Kandao Qoocam 8k vs Kandao Qoocam 3

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Overview of the Kandao Qoocam 8k

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Kandao's professional 360 camera: High bit rate 8K video

Overview of the Kandao Qoocam 3

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Kandao's 2023 360 camera: 5.7K video

Comparison of the Qoocam 8k vs the Qoocam 3

Weight and size

The Qoocam 3 is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 8k. The Qoocam 3 is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 8k.
Kandao Qoocam 8k
Feature missing
8.64oz / 245g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Kandao Qoocam 3
71.5mm x 82.7mm x 26.6mm / 2.81in x 3.26in x 1.05in
6.67oz / 189g
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
Kandao Qoocam 3
1600mAh
Removable
58min 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 8k features built-in storage. Both the Qoocam 8k and the Qoocam 3 support SD cards.
Kandao Qoocam 8k
64GB
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Kandao Qoocam 3
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 8k
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Kandao Qoocam 3
2.7K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

The Qoocam 3 features a much higher resolution. With 200°, the Qoocam 8k features a much wider field of view than the Qoocam 3. The Qoocam 8k features a much higher bit rate than the Qoocam 3
Kandao Qoocam 8k
40MP
200°
200Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Kandao Qoocam 3
62MP
155°
120Mbps

Camera settings

Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Kandao Qoocam 8k
Feature missing
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Kandao Qoocam 3
100-6400
+/-2

Qoocam 8k vs Qoocam 3 specifications

NameKandao Qoocam 8kKandao Qoocam 3
Year of release20242023
Width2.24in / 57mm2.81in / 71.5mm
Height5.71in / 145mm3.26in / 82.7mm
Depth1.3in / 33mm1.05in / 26.6mm
Weight8.64oz / 245g6.67oz / 189g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case98ft / 30m-
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C32°F / 0°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity3000mAh1600mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life90min 8K30fps 360°
90min 4K120fps 360°
58min 5.7K30fps 360°
Charging time-90min
Built-in storage64GB-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3Class 10 or UHS-I Rating
Maximun storage supported256GB256GB
Rear screen size2.19in1.69in
Field of view200°155°
Sensor1/1.7" BSI-COMS1/1.55"
Pixels40MP62MP
ApertureF2.0F1.6
Focal length-9.36mm
ISO range-100-6400
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate200Mbps120Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-2+/-2
360-degree videoYesYes
8K 360 video30fps-
5.7K 360 video60fps30fps
4K 360 video120fps60fps
4K video60fps-
2.7K video100fps60fps
StabilizationSuperSteadySuperSteady 2.0
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)
H.264 (MP4)
H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming4K 360°-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones-4
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formatpcmwav
Audio input3.5mm mic port-
Audio bluetooth support-Yes
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.2BLE 4.2
USBType-C USBType-C USB