Kandao Qoocam vs Akaso Brave 8
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Overview of the Kandao Qoocam
Kandao Qoocam
Kandao's stereo camera: 4K stereo 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 vs the Brave 8
Weight and size
The Brave 8 is a slightly smaller camera. The Brave 8 is a lot lighter than the Qoocam.
Kandao Qoocam
Feature missing
6.35oz / 180g
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 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Brave 8 has a removable battery whereas the Qoocam's battery is not removable
Kandao Qoocam
2600mAh
Non removable
180min for 360° video
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
Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the Qoocam and the Brave 8 support SD cards.
Kandao Qoocam
No built-in storage
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
Only the Qoocam offers HDR video.
Kandao Qoocam
4K video at 60fps
Yes
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 8
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The Qoocam features a much higher resolution. With 216°, the Qoocam features a much wider field of view than the Brave 8.
Kandao Qoocam
62MP
216°
60Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 8
48MP
166°
Feature missing
Camera settings
Kandao Qoocam
Feature missing
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 8
Feature missing
Feature missing
Qoocam vs Brave 8 specifications
Name | Kandao Qoocam | Akaso Brave 8 |
Year of release | 2018 | 2023 |
Width | 1.2in / 30.5mm | 1.42in / 36mm |
Height | 0.98in / 25mm | 2.48in / 63mm |
Depth | 7.81in / 198.5mm | 1.93in / 49mm |
Weight | 6.35oz / 180g | 3.99oz / 113g |
Waterproof | - | 33ft / 10m |
Waterproof with diving case | - | 197ft / 60m |
Min operating temperature | 32°F / 0°C | - |
Max operating temperature | 95°F / 35°C | - |
Battery capacity | 2600mAh | 1550mAh |
Removable battery | - | Yes |
Battery life | 180min for 360° video | 90min for 4k 60fps |
Storage format | microSD | microSDXC |
Storage rating required | - | UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 256GB | - |
Rear screen size | 2.4in | 2in |
Front screen size | - | 0.96in |
Field of view | 216° | 166° |
Sensor | 1/1.55" | 1/2.0" BSI CMOS |
Pixels | 62MP | 48MP |
Aperture | F2.2 | F2.8 |
Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 60Mbps | - |
Exposure Compensation | +/-2 | - |
360-degree video | Yes | No |
4K 360 video | 60fps | - |
4K video | 60fps | 60fps |
2.7K video | - | 120fps |
1080p video | 120fps | 60fps |
Maximum slow motion | 4x | 16x |
HDR video | Yes | - |
Stabilization | Yes | EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Timeshift mode | - | Yes |
Loop recording mode | - | Yes |
Subject tracking | Yes | - |
Photo burst mode | - | Yes |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Noise reduction | - | Yes |
Audio format | pcm | - |
Audio input | - | Akaso external mic |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 5G |
Bluetooth | BLE 4.0 | - |
USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
Voice commands | - | Yes |
Remote control | - | Included |