Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra vs Insta360 X3

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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 Insta360 X3

Insta360 X3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 X3
Insta360's 2022 360 camera: 5.7K video and a large touchscreen
The Insta360 X3 was released in 2022 and is a few years old now, but it still delivers exceptionnal performance and is the best pick if you are looking for the best value for money. The 5.7K30fps 360 video is more than sufficient for capturing amazing footage unless you need to zoom in aggressively. The X3 has since been replaced by the Insta360 X4 which introduces 8K 360 video.
  • Pros
  • Great performance
  • Good value for money
  • Diving case for underwater footage
  • Cons
  • Average battery life

Comparison of the Qoocam 3 Ultra vs the X3

Weight and size

The X3 is a slightly smaller camera. The X3 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 X3
46mm x 114mm x 33.1mm / 1.81in x 4.49in x 1.3in
6.35oz / 180g
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 X3
1800mAh
Removable
81min 5.7K30fps 360°
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 X3 support SD cards.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
128GB
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Insta360 X3
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 X3 offers HDR video.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 X3
4K video at 30fps
Yes

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 X3
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
96MP
155°
150Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 X3
72MP
155°
120Mbps

Camera settings

The Qoocam 3 Ultra's 100-6400 ISO range is far superior to X3's. The X3's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
100-6400
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 X3
100-3200
+/-4

Qoocam 3 Ultra vs X3 specifications

NameKandao Qoocam 3 UltraInsta360 X3
Year of release20242022
Width2.81in / 71.5mm1.81in / 46mm
Height4.06in / 103.2mm4.49in / 114mm
Depth1.05in / 26.6mm1.3in / 33.1mm
Weight11.85oz / 336g6.35oz / 180g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case-164ft / 50m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity2280mAh1800mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life100min 4K30fps 360°
50min 8K30fps 360°
81min 5.7K30fps 360°
Charging time-90min
Built-in storage128GB-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredClass 10 or UHS-I RatingV30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB1TB
Rear screen size2.19in-
Field of view155°155°
Sensor1/1.7"1/1.9"
Pixels96MP72MP
ApertureF1.6F1.9
Focal length9.36mm6.7mm
ISO range100-6400100-3200
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate150Mbps120Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-2+/-4
360-degree videoYesYes
8K 360 video30fps-
5.7K 360 video60fps30fps
4K 360 video120fps60fps
3K 360 video-100fps
360 video format-INSV
4K video60fps30fps
2.7K video100fps60fps
1080p video-60fps
Slow motion at 4K-4
Maximum slow motion-4x at 1080p
HDR video-Yes
StabilizationSuperSteady 2.0FlowState
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming-Yes
Webcam mode-Yes
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift mode-Yes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingYesYes
Photo burst mode-Yes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones44
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
GPS pairing-iOS Application
Android Application
Voice commands-Yes
Gesture commands-No