Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra vs GoPro Hero (2024)

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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 GoPro Hero (2024)

GoPro Hero (2024)☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero (2024)
GoPro's 2024 budget action camera: 4K video, slomo & photos
The Hero (2024) is GoPro's new entry level action camera, offering very decent performance at less than half the price of their flagship GoPro Hero 13 Black. The resulting product is extremely simple, with only 3 modes (video, slomo and photo), but for most casual usage, it's 4K video will be good enough to capture the fun and action of the moment and share it with your friends.
  • Pros
  • Simple & straightforward
  • Lightweight
  • Replaceable lens guard
  • Cons
  • Limited functionality
  • Stabilization only in app
  • Only waterproof down to 16ft / 5m
  • Battery not removeable

Comparison of the Qoocam 3 Ultra vs the Hero (2024)

Weight and size

The Hero (2024) is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The Hero (2024) 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
GoPro Hero (2024)
56.6mm x 47.7mm x 29.4mm / 2.23in x 1.88in x 1.16in
3.03oz / 86g
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 Hero (2024)'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
GoPro Hero (2024)
1225mAh
Removable
75min at 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 Hero (2024) support SD cards.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
128GB
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
GoPro Hero (2024)
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
GoPro Hero (2024)
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 Qoocam 3 Ultra is a little better than the Hero (2024)'s. The Qoocam 3 Ultra features a much higher bit rate than the Hero (2024)
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
96MP
155°
150Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
GoPro Hero (2024)
12MP
140°
50Mbps

Camera settings

Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
100-6400
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
GoPro Hero (2024)
Feature missing
Feature missing

Qoocam 3 Ultra vs Hero (2024) specifications

NameKandao Qoocam 3 UltraGoPro Hero (2024)
Year of release20242024
Width2.81in / 71.5mm2.23in / 56.6mm
Height4.06in / 103.2mm1.88in / 47.7mm
Depth1.05in / 26.6mm1.16in / 29.4mm
Weight11.85oz / 336g3.03oz / 86g
Waterproof33ft / 10m16ft / 5m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C14°F / -10°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C95°F / 35°C
Battery capacity2280mAh1225mAh
Removable batteryYesNo
Battery life100min 4K30fps 360°
50min 8K30fps 360°
75min at 4K30fps
Charging time-60min
Built-in storage128GB-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredClass 10 or UHS-I RatingV30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB1Tb
Rear screen size2.19in1.76in
Front screen size-No
Field of view155°140°
Sensor1/1.7"1/2.8" CMOS
Pixels96MP12MP
ApertureF1.6F2.3
Focal length9.36mm15mm
ISO range100-6400-
Video zoom-2x
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate150Mbps50Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-2-
360-degree videoYesNo
8K 360 video30fps-
5.7K 360 video60fps-
4K 360 video120fps-
4K video60fps30fps
2.7K video100fps60fps
1080p video-30fps
Maximum slow motion-2x at 2.7k
StabilizationSuperSteady 2.0Hypersmooth in Quik Application
Horizon lockYesNo
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Timelapse modeYes-
Starlapse modeYes-
Loop recording modeYes-
Subject trackingYes-
Photo burst mode-Yes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones42
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYes-
Audio formatwav-
Audio inputBluetooth microphone support-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.2BLE 5.2
USBType-C USBUSB-C
GPS integratedYesNo
Voice commands-Yes