Insta360 Ace vs Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra

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Overview of the Insta360 Ace

Insta360 Ace☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Ace
Insta360's budget action camera: 6K video and a flipscreen
The Ace is Insta360's entry level action camera but shares a lot of features with it's premium brother, the Insta360 Ace Pro. The main difference being the sensor technology, which although not as advanced, still offers very good performance, with video up to 6K.
  • Pros
  • Great image stabilization
  • Flip screen
  • Weather proof
  • Cons
  • Heavy
  • Average audio

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 Ace vs the Qoocam 3 Ultra

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Video performance

The Ace and the Qoocam 3 Ultra both offer HDR video. Only the Ace features slow motion video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Insta360 Ace
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Feature missing
Max 360° resolution
8K 360 video at 30fps
5.3K video at 30fps
Max resolution
4K video at 60fps
4K 30fps
HDR video
8K30fps 360°
8x at 1080p
Maximum slow motion
No slow motion video
Flowstate
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.
Insta360 Ace
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
1700mAh
Battery capacity
2280mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR
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 Ace and the Qoocam 3 Ultra support SD cards. Both support up to 1TB.
Insta360 Ace
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
128GB
microSD
Storage format
microSD
1TB
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 Ace is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The Ace is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3 Ultra.
Insta360 Ace
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
2.83in x 2.05in x 1.52in / 71.9mm x 52.15mm x 38.5mm
Dimensions
2.81in x 4.06in x 1.05in / 71.5mm x 103.2mm x 26.6mm
6.24oz / 176.8g
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

Both the Ace and the Qoocam 3 Ultra are waterproof to 33ft / 10m. Both cameras have the same minimal usage temperature. Both cameras have the same maximum usage temperature.
Insta360 Ace
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
33ft / 10m
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
197ft / 60m
Waterproof with diving case
Feature missing
-4°F / -20°C
Min operating temperature
-4°F / -20°C
104°F / 40°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. The Ace and the Qoocam 3 Ultra both have a similar field of view. The Ace features a much higher bit rate than the Qoocam 3 Ultra
Insta360 Ace
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
48MP
Pixels
96MP
157°
Field of view
155°
170Mbps
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

Both the Ace and the Qoocam 3 Ultra have the same ISO range. The Ace's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Insta360 Ace
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
100-6400
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.

Insta360 Ace versus Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra specifications

NameInsta360 AceKandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Year of release20232024
Width2.83in / 71.9mm2.81in / 71.5mm
Height2.05in / 52.15mm4.06in / 103.2mm
Depth1.52in / 38.5mm1.05in / 26.6mm
Weight6.24oz / 176.8g11.85oz / 336g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m-
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1700mAh2280mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life100min at 4K30fps HDR100min 4K30fps 360°
50min 8K30fps 360°
Charging time70min (5V/3A)-
Built-in storage-128GB
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3Class 10 or UHS-I Rating
Maximun storage supported1TB1TB
Rear screen size2.4in2.19in
Front screen sizeYes-
Field of view157°155°
Sensor1/2"1/1.7"
Pixels48MP96MP
ApertureF2.4F1.6
Focal length16mm9.36mm
ISO range100-6400100-6400
Video zoom4x-
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate170Mbps150Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-2
360-degree videoNoYes
8K 360 video-30fps
5.7K 360 video-60fps
4K 360 video-120fps
5.3K video30fps-
4K video120fps60fps
2.7K video120fps100fps
1440p video60fps-
1080p video240fps-
Slow motion at 4K4x-
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p-
HDR video4K 30fps8K30fps 360°
StabilizationFlowstateSuperSteady 2.0
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)H.264 (MP4)
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYes-
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-Yes
Photo burst modeYes-
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones34
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacwav
Audio input-Bluetooth microphone support
Audio bluetooth supportBluetooth headsets-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
BluetoothBLE 5.2BLE 5.2
USBUSB-CType-C USB
GPS integratedNoYes
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
-
Voice commandsYes-
Gesture commandsYes-