{"id":19842,"date":"2024-08-03T08:44:28","date_gmt":"2024-08-03T15:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/360rumors.com\/?p=19842"},"modified":"2024-10-01T08:25:26","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T15:25:26","slug":"x4-vs-qoocam-3-ultra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/360rumors.com\/x4-vs-qoocam-3-ultra\/","title":{"rendered":"Insta360 X4 vs Qoocam 3 Ultra side by side comparison (after Aug. 1 update)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Insta360 X4 vs Qoocam 3 Ultra<\/h2>\n<p>Which is better: the <a href=\"https:\/\/360rumors.com\/buy-x4-8k-360-action-cam-insta360-store\/?utm_term=INRH8VP\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"22491\" data-lasso-name=\"Buy X4 - 8K 360 Action Cam - Insta360 Store\">Insta360 X4<\/a> or the Qoocam 3 Ultra with 8k 10-bit HLG video and 14k HDR DNG photos?\u00a0 \u00a0I compared them for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>detail: <keyword data-keyword-id=\"4167\">Insta360<\/keyword> X4 8k 30fps vs Ultra&#8217;s 8k with DR Boost ON and 10-bit HLG video,<\/li>\n<li>low light performance: Ultra&#8217;s 8k 24fps vs <keyword data-keyword-id=\"4168\">Insta360<\/keyword> X4 at 8k 24fps and 5.7k 24fps,<\/li>\n<li>60fps video: <keyword data-keyword-id=\"4169\">Insta360<\/keyword> X4 and Ultra at 5.7k 60fps,<\/li>\n<li>slow motion video: X4 at 4k 100fps vs. Ultra at 4k 120fps<\/li>\n<li>photo quality: X4 72mp HDR vs. Ultra&#8217;s 96mp AEB mode<\/li>\n<li>battery life, and more.\u00a0 I also tested the Qoocam 3 Ultra&#8217;s endurance to check for overheating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here&#8217;s my side-by-side comparison (presented in 4K 60fps):<\/p>\n<p><strong>Disclosure:<\/strong> I&#8217;ve been a beta tester for both <keyword data-keyword-id=\"4170\">Insta360<\/keyword> and Kandao for a long time and they both sent me their cameras for review.\u00a0 I have affiliate links with both of them.\u00a0 Neither company reviewed my video nor paid me any compensation for the video.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Insta360 X4 vs Qoocam 3 Ultra Side by Side (after Aug 1 UPDATE)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ieK43lmR_Uo\" width=\"885\" height=\"498\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" class=\"\"><\/iframe><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/360rumors.com\/buy-x4-8k-360-action-cam-insta360-store\/?utm_term=INRH8VP\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"22492\" data-lasso-name=\"Buy X4 - 8K 360 Action Cam - Insta360 Store\">Insta360 X4<\/a> is the <a href=\"https:\/\/360rumors.com\/insta360-x4-review\/\" data-lasso-id=\"22493\">best selling 8K 360 camera<\/a>.\u00a0 But the Qoocam 3 Ultra has better specs, with a larger 1\/1.7-inch sensor, larger 1\/1.6 aperture, 10-bit Rec 2020 HLG video.\u00a0 Nonetheless, I always take specs with a grain of salt because a lower-spec camera can sometimes be better.\u00a0 Instead, I prefer to compare cameras side-by-side to provide a more objective comparison.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">(added 10\/09\/2024)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a summary of the key points discussed in the video comparing the <keyword data-keyword-id=\"4171\">Insta360<\/keyword> X4 and QooCam 3 Ultra:<\/p>\n<h3>Photo Quality:<\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 Cam 3 Ultra offers superior detail and DNG format<br \/>\n\u2022 <keyword data-keyword-id=\"4172\">Insta360<\/keyword> X4 provides pleasing colors straight out of camera (JPEG only)<\/p>\n<h3>Video Quality:<\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 Cam 3 Ultra generally more detailed with less compression<br \/>\n\u2022 <keyword data-keyword-id=\"4173\">Insta360<\/keyword> X4 has punchier colors out of camera<br \/>\n\u2022 Cam 3 Ultra better in low light<br \/>\n\u2022 <keyword data-keyword-id=\"4174\">Insta360<\/keyword> X4 superior for slow-motion (4K 100fps)<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Workflow:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 <keyword data-keyword-id=\"4175\">Insta360<\/keyword> X4 has better mobile workflow<br \/>\n\u2022 Desktop workflow similar for both<br \/>\n\u2022 <keyword data-keyword-id=\"4176\">Insta360<\/keyword> app offers more keyframing options and faster rendering<\/p>\n<h3>Special Features:<\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 Cam 3 Ultra: Built-in GPS, optional lens protector, internal storage<br \/>\n\u2022 <keyword data-keyword-id=\"4177\">Insta360<\/keyword> X4: Smoother stitching, longer battery life (75 vs 54 minutes)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>Both priced at $499 during pre-order (Cam 3 Ultra normally $599)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Decision Factors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"\">Prioritize photo quality: Choose Cam 3 Ultra<\/li>\n<li class=\"\">Prioritize video convenience and smooth stitching: Choose <keyword data-keyword-id=\"4178\">Insta360<\/keyword> X4<\/li>\n<li class=\"\">Need GPS or long recording times with external power: Choose Cam 3 Ultra<\/li>\n<li class=\"\">Require better mobile workflow or faster rendering: Choose <keyword data-keyword-id=\"4179\">Insta360<\/keyword> X4<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Overall, the Cam 3 Ultra offers better image quality and more features, while the <keyword data-keyword-id=\"4180\">Insta360<\/keyword> X4 provides better convenience and workflow. The choice depends on the user&#8217;s specific needs and priorities.<\/p>\n<h3>WHERE TO BUY<\/h3>\n<p>Qoocam 3 Ultra is available now for preorder.\u00a0 The retail price is $599 but during the preorder, you can get an early bird price of $499 (offer ends August 10, 2024).\u00a0 Use Code: MICHAELTY with the links below:<br \/>\n&#8211; US &amp; Canada\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/reurl.cc\/E681gA\" data-lasso-id=\"22494\">https:\/\/reurl.cc\/E681gA<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; EU\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/reurl.cc\/WNav0k\" data-lasso-id=\"22495\">https:\/\/reurl.cc\/WNav0k<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; JP\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/reurl.cc\/Yq70Yo\" data-lasso-id=\"22496\">https:\/\/reurl.cc\/Yq70Yo<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Insta360 X4 vs Qoocam 3 Ultra Which is better: the Insta360 X4 or the Qoocam 3 Ultra with 8k 10-bit HLG video and 14k HDR DNG photos?\u00a0 \u00a0I compared them for: detail: Insta360 X4 8k 30fps vs Ultra&#8217;s 8k with DR Boost ON and 10-bit HLG video, low light performance: Ultra&#8217;s 8k 24fps vs Insta360 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":19843,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[490],"tags":[114,15951,702,15966,16234],"class_list":["post-19842","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-360-camera-reviews","tag-insta360","tag-insta360-x4","tag-kandao","tag-qoocam-3","tag-qoocam-3-ultra"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.4 (Yoast SEO v23.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Insta360 X4 vs Qoocam 3 Ultra - 360 camera review<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking for an 8k camera? 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