67oz / 189g |
| Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 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 | 38min at 1080p | 58min 5.7K30fps 360° |
| Charging time | - | 90min |
| Battery extension capacity | 1270mAh | - |
| Battery extension run time | 140min at 1080p | - |
| Battery extension charging time | 65min | - |
| Battery extension weight | 3.4oz / 96.3g | - |
| Built-in storage | 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 | F2.8 | F1.6 |
| Focal length | 16mm | 9.36mm |
| ISO range | 100-3200 | 100-6400 |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 120Mbps | 120Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-2 |
| 360-degree video | No | Yes |
| 5.7K 360 video | - | 30fps |
| 4K 360 video | - | 60fps |
| 4K video | 30fps | - |
| 2.7K video | 30fps | 60fps |
| 1440p video | 50fps | - |
| 1080p video | 50fps | - |
| Maximum slow motion | 6x 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 | Yes | - |