Same. Been using GoPros for over 10 years. Stopped upgrading after that 11. No 12 or 13 for me. Picked up the Action 5 a few weeks ago. So much better. The low light performance is off the charts. I even had the NightSite turned on by accident for a day time bike ride and the video was fine. I thought that it would be washed out but it wasn't.
Can you please help a bit more? Is DJI stabilization as good as GoPro 11? It seems DJI smooths too much some surfaces a few times? If you check at 3:00 the face is too smooth and not as in go pro and reality. Does DJI is not very sharp when showing images with too much details i.e. with trees?
I just got the action 5 and it’s great but you have to dial in the right settings to get it to maximum potential. Out of the box it’s way oversharpened and the exposure is too high. I set it to -1 for texture and NR, and EV -0.7. And at night, it’s a whole different game. Gotta crank the iso way high and set shutter to 1/100-1/8000 or it’s jittery as heck. But WAY better than the GoPro. I just posted a few short tests if you’re interested. I’m hoping for a firmware update soon to get it right in camera. Still, I HIGHLY recommend this camera. It’s great and will only get better with updates.
Hi Jess, I like the color saturation better on the DJI. And with the other positives you mention in this video, I am considering switching from a GoPro myself. Thanks for doing the comparison!
Dji is more dependable and doesn't overheat. The battery life is great. The mic feature is fantastic. But it's not a perfect camera. Neither is the gopro. Great review.
The side-by-side video of both cameras clearly shows how much better the DJI is over the GoPro. Thanks for the comparison. I'm currently using an ensemble of Insta360 cameras which mysteriously shut off from time to time which means I have to do rides/videos multiple times. I might have to switch to the DJI cameras for next summer's riding season. Oi!
Mine shuts off but it’s from overheating. If you make sure it gets air movement it helps. Also the higher the resolution the more heated the battery gets. So if you are running it for short periods the higher res won’t be a problem. Problem is that everyone wants small, but small means less heat dissipation.
@2:05 The DJI handled your skin tones much better. This happens with me as well, especially since I have freckles. Some cameras, (especially action Cams and Cellphones) make your freckles look like they're jumping out of your face. I would like to see how the Ace Pro 2 performs on faces, specifically those with freckles.
Lol that gopro shutting off randomly when you needed it to work is so on brand. Also who in their right mind thought it was a good idea to swap the battery shape on the 13? That pissed me off so bad. I've moved everything over to DJI cameras except for my DLSR, but for that I use a Ronin. DJI is goat.
I legit laughed out loud when I saw they updated the battery AGAIN lol. I'm all for good change, but geesh. I'm going to need to hire a hazmat company to come take away all my old GoPro batteries.
You can actually see that she had the DJI camera positioned so that is leaning on the lower button of the GP. I bet with the normal movement it eventually put enough pressure to activate the power button. The camera did what it was designed to do, shut off when the power butting was pressed.
@@papi4baby This is inaccurate. It looks like they were touching, but the button was not in contact with the other camera. Trust me it was the first thing I tested.
@@HerTwoWheels At 3:05 when you showed your setup (thanks for showing it btw, i was wondering how you were doing it) It looks like the DJI A5 corner is leaning against the GP, and it looks like its leaning into the GP power button, just an observation. Enjoy your videos, no hate from me.
Best comparison vid I’ve seen so far of these two cameras. Your real life perspective & honest comments have been the game changer for me. Its time to make the switch. I definitely would like to see a new setup video for your helmet 😁😁 keep on keeping it real.
Hi from UK. You're the 3rd biker vlogger to show that the GoPro is crap. So many report it just freezing or shutting down. DJI seems the clay to go. -Ridercam channel from over here have highlighted exact same issues
Great review. I recently bought the DJI after buying three previous version of GoPro. Although I loved my old GPs the new one does not seem to offer as much as the DJI. Its so easy to use and reliable. Not sure if I will go back to GP any time soon.
Just got my DJI Action 5 and it beats GoPro hands down. I have used GoPro for 10+ years and hated to change but the short battery life and overheating was just too much to take. Question for anyone, I love the GoPro claw/clamp accessory like the one on Jess' bike handlebars. Is there something similar for the DJI?
Hi. Thank you for the video. Great video. I currently have the DJI Action4. After many hours of watching youtube videos like this one and reading many many reviews between Dji and GoPro. I decided on the DJI. Thanks to videos like this reviewing and telling it how it is between the 2, in this case DJI Action 5 and GoPro 13. It truly helps peope decide and make their choice of camera. For me I think it will still be the DJI if I purchase the newer acrion camera. GoPro are seriously falling nehinf in the market of action cameras. Mainly due to the lack of reliability for GoPro. DJI all the way for me.
Jess, I follow a lot of different people on UA-cam, and I can say that the majority of them complain about GoPro, varied models shutting off, corrupting videos and the high cost of an unreliable product. I would be interested in finding out if there has been anyone doing long term studies on both products. Less expensive, lighter weight, added extra accessories, longer battery life and not shutting off would make my decision a whole lot easier.
