Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra vs Akaso EK7000 Pro
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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 EK7000 Pro
Akaso EK7000 Pro
Akaso's 2022 ultra low budget action camera
The EK7000 Pro is one of the cheapest action cameras you can buy. It is just as capable as the newer Akaso Brave 4 Pro but without a front facing screen, so if you don't need one and are looking for an extra cheap action camera, this is the one for you.
- Pros
- Great value for money
- Lots of accessories included
- Cons
- Poor low light footage
- Short battery life
- Not waterproof without case
Comparison of the Qoocam 3 Ultra vs the EK7000 Pro
Weight and size
The EK7000 Pro is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The EK7000 Pro 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 EK7000 Pro
40mm x 60mm x 33mm / 1.57in x 2.36in x 1.3in
2.12oz / 60g
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 EK7000 Pro
1350mAh
Removable
140min for 4K30fps
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 EK7000 Pro support SD cards.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
128GB
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Akaso EK7000 Pro
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.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso EK7000 Pro
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The Qoocam 3 Ultra features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the EK7000 Pro 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 EK7000 Pro
20MP
170°
Feature missing
Camera settings
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
100-6400
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso EK7000 Pro
Feature missing
Feature missing
Qoocam 3 Ultra vs EK7000 Pro specifications
Name | Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra | Akaso EK7000 Pro |
Year of release | 2024 | 2022 |
Width | 2.81in / 71.5mm | 1.57in / 40mm |
Height | 4.06in / 103.2mm | 2.36in / 60mm |
Depth | 1.05in / 26.6mm | 1.3in / 33mm |
Weight | 11.85oz / 336g | 2.12oz / 60g |
Waterproof | 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 | 1350mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 100min 4K30fps 360° 50min 8K30fps 360° | 140min for 4K30fps |
Built-in storage | 128GB | - |
Storage format | microSD | microSD |
Storage rating required | Class 10 or UHS-I Rating | UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 1TB | - |
Rear screen size | 2.19in | 2in |
Field of view | 155° | 170° |
Sensor | 1/1.7" | CMOS |
Pixels | 96MP | 20MP |
Aperture | F1.6 | F2.0 |
Focal length | 9.36mm | - |
ISO range | 100-6400 | - |
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 | 30fps |
2.7K video | 100fps | - |
1080p video | - | 60fps |
Stabilization | SuperSteady 2.0 | EIS |
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 | - |
Audio format | wav | - |
Audio input | Bluetooth microphone support | Akaso external mic |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Yes |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.2 | - |
USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | Yes | - |
Remote control | - | Included |