Insta360 Go 3S vs Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra

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Overview of the Insta360 Go 3S

Insta360 Go 3S☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Go 3S
Insta360's latest wearable camera: 4K video in a tiny package
The Go 3S is an amazing pocket action camera offering of 4K video in a very small package. With the ActionPod pairing, it becomes a more traditional action camera with extended battery life and a flip screen.
  • Pros
  • Tiny footprint
  • 4K video
  • Modular design with ActionPod
  • Cons
  • Not waterproof with ActionPod
  • Storage not extendable with SD cards

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 Go 3S vs the Qoocam 3 Ultra

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Video performance

Only the Qoocam 3 Ultra offers HDR video. Only the Go 3S features slow motion video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Insta360 Go 3S
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Feature missing
Max 360° resolution
8K 360 video at 30fps
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
8K30fps 360°
6x 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. The Qoocam 3 Ultra has a removable battery whereas the Go 3S's battery is not removable
Insta360 Go 3S
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
310mAh
Battery capacity
2280mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
38min at 1080p
Battery life
100min 4K30fps 360° and 50min 8K30fps 360°
1270mAh
Battery extension capacity
Feature missing
140min at 1080p
Battery extension run time
Feature missing
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

Both cameras have built-in storage. Only the Qoocam 3 Ultra supports SD cards, the Go 3S is therefore limited to it's built-in storage. The Qoocam 3 Ultra supports a lot more storage than the Go 3S.
Insta360 Go 3S
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
64GB or 128GB
Built-in storage
128GB
Storage not extendable
Storage format
microSD
128GB
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 Go 3S is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The Go 3S is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3 Ultra.
Insta360 Go 3S
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
1.01in x 2.14in x 0.98in / 25.6mm x 54.4mm x 24.8mm
Dimensions
2.81in x 4.06in x 1.05in / 71.5mm x 103.2mm x 26.6mm
1.38oz / 39.1g
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 Go 3S 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 Go 3S
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. With 155°, the Qoocam 3 Ultra features a much wider field of view than the Go 3S. The Qoocam 3 Ultra features a much higher bit rate than the Go 3S
Insta360 Go 3S
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
12MP
Pixels
96MP
134°
Field of view
155°
120Mbps
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 Qoocam 3 Ultra's 100-6400 ISO range is far superior to Go 3S's. The Go 3S's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Insta360 Go 3S
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
100-3200
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 Go 3S versus Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra specifications

NameInsta360 Go 3SKandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Year of release20242024
Width1.01in / 25.6mm2.81in / 71.5mm
Height2.14in / 54.4mm4.06in / 103.2mm
Depth0.98in / 24.8mm1.05in / 26.6mm
Weight1.38oz / 39.1g11.85oz / 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 capacity310mAh2280mAh
Removable batteryNoYes
Battery life38min at 1080p100min 4K30fps 360°
50min 8K30fps 360°
Battery extension capacity1270mAh-
Battery extension run time140min at 1080p-
Battery extension charging time65min-
Battery extension weight3.4oz / 96.3g-
Built-in storage64GB
128GB
128GB
Storage format-microSD
Storage rating required-Class 10 or UHS-I Rating
Maximun storage supported128GB1TB
Rear screen sizeWith Action Pod2.19in
Front screen sizeWith Action Pod-
Field of view134°155°
Sensor1/2.3"1/1.7"
Pixels12MP96MP
ApertureF2.8F1.6
Focal length16mm9.36mm
ISO range100-3200100-6400
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate120Mbps150Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-2
360-degree videoNoYes
8K 360 video-30fps
5.7K 360 video-60fps
4K 360 video-120fps
4K video30fps60fps
2.7K video30fps100fps
1440p video50fps-
1080p video50fps-
Maximum slow motion6x at 1080p-
HDR video-8K30fps 360°
StabilizationFlowstateSuperSteady 2.0
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingNo-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYes-
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-Yes
Photo burst modeNo-
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones24
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacwav
Audio input-Bluetooth microphone support
Wifi802.11a/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
BluetoothBLE 5.0BLE 5.2
USBType-C USB2.0Type-C USB
GPS integratedNoYes
GPS pairingGarmin device
Apple Watch
-
Voice commandsYes-
Gesture commandsYes-