Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra vs Akaso EK7000 Pro

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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 EK7000 Pro

Akaso EK7000 Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso EK7000 Pro
Akaso's 2022 ultra low budget action camera
The EK7000 Pro is one of the cheapest action cameras you can buy. It is just as capable as the newer Akaso Brave 4 Pro but without a front facing screen, so if you don't need one and are looking for an extra cheap action camera, this is the one for you.
  • Pros
  • Great value for money
  • Lots of accessories included
  • Cons
  • Poor low light footage
  • Short battery life
  • Not waterproof without case

Comparison of the Qoocam 3 Ultra vs the EK7000 Pro

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Video performance

Only the Qoocam 3 Ultra offers HDR video. Neither camera features slow motion video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Akaso EK7000 Pro
8K 360 video at 30fps
Max 360° resolution
Feature missing
4K video at 60fps
Max resolution
4K video at 30fps
8K30fps 360°
HDR video
HDR video unsupported
No slow motion video
Maximum slow motion
No slow motion video
SuperSteady 2.0
Stabilization
EIS
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 EK7000 Pro
2280mAh
Battery capacity
1350mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
100min 4K30fps 360° and 50min 8K30fps 360°
Battery life
140min for 4K30fps
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 EK7000 Pro support SD cards.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Akaso EK7000 Pro
128GB
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
microSD
Storage format
microSD
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 EK7000 Pro is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The EK7000 Pro is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3 Ultra.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Akaso EK7000 Pro
2.81in x 4.06in x 1.05in / 71.5mm x 103.2mm x 26.6mm
Dimensions
1.57in x 2.36in x 1.3in / 40mm x 60mm x 33mm
11.85oz / 336g
Weight
2.12oz / 60g
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

Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Akaso EK7000 Pro
33ft / 10m
Waterproof
Feature missing
Feature missing
Waterproof with diving case
131ft / 40m
-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 EK7000 Pro is a little better than the Qoocam 3 Ultra's.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Akaso EK7000 Pro
96MP
Pixels
20MP
155°
Field of view
170°
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 EK7000 Pro
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 EK7000 Pro specifications

NameKandao Qoocam 3 UltraAkaso EK7000 Pro
Year of release20242022
Width2.81in / 71.5mm1.57in / 40mm
Height4.06in / 103.2mm2.36in / 60mm
Depth1.05in / 26.6mm1.3in / 33mm
Weight11.85oz / 336g2.12oz / 60g
Waterproof33ft / 10m-
Waterproof with diving case-131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C-
Battery capacity2280mAh1350mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life100min 4K30fps 360°
50min 8K30fps 360°
140min for 4K30fps
Built-in storage128GB-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredClass 10 or UHS-I RatingUHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB-
Rear screen size2.19in2in
Field of view155°170°
Sensor1/1.7"CMOS
Pixels96MP20MP
ApertureF1.6F2.0
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 video60fps30fps
2.7K video100fps-
1080p video-60fps
HDR video8K30fps 360°-
StabilizationSuperSteady 2.0EIS
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 reductionYes-
Audio formatwav-
Audio inputBluetooth microphone supportAkaso external mic
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axYes
BluetoothBLE 5.2-
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedYes-
Remote control-Included