I use a GoPro almost every day. Only recently have I had an issue with the Hero 10 and 11 starting to shut down. I looked into the errors and both of the memory cards were the issue. After years of use, the cards started to go bad and the shutdown errors were 'unsupported cards.' The write speed of the SanDisk SDXC slowed with age and could not keep up with the camera's write speed, causing the shutdown.
I was a long-time Gopro user (4, 6 & 8) The 4 was their last reliable camera. My personal advice is don't waste your cash on Gopro. Since investing in DJI Action cameras, making content has become so much easier. Having kit you can rely on is THE most important thing.
I use Gopro all the time. I have the 8, 11, and just got the 13 for the new Macro lens. I've never had any of the problems You tube reviewers complain about? I use them for hiking and don't see myself switching because I have too many accessories and the differences between the cameras are pretty small.
There is 2hr review of some Russian blogger you can watch with subtitles he does loads of real-time tests and comparing gopro 13, gopro 12 and DJI 5. All of them got strong and weak points but 13 was most unreliable which is crazy looking at price tag
I am no vlogger, but I do film all our rides for our group to keep when we all are no longer riding to look back at. I have a Gopro 3, 10, and 12. The 12 is the worst camera I have ever owned. Takes forever to turn on shuts off all the time. It freezes while filming, and all we have is audio. I will never buy a Gopro again as they are not reliable enough for me. Thanks for your review of the DJI as I am looking into one of them now.
Yes! Same! I was SHOCKED when the gopro 13 literally shut off mid filming… the firmware was updated, battery fully charged (brand new battery) and the memory card was empty. Still just completely shut off. I couldn’t get it to turn back on until I completely removed the battery and put it back in. Unreal
There is a bit of an option to change the gain level on the GoPro you’re using the media mod: go to settings>mods>media mod, then select powered mic\powered mic+ if you are using a mic, or standard mic/standard mic+ if you’re just using the mod itself. I usually switch to powered mic+ when I’m off the bike and the mic is a bit further from my mouth, otherwise I use just the regular powered mic setting.
I've owned a dozen GoPro cameras over the years, since Hero 3, all have been aggravatingly undependable and often simply SHUT OFF during the most exciting life events I want to record (shark diving, humpback whale encounters, swimming with dolphins in the wild, aircraft piloting, etc) -- precious moments that were carefully planned to record -- gone forever. I will never purchase another GoPro. I've been trying every other brand that exists. Thank you for the fair comparison review. I ordered two DJI cameras today.
I prefer the DJI in your comparison. P.S. I’ve preferred your DJI version since you first started using the DJI posting comparisons a while back. The audio is good for me.
@Her Two Wheels. I don't use a media mod, just a pass through door, 3.5 to c adapter, and a lav mic. I have the mod, but i only use it with the handle/tripod, never on my helmet. I have no weight issues, go pro hero 11. I am concidering a 360 for a second camera. Great video!
@HerTwoWheels you have to have the 3.5 to c adapter, from go pro, or it don't work. I have an old video showing my set up, but that's also a video idea, get one, and a pass through door, and check it out.... it won't solve the every 3 to 6 months Quick app acting screwed, but the set up works well.
All my videos in the past year have been done on Action 3, settings 2.7k, 30fps, horizon steady. It's been brilliant! I think after watching your video, my next upgrade will be the Action 5, and the DJI Mic2, due to the blue tooth feature. Choosing DJI looks like a no brainer decision to me. Great video thanks!
I have been using Gopros for around 10 years now. I am finally ready to make the switch to Dji. The Action 5 pro video actually looks better than the Gopro, but the audio of the Gopro is better. I am planning on using it with the wireless 2 mics, so hoping for better audio. Btw, the Gopro does have a sort of "gain" control. It's the standard mic, standard mic+, or powered mic, powered mic+. Not as much control, but it's something. Also, I added the Dji magnetic mount to my Hero 10 black, and it's tight but it does fit in the media mod. Maybe it's the brand. Anyway, great review. Ride safe.
This is really interesting. It seems like the DJI performs better overall. My question is: which camera captures colors more accurately? Does the DJI tend to be more saturated, or is the GoPro less accurate in color reproduction?
For what it's worth, which may be almost nothing (ha), I just recently sold both of my GoPros as I've had enough of them. I tried the Ace Pro but landed on the Action 4. I purchased the Action 5 and sent it back within a week as I did not like the image quality and that they had eliminated the option of leaving the screen on all the time while recording (important to my workflow). I know they may fix some of this stuff on firmware update, but I'm happy with the Action 4 overall.
