Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra vs Insta360 Ace Pro 2

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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 Insta360 Ace Pro 2

Insta360 Ace Pro 2☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Insta360's latest flagship action camera: 8K video and a flipscreen
Insta360 is currently the only manufacturer offering 8k cameras and the Ace Pro 2 is their most recent and capable action camera. The Ace Pro 2 is overall a great action camera which also has the particularity of featuring a flip screen, which some might find handy for filming themselves, just like it's predecessor, the Insta360 Ace Pro.
  • Pros
  • Great image stabilization
  • 8x Slomo video
  • Good low light performance
  • Weather proof
  • Cons
  • Limitation in 8K mode
  • Overheating in 8K mode

Comparison of the Qoocam 3 Ultra vs the Ace Pro 2

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Video performance

The Qoocam 3 Ultra and the Ace Pro 2 both offer HDR video. Only the Ace Pro 2 features slow motion video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
8K 360 video at 30fps
Max 360° resolution
Feature missing
4K video at 60fps
Max resolution
8K video at 30fps
8K30fps 360°
HDR video
4K 60fps
No slow motion video
Maximum slow motion
8x at 1080p
SuperSteady 2.0
Stabilization
Flowstate
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
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
2280mAh
Battery capacity
1800mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
100min 4K30fps 360° and 50min 8K30fps 360°
Battery life
100min at 4K30fps HDR and 180min at 1080p24fps
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 Ace Pro 2 support SD cards. Both support up to 1TB.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
128GB
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
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 Ace Pro 2 is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The Ace Pro 2 is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3 Ultra.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
2.81in x 4.06in x 1.05in / 71.5mm x 103.2mm x 26.6mm
Dimensions
2.83in x 2.06in x 1.5in / 71.9mm x 52.2mm x 38mm
11.85oz / 336g
Weight
6.25oz / 177.2g
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 Ace Pro 2 offers a slightly better waterproof rating. Both cameras have the same minimal usage temperature. The Ace Pro 2 beats the Qoocam 3 Ultra in high heat conditions.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
33ft / 10m
Waterproof
39ft / 12m
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. The Qoocam 3 Ultra and the Ace Pro 2 both have a similar field of view. The Ace Pro 2 features a much higher bit rate than the Qoocam 3 Ultra
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
96MP
Pixels
50MP
155°
Field of view
157°
150Mbps
Video bite rate
180Mbps
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

Both the Qoocam 3 Ultra and the Ace Pro 2 have the same ISO range. The Ace Pro 2's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
100-6400
ISO range
100-6400
+/-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 Insta360 Ace Pro 2 specifications

NameKandao Qoocam 3 UltraInsta360 Ace Pro 2
Year of release20242024
Width2.81in / 71.5mm2.83in / 71.9mm
Height4.06in / 103.2mm2.06in / 52.2mm
Depth1.05in / 26.6mm1.5in / 38mm
Weight11.85oz / 336g6.25oz / 177.2g
Waterproof33ft / 10m39ft / 12m
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 capacity2280mAh1800mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life100min 4K30fps 360°
50min 8K30fps 360°
100min at 4K30fps HDR
180min at 1080p24fps

Charging time-47min (30W)
75min (5V/3A)
Built-in storage128GB-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredClass 10 or UHS-I RatingV30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB1TB
Rear screen size2.19in2.4in
Front screen size-Yes
Field of view155°157°
Sensor1/1.7"1/1.3"
Pixels96MP50MP
ApertureF1.6F2.6
Focal length9.36mm13mm
ISO range100-6400100-6400
Video zoom-4x
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate150Mbps180Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-2+/-4
360-degree videoYesNo
8K 360 video30fps-
5.7K 360 video60fps-
4K 360 video120fps-
8K video-30fps
4K video60fps120fps
2.7K video100fps120fps
1440p video-60fps
1080p video-240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4x
Maximum slow motion-8x at 1080p
HDR video8K30fps 360°4K 60fps
StabilizationSuperSteady 2.0Flowstate
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.265 (HEVC)
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift mode-Yes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingYes-
Photo burst mode-Yes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones43
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formatwavaac
Audio inputBluetooth microphone support-
Audio bluetooth support-Bluetooth headsets
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.2BLE 5.2
USBType-C USBUSB-C
GPS integratedYesNo
GPS pairing-iOS Application
Android Application
Voice commands-Yes
Gesture commands-Yes