Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra vs Insta360 Go 3
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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 Go 3
Insta360 Go 3
Insta360's 2023 wearable action camera
The Insta360 Go 3 is a great wearable action camera. When combined with the ActionPod, it also becomes a more traditional action camera with extended battery life and a flip screen. It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.
- Pros
- Small size
- Extra battery and screen with ActionPod
- Cons
- Not waterproof with ActionPod
- SD cards not supported
Comparison of the Qoocam 3 Ultra vs the Go 3
Weight and size
The Go 3 is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The Go 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
Insta360 Go 3
25.6mm x 54.4mm x 23.2mm / 1.01in x 2.14in x 0.91in
1.25oz / 35.5g
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 Go 3'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
Insta360 Go 3
310mAh
Removable
45min 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. Only the Qoocam 3 Ultra supports SD cards, the Go 3 is therefore limited to it's built-in storage.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
128GB
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Insta360 Go 3
32GB, 64GB or 128GB
Storage not extendable
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
Insta360 Go 3
2.7K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The Qoocam 3 Ultra features a much higher resolution. With 155°, the Qoocam 3 Ultra features a much wider field of view than the Go 3. The Qoocam 3 Ultra features a much higher bit rate than the Go 3
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
96MP
155°
150Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 Go 3
12MP
134°
80Mbps
Camera settings
The Qoocam 3 Ultra's 100-6400 ISO range is far superior to Go 3's. The Go 3's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
100-6400
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 Go 3
100-3200
+/-4
Qoocam 3 Ultra vs Go 3 specifications
Name | Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra | Insta360 Go 3 |
Year of release | 2024 | 2023 |
Width | 2.81in / 71.5mm | 1.01in / 25.6mm |
Height | 4.06in / 103.2mm | 2.14in / 54.4mm |
Depth | 1.05in / 26.6mm | 0.91in / 23.2mm |
Weight | 11.85oz / 336g | 1.25oz / 35.5g |
Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 16ft / 5m |
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 | 310mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | No |
Battery life | 100min 4K30fps 360° 50min 8K30fps 360° | 45min at 1080p |
Battery extension capacity | - | 1270mAh |
Battery extension run time | - | 170min at 1080p |
Battery extension charging time | - | 65min |
Battery extension weight | - | 3.4oz / 96.3g |
Built-in storage | 128GB | 32GB 64GB 128GB |
Storage format | microSD | - |
Storage rating required | Class 10 or UHS-I Rating | - |
Maximun storage supported | 1TB | 128GB |
Rear screen size | 2.19in | With Action Pod |
Front screen size | - | With Action Pod |
Field of view | 155° | 134° |
Sensor | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Pixels | 96MP | 12MP |
Aperture | F1.6 | F2.2 |
Focal length | 9.36mm | 11mm |
ISO range | 100-6400 | 100-3200 |
Color Depth | 10bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 150Mbps | 80Mbps |
Exposure Compensation | +/-2 | +/-4 |
360-degree video | Yes | No |
8K 360 video | 30fps | - |
5.7K 360 video | 60fps | - |
4K 360 video | 120fps | - |
4K video | 60fps | - |
2.7K video | 100fps | 30fps |
1440p video | - | 50fps |
1080p video | - | 50fps |
Maximum slow motion | - | 4x at 1080p |
Stabilization | SuperSteady 2.0 | Flowstate |
Horizon lock | Yes | - |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Live streaming | - | No |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Starlapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Timeshift mode | - | Yes |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Subject tracking | Yes | - |
Photo burst mode | - | No |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | 4 | 2 |
Stereo audio | Yes | Yes |
Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
Audio format | wav | aac |
Audio input | Bluetooth microphone support | - |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/n/ac |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.2 | BLE 5.0 |
USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB2.0 |
GPS integrated | Yes | No |
GPS pairing | - | Garmin device Apple Watch |
Voice commands | - | Yes |
Gesture commands | - | No |