Kandao Qoocam 3 vs Akaso Brave 8 Lite
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Overview of the Kandao Qoocam 3
Overview of the Akaso Brave 8 Lite

Akaso's 2024 budget action camera: 4K HDR video
The Akaso Brave 8 Lite offers a very decent action camera experience at less than half the cost of a GoPro. As a budget action camera, there are indeed some limitations like subpar image stabilization and poor low light performance, but it will suit most people's needs at an affordable pricepoint.
- Pros
- Great value for money
- Lightweight
- HDR video
- Cons
- Low light video
- Fragile build
- Lacking image stabilization
Comparison of the Qoocam 3 vs the Brave 8 Lite
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Video performance
Only the Brave 8 Lite offers HDR video. Only the Brave 8 Lite features slow motion video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Kandao Qoocam 3
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
5.7K 360 video at 30fps
Max 360° resolution
Feature missing
2.7K video at 60fps
Max resolution
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
4k 30fps
No slow motion video
Maximum slow motion
8x
SuperSteady 2.0
Stabilization
EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
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 and Brave 8 Lite have similar battery capacities. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Kandao Qoocam 3
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
1600mAh
Battery capacity
1550mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
58min 5.7K30fps 360°
Battery life
90min for 4k 60fps
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
Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the Qoocam 3 and the Brave 8 Lite support SD cards.
Kandao Qoocam 3
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
microSD
Storage format
microSDXC
256GB
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 Brave 8 Lite is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3. The Brave 8 Lite is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3.
Kandao Qoocam 3
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
2.81in x 3.26in x 1.05in / 71.5mm x 82.7mm x 26.6mm
Dimensions
1.38in x 2.56in x 1.77in / 35mm x 65mm x 45mm
6.67oz / 189g
Weight
4.02oz / 114g
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 and the Brave 8 Lite are waterproof to 33ft / 10m.
Kandao Qoocam 3
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
33ft / 10m
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
Feature missing
Waterproof with diving case
131ft / 40m
32°F / 0°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 features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 8 Lite is a little better than the Qoocam 3's.
Kandao Qoocam 3
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
62MP
Pixels
20MP
155°
Field of view
166°
120Mbps
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
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
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 versus Akaso Brave 8 Lite specifications
Name | Kandao Qoocam 3 | Akaso Brave 8 Lite |
Year of release | 2023 | 2024 |
Width | 2.81in / 71.5mm | 1.38in / 35mm |
Height | 3.26in / 82.7mm | 2.56in / 65mm |
Depth | 1.05in / 26.6mm | 1.77in / 45mm |
Weight | 6.67oz / 189g | 4.02oz / 114g |
Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 33ft / 10m |
Waterproof with diving case | - | 131ft / 40m |
Min operating temperature | 32°F / 0°C | - |
Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | - |
Battery capacity | 1600mAh | 1550mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 58min 5.7K30fps 360° | 90min for 4k 60fps |
Charging time | 90min | - |
Storage format | microSD | microSDXC |
Storage rating required | Class 10 or UHS-I Rating | UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 256GB | - |
Rear screen size | 1.69in | 2in |
Front screen size | - | 0.96in |
Field of view | 155° | 166° |
Sensor | 1/1.55" | 1/2.3" CMOS |
Pixels | 62MP | 20MP |
Aperture | F1.6 | F2.8 |
Focal length | 9.36mm | - |
ISO range | 100-6400 | - |
Video zoom | - | 5x |
Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 120Mbps | - |
Exposure Compensation | +/-2 | - |
360-degree video | Yes | No |
5.7K 360 video | 30fps | - |
4K 360 video | 60fps | - |
4K video | - | 60fps |
2.7K video | 60fps | - |
1080p video | - | 60fps |
Maximum slow motion | - | 8x |
HDR video | - | 4k 30fps |
Stabilization | SuperSteady 2.0 | EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth |
Horizon lock | Yes | - |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Timeshift mode | - | Yes |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Subject tracking | Yes | - |
Photo burst mode | - | Yes |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | 4 | - |
Stereo audio | Yes | - |
Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
Audio format | wav | - |
Audio input | - | Akaso external mic |
Audio bluetooth support | Yes | - |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 5G |
Bluetooth | BLE 4.2 | - |
USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
Voice commands | - | Yes |
Remote control | - | Included |