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Kandao QooCam 3

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KEY FACTS
BrandKandao
Announcement date2023
Released2023
Camera weight200 g
What We Like
+Excellent low-light performance with F1.6 aperture and large sensors for superior night shots
+Full 360-degree immersive video and photo capture with sharp 5.7K resolution and 62MP stills
+Rugged IP68 waterproof design with removable battery, eliminating durability issues of predecessor
+Professional SuperSteady 6-axis stabilization produces smooth, cinematic footage without external stabilizers
+Affordable entry point compared to competing 360 cameras like Insta360 X3
Worth Knowing
−Battery life around 45-55 minutes of continuous recording is below average for action cameras
−Software and app features lag behind competitors; firmware issues and limited on-camera control options
−Slow file transfer speeds to mobile devices (approximately 3MB/s), making workflow cumbersome
−Photos have over-sharpened appearance with no in-camera control to adjust sharpening

General

Brand
Kandao
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
2023
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2023
Camera weight
200 g
Read our notes on general
The Kandao QooCam 3 delivers best photo quality with 62 megapixels and F1.6 aperture on dual 1/1.55 CMOS sensors, making it an affordable entry into 360-degree action cameras. The image quality in dark scenes is superior to other brands with less motion blur, while SuperSteady Stabilization 2.0 ensures clear, smooth video. However, battery life is below average for a 360 camera at around 45 minutes of continuous shooting, and Kandao has struggled with software but has made improvements this generation.

Sensor

Type
Dual 1/1.55-inch CMOS
Megapixels
62MP panoramic photo

Video

Resolution Options
5.7K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 4K@30fps
Video Format
MP4
Max video resolution
ⓘ
The best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video.
5.7K

Photo

Maximum Resolution
62MP panoramic
Photo Format
JPG, DNG8

Optics

Aperture
F1.6
Field of View
360-degree

Stabilization

Type
SuperSteady Stabilization 2.0
Axes
6-axis gyroscope

Audio

Microphones
4-channel Ambisonics surround audio

Display

Screen Size
1.9-inch
Type
Touchscreen LCD

Battery

Type
Removable lithium
Capacity
2400 mAh
Battery Life
Up to 1 hour at 5.7K@24fps

Storage

Internal
No built-in storage mentioned for standard model
Expandable
microSD card up to 256GB

Durability

Water Resistance
IP68 waterproof to 33 feet
Operating Temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Connectivity

Wired
USB Type-C

Build

Shape
Square form factor

Storage and battery

Battery life mins
ⓘ
How long the battery will last you in minutes. Estimate Only.
60 min

Features

Wi-Fi
ⓘ
Built-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly.
Yes
360° shooting
Yes