You can plug your lavalliere mic straight into the DJI mic 2 mic via the jack where the “dead cat” pushes into so you can have wireless audio without changing the mic/wiring in your helmet and the Action camera doesn’t lose its waterproofing as it’s working wirelessly
I disagree. The DJI appears to smooth the colors out with an overly active noise reduction filter, while the color from the GoPro is much more realistic. The GoPro shows the skin blemishes and better retains the details in the blacks that I need when editing and adjusting colors.
@@oferas it's why I haven't migrated to the DJI ecosystem... Their color isn't as good as GoPro.. I record in light like 95% of people and low light capability is a non factor...
Same. In my perception the GoPro looks oversharpened, but not better. I also like the colors and the overall visuals of the DJI better. In the end it won't make a difference, though. They both are great cameras and it all depends on if the videos you make with them are intersting or not.
Thanks for comparison. I have DJI drone and mic set. I also have insta 360. The DJI have impressed me with the technology and I have learned to trust the brand. I’ve heard a lot of complaints about GoPro for the price.
I didn't think that the difference in image quality was significant enough to say one or the other, plus any colour differences can be fixed with video editing, but I did think the sound was better for the DJI. Thanks, I'd really appreciate a video about both helmet and microphone mounting for the DJI.
Great video, thanks for the honest comparison! I think the GoPro audio was better, while the DJI video (and colors) was better. But was the GoPro audio so much better that it outweighed the DJI advantages? No. And yes, please make a video showing the assembly of your next motovlog helmet.
I have been thinking about getting a DJI since you first reviewed it a while ago. Just seems so much more stable. I do like it starts up and records almost immediately. I really could have used a camera on my ride down to Chattanooga on Hwy 41. It was gorgeous and will be even better in a couple of weeks when the leaves start changing.
Thanks for doing this comparison. I'm close to the same use case, although audio for me is more about capturing exhaust notes and less about me talking. 2:52 is priceless because it captures my main complaint about GoPro -- simply not reliable. I've been in the GoPro ecosystem for almost 10 years and stopped upgrading after the Hero 9 because the "improvements" seemed to be more marketing related and less about fixing known performance issues. Just waiting to see what the Insta360 Ace 2 Pro has to offer in comparison to the DJO Osmo Action 5. I am so done with GoPro. Would be curious to get your take on doing another comparison between the DJI Action 5 and Ace 2 pro once that is released. I really don't need or care to see anything more about GoPro.
The ease with which DJI cameras are used for motovlogging is indescribable. I have been using DJI cameras for 2 years and I will definitely never go back to Gopro. Stay safe..
I recently switched to DJI and use the bluetooth mic. The weight was one of the main issues, and having a waterproof system is a must. With that said, I have to say, the GoPro does look slightly better, and the sound is pretty good too,
Linking the DJI wireless mic 2 to the Action 5 camera via Bluetooth is a huge benefit ! And you can have 2 wireless microphones connected for stereo recording. Unfortunately, you cannot do the same with the first Version of the wireless DJI Mic 1 , only the newer Mic 2 can work. So I’ll stick to my GoPro + DJI mic 1 setup.
I’m ok with the image and audio in both of them but past experience with go pro makes me lean towards the DJI and the wireless audio option was the cherry on top for my set up this winter
Less expensive, lighter weight, added extra accessories, longer battery life and not shutting off, better video quality in low light environment are the features that put DJI on top of the world. Right on! DJI is the winner. Amen!
We moved over to DJI from gopro. Our issue was gopro wouldn’t stand by their warranty and wanted you to pay an additional $99 dollars to replace the gopro. Our issues with gopro was the doors blowing off in 9 feet of water and saltwater flooding in. We have been pretty happy with the results and I love the fact they have a multi battery charger option that charges 3 batteries at one time
I honestly liked what I saw and heard from the DJI better than the GoPro except for the talking head blog section when you were sitting in front of the closed store. There the color and definition there was slightly better from the GoPro. In the other settings, the DJI seemed to be better, both in color and definition. The quicker on time is a bonus as well. With that being said, add in the better water resistance, the lighter weight, the standard magnetic connector, and the $50 better price tag, the DJI is a much better option IMHO.
Great Video! Thanks for creating and sharing your testing with both cameras! I haven't switched up from GoPro Back 8 but, it's got a lot of miles on it. The buttons became so worn that one day it drizzled and water got into the button area and my camera was toast for a few weeks but, after trying different things I got it to fire up and work again. It ended up putting a lanyard over the camera and it feel like it's new again. The quick capture is pretty important. I was riding my bicycle and saw a bobcat and I hit the button thinking I had plenty of time and it took too long and the bobcat started to run and I only captured a very short video of it so, if DJI Action 5 is faster at that then that's awesome! With the GoPros, I always see people complain that they heat up and shut off even when the person using it was snowboarding. My GoPro Black 8 never overheats while I am riding my bike even in 100 degree weather but, it sure does when it's sitting still inside a place or on a vehicles windows. I am glad you were showing that the magnetic clip had a latch on it to lock on. I was worried if I bought an Action 5 that it wouldn't pop off of my handlebars and I wouldn't notice it was gone until I was miles away. Thanks for showing us that! I think my next camera will be a DJI Action 5 Pro.
