Insta360 Go 3S vs Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
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Overview of the Insta360 Go 3S
Insta360 Go 3S
Insta360'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 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 Go 3S vs the Qoocam 3 Ultra
Weight and size
The Go 3S is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The Go 3S is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3 Ultra.
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 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 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 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
Both cameras have built-in storage. Only the Qoocam 3 Ultra 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 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.
Insta360 Go 3S
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. With 155°, the Qoocam 3 Ultra features a much wider field of view than the Go 3S. The Qoocam 3 Ultra features a much higher bit rate than the Go 3S
Insta360 Go 3S
12MP
134°
120Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
96MP
155°
150Mbps
Camera settings
The Qoocam 3 Ultra'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 Ultra
100-6400
+/-2
Go 3S vs Qoocam 3 Ultra specifications
Name | Insta360 Go 3S | Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra |
Year of release | 2024 | 2024 |
Width | 1.01in / 25.6mm | 2.81in / 71.5mm |
Height | 2.14in / 54.4mm | 4.06in / 103.2mm |
Depth | 0.98in / 24.8mm | 1.05in / 26.6mm |
Weight | 1.38oz / 39.1g | 11.85oz / 336g |
Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 33ft / 10m |
Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | - |
Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | -4°F / -20°C |
Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | 104°F / 40°C |
Battery capacity | 310mAh | 2280mAh |
Removable battery | No | Yes |
Battery life | 38min at 1080p | 100min 4K30fps 360° 50min 8K30fps 360° |
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 | 128GB |
Storage format | - | microSD |
Storage rating required | - | Class 10 or UHS-I Rating |
Maximun storage supported | 128GB | 1TB |
Rear screen size | With Action Pod | 2.19in |
Front screen size | With Action Pod | - |
Field of view | 134° | 155° |
Sensor | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Pixels | 12MP | 96MP |
Aperture | F2.8 | F1.6 |
Focal length | 16mm | 9.36mm |
ISO range | 100-3200 | 100-6400 |
Color Depth | 8bit | 10bit |
Video bite rate | 120Mbps | 150Mbps |
Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-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 | 30fps | 100fps |
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 | 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 input | - | Bluetooth microphone support |
Wifi | 802.11a/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.0 | BLE 5.2 |
USB | Type-C USB2.0 | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | No | Yes |
GPS pairing | Garmin device Apple Watch | - |
Voice commands | Yes | - |
Gesture commands | Yes | - |