Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra vs Sixmou i3

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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 Sixmou i3

Sixmou i3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Sixmou i3
A thumb sized, budget action camera
The i3 is a thumb sized action camera that features 4K video recording. It's an all-in-one package with many accessories for people looking for a cheap wearable camera. It's lightweight and very simple to use and makes it an affordable alternative to the more expensive but also more capable Insta360 Go 3S.
  • Pros
  • Light & small
  • Lots of accessories
  • SD card included
  • Cons
  • Average performance
  • Average quality build
  • No screen

Comparison of the Qoocam 3 Ultra vs the i3

Weight and size

The i3 is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The i3 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
Sixmou i3
28mm x 63mm x 18mm / 1.1in x 2.48in x 0.71in
1.27oz / 36g
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 i3'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
Sixmou i3
800mAh
Removable
90min for 4k and 150min for 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 i3 support SD cards.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
128GB
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Sixmou i3
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
Sixmou i3
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
96MP
155°
150Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing
Feature missing

Camera settings

Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
100-6400
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Sixmou i3
Feature missing
Feature missing

Qoocam 3 Ultra vs i3 specifications

NameKandao Qoocam 3 UltraSixmou i3
Year of release20242024
Width2.81in / 71.5mm1.1in / 28mm
Height4.06in / 103.2mm2.48in / 63mm
Depth1.05in / 26.6mm0.71in / 18mm
Weight11.85oz / 336g1.27oz / 36g
Waterproof33ft / 10m-
Waterproof with diving case-131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C-
Battery capacity2280mAh800mAh
Removable batteryYesNo
Battery life100min 4K30fps 360°
50min 8K30fps 360°
90min for 4k
150min for 1080p
Built-in storage128GB-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredClass 10 or UHS-I RatingUHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB64GB
Rear screen size2.19in-
Field of view155°-
Sensor1/1.7"-
Pixels96MP-
ApertureF1.6-
Focal length9.36mm-
ISO range100-6400-
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate150Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-2-
360-degree videoYesNo
8K 360 video30fps-
5.7K 360 video60fps-
4K 360 video120fps-
4K video60fps30fps
2.7K video100fps-
1080p video-30fps
StabilizationSuperSteady 2.0Yes
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Timelapse modeYes-
Starlapse modeYes-
Loop recording modeYes-
Subject trackingYes-
RAW format supportedYes-
Microphones4-
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYes-
Audio formatwav-
Audio inputBluetooth microphone support-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axYes
BluetoothBLE 5.2-
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedYes-