Insta360 One X2 vs Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra

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Overview of the Insta360 One X2

Insta360 One X2☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 One X2
Insta360's 2020 360 camera: 5.7K video at an affordable cost
The X2 is now an older 360 camera but it still offers great performance and most needed features at a relatively moderate cost. If you need spherical video on a budget, it is a great pick. It's successor is the Insta360 X3, released in 2022.
  • Pros
  • Great image stabilization
  • Good battery life
  • Freeze-proof
  • Cons
  • Better options for image quality
  • Average battery life
  • No official diving case

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 X2 vs the Qoocam 3 Ultra

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Video performance

The X2 and the Qoocam 3 Ultra both offer HDR video. Only the X2 features slow motion video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Insta360 One X2
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
5.7K 360 video at 30fps
Max 360° resolution
8K 360 video at 30fps
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
4K video at 60fps
5.7K25fps 360°
HDR video
8K30fps 360°
4x 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 One X2
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
1630mAh
Battery capacity
2280mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
80min 5.7K30fps 360°
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 X2 and the Qoocam 3 Ultra support SD cards. Both support up to 1TB.
Insta360 One X2
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 X2 is a slightly smaller camera. The X2 is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3 Ultra.
Insta360 One X2
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
1.81in x 4.45in x 1.18in / 46mm x 113mm x 30mm
Dimensions
2.81in x 4.06in x 1.05in / 71.5mm x 103.2mm x 26.6mm
5.26oz / 149g
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 Qoocam 3 Ultra is a lot more waterproof. Both cameras have the same minimal usage temperature. Both cameras have the same maximum usage temperature.
Insta360 One X2
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
16ft / 5m
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
Feature missing
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. Both feature a 155° field of view. The Qoocam 3 Ultra features a much higher bit rate than the X2
Insta360 One X2
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
18MP
Pixels
96MP
155°
Field of view
155°
100Mbps
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 X2's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Insta360 One X2
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Feature missing
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 One X2 versus Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra specifications

NameInsta360 One X2Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Year of release20202024
Width1.81in / 46mm2.81in / 71.5mm
Height4.45in / 113mm4.06in / 103.2mm
Depth1.18in / 30mm1.05in / 26.6mm
Weight5.26oz / 149g11.85oz / 336g
Waterproof16ft / 5m33ft / 10m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1630mAh2280mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life80min 5.7K30fps 360°100min 4K30fps 360°
50min 8K30fps 360°
Charging time85min-
Built-in storage-128GB
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3Class 10 or UHS-I Rating
Maximun storage supported1TB1TB
Rear screen size1in2.19in
Field of view155°155°
Sensor1/2.3"1/1.7"
Pixels18MP96MP
ApertureF2.0F1.6
Focal length-9.36mm
ISO range-100-6400
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate100Mbps150Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-2
360-degree videoYesYes
8K 360 video-30fps
5.7K 360 video30fps60fps
4K 360 video50fps120fps
3K 360 video100fps-
360 video formatINSV-
4K video30fps60fps
2.7K video60fps100fps
1080p video60fps-
Slow motion at 4K4-
Maximum slow motion4x at 1080p-
HDR video5.7K25fps 360°8K30fps 360°
StabilizationFlowStateSuperSteady 2.0
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingYes-
Webcam modeYes-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYes-
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingYesYes
Photo burst modeYes-
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones44
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 4.2BLE 5.2
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedNoYes
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
-
Voice commandsYes-
Gesture commandsNo-