Great comparison, Jess! My new setup is completely DJI. I've been really happy with their quality and battery life. The other thing which is kind of silly, but matters to me is how easy it is to press down on the record button. As you know, when the camera is on a helmet mount, it's kind of nice to not have to press down so hard to start recording. Again, great video and great comparison, I laughed really hard with the GoPro turned off, because that's happened to me before, too. 😂😅
I'm currently using the setup with the Dji mic 2 in my helmet wirelessly to moto vlog, true using it with an Action 4 but that's irrelevant to my point. The only issue I have with this setup is that once you turn the camera on it takes 10-20 seconds for the mic to connect. One way around it on long trips that I found was to leave the camera and mic on, set the camera auto shutoff to 30 minutes and press record when I need to. Because of the DJI battery life I can get almost 2 hours of run time and about 30 minutes of actual filming and have the camera always ready to go, plus in 2 hours I stop for either fuel or a smoke so I can swap batteries on the camera. It has it's downsides this method but I love the ability to not worry once I hit rain and keep on vlogging knowing my camera will make it through the rain. Really curious to see if you switch to the Action 5 Pro for your moto vlogs :D
The action5pro connects way quicker to the now 2 mic2's .. been using it for a few days on my bicycle rides and its like 2 or 3 seconds. Also you can record 3 mics if you want since the internal mic of the action5pro can be saved to a sepr. wav file. Been playing with 2 mic2's on the side of my head to get stereo sounds ... Its progress :)
I am using it myself right now with the action 5 and mic 2… I leave the mic on and then when I want to record I just hit the power button and less than 5 seconds mic is connected to camera and u can easily check with the front screen that the mic is on with audio levels.. I have it at -12 and it’s amazing how much easier my setup and how good the quality is
Details and texture on GoPro are on another level. But the reliability is the main issue... I think Dji A5P is a very good action camera, but not as great as they claim
So if you use the go pro on your helmet again or even the DJI you could try attaching Velcro on the back of your helmet and get a counter weight pack and add as many counter weights in the pack to whatever is most comfy. Operators use them when they have their night vision googles attached to their tactical helmet to reduce neck strain from the added weight up front. I don’t know if you’d be interested in trying that out on an old helmet or something but I figured it’s worth mentioning.
"the gopro just shut off.. so reliable.." hahahaah.. this made my day. because gopro just keeps ripping off customers with the same problem through the years. it's already the 13th gopro ang still the same issue. SO RELIABLE! how can you call this a PRO if it's not reliable? hahahah..
My last GoPro (still own it but never use it) was the GoPro 8 and although I thought it was fine for vlogging I hated how many batteries I went through when I made a video on union station in Kansas City, Missouri. I think I was there 2 hours and burned through 4 out of the 6 batteries I have each one lasting about 30 to 45 minutes in a combo of 4K 24fps and 1080 120fps. I just ordered the osmo pocket 3 from Costco for $499 and am looking at getting the osmo action 5 for rainy days/ maybe some work related content (I work in ground ops for an airline) over the action 4 because of the longer battery life and wireless connection to two mics. Although it’s super discounted right now and that’s awful tempting 😂 I liked the audio on the lav mic for both, but I’m not trying to deal with overheating/ constantly replacing batteries. Plus the better night time performance is always a bonus.
I noticed the close ups of you are much more clear on the GoPro. I also think the overall clarity on the GoPro is cleaner. The sound is so very close it doesn't make enough difference. I probably would use the DJI for the same reasons you like it. I think it's a real shame that GoPro still has an issue of shutting off with no warning.
DJI all day! Great comparison video for all of us recording out here. I like that you did riding, vlog, and B-roll examples. I would love to see that video on your helmet setup in the future, too.
I have the osmo action 4 and its been a game-changer! I don't even need to think about it. I use it with the DJI mic 1, so I need to attach the receiver. Its still super light, but not waterproof. I keep one mic in my helmet and the other in my backpack to pick up the pipes. I'm super happy with it. I used the GoPro as a secondary camera on a day trip. It died multiple times. I'm done with it.
I have both and both are good for intended purposes. GoPro is great in bright light and dji is much better in low light. Another advantage of gopro is the quik app where you can store your videos in their cloud and edit it easily. Battery life of dji is much better but gopro has a volta handheld tripod with charger so that helps a lot. dji seems lighter so much better for helmet use but overall you cannot go wrong on either one of these action cams.
I tried so many times to really like GoPro. I currently own 4 of their cameras, purchasing each one in the hopes that it would be better then the previous models. I constantly have had the random power down issues, my last one, the Hero 8 Black kept turning off and on during a once in a life time white water rafting trip. I will NEVER buy another GoPro product EVER!! I also have the Osmo Action and love it! Looking to upgrade to a Action 5 Pro, thanks for the great review!
