Kandao Qoocam 3 vs GoPro Hero (2024)
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Overview of the Kandao Qoocam 3
Overview of the GoPro Hero (2024)
GoPro Hero (2024)GoPro's 2024 budget action camera: 4K video, slomo & photos
The Hero (2024) is GoPro's new entry level action camera, offering very decent performance at less than half the price of their flagship GoPro Hero 13 Black. The resulting product is extremely simple, with only 3 modes (video, slomo and photo), but for most casual usage, it's 4K video will be good enough to capture the fun and action of the moment and share it with your friends.
- Pros
- Simple & straightforward
- Lightweight
- Replaceable lens guard
- Cons
- Limited functionality
- Stabilization only in app
- Only waterproof down to 16ft / 5m
- Battery not removeable
Comparison of the Qoocam 3 vs the Hero (2024)
Weight and size
The Hero (2024) is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3. The Hero (2024) is a lot lighter 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
GoPro Hero (2024)
56.6mm x 47.7mm x 29.4mm / 2.23in x 1.88in x 1.16in
3.03oz / 86g
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 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Qoocam 3 has a removable battery whereas the Hero (2024)'s battery is not removable
Kandao Qoocam 3
1600mAh
Removable
58min 5.7K30fps 360°
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
GoPro Hero (2024)
1225mAh
Removable
75min at 4K30fps
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
Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the Qoocam 3 and the Hero (2024) support SD cards.
Kandao Qoocam 3
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
GoPro Hero (2024)
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
2.7K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
GoPro Hero (2024)
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The Qoocam 3 features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Qoocam 3 is a little better than the Hero (2024)'s. The Qoocam 3 features a much higher bit rate than the Hero (2024)
Kandao Qoocam 3
62MP
155°
120Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
GoPro Hero (2024)
12MP
140°
50Mbps
Camera settings
Kandao Qoocam 3
100-6400
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
GoPro Hero (2024)
Feature missing
Feature missing
Qoocam 3 vs Hero (2024) specifications
| Name | Kandao Qoocam 3 | GoPro Hero (2024) |
| Year of release | 2023 | 2024 |
| Width | 2.81in / 71.5mm | 2.23in / 56.6mm |
| Height | 3.26in / 82.7mm | 1.88in / 47.7mm |
| Depth | 1.05in / 26.6mm | 1.16in / 29.4mm |
| Weight | 6.67oz / 189g | 3.03oz / 86g |
| Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 16ft / 5m |
| Min operating temperature | 32°F / 0°C | 14°F / -10°C |
| Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | 95°F / 35°C |
| Battery capacity | 1600mAh | 1225mAh |
| Removable battery | Yes | No |
| Battery life | 58min 5.7K30fps 360° | 75min at 4K30fps |
| Charging time | 90min | 60min |
| 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 | 1.76in |
| Front screen size | - | No |
| Field of view | 155° | 140° |
| Sensor | 1/1.55" | 1/2.8" CMOS |
| Pixels | 62MP | 12MP |
| Aperture | F1.6 | F2.3 |
| Focal length | 9.36mm | 15mm |
| ISO range | 100-6400 | - |
| Video zoom | - | 2x |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 120Mbps | 50Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-2 | - |
| 360-degree video | Yes | No |
| 5.7K 360 video | 30fps | - |
| 4K 360 video | 60fps | - |
| 4K video | - | 30fps |
| 2.7K video | 60fps | 60fps |
| 1080p video | - | 30fps |
| Maximum slow motion | - | 2x at 2.7k |
| Stabilization | SuperSteady 2.0 | Hypersmooth in Quik Application |
| Horizon lock | Yes | No |
| Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
| Timelapse mode | Yes | - |
| Loop recording mode | Yes | - |
| Subject tracking | Yes | - |
| Photo burst mode | - | Yes |
| RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 4 | 2 |
| Stereo audio | Yes | - |
| Noise reduction | Yes | - |
| Audio format | wav | - |
| Audio bluetooth support | Yes | - |
| Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | BLE 4.2 | BLE 5.2 |
| USB | Type-C USB | USB-C |
| GPS integrated | - | No |
| Voice commands | - | Yes |