Kandao Qoocam 3 vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
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Overview of the Kandao Qoocam 3
Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 5 ProDJI's flagship action camera: 4K120fps video and SuperNight mode
The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro is overall a great action camera, that captures high quality footage in low light situations. It is very capable, rugged, usable in very cold weather and underwater without a diving case down to 66ft / 20m. It is the successor to the DJI Osmo Action 4 which was already a very popular choice.
- Pros
- SuperNight mode
- Waterproof 66ft / 20m without case
- Freeze-proof
- Built-in storage
- Cons
- Still only 4K video
Comparison of the Qoocam 3 vs the Action 5 Pro
Weight and size
The Action 5 Pro is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3. The Action 5 Pro weighs a little less than the Qoocam 3.
Kandao Qoocam 3
71.5mm x 82.7mm x 26.6mm / 2.81in x 3.26in x 1.05in
6.67oz / 189g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm / 2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in
5.15oz / 146g
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 Action 5 Pro offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Kandao Qoocam 3
1600mAh
Removable
58min 5.7K30fps 360°
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
1950mAh
Removable
240min 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
Only the Action 5 Pro features built-in storage. Both the Qoocam 3 and the Action 5 Pro support SD cards.
Kandao Qoocam 3
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
64GB (47GB available)
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 Action 5 Pro offers HDR video.
Kandao Qoocam 3
2.7K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
4K video at 120fps
4K60fps
Camera and sensor technology
The Qoocam 3 features a much higher resolution. Both feature a 155° field of view. Both cameras feature 120Mbps bit rate video.
Kandao Qoocam 3
62MP
155°
120Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
40MP
155°
120Mbps
Camera settings
The Action 5 Pro's 100-51200 ISO range is far superior to Qoocam 3's. The Action 5 Pro's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Kandao Qoocam 3
100-6400
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
100-51200
+/-4
Qoocam 3 vs Action 5 Pro specifications
| Name | Kandao Qoocam 3 | DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro |
| Year of release | 2023 | 2024 |
| Width | 2.81in / 71.5mm | 2.78in / 70.5mm |
| Height | 3.26in / 82.7mm | 1.74in / 44.2mm |
| Depth | 1.05in / 26.6mm | 1.29in / 32.8mm |
| Weight | 6.67oz / 189g | 5.15oz / 146g |
| Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 66ft / 20m |
| Waterproof with diving case | - | 197ft / 60m |
| Min operating temperature | 32°F / 0°C | -4°F / -20°C |
| Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | 113°F / 45°C |
| Battery capacity | 1600mAh | 1950mAh |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life | 58min 5.7K30fps 360° | 240min at 1080p |
| Charging time | 90min | 53min |
| Built-in storage | - | 64GB (47GB available) |
| Storage format | microSD | microSD |
| Storage rating required | Class 10 or UHS-I Rating | V30 or UHS-3 |
| Maximun storage supported | 256GB | 1TB |
| Rear screen size | 1.69in | - |
| Field of view | 155° | 155° |
| Sensor | 1/1.55" | 1/1.3" |
| Pixels | 62MP | 40MP |
| Aperture | F1.6 | F2.8 |
| Focal length | 9.36mm | - |
| ISO range | 100-6400 | 100-51200 |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 10bit |
| Video bite rate | 120Mbps | 120Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-2 | +/-4 |
| 360-degree video | Yes | No |
| 5.7K 360 video | 30fps | - |
| 4K 360 video | 60fps | - |
| 4K video | - | 120fps |
| 2.7K video | 60fps | 120fps |
| 1080p video | - | 240fps |
| Slow motion at 4K | - | 4 |
| Maximum slow motion | - | 8x at 1080p |
| HDR video | - | 4K60fps |
| Stabilization | SuperSteady 2.0 | RockSteady 3.0+ |
| Horizon lock | Yes | Yes |
| Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
| Live streaming | - | No |
| Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Starlapse mode | - | Yes |
| Timeshift mode | - | Yes |
| Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
| Subject tracking | Yes | 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 | - | Dual DJI Microphone Direct Connection |
| Audio bluetooth support | Yes | DJI Mic 2 |
| Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Bluetooth | BLE 4.2 | BLE 5.1 |
| USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
| GPS integrated | - | No |
| GPS pairing | - | GPS remote |
| Pressure gauge | - | Yes |
| Voice commands | - | Yes |