Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra vs DJI Osmo Action 3

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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 DJI Osmo Action 3

DJI Osmo Action 3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 3
DJI's 2022 premium action camera: 4K120fps video
The DJI Osmo Action 3 was released in 2022 and while it is a few years old, it offers incredible 4K120fps video at a very affordable price. It's successor, the DJI Osmo Action 4 is mostly an incremental improvement, making the Action 3 a great budget friendly action camera.
  • Pros
  • 4K120fps footage
  • Freeze-proof
  • Good image stabilization
  • 52ft / 16m waterproof without case
  • Cons
  • Older model

Comparison of the Qoocam 3 Ultra vs the Action 3

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Video performance

The Qoocam 3 Ultra and the Action 3 both offer HDR video. Only the Action 3 features slow motion video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
DJI Osmo Action 3
8K 360 video at 30fps
Max 360° resolution
Feature missing
4K video at 60fps
Max resolution
4K video at 120fps
8K30fps 360°
HDR video
4K
No slow motion video
Maximum slow motion
8x at 1080p
SuperSteady 2.0
Stabilization
RockSteady 3.0
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.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
DJI Osmo Action 3
2280mAh
Battery capacity
1770mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
100min 4K30fps 360° and 50min 8K30fps 360°
Battery life
160min at 1080p
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 Action 3 support SD cards. The Qoocam 3 Ultra supports a lot more storage than the Action 3.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
DJI Osmo Action 3
128GB
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
microSD
Storage format
microSD
1TB
Maximun storage supported
256GB
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 Action 3 is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The Action 3 is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3 Ultra.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
DJI Osmo Action 3
2.81in x 4.06in x 1.05in / 71.5mm x 103.2mm x 26.6mm
Dimensions
2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in / 70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm
11.85oz / 336g
Weight
5.11oz / 145g
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 Action 3 is a lot more waterproof. Both cameras have the same minimal usage temperature. The Action 3 beats the Qoocam 3 Ultra in high heat conditions.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
DJI Osmo Action 3
33ft / 10m
Waterproof
52ft / 16m
Feature missing
Waterproof with diving case
197ft / 60m
-4°F / -20°C
Min operating temperature
-4°F / -20°C
104°F / 40°C
Max operating temperature
113°F / 45°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 Action 3
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
DJI Osmo Action 3
96MP
Pixels
12MP
155°
Field of view
155°
150Mbps
Video bite rate
130Mbps
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 Action 3's 100-12800 ISO range is far superior to Qoocam 3 Ultra's. The Action 3's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
DJI Osmo Action 3
100-6400
ISO range
100-12800
+/-2
Exposure Compensation
+/-4
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 DJI Osmo Action 3 specifications

NameKandao Qoocam 3 UltraDJI Osmo Action 3
Year of release20242022
Width2.81in / 71.5mm2.78in / 70.5mm
Height4.06in / 103.2mm1.74in / 44.2mm
Depth1.05in / 26.6mm1.29in / 32.8mm
Weight11.85oz / 336g5.11oz / 145g
Waterproof33ft / 10m52ft / 16m
Waterproof with diving case-197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C113°F / 45°C
Battery capacity2280mAh1770mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life100min 4K30fps 360°
50min 8K30fps 360°
160min at 1080p
Charging time-49min
Built-in storage128GB-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredClass 10 or UHS-I RatingV30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB256GB
Rear screen size2.19in-
Field of view155°155°
Sensor1/1.7"1/1.7"
Pixels96MP12MP
ApertureF1.6F2.8
Focal length9.36mm-
ISO range100-6400100-12800
Color Depth10bit10bit
Video bite rate150Mbps130Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-2+/-4
360-degree videoYesNo
8K 360 video30fps-
5.7K 360 video60fps-
4K 360 video120fps-
4K video60fps120fps
2.7K video100fps120fps
1080p video-240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4
Maximum slow motion-8x at 1080p
HDR video8K30fps 360°4K
StabilizationSuperSteady 2.0RockSteady 3.0
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming-No
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift mode-Yes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingYesNo
Photo burst mode-No
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones43
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formatwavaac
Audio inputBluetooth microphone support-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.2BLE 5.0
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedYesNo
Voice commands-Yes