Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra vs Insta360 Ace 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 Insta360 Ace Pro
Insta360 Ace Pro
Insta360's 2023 action camera: 8K video and a flipscreen
The Ace Pro is Insta360's 2023 action camera model and features 8K video in a rugged package that is waterproof and freeze-proof (-4°F / -20°C. It's successor, the Insta360 Ace Pro 2, mostly an incremental improvement, so the Ace Pro is an amazing pick now that the price has dropped.
- Pros
- 8K video
- Flip screen
- Great image stabilization
- Weather proof
- Cons
- Heavy
- Average audio
Comparison of the Qoocam 3 Ultra vs the Ace Pro
Weight and size
The Ace Pro is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The Ace 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
Insta360 Ace Pro
71.9mm x 52.15mm x 38.5mm / 2.83in x 2.05in x 1.52in
6.34oz / 179.8g
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
Insta360 Ace Pro
1650mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR
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 Ace Pro support SD cards.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
128GB
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Insta360 Ace 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
Only the Ace Pro offers HDR video.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 Ace Pro
8K video at 24fps
4k 30fps
Camera and sensor technology
The Qoocam 3 Ultra features a much higher resolution. The Qoocam 3 Ultra and the Ace Pro both have a similar field of view. The Ace Pro features a much higher bit rate than the Qoocam 3 Ultra
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
96MP
155°
150Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 Ace Pro
48MP
151°
170Mbps
Camera settings
Both the Qoocam 3 Ultra and the Ace Pro have the same ISO range. The Ace Pro's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
100-6400
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 Ace Pro
100-6400
+/-4
Qoocam 3 Ultra vs Ace Pro specifications
Name | Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra | Insta360 Ace Pro |
Year of release | 2024 | 2023 |
Width | 2.81in / 71.5mm | 2.83in / 71.9mm |
Height | 4.06in / 103.2mm | 2.05in / 52.15mm |
Depth | 1.05in / 26.6mm | 1.52in / 38.5mm |
Weight | 11.85oz / 336g | 6.34oz / 179.8g |
Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 33ft / 10m |
Waterproof with diving case | - | 197ft / 60m |
Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | -4°F / -20°C |
Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | 104°F / 40°C |
Battery capacity | 2280mAh | 1650mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 100min 4K30fps 360° 50min 8K30fps 360° | 100min at 4K30fps HDR |
Charging time | - | 46min (30W) 63min (5V/3A) |
Built-in storage | 128GB | - |
Storage format | microSD | microSD |
Storage rating required | Class 10 or UHS-I Rating | V30 or UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 1TB | 1Tb |
Rear screen size | 2.19in | 2.4in |
Front screen size | - | Yes |
Field of view | 155° | 151° |
Sensor | 1/1.7" | 1/1.3" |
Pixels | 96MP | 48MP |
Aperture | F1.6 | F2.6 |
Focal length | 9.36mm | 16mm |
ISO range | 100-6400 | 100-6400 |
Video zoom | - | 4x |
Color Depth | 10bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 150Mbps | 170Mbps |
Exposure Compensation | +/-2 | +/-4 |
360-degree video | Yes | No |
8K 360 video | 30fps | - |
5.7K 360 video | 60fps | - |
4K 360 video | 120fps | - |
8K video | - | 24fps |
4K video | 60fps | 120fps |
2.7K video | 100fps | 120fps |
1440p video | - | 60fps |
1080p video | - | 240fps |
Slow motion at 4K | - | 4x |
Maximum slow motion | - | 8x at 1080p |
HDR video | - | 4k 30fps |
Stabilization | SuperSteady 2.0 | Flowstate |
Horizon lock | Yes | Yes |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.265 (HEVC) |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Starlapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Timeshift mode | - | Yes |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Subject tracking | Yes | - |
Photo burst mode | - | Yes |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | 4 | 3 |
Stereo audio | Yes | Yes |
Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
Audio format | wav | aac |
Audio input | Bluetooth microphone support | - |
Audio bluetooth support | - | Bluetooth headsets |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.2 | BLE 5.2 |
USB | Type-C USB | USB-C |
GPS integrated | Yes | No |
GPS pairing | - | iOS Application Android Application |
Voice commands | - | Yes |
Gesture commands | - | Yes |