Kandao Qoocam 8k vs Akaso Brave 8
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Overview of the Kandao Qoocam 8k
Kandao Qoocam 8k
Kandao's professional 360 camera: High bit rate 8K video
Overview of the Akaso Brave 8
Akaso Brave 8
Akaso's most capable action camera
The Brave 8 is currently Akaso's most high end action camera but has started to age and remains at a price range where better options make more sense. Nevertheless, it offers a relatively rugged build and a removeable lens cover, decent performance overall and lots of accessories are included.
- Pros
- 48M Pixels
- Waterproof
- Many accessories included
- Cons
- Better options at same price
Comparison of the Qoocam 8k vs the Brave 8
Weight and size
The Brave 8 is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 8k. The Brave 8 is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 8k.
Kandao Qoocam 8k
Feature missing
8.64oz / 245g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Akaso Brave 8
36mm x 63mm x 49mm / 1.42in x 2.48in x 1.93in
3.99oz / 113g
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 8k offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Kandao Qoocam 8k
3000mAh
Removable
90min 8K30fps 360° and 90min 4K120fps 360°
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Akaso Brave 8
1550mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 60fps
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 8k features built-in storage. Both the Qoocam 8k and the Brave 8 support SD cards.
Kandao Qoocam 8k
64GB
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Akaso Brave 8
No built-in storage
microSDXC
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 8k
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 8
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The Brave 8 offers a slightly higher resolution. With 200°, the Qoocam 8k features a much wider field of view than the Brave 8.
Kandao Qoocam 8k
40MP
200°
200Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 8
48MP
166°
Feature missing
Camera settings
Kandao Qoocam 8k
Feature missing
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 8
Feature missing
Feature missing
Qoocam 8k vs Brave 8 specifications
Name | Kandao Qoocam 8k | Akaso Brave 8 |
Year of release | 2024 | 2023 |
Width | 2.24in / 57mm | 1.42in / 36mm |
Height | 5.71in / 145mm | 2.48in / 63mm |
Depth | 1.3in / 33mm | 1.93in / 49mm |
Weight | 8.64oz / 245g | 3.99oz / 113g |
Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 33ft / 10m |
Waterproof with diving case | 98ft / 30m | 197ft / 60m |
Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | - |
Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | - |
Battery capacity | 3000mAh | 1550mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 90min 8K30fps 360° 90min 4K120fps 360° | 90min for 4k 60fps |
Built-in storage | 64GB | - |
Storage format | microSD | microSDXC |
Storage rating required | UHS-3 | UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 256GB | - |
Rear screen size | 2.19in | 2in |
Front screen size | - | 0.96in |
Field of view | 200° | 166° |
Sensor | 1/1.7" BSI-COMS | 1/2.0" BSI CMOS |
Pixels | 40MP | 48MP |
Aperture | F2.0 | F2.8 |
Color Depth | 10bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 200Mbps | - |
Exposure Compensation | +/-2 | - |
360-degree video | Yes | No |
8K 360 video | 30fps | - |
5.7K 360 video | 60fps | - |
4K 360 video | 120fps | - |
4K video | 60fps | 60fps |
2.7K video | 100fps | 120fps |
1080p video | - | 60fps |
Maximum slow motion | - | 16x |
Stabilization | SuperSteady | EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth |
Horizon lock | Yes | - |
Video format | H.265 (HEVC) H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Live streaming | 4K 360° | - |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Timeshift mode | - | Yes |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Subject tracking | Yes | - |
Photo burst mode | - | Yes |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Stereo audio | Yes | - |
Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
Audio format | pcm | - |
Audio input | 3.5mm mic port | Akaso external mic |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 5G |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.2 | - |
USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
Voice commands | - | Yes |
Remote control | - | Included |