Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra vs DJI Osmo Action 3

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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 3

DJI Osmo Action 3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 3
DJI's 2022 premium action camera: 4K120fps video
The DJI Osmo Action 3 was released in 2022 and while it is a few years old, it offers incredible 4K120fps video at a very affordable price. It's successor, the DJI Osmo Action 4 is mostly an incremental improvement, making the Action 3 a great budget friendly action camera.
  • Pros
  • 4K120fps footage
  • Freeze-proof
  • Good image stabilization
  • 52ft / 16m waterproof without case
  • Cons
  • Older model

Comparison of the Qoocam 3 Ultra vs the Action 3

Weight and size

The Action 3 is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The Action 3 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 3
70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm / 2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in
5.11oz / 145g
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
DJI Osmo Action 3
1770mAh
Removable
160min 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

Only the Qoocam 3 Ultra features built-in storage. Both the Qoocam 3 Ultra and the Action 3 support SD cards.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
128GB
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
DJI Osmo Action 3
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

Only the Action 3 offers HDR video.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
DJI Osmo Action 3
4K video at 120fps
4K

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 3
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
96MP
155°
150Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
DJI Osmo Action 3
12MP
155°
130Mbps

Camera settings

The Action 3's 100-12800 ISO range is far superior to Qoocam 3 Ultra's. The Action 3's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
100-6400
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
DJI Osmo Action 3
100-12800
+/-4

Qoocam 3 Ultra vs Action 3 specifications

NameKandao Qoocam 3 UltraDJI Osmo Action 3
Year of release20242022
Width2.81in / 71.5mm2.78in / 70.5mm
Height4.06in / 103.2mm1.74in / 44.2mm
Depth1.05in / 26.6mm1.29in / 32.8mm
Weight11.85oz / 336g5.11oz / 145g
Waterproof33ft / 10m52ft / 16m
Waterproof with diving case-197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C113°F / 45°C
Battery capacity2280mAh1770mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life100min 4K30fps 360°
50min 8K30fps 360°
160min at 1080p
Charging time-49min
Built-in storage128GB-
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 range100-6400100-12800
Color Depth10bit10bit
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-8x at 1080p
HDR video-4K
StabilizationSuperSteady 2.0RockSteady 3.0
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
Microphones43
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