I haven't had to use a media mount for a GoPro since the 7 Silver. they have all had a mounting tab since then. Why are you using one? That's a lot of added weight.
@@HerTwoWheels Now that you say that, the only mic that worked for me was the Turtle Beach gaming mic. so that's what I've been using since the beginning. I think they're actually made by Limvoo, but sold under Turtle Island
Good no-nonsense comparison. I just switched from gopro to DJI because I lost some important footage due to some weird gopro bug. It's sad to see gopro become such garbage. It was once the "reliable action camera".
Well, the DJI seems to be the clear winner. If you do, for whatever reason, use the GoPro on your helmet, you mind try to rig up some sort of counter balancing system on the back of the helmet. The GoPro is OK for b roll or "stunt camera" duty.
Looks like the DJI doesn't have the proper white balance setting. Some of the indoor images are better with the DJI, outdoor images are better with the GoPro, when it works.
I've used Hero 5,7,8,9,10,11,12 and Action 3,4,5. When I did a video about how bad GoPro Hero 10 overheats, it was my most hated one from all the fanboi saying I'm not using it right... but now they can't argue that DJI Action cameras don't overheat!
Stopped using GoPro's few years back. Yes, they do shut down unexpectedly, as well as they have abysmal battery life. And battery life was my biggest concern. Never had any problem with DJI. Btw: GoPro made you 20 years older in the side-by-side comparison.
Yeah I’m not 100% happy with my GP12 and not continuing with the 13. I’m getting an action 5 for head cams I use the tiny Insta GO its amazing for what it is
Love the Action Pro 5 so far. Getting rid of my Hero 10,11 and 12. Overheating is the issue for me. Why do they make these all BLACK? White or Silver would do better at dissipating heat. I fish in Florida and the cameras are in the 98 degree sun, running all day in summer no wind. The GoPro's overheat in less than 30 min. I have 2510 USB fans attached to the open empty battery compartment to keep them running. I shoot 4k 120fps.
Weighing the pros and cons the DJI seems to win out. The GP13 I thought had better video and sound quality but Slightly. The overall benefits of the DJI jumps it ahead quite considerably. If you didnt tell me which camera you blogged with, I dont think I would notice nor care. Good video!
The DJI seems crisper in moving video, but the GoPro looks better in the blog shots, while it lasted…I am interested in the helmet setup video, because my set up changed after my helmet change.
The DJI is doing something bizarre with the sky. It's almost like it's compressing the color and forcing in blue. Strange fringing around trees. It looks un natural. Agree with your points. Perhaps there are settings in the DJI camera. The Go-Pro was crazy over sharpened. Interesting comparison! Great content as always!
I don't know whether that is the DJI Mic or Mic 2, but certainly the latter is magnetic so you can just put a strip of magnetic tape inside your helmet, connect it up and avoid all the wires.
Watching your video, I think the DJI is far better video quality, but noticed as I have with other vlogs about the Action 5 the horrible green trumpet like flare when facing a light source.
You so not need that Mic adaptor if you use a USB C microphone on the DJI. Could be an option if someone was using a new setup. I agree about the Go Pro not being stable. When it works its an amazing camera, but on the bike you do not want to have to worry about your camera not turning on.
If you haven't already, you may wish to check out John (cycle Fanatic) and his friend Sandy (Holy Shift). They did a coast to coast to coast ride across the USA. John had one brand of modular helmet and Sandy another, they switched back and forth during their trip. Sandy ended up getting the same helmet as John's when they got back.
The GoPro 13 sounded better with the audio test. 13 also had a better picture when you were sitting down (although it shut off). The DJI had a better picture from the road. And during the audio test, the video was better from the DJI. You emphasized the weight difference when mounted to your helmet, what are the actual weights in the setup you had them in?
Camera shopping is awful. My best ones have been the absolute cheapest no name on Amazon. I am also on a tiny budget. I tried an Akaso but the audio is not loud enough, even with a branded external mic. I'm thinking about upgrading and spending some real money on a camera. This was helpful. The DJI seems to be the better option. The video on the GoPro seems a little better sometimes, but not by a lot. I'm leaning toward the DJI. Thanks for the good video.
Can't stop laughing at your facial expression when the go pro turned off😂 the go pro was doing something weird with your face. It was making your face look like it had dirty smudges. Maybe it was picking up on shadows? I'd go with DJI hands down.
Picture clarity was much better with the GoPro but I don't know how important that is to most viewers, All things considered, the DJI is probably the best choice. Ride on, girl, and keep smiling.
I like the video better on the DJI, but the audio sounds muddy, I like the sound of the GoPro but the video is not as open and clear in different lighting conditions. So I would choose the better quality video and sacrifice the audio,because I still understand what is being said, so if it was my money I’d go with the DJI.
