Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra vs Akaso Brave 8 Lite
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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
Overview of the Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Akaso's 2024 budget action camera: 4K HDR video
The Akaso Brave 8 Lite offers a very decent action camera experience at less than half the cost of a GoPro. As a budget action camera, there are indeed some limitations like subpar image stabilization and poor low light performance, but it will suit most people's needs at an affordable pricepoint.
- Pros
- Great value for money
- Lightweight
- HDR video
- Cons
- Low light video
- Fragile build
- Lacking image stabilization
Comparison of the Qoocam 3 Ultra vs the Brave 8 Lite
Weight and size
The Brave 8 Lite is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The Brave 8 Lite is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3 Ultra.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
71.5mm x 103.2mm x 26.6mm / 2.81in x 4.06in x 1.05in
11.85oz / 336g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
35mm x 65mm x 45mm / 1.38in x 2.56in x 1.77in
4.02oz / 114g
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.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
2280mAh
Removable
100min 4K30fps 360° and 50min 8K30fps 360°
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
1550mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 60fps
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 Qoocam 3 Ultra and the Brave 8 Lite support SD cards.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
128GB
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
No built-in storage
microSDXC
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 Brave 8 Lite offers HDR video.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
4K video at 60fps
4k 30fps
Camera and sensor technology
The Qoocam 3 Ultra features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 8 Lite is a little better than the Qoocam 3 Ultra's.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
96MP
155°
150Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
20MP
166°
Feature missing
Camera settings
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
100-6400
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Feature missing
Feature missing
Qoocam 3 Ultra vs Brave 8 Lite specifications
Name | Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra | Akaso Brave 8 Lite |
Year of release | 2024 | 2024 |
Width | 2.81in / 71.5mm | 1.38in / 35mm |
Height | 4.06in / 103.2mm | 2.56in / 65mm |
Depth | 1.05in / 26.6mm | 1.77in / 45mm |
Weight | 11.85oz / 336g | 4.02oz / 114g |
Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 33ft / 10m |
Waterproof with diving case | - | 131ft / 40m |
Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | - |
Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | - |
Battery capacity | 2280mAh | 1550mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 100min 4K30fps 360° 50min 8K30fps 360° | 90min for 4k 60fps |
Built-in storage | 128GB | - |
Storage format | microSD | microSDXC |
Storage rating required | Class 10 or UHS-I Rating | UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 1TB | - |
Rear screen size | 2.19in | 2in |
Front screen size | - | 0.96in |
Field of view | 155° | 166° |
Sensor | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" CMOS |
Pixels | 96MP | 20MP |
Aperture | F1.6 | F2.8 |
Focal length | 9.36mm | - |
ISO range | 100-6400 | - |
Video zoom | - | 5x |
Color Depth | 10bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 150Mbps | - |
Exposure Compensation | +/-2 | - |
360-degree video | Yes | No |
8K 360 video | 30fps | - |
5.7K 360 video | 60fps | - |
4K 360 video | 120fps | - |
4K video | 60fps | 60fps |
2.7K video | 100fps | - |
1080p video | - | 60fps |
Maximum slow motion | - | 8 |
HDR video | - | 4k 30fps |
Stabilization | SuperSteady 2.0 | EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth |
Horizon lock | Yes | - |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Starlapse mode | Yes | - |
Timeshift mode | - | Yes |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Subject tracking | Yes | - |
Photo burst mode | - | Yes |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | 4 | - |
Stereo audio | Yes | - |
Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
Audio format | wav | - |
Audio input | Bluetooth microphone support | Akaso external mic |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 5G |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.2 | - |
USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | Yes | - |
Voice commands | - | Yes |
Remote control | - | Included |