Sixmou i3 vs Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra

VS

Overview of the Sixmou i3

Sixmou i3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Sixmou i3
A thumb sized, budget action camera
The i3 is a thumb sized action camera that features 4K video recording. It's an all-in-one package with many accessories for people looking for a cheap wearable camera. It's lightweight and very simple to use and makes it an affordable alternative to the more expensive but also more capable Insta360 Go 3S.
  • Pros
  • Light & small
  • Lots of accessories
  • SD card included
  • Cons
  • Average performance
  • Average quality build
  • No screen

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

Comparison of the i3 vs the Qoocam 3 Ultra

Quick links:

Video performance

Only the Qoocam 3 Ultra offers HDR video. Neither camera features slow motion video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Sixmou i3
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Feature missing
Max 360° resolution
8K 360 video at 30fps
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
8K30fps 360°
No slow motion video
Maximum slow motion
No slow motion video
Yes
Stabilization
SuperSteady 2.0
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. The Qoocam 3 Ultra has a removable battery whereas the i3's battery is not removable
Sixmou i3
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
800mAh
Battery capacity
2280mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
90min for 4k and 150min for 1080p
Battery life
100min 4K30fps 360° and 50min 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 i3 and the Qoocam 3 Ultra support SD cards. The Qoocam 3 Ultra supports a lot more storage than the i3.
Sixmou i3
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
128GB
microSD
Storage format
microSD
64GB
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 i3 is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The i3 is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3 Ultra.
Sixmou i3
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
1.1in x 2.48in x 0.71in / 28mm x 63mm x 18mm
Dimensions
2.81in x 4.06in x 1.05in / 71.5mm x 103.2mm x 26.6mm
1.27oz / 36g
Weight
11.85oz / 336g
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

Sixmou i3
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Feature missing
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
131ft / 40m
Waterproof with diving case
Feature missing
Feature missing
Min operating temperature
-4°F / -20°C
Feature missing
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

Sixmou i3
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Feature missing
Pixels
96MP
Feature missing
Field of view
155°
Feature missing
Video bite rate
150Mbps
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

Sixmou i3
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Feature missing
ISO range
100-6400
Feature missing
Exposure Compensation
+/-2
Why these settings matter: The ISO range and exposure compensation settings will mostly allow you to tweak your action camera for low light situations.

Sixmou i3 versus Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra specifications

NameSixmou i3Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Year of release20242024
Width1.1in / 28mm2.81in / 71.5mm
Height2.48in / 63mm4.06in / 103.2mm
Depth0.71in / 18mm1.05in / 26.6mm
Weight1.27oz / 36g11.85oz / 336g
Waterproof-33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m-
Min operating temperature--4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature-104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity800mAh2280mAh
Removable batteryNoYes
Battery life90min for 4k
150min for 1080p
100min 4K30fps 360°
50min 8K30fps 360°
Built-in storage-128GB
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3Class 10 or UHS-I Rating
Maximun storage supported64GB1TB
Rear screen size-2.19in
Field of view-155°
Sensor-1/1.7"
Pixels-96MP
Aperture-F1.6
Focal length-9.36mm
ISO range-100-6400
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate-150Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-2
360-degree videoNoYes
8K 360 video-30fps
5.7K 360 video-60fps
4K 360 video-120fps
4K video30fps60fps
2.7K video-100fps
1080p video30fps-
HDR video-8K30fps 360°
StabilizationYesSuperSteady 2.0
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Timelapse mode-Yes
Starlapse mode-Yes
Loop recording mode-Yes
Subject tracking-Yes
RAW format supported-Yes
Microphones-4
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reduction-Yes
Audio format-wav
Audio input-Bluetooth microphone support
WifiYes802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth-BLE 5.2
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integrated-Yes