The GoPro failing! HAHAHA! That's happened to me TOO many times. it has better contrast in your daytime shots though, but loses to the DJI at night. I use an Insta 360 Ace Pro now. It sucks fiddling with the screen, but simply doesn't shut down. As for Audio, Amazon has $20 USB microphones now that work with the Insta360 ACE. No more media mods.
I just bought the DJI Action 5 and it's been so much better already than my GoPro 11 Hero. It's so much better at night it's crazy.
I am in the same boat…trying to compare this against a Hero 11.
Did the same thing !! Incomparable
Same. Been using GoPros for over 10 years. Stopped upgrading after that 11. No 12 or 13 for me. Picked up the Action 5 a few weeks ago. So much better.
The low light performance is off the charts. I even had the NightSite turned on by accident for a day time bike ride and the video was fine. I thought that it would be washed out but it wasn't.
Can you please help a bit more?
Is DJI stabilization as good as GoPro 11?
It seems DJI smooths too much some surfaces a few times? If you check at 3:00 the face is too smooth and not as in go pro and reality.
Does DJI is not very sharp when showing images with too much details i.e. with trees?
Even the go pro 13 is so terrible at night and low light!
I just got the action 5 and it’s great but you have to dial in the right settings to get it to maximum potential. Out of the box it’s way oversharpened and the exposure is too high. I set it to -1 for texture and NR, and EV -0.7. And at night, it’s a whole different game. Gotta crank the iso way high and set shutter to 1/100-1/8000 or it’s jittery as heck. But WAY better than the GoPro. I just posted a few short tests if you’re interested.
I’m hoping for a firmware update soon to get it right in camera.
Still, I HIGHLY recommend this camera. It’s great and will only get better with updates.
Why would you set shutter to 1/100 to 1/8000 at night? Why not to keep it at 1/48 ? Just curious....
@ the slower the speed the more the jitter.
Hi Jess, I like the color saturation better on the DJI. And with the other positives you mention in this video, I am considering switching from a GoPro myself. Thanks for doing the comparison!
Dji is more dependable and doesn't overheat. The battery life is great. The mic feature is fantastic. But it's not a perfect camera. Neither is the gopro. Great review.
We just upgraded to DJI and Mic 2. Great upgrade!
The side-by-side video of both cameras clearly shows how much better the DJI is over the GoPro. Thanks for the comparison. I'm currently using an ensemble of Insta360 cameras which mysteriously shut off from time to time which means I have to do rides/videos multiple times. I might have to switch to the DJI cameras for next summer's riding season. Oi!
Mine shuts off but it’s from overheating. If you make sure it gets air movement it helps. Also the higher the resolution the more heated the battery gets. So if you are running it for short periods the higher res won’t be a problem. Problem is that everyone wants small, but small means less heat dissipation.
@2:05 The DJI handled your skin tones much better. This happens with me as well, especially since I have freckles. Some cameras, (especially action Cams and Cellphones) make your freckles look like they're jumping out of your face. I would like to see how the Ace Pro 2 performs on faces, specifically those with freckles.
Lol that gopro shutting off randomly when you needed it to work is so on brand. Also who in their right mind thought it was a good idea to swap the battery shape on the 13? That pissed me off so bad. I've moved everything over to DJI cameras except for my DLSR, but for that I use a Ronin. DJI is goat.
I legit laughed out loud when I saw they updated the battery AGAIN lol. I'm all for good change, but geesh. I'm going to need to hire a hazmat company to come take away all my old GoPro batteries.
You can actually see that she had the DJI camera positioned so that is leaning on the lower button of the GP. I bet with the normal movement it eventually put enough pressure to activate the power button.
The camera did what it was designed to do, shut off when the power butting was pressed.
@@papi4baby This is inaccurate. It looks like they were touching, but the button was not in contact with the other camera. Trust me it was the first thing I tested.
@@HerTwoWheels At 3:05 when you showed your setup (thanks for showing it btw, i was wondering how you were doing it) It looks like the DJI A5 corner is leaning against the GP, and it looks like its leaning into the GP power button, just an observation. Enjoy your videos, no hate from me.
Best comparison vid I’ve seen so far of these two cameras. Your real life perspective & honest comments have been the game changer for me. Its time to make the switch. I definitely would like to see a new setup video for your helmet 😁😁 keep on keeping it real.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi from UK. You're the 3rd biker vlogger to show that the GoPro is crap. So many report it just freezing or shutting down. DJI seems the clay to go. -Ridercam channel from over here have highlighted exact same issues
Great review. I recently bought the DJI after buying three previous version of GoPro. Although I loved my old GPs the new one does not seem to offer as much as the DJI. Its so easy to use and reliable. Not sure if I will go back to GP any time soon.
Just got my DJI Action 5 and it beats GoPro hands down. I have used GoPro for 10+ years and hated to change but the short battery life and overheating was just too much to take. Question for anyone, I love the GoPro claw/clamp accessory like the one on Jess' bike handlebars. Is there something similar for the DJI?
