Kandao
QooCam 3
Kandao QooCam 3 (2023) 360° camera specs, 1/1.55-inch sensor. Video, stabilization, battery and more.
360° · Announced 2023-01-05
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- 1/1.55-inch sensor
- Electronic stabilization
- Waterproof to 10 m
- 58 min rated runtime
Video modes
- 1010-bit (no badge: 8-bit; unstated bit depth counts as 8-bit)
- LLog
- HDRHDR
- SStabilized
- HL360° horizon lock
- cropCropped
- Recording limit (minutes)
- fwAdded by a firmware update
- ?Not stated, e.g. S? (stabilization not stated)
| Resolution | 24 fps | 25 fps | 30 fps | 50 fps | 60 fps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7K 360 2:1 | 5.7K 360 2:1 · 24 fps
| 5.7K 360 2:1 · 25 fps
| 5.7K 360 2:1 · 30 fps
| ||
| 4K 360 2:1 | 4K 360 2:1 · 24 fps
| 4K 360 2:1 · 25 fps
| 4K 360 2:1 · 30 fps
| 4K 360 2:1 · 50 fps
| 4K 360 2:1 · 60 fps
|
| Resolution | 24 fps | 25 fps | 30 fps | 50 fps | 60 fps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8K single-lens 1:1 (fisheye) | 2.8K single-lens 1:1 (fisheye) · 24 fps
| 2.8K single-lens 1:1 (fisheye) · 25 fps
| 2.8K single-lens 1:1 (fisheye) · 30 fps
| 2.8K single-lens 1:1 (fisheye) · 50 fps
| 2.8K single-lens 1:1 (fisheye) · 60 fps
|
Caveats
- 8-bit H.264 only, max 120 Mbps; no 10-bit, Log or HDR video.Source
- No external mic, no HDMI/USB video output, no live streaming.Source
- Weight in spec is 189 g WITHOUT battery; with-battery weight not published.Source
- Underwater: maker recommends a protective case for 360 stitching; IP68 rated equivalent to ~10 m.Source
Thermals
- No built-in cooling fan (FAQ). No maker statement on overheating limits found.Source
Firmware notes
- V1.2.5.1: TimeFusion without app.Source
- V1.2.6.2: single-lens shooting for Video, Loop Recording, Timelapse.Source
- V1.2.7.4: added 5.7K 24/25fps and 4K 24/25/50fps 360 video; 2.8K 24/25/50fps single-lens.Source
- V1.2.8.1: dashboard overlay export when Location Info enabled in app.Source
- 2026-06-12: V1.4.0.2: connection/stability, SD card compatibility, timelapse response improvements.Source
Which camera is right for you?
| KandaoQooCam 3 (current camera)Not statedCheck price on Amazon | AKASO360$199.99Check price on Amazon | GoProMAX$499.99Check price on Amazon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023-01-05 | 2025-07-07 | Not stated |
| Sensor size | 1/1.55-inch | 1/2-inch | 1/2.3-inch (x2) |
| Stabilization | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Horizon leveling | Not stated | 360° | 360° |
| Waterproof | 10 m | None | 5 m |
| Weight | Not stated | 180 g | 159 g |
| Battery runtime | 58 min | 60 min | Not stated |
Specifications
Overview
- Category
- 360°
- Announced
- 2023-01-05
- Released
- 2023-09-07
- Status
- current
- US availability
- Not stated
- Features
- DNG8 / Raw+
- AEB
- TimeFusion
- Interval photo
- Invisible selfie stick
- Audio SuperSteady / 360 ambisonic audio
- Loop recording
Sensor & lens
- Sensor size
- 1/1.55-inch
- Sensor resolution
- Not stated
- Lens (equiv.)
- 9.36
- Aperture
- f/1.6
- Field of view
- Not stated
- Built-in ND
- No
Video & photo
- Video modes
- 5.7K 360
- 4K 360
- 2.8K single-lens
- Max resolution
- Not stated
- 10-bit Log up to
- None
- Uncropped 4K
- None
- Codecs
- H.264
- 4:2:2 chroma
- Not stated
- Max bitrate
- 120 Mbps
- Photo resolution
- 62 MP
- RAW photos
- DNG; DNG8 multi-frame RAW
Stabilization
- Stabilization
- Electronic
- Horizon lock
- None
- Horizon leveling
- Not stated
Audio
- Microphones
- 4
- Mic input
- None
- Mic input details
- not supported
- Direct wireless mic
- Not stated
- 32-bit float audio
- No
Build & battery
- Waterproof
- 10 m
- Water and dust rating
- Not stated
- Drop-proof
- Not stated
- Weight
- Not stated
- Dimensions
- 71.5x82.7x26.6
- Mount
- 1/4-inch
- Battery runtime
- 58 min
- Battery capacity
- 1600 mAh
- Removable battery
- Yes
- Charging power
- 10 W
Screens & storage
- Rear screen
- 1.9-inch touchscreen
- Front screen
- Not stated
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Memory card
- microSD (UHS-I V30+)
- Internal storage
- None
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4/5GHz
- Bluetooth
- BLE 4.2
- USB
- USB-C
- GPS
- via phone app (dashboard needs app Location Info)
- Webcam
- Not stated
- Livestream
- not supported (FAQ)
- HDMI out
- No
- Timecode
- No
Sources
- https://www.kandaovr.com/qoocam-3/tech-spec/
- https://www.kandaovr.com/en/support/qoocam-3
- https://www.kandaovr.com/qoocam-3
- https://v2.kandaovr.com/uploads/site/2023/09/19/Fqp4Ou5runxtxFUWBzwsTmIRfUE6.pdf
- https://www.kandaovr.com/newsroom/article/1144
- https://www.kandaovr.com/newsroom/article/1131
- https://www.kandaovr.com/newsroom/article/3044
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