DJI Osmo Action 3 vs Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra

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Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 3

DJI Osmo Action 3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 3
DJI's 2022 premium action camera: 4K120fps video
The DJI Osmo Action 3 was released in 2022 and while it is a few years old, it offers incredible 4K120fps video at a very affordable price. It's successor, the DJI Osmo Action 4 is mostly an incremental improvement, making the Action 3 a great budget friendly action camera.
  • Pros
  • 4K120fps footage
  • Freeze-proof
  • Good image stabilization
  • 52ft / 16m waterproof without case
  • Cons
  • Older model

Overview of the Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra

Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Kandao's latest 360 camera: 8K video and integrated GPS
The Qoocam 3 Ultra is Kandao's latest 360 action camera and the successor to the Kandao Qoocam 3. It features 8K30fps 360 video, 128GB of builtin storage, 10-bit video and great performance overall.
  • Pros
  • Integrated GPS
  • 96MP photos
  • 128GB builtin storage
  • Cons
  • Heavy
  • Expensive

Comparison of the Action 3 vs the Qoocam 3 Ultra

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Video performance

The Action 3 and the Qoocam 3 Ultra both offer HDR video. Only the Action 3 features slow motion video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
DJI Osmo Action 3
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Feature missing
Max 360° resolution
8K 360 video at 30fps
4K video at 120fps
Max resolution
4K video at 60fps
4K
HDR video
8K30fps 360°
8x at 1080p
Maximum slow motion
No slow motion video
RockSteady 3.0
Stabilization
SuperSteady 2.0
Why it matters: A high resolution will give you crisp footage but also allow you to reframe your video without losing too much quality. A higher framerate (fps) will result in smoother video and is important when filming action scenes or fast moving subjects. Image stabilization is a crucial feature for an action camera, as it removes camera shake, vibrations, rotation and other movements that deteriorate your final footage.

Battery life

The Qoocam 3 Ultra offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
DJI Osmo Action 3
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
1770mAh
Battery capacity
2280mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
160min at 1080p
Battery life
100min 4K30fps 360° and 50min 8K30fps 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 removable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.

Storage

Only the Qoocam 3 Ultra features built-in storage. Both the Action 3 and the Qoocam 3 Ultra support SD cards. The Qoocam 3 Ultra supports a lot more storage than the Action 3.
DJI Osmo Action 3
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
128GB
microSD
Storage format
microSD
256GB
Maximun storage supported
1TB
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.

Weight and size

The Action 3 is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The Action 3 is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3 Ultra.
DJI Osmo Action 3
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in / 70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm
Dimensions
2.81in x 4.06in x 1.05in / 71.5mm x 103.2mm x 26.6mm
5.11oz / 145g
Weight
11.85oz / 336g
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 difficult or uncomfortable to film with. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.

Waterproofing and usage conditions

The Action 3 is a lot more waterproof. Both cameras have the same minimal usage temperature. The Action 3 beats the Qoocam 3 Ultra in high heat conditions.
DJI Osmo Action 3
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
52ft / 16m
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
197ft / 60m
Waterproof with diving case
Feature missing
-4°F / -20°C
Min operating temperature
-4°F / -20°C
113°F / 45°C
Max operating temperature
104°F / 40°C
Why it matters: Most action cameras are waterproof for accidental splashing or use above water, but if you plan on Snorkeling or Scuba Diving, we recommend choosing a camera which offers a diving case and always using it for underwater footage. If you plan on filming Snowboarding, Skiing or other wintersports in extremely cold conditions, you should pick a camera that is rated for those temperatures, most cameras are only rated down to 14°F / -10°C. Many action cameras are prone to overheating, even in ordinary conditions, so if you plan on filming in hot environments, you should choose a camera that can function at high temperatures.

Camera and sensor technology

The Qoocam 3 Ultra features a much higher resolution. Both feature a 155° field of view. The Qoocam 3 Ultra features a much higher bit rate than the Action 3
DJI Osmo Action 3
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
12MP
Pixels
96MP
155°
Field of view
155°
130Mbps
Video bite rate
150Mbps
Why it matters: A higher amount of pixels will offer better quality footage and higher resolution photos. A higher field of view means that the camera captures over a wider angle and therefore more action can be seen in the final footage. Some cameras require accessories to enable the maximum FOV. A higher bitrate at a similar resolution will offer higher quality video.

Camera settings

The Action 3's 100-12800 ISO range is far superior to Qoocam 3 Ultra's. The Action 3's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
DJI Osmo Action 3
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
100-12800
ISO range
100-6400
+/-4
Exposure Compensation
+/-2
Why these settings matter: The ISO range and exposure compensation settings will mostly allow you to tweak your action camera for low light situations.

DJI Osmo Action 3 versus Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra specifications

NameDJI Osmo Action 3Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Year of release20222024
Width2.78in / 70.5mm2.81in / 71.5mm
Height1.74in / 44.2mm4.06in / 103.2mm
Depth1.29in / 32.8mm1.05in / 26.6mm
Weight5.11oz / 145g11.85oz / 336g
Waterproof52ft / 16m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m-
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature113°F / 45°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1770mAh2280mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life160min at 1080p100min 4K30fps 360°
50min 8K30fps 360°
Charging time49min-
Built-in storage-128GB
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3Class 10 or UHS-I Rating
Maximun storage supported256GB1TB
Rear screen size-2.19in
Field of view155°155°
Sensor1/1.7"1/1.7"
Pixels12MP96MP
ApertureF2.8F1.6
Focal length-9.36mm
ISO range100-12800100-6400
Color Depth10bit10bit
Video bite rate130Mbps150Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-2
360-degree videoNoYes
8K 360 video-30fps
5.7K 360 video-60fps
4K 360 video-120fps
4K video120fps60fps
2.7K video120fps100fps
1080p video240fps-
Slow motion at 4K4-
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p-
HDR video4K8K30fps 360°
StabilizationRockSteady 3.0SuperSteady 2.0
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingNo-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYes-
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingNoYes
Photo burst modeNo-
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones34
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacwav
Audio input-Bluetooth microphone support
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
BluetoothBLE 5.0BLE 5.2
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedNoYes
Voice commandsYes-