Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra vs Akaso Brave 8

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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

Overview of the Akaso Brave 8

Akaso Brave 8☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 8
Akaso's most capable action camera
The Brave 8 is currently Akaso's most high end action camera but has started to age and remains at a price range where better options make more sense. Nevertheless, it offers a relatively rugged build and a removeable lens cover, decent performance overall and lots of accessories are included.
  • Pros
  • 48M Pixels
  • Waterproof
  • Many accessories included
  • Cons
  • Better options at same price

Comparison of the Qoocam 3 Ultra vs the Brave 8

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Video performance

Only the Qoocam 3 Ultra offers HDR video. Only the Brave 8 features slow motion video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Akaso Brave 8
8K 360 video at 30fps
Max 360° resolution
Feature missing
4K video at 60fps
Max resolution
4K video at 60fps
8K30fps 360°
HDR video
HDR video unsupported
No slow motion video
Maximum slow motion
16x
SuperSteady 2.0
Stabilization
EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
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.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Akaso Brave 8
2280mAh
Battery capacity
1550mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
100min 4K30fps 360° and 50min 8K30fps 360°
Battery life
90min for 4k 60fps
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 Qoocam 3 Ultra and the Brave 8 support SD cards.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Akaso Brave 8
128GB
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
microSD
Storage format
microSDXC
1TB
Maximun storage supported
Feature missing
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 Brave 8 is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The Brave 8 is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3 Ultra.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Akaso Brave 8
2.81in x 4.06in x 1.05in / 71.5mm x 103.2mm x 26.6mm
Dimensions
1.42in x 2.48in x 1.93in / 36mm x 63mm x 49mm
11.85oz / 336g
Weight
3.99oz / 113g
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 Qoocam 3 Ultra and the Brave 8 are waterproof to 33ft / 10m.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Akaso Brave 8
33ft / 10m
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
Feature missing
Waterproof with diving case
197ft / 60m
-4°F / -20°C
Min operating temperature
Feature missing
104°F / 40°C
Max operating temperature
Feature missing
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 field of view of the Brave 8 is a little better than the Qoocam 3 Ultra's.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Akaso Brave 8
96MP
Pixels
48MP
155°
Field of view
166°
150Mbps
Video bite rate
Feature missing
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

Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Akaso Brave 8
100-6400
ISO range
Feature missing
+/-2
Exposure Compensation
Feature missing
Why these settings matter: The ISO range and exposure compensation settings will mostly allow you to tweak your action camera for low light situations.

Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra versus Akaso Brave 8 specifications

NameKandao Qoocam 3 UltraAkaso Brave 8
Year of release20242023
Width2.81in / 71.5mm1.42in / 36mm
Height4.06in / 103.2mm2.48in / 63mm
Depth1.05in / 26.6mm1.93in / 49mm
Weight11.85oz / 336g3.99oz / 113g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case-197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C-
Battery capacity2280mAh1550mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life100min 4K30fps 360°
50min 8K30fps 360°
90min for 4k 60fps
Built-in storage128GB-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSDXC
Storage rating requiredClass 10 or UHS-I RatingUHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB-
Rear screen size2.19in2in
Front screen size-0.96in
Field of view155°166°
Sensor1/1.7"1/2.0" BSI CMOS
Pixels96MP48MP
ApertureF1.6F2.8
Focal length9.36mm-
ISO range100-6400-
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate150Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-2-
360-degree videoYesNo
8K 360 video30fps-
5.7K 360 video60fps-
4K 360 video120fps-
4K video60fps60fps
2.7K video100fps120fps
1080p video-60fps
Maximum slow motion-16x
HDR video8K30fps 360°-
StabilizationSuperSteady 2.0EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift mode-Yes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingYes-
Photo burst mode-Yes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones4-
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formatwav-
Audio inputBluetooth microphone supportAkaso external mic
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax5G
BluetoothBLE 5.2-
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedYes-
Voice commands-Yes
Remote control-Included