Kandao Qoocam vs Insta360 Go 3
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Overview of the Kandao Qoocam
Overview of the Insta360 Go 3
Insta360 Go 3Insta360's 2023 wearable action camera
The Insta360 Go 3 is a great wearable action camera. When combined with the ActionPod, it also becomes a more traditional action camera with extended battery life and a flip screen. It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.
- Pros
- Small size
- Extra battery and screen with ActionPod
- Cons
- Not waterproof with ActionPod
- SD cards not supported
Comparison of the Qoocam vs the Go 3
Weight and size
The Go 3 is a lot more compact than the Qoocam. The Go 3 is a lot lighter than the Qoocam.
Kandao Qoocam
Feature missing
6.35oz / 180g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Insta360 Go 3
25.6mm x 54.4mm x 23.2mm / 1.01in x 2.14in x 0.91in
1.25oz / 35.5g
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. Neither camera has a removable battery.
Kandao Qoocam
2600mAh
Non removable
180min for 360° video
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Insta360 Go 3
310mAh
Removable
45min 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 Go 3 features built-in storage. Only the Qoocam supports SD cards, the Go 3 is therefore limited to it's built-in storage.
Kandao Qoocam
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Insta360 Go 3
32GB, 64GB or 128GB
Storage not extendable
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
Insta360 Go 3
2.7K video at 30fps
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 Go 3. The Go 3 features a much higher bit rate than the Qoocam
Kandao Qoocam
62MP
216°
60Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 Go 3
12MP
134°
80Mbps
Camera settings
The Go 3's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Kandao Qoocam
Feature missing
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 Go 3
100-3200
+/-4
Qoocam vs Go 3 specifications
| Name | Kandao Qoocam | Insta360 Go 3 |
| Year of release | 2018 | 2023 |
| Width | 1.2in / 30.5mm | 1.01in / 25.6mm |
| Height | 0.98in / 25mm | 2.14in / 54.4mm |
| Depth | 7.81in / 198.5mm | 0.91in / 23.2mm |
| Weight | 6.35oz / 180g | 1.25oz / 35.5g |
| Waterproof | - | 16ft / 5m |
| Waterproof with diving case | - | 197ft / 60m |
| Min operating temperature | 32°F / 0°C | -4°F / -20°C |
| Max operating temperature | 95°F / 35°C | 104°F / 40°C |
| Battery capacity | 2600mAh | 310mAh |
| Removable battery | - | No |
| Battery life | 180min for 360° video | 45min at 1080p |
| Battery extension capacity | - | 1270mAh |
| Battery extension run time | - | 170min at 1080p |
| Battery extension charging time | - | 65min |
| Battery extension weight | - | 3.4oz / 96.3g |
| Built-in storage | - | 32GB 64GB 128GB |
| Storage format | microSD | - |
| Maximun storage supported | 256GB | 128GB |
| Rear screen size | 2.4in | With Action Pod |
| Front screen size | - | With Action Pod |
| Field of view | 216° | 134° |
| Sensor | 1/1.55" | 1/2.3" |
| Pixels | 62MP | 12MP |
| Aperture | F2.2 | F2.2 |
| Focal length | - | 11mm |
| ISO range | - | 100-3200 |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 60Mbps | 80Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-2 | +/-4 |
| 360-degree video | Yes | No |
| 4K 360 video | 60fps | - |
| 4K video | 60fps | - |
| 2.7K video | - | 30fps |
| 1440p video | - | 50fps |
| 1080p video | 120fps | 50fps |
| Maximum slow motion | 4x | 4x at 1080p |
| HDR video | Yes | - |
| Stabilization | Yes | Flowstate |
| 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 |
| Subject tracking | Yes | - |
| Photo burst mode | - | No |
| RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | - | 2 |
| Stereo audio | - | Yes |
| Noise reduction | - | Yes |
| Audio format | pcm | aac |
| Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | BLE 4.0 | BLE 5.0 |
| USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB2.0 |
| GPS integrated | - | No |
| GPS pairing | - | Garmin device Apple Watch |
| Voice commands | - | Yes |
| Gesture commands | - | No |