Insta360 One X2 vs Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
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Overview of the Insta360 One X2
Insta360 One X2
Insta360's 2020 360 camera: 5.7K video at an affordable cost
The X2 is now an older 360 camera but it still offers great performance and most needed features at a relatively moderate cost. If you need spherical video on a budget, it is a great pick. It's successor is the Insta360 X3, released in 2022.
- Pros
- Great image stabilization
- Good battery life
- Freeze-proof
- Cons
- Better options for image quality
- Average battery life
- No official diving case
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 X2 vs the Qoocam 3 Ultra
Weight and size
The X2 is a slightly smaller camera. The X2 is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3 Ultra.
Insta360 One X2
46mm x 113mm x 30mm / 1.81in x 4.45in x 1.18in
5.26oz / 149g
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 One X2
1630mAh
Removable
80min 5.7K30fps 360°
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 X2 and the Qoocam 3 Ultra support SD cards.
Insta360 One X2
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 X2 offers HDR video.
Insta360 One X2
4K video at 30fps
Yes
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. Both feature a 155° field of view. The Qoocam 3 Ultra features a much higher bit rate than the X2
Insta360 One X2
18MP
155°
100Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
96MP
155°
150Mbps
Camera settings
The X2's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Insta360 One X2
Feature missing
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
100-6400
+/-2
X2 vs Qoocam 3 Ultra specifications
Name | Insta360 One X2 | Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra |
Year of release | 2020 | 2024 |
Width | 1.81in / 46mm | 2.81in / 71.5mm |
Height | 4.45in / 113mm | 4.06in / 103.2mm |
Depth | 1.18in / 30mm | 1.05in / 26.6mm |
Weight | 5.26oz / 149g | 11.85oz / 336g |
Waterproof | 16ft / 5m | 33ft / 10m |
Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | -4°F / -20°C |
Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | 104°F / 40°C |
Battery capacity | 1630mAh | 2280mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 80min 5.7K30fps 360° | 100min 4K30fps 360° 50min 8K30fps 360° |
Charging time | 85min | - |
Built-in storage | - | 128GB |
Storage format | microSD | microSD |
Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | Class 10 or UHS-I Rating |
Maximun storage supported | 1TB | 1TB |
Rear screen size | 1in | 2.19in |
Field of view | 155° | 155° |
Sensor | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Pixels | 18MP | 96MP |
Aperture | F2.0 | F1.6 |
Focal length | - | 9.36mm |
ISO range | - | 100-6400 |
Color Depth | 8bit | 10bit |
Video bite rate | 100Mbps | 150Mbps |
Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-2 |
360-degree video | Yes | Yes |
8K 360 video | - | 30fps |
5.7K 360 video | 30fps | 60fps |
4K 360 video | 50fps | 120fps |
3K 360 video | 100fps | - |
360 video format | INSV | - |
4K video | 30fps | 60fps |
2.7K video | 60fps | 100fps |
1080p video | 60fps | - |
Slow motion at 4K | 4 | - |
Maximum slow motion | 4x at 1080p | - |
HDR video | Yes | - |
Stabilization | FlowState | SuperSteady 2.0 |
Horizon lock | Yes | Yes |
Video format | H.265 (HEVC) | H.264 (MP4) |
Live streaming | Yes | - |
Webcam mode | Yes | - |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Starlapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Timeshift mode | Yes | - |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Subject tracking | Yes | Yes |
Photo burst mode | Yes | - |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | 4 | 4 |
Stereo audio | Yes | Yes |
Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
Audio format | aac | wav |
Audio input | - | Bluetooth microphone support |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | BLE 4.2 | BLE 5.2 |
USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | No | Yes |
GPS pairing | iOS Application Android Application | - |
Voice commands | Yes | - |
Gesture commands | No | - |