Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra vs Insta360 X4

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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 X4

Insta360 X4☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 X4
Insta360's flaghship 360 camera: 8K30fps video and great battery life
The Insta360 X4 is Insta360's latest 360 degree action camera and delivers incredible 8K spherical video. 360 cameras are the best way to capture group activities or footage where it is difficult to keep focus on a subject. The X4 is the overall best 360 camera right now.
  • Pros
  • 8K 360 video
  • Great battery life
  • Improved lens guard system
  • Cons
  • Not great at low light

Comparison of the Qoocam 3 Ultra vs the X4

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Video performance

The Qoocam 3 Ultra and the X4 both offer HDR video. Only the X4 features slow motion video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Insta360 X4
8K 360 video at 30fps
Max 360° resolution
8K 360 video at 30fps
4K video at 60fps
Max resolution
4K video at 60fps
8K30fps 360°
HDR video
5.7K30fps 360°
No slow motion video
Maximum slow motion
4x 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 and X4 have similar battery capacities. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Insta360 X4
2280mAh
Battery capacity
2290mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
100min 4K30fps 360° and 50min 8K30fps 360°
Battery life
135min 5.7K30fps 360° and 75min 8K30fps 360°
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 X4 support SD cards. Both support up to 1TB.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Insta360 X4
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 Qoocam 3 Ultra is a slightly smaller camera. The X4 is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3 Ultra.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Insta360 X4
2.81in x 4.06in x 1.05in / 71.5mm x 103.2mm x 26.6mm
Dimensions
1.81in x 4.87in x 1.48in / 46mm x 123.6mm x 37.6mm
11.85oz / 336g
Weight
7.16oz / 203g
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 X4 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 X4
33ft / 10m
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
Feature missing
Waterproof with diving case
164ft / 50m
-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. The field of view of the X4 is a little better than the Qoocam 3 Ultra's. The X4 features a much higher bit rate than the Qoocam 3 Ultra
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Insta360 X4
96MP
Pixels
72MP
155°
Field of view
170°
150Mbps
Video bite rate
200Mbps
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 X4 have the same ISO range. The X4's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Insta360 X4
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 X4 specifications

NameKandao Qoocam 3 UltraInsta360 X4
Year of release20242024
Width2.81in / 71.5mm1.81in / 46mm
Height4.06in / 103.2mm4.87in / 123.6mm
Depth1.05in / 26.6mm1.48in / 37.6mm
Weight11.85oz / 336g7.16oz / 203g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case-164ft / 50m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity2280mAh2290mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life100min 4K30fps 360°
50min 8K30fps 360°
135min 5.7K30fps 360°
75min 8K30fps 360°
Charging time-55min
Built-in storage128GB-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredClass 10 or UHS-I RatingV30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB1TB
Rear screen size2.19in-
Field of view155°170°
Sensor1/1.7"1/2.0"
Pixels96MP72MP
ApertureF1.6F1.9
Focal length9.36mm6.7mm
ISO range100-6400100-6400
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate150Mbps200Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-2+/-4
360-degree videoYesYes
8K 360 video30fps30fps
5.7K 360 video60fps60fps
4K 360 video120fps100fps
360 video format-INSV
4K video60fps60fps
2.7K video100fps60fps
1080p video-60fps
Slow motion at 4K-4
Maximum slow motion-4x at 1080p
HDR video8K30fps 360°5.7K30fps 360°
StabilizationSuperSteady 2.0FlowState
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.265 (HEVC)
H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming-Yes
Webcam mode-Yes
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift mode-Yes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingYesYes
Photo burst mode-Yes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones44
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formatwavaac
Audio inputBluetooth microphone support-
Audio bluetooth support-SENA: 50S, ST1, 10S
Cardo: PACKTALK EDGE
Airide: G7+
ASMAX: F1
Lexinmoto: G4
Vimoto: V9S, V9X
Apple AirPods 2
Apple AirPods 3
Apple AirPods Pro 2
Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.2BLE 5.2
USBType-C USBType-C USB 3.0
GPS integratedYesNo
GPS pairing-iOS Application
Android Application
Voice commands-Yes
Gesture commands-Yes