Hi. Thank you for the video. Great video.
I currently have the DJI Action4. After many hours of watching youtube videos like this one and reading many many reviews between Dji and GoPro. I decided on the DJI.
Thanks to videos like this reviewing and telling it how it is between the 2, in this case DJI Action 5 and GoPro 13. It truly helps peope decide and make their choice of camera. For me I think it will still be the DJI if I purchase the newer acrion camera. GoPro are seriously falling nehinf in the market of action cameras. Mainly due to the lack of reliability for GoPro.
DJI all the way for me.
I returned my gopro the same day mine died from direct sunlight / overheating.
Still rocking my osmo action 3 flawlessly.
Jess, I follow a lot of different people on UA-cam, and I can say that the majority of them complain about GoPro, varied models shutting off, corrupting videos and the high cost of an unreliable product. I would be interested in finding out if there has been anyone doing long term studies on both products. Less expensive, lighter weight, added extra accessories, longer battery life and not shutting off would make my decision a whole lot easier.
I use a GoPro almost every day. Only recently have I had an issue with the Hero 10 and 11 starting to shut down. I looked into the errors and both of the memory cards were the issue. After years of use, the cards started to go bad and the shutdown errors were 'unsupported cards.' The write speed of the SanDisk SDXC slowed with age and could not keep up with the camera's write speed, causing the shutdown.
I was a long-time Gopro user (4, 6 & 8) The 4 was their last reliable camera.
My personal advice is don't waste your cash on Gopro.
Since investing in DJI Action cameras, making content has become so much easier. Having kit you can rely on is THE most important thing.
@@oferasI gave up on SanDisk also. Samsung Pro 512gb working great at 175 Mbps in 5.3k/60
I use Gopro all the time. I have the 8, 11, and just got the 13 for the new Macro lens. I've never had any of the problems You tube reviewers complain about? I use them for hiking and don't see myself switching because I have too many accessories and the differences between the cameras are pretty small.
There is 2hr review of some Russian blogger you can watch with subtitles he does loads of real-time tests and comparing gopro 13, gopro 12 and DJI 5. All of them got strong and weak points but 13 was most unreliable which is crazy looking at price tag
I am no vlogger, but I do film all our rides for our group to keep when we all are no longer riding to look back at.
I have a Gopro 3, 10, and 12. The 12 is the worst camera I have ever owned. Takes forever to turn on shuts off all the time.
It freezes while filming, and all we have is audio.
I will never buy a Gopro again as they are not reliable enough for me.
Thanks for your review of the DJI as I am looking into one of them now.
Yes! Same! I was SHOCKED when the gopro 13 literally shut off mid filming… the firmware was updated, battery fully charged (brand new battery) and the memory card was empty. Still just completely shut off. I couldn’t get it to turn back on until I completely removed the battery and put it back in.
Unreal
There is a bit of an option to change the gain level on the GoPro you’re using the media mod: go to settings>mods>media mod, then select powered mic\powered mic+ if you are using a mic, or standard mic/standard mic+ if you’re just using the mod itself. I usually switch to powered mic+ when I’m off the bike and the mic is a bit further from my mouth, otherwise I use just the regular powered mic setting.
GoPro is a thing of the past for me long time ago hands down to dji Osmo action 4 and now 5 pro also use my Insta 360 One Rs also better than gopro
I've owned a dozen GoPro cameras over the years, since Hero 3, all have been aggravatingly undependable and often simply SHUT OFF during the most exciting life events I want to record (shark diving, humpback whale encounters, swimming with dolphins in the wild, aircraft piloting, etc) -- precious moments that were carefully planned to record -- gone forever. I will never purchase another GoPro. I've been trying every other brand that exists. Thank you for the fair comparison review. I ordered two DJI cameras today.
I prefer the DJI in your comparison. P.S. I’ve preferred your DJI version since you first started using the DJI posting comparisons a while back. The audio is good for me.
@Her Two Wheels. I don't use a media mod, just a pass through door, 3.5 to c adapter, and a lav mic. I have the mod, but i only use it with the handle/tripod, never on my helmet. I have no weight issues, go pro hero 11. I am concidering a 360 for a second camera. Great video!
For some reason, after using the gopro 8, my GoPros would ONLY record with the media mod. 😞
@HerTwoWheels you have to have the 3.5 to c adapter, from go pro, or it don't work. I have an old video showing my set up, but that's also a video idea, get one, and a pass through door, and check it out.... it won't solve the every 3 to 6 months Quick app acting screwed, but the set up works well.
All my videos in the past year have been done on Action 3, settings 2.7k, 30fps, horizon steady. It's been brilliant! I think after watching your video, my next upgrade will be the Action 5, and the DJI Mic2, due to the blue tooth feature. Choosing DJI looks like a no brainer decision to me. Great video thanks!
