Kandao Qoocam vs Kandao Qoocam 3
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Overview of the Kandao Qoocam
Kandao Qoocam
Kandao's stereo camera: 4K stereo video
Overview of the Kandao Qoocam 3
Kandao Qoocam 3
Kandao's 2023 360 camera: 5.7K video
Comparison of the Qoocam vs the Qoocam 3
Weight and size
The Qoocam is a slightly smaller camera. Both the Qoocam and the Qoocam 3 have similar weights.
Kandao Qoocam
Feature missing
6.35oz / 180g
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 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Qoocam 3 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
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
Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the Qoocam and the Qoocam 3 support SD cards.
Kandao Qoocam
No built-in storage
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
Only the Qoocam offers HDR video.
Kandao Qoocam
4K video at 60fps
Yes
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Kandao Qoocam 3
2.7K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The Qoocam and the Qoocam 3 both feature 62MP. With 216°, the Qoocam features a much wider field of view than the Qoocam 3. The Qoocam 3 features a much higher bit rate than the Qoocam
Kandao Qoocam
62MP
216°
60Mbps
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
Feature missing
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Kandao Qoocam 3
100-6400
+/-2
Qoocam vs Qoocam 3 specifications
Name | Kandao Qoocam | Kandao Qoocam 3 |
Year of release | 2018 | 2023 |
Width | 1.2in / 30.5mm | 2.81in / 71.5mm |
Height | 0.98in / 25mm | 3.26in / 82.7mm |
Depth | 7.81in / 198.5mm | 1.05in / 26.6mm |
Weight | 6.35oz / 180g | 6.67oz / 189g |
Waterproof | - | 33ft / 10m |
Min operating temperature | 32°F / 0°C | 32°F / 0°C |
Max operating temperature | 95°F / 35°C | 104°F / 40°C |
Battery capacity | 2600mAh | 1600mAh |
Removable battery | - | Yes |
Battery life | 180min for 360° video | 58min 5.7K30fps 360° |
Charging time | - | 90min |
Storage format | microSD | microSD |
Storage rating required | - | Class 10 or UHS-I Rating |
Maximun storage supported | 256GB | 256GB |
Rear screen size | 2.4in | 1.69in |
Field of view | 216° | 155° |
Sensor | 1/1.55" | 1/1.55" |
Pixels | 62MP | 62MP |
Aperture | F2.2 | F1.6 |
Focal length | - | 9.36mm |
ISO range | - | 100-6400 |
Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 60Mbps | 120Mbps |
Exposure Compensation | +/-2 | +/-2 |
360-degree video | Yes | Yes |
5.7K 360 video | - | 30fps |
4K 360 video | 60fps | 60fps |
4K video | 60fps | - |
2.7K video | - | 60fps |
1080p video | 120fps | - |
Maximum slow motion | 4x | - |
HDR video | Yes | - |
Stabilization | Yes | SuperSteady 2.0 |
Horizon lock | - | Yes |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Loop recording mode | - | Yes |
Subject tracking | Yes | Yes |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | - | 4 |
Stereo audio | - | Yes |
Noise reduction | - | Yes |
Audio format | pcm | wav |
Audio bluetooth support | - | Yes |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
Bluetooth | BLE 4.0 | BLE 4.2 |
USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |