Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra vs Insta360 Go 3S

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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 Go 3S

Insta360 Go 3S☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Go 3S
Insta360's latest wearable camera: 4K video in a tiny package
The Go 3S is an amazing pocket action camera offering of 4K video in a very small package. With the ActionPod pairing, it becomes a more traditional action camera with extended battery life and a flip screen.
  • Pros
  • Tiny footprint
  • 4K video
  • Modular design with ActionPod
  • Cons
  • Not waterproof with ActionPod
  • Storage not extendable with SD cards

Comparison of the Qoocam 3 Ultra vs the Go 3S

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Video performance

Only the Qoocam 3 Ultra offers HDR video. Only the Go 3S features slow motion video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Insta360 Go 3S
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
6x 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. The Qoocam 3 Ultra has a removable battery whereas the Go 3S's battery is not removable
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Insta360 Go 3S
2280mAh
Battery capacity
310mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
100min 4K30fps 360° and 50min 8K30fps 360°
Battery life
38min at 1080p
Feature missing
Battery extension capacity
1270mAh
Feature missing
Battery extension run time
140min 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

Both cameras have built-in storage. Only the Qoocam 3 Ultra supports SD cards, the Go 3S is therefore limited to it's built-in storage. The Qoocam 3 Ultra supports a lot more storage than the Go 3S.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Insta360 Go 3S
128GB
Built-in storage
64GB or 128GB
microSD
Storage format
Storage not extendable
1TB
Maximun storage supported
128GB
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 Go 3S is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The Go 3S is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3 Ultra.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Insta360 Go 3S
2.81in x 4.06in x 1.05in / 71.5mm x 103.2mm x 26.6mm
Dimensions
1.01in x 2.14in x 0.98in / 25.6mm x 54.4mm x 24.8mm
11.85oz / 336g
Weight
1.38oz / 39.1g
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 Go 3S are waterproof to 33ft / 10m. Both cameras have the same minimal usage temperature. Both cameras have the same maximum usage temperature.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Insta360 Go 3S
33ft / 10m
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
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
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. With 155°, the Qoocam 3 Ultra features a much wider field of view than the Go 3S. The Qoocam 3 Ultra features a much higher bit rate than the Go 3S
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Insta360 Go 3S
96MP
Pixels
12MP
155°
Field of view
134°
150Mbps
Video bite rate
120Mbps
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 Qoocam 3 Ultra's 100-6400 ISO range is far superior to Go 3S's. The Go 3S's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Insta360 Go 3S
100-6400
ISO range
100-3200
+/-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 Go 3S specifications

NameKandao Qoocam 3 UltraInsta360 Go 3S
Year of release20242024
Width2.81in / 71.5mm1.01in / 25.6mm
Height4.06in / 103.2mm2.14in / 54.4mm
Depth1.05in / 26.6mm0.98in / 24.8mm
Weight11.85oz / 336g1.38oz / 39.1g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case-197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity2280mAh310mAh
Removable batteryYesNo
Battery life100min 4K30fps 360°
50min 8K30fps 360°
38min at 1080p
Battery extension capacity-1270mAh
Battery extension run time-140min at 1080p
Battery extension charging time-65min
Battery extension weight-3.4oz / 96.3g
Built-in storage128GB64GB
128GB
Storage formatmicroSD-
Storage rating requiredClass 10 or UHS-I Rating-
Maximun storage supported1TB128GB
Rear screen size2.19inWith Action Pod
Front screen size-With Action Pod
Field of view155°134°
Sensor1/1.7"1/2.3"
Pixels96MP12MP
ApertureF1.6F2.8
Focal length9.36mm16mm
ISO range100-6400100-3200
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate150Mbps120Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-2+/-4
360-degree videoYesNo
8K 360 video30fps-
5.7K 360 video60fps-
4K 360 video120fps-
4K video60fps30fps
2.7K video100fps30fps
1440p video-50fps
1080p video-50fps
Maximum slow motion-6x at 1080p
HDR video8K30fps 360°-
StabilizationSuperSteady 2.0Flowstate
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming-No
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift mode-Yes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingYes-
Photo burst mode-No
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones42
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formatwavaac
Audio inputBluetooth microphone support-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax802.11a/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.2BLE 5.0
USBType-C USBType-C USB2.0
GPS integratedYesNo
GPS pairing-Garmin device
Apple Watch
Voice commands-Yes
Gesture commands-Yes