Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra vs DJI Osmo Action 2

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Overview of the Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra

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 DJI Osmo Action 2

DJI Osmo Action 2☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 2
DJI's wearable action camera: 4K video in a modular format
The DJI Osmo Action 2 is an extremely modular action camera which delivers incredible 4K120fps footage while still remaining wearable. Thanks to it's magnetic attachement system, you can mix and match modules to transform it to suit every use case you can imagine. It's successor, the DJI Osmo Action 3, has abandonned this modular design, so the Action 2 remains DJI's current wearable camera.
  • Pros
  • 4K120fps footage
  • Wearable
  • Lightweight
  • Cons
  • SD card only with extra module
  • Modules are not waterproof without case
  • Not freeze-proof
  • Overheating issues

Comparison of the Qoocam 3 Ultra vs the Action 2

Weight and size

The Action 2 is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The Action 2 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
DJI Osmo Action 2
39mm x 39mm x 22.3mm / 1.54in x 1.54in x 0.88in
1.98oz / 56g
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 Action 2's battery is not removable
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
2280mAh
Removable
100min 4K30fps 360° and 50min 8K30fps 360°
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
DJI Osmo Action 2
580mAh
Removable
70min at 1080p
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. Both the Qoocam 3 Ultra and the Action 2 support SD cards.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
128GB
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
DJI Osmo Action 2
32GB or 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.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
DJI Osmo Action 2
4K video at 120fps
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 Action 2
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
96MP
155°
150Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
DJI Osmo Action 2
12MP
155°
130Mbps

Camera settings

Both the Qoocam 3 Ultra and the Action 2 have the same ISO range. The Action 2's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
100-6400
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
DJI Osmo Action 2
100-6400
+/-4

Qoocam 3 Ultra vs Action 2 specifications

NameKandao Qoocam 3 UltraDJI Osmo Action 2
Year of release20242021
Width2.81in / 71.5mm1.54in / 39mm
Height4.06in / 103.2mm1.54in / 39mm
Depth1.05in / 26.6mm0.88in / 22.3mm
Weight11.85oz / 336g1.98oz / 56g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case-197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C32°F / 0°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity2280mAh580mAh
Removable batteryYesNo
Battery life100min 4K30fps 360°
50min 8K30fps 360°
70min at 1080p
Battery extension capacity-1300mAh
Battery extension run time-160m at 1080p
Battery extension charging time-90min
Battery extension weight-2.26oz / 64g
Built-in storage128GB32GB
128GB
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredClass 10 or UHS-I RatingV30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB256GB
Rear screen size2.19in-
Field of view155°155°
Sensor1/1.7"1/1.7"
Pixels96MP12MP
ApertureF1.6F2.8
Focal length9.36mm-
ISO range100-6400100-6400
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate150Mbps130Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-2+/-4
360-degree videoYesNo
8K 360 video30fps-
5.7K 360 video60fps-
4K 360 video120fps-
4K video60fps120fps
2.7K video100fps120fps
1080p video-240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4
Maximum slow motion-4x at 1080p
StabilizationSuperSteady 2.0RockSteady 2.0
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming-No
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift mode-Yes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingYesNo
Photo burst mode-No
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones41 (3 with Module)
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formatwavaac
Audio inputBluetooth microphone support-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.2BLE 5.0
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedYesNo
Voice commands-Yes