Love your POV of both cameras. And yes, please make a vid of your new set up!!
I have been using Gopros for around 10 years now. I am finally ready to make the switch to Dji. The Action 5 pro video actually looks better than the Gopro, but the audio of the Gopro is better. I am planning on using it with the wireless 2 mics, so hoping for better audio. Btw, the Gopro does have a sort of "gain" control. It's the standard mic, standard mic+, or powered mic, powered mic+. Not as much control, but it's something. Also, I added the Dji magnetic mount to my Hero 10 black, and it's tight but it does fit in the media mod. Maybe it's the brand.
Anyway, great review. Ride safe.
This is really interesting. It seems like the DJI performs better overall. My question is: which camera captures colors more accurately? Does the DJI tend to be more saturated, or is the GoPro less accurate in color reproduction?
I think the gopro gets a more accurate color, but I personally enjoy the hues of the action 5 pro. Especially in low light!
First of your videos I've seen. Nice! Interesting, authentic, useful, and informative. Thank you for creating!
For what it's worth, which may be almost nothing (ha), I just recently sold both of my GoPros as I've had enough of them. I tried the Ace Pro but landed on the Action 4. I purchased the Action 5 and sent it back within a week as I did not like the image quality and that they had eliminated the option of leaving the screen on all the time while recording (important to my workflow). I know they may fix some of this stuff on firmware update, but I'm happy with the Action 4 overall.
Why did you send the Action 5 back, specifically?
@@nobis64 I was about as specific as I could be in my comment. I refer you back to it.
Interesting, did they ever add this feature? Imo such feature mus have a option to turn it on and off depending on needs. Absurd it's not.
You can plug your lavalliere mic straight into the DJI mic 2 mic via the jack where the “dead cat” pushes into so you can have wireless audio without changing the mic/wiring in your helmet and the Action camera doesn’t lose its waterproofing as it’s working wirelessly
I know it’s subjective but I prefer the video colours through the DJI. It just looks better with default settings .
I disagree. The DJI appears to smooth the colors out with an overly active noise reduction filter, while the color from the GoPro is much more realistic. The GoPro shows the skin blemishes and better retains the details in the blacks that I need when editing and adjusting colors.
@@oferas strangely I agree with you on the realism and still prefer the DJI. Maybe I would want to look my best on camera 😂
@@oferas it's why I haven't migrated to the DJI ecosystem... Their color isn't as good as GoPro.. I record in light like 95% of people and low light capability is a non factor...
Same. In my perception the GoPro looks oversharpened, but not better. I also like the colors and the overall visuals of the DJI better. In the end it won't make a difference, though. They both are great cameras and it all depends on if the videos you make with them are intersting or not.
8:56 I assume her jacket is black, not pink or purple ...
Thanks for comparison. I have DJI drone and mic set.
I also have insta 360. The DJI have impressed me with the technology and I have learned to trust the brand. I’ve heard a lot of complaints about GoPro for the price.
You can definitely rely on GoPro to shutdown when you least expect it. It's a bonus feature that they don't mention in the User's Manual.
Been lucky enough to experience it on EVERY generation since the 7. 🤦♀️
I didn't think that the difference in image quality was significant enough to say one or the other, plus any colour differences can be fixed with video editing, but I did think the sound was better for the DJI. Thanks, I'd really appreciate a video about both helmet and microphone mounting for the DJI.
Great video, thanks for the honest comparison! I think the GoPro audio was better, while the DJI video (and colors) was better. But was the GoPro audio so much better that it outweighed the DJI advantages? No. And yes, please make a video showing the assembly of your next motovlog helmet.
I have been thinking about getting a DJI since you first reviewed it a while ago. Just seems so much more stable. I do like it starts up and records almost immediately. I really could have used a camera on my ride down to Chattanooga on Hwy 41. It was gorgeous and will be even better in a couple of weeks when the leaves start changing.
Thanks for doing this comparison. I'm close to the same use case, although audio for me is more about capturing exhaust notes and less about me talking. 2:52 is priceless because it captures my main complaint about GoPro -- simply not reliable. I've been in the GoPro ecosystem for almost 10 years and stopped upgrading after the Hero 9 because the "improvements" seemed to be more marketing related and less about fixing known performance issues. Just waiting to see what the Insta360 Ace 2 Pro has to offer in comparison to the DJO Osmo Action 5. I am so done with GoPro. Would be curious to get your take on doing another comparison between the DJI Action 5 and Ace 2 pro once that is released. I really don't need or care to see anything more about GoPro.
The ease with which DJI cameras are used for motovlogging is indescribable. I have been using DJI cameras for 2 years and I will definitely never go back to Gopro. Stay safe..
I recently switched to DJI and use the bluetooth mic. The weight was one of the main issues, and having a waterproof system is a must. With that said, I have to say, the GoPro does look slightly better, and the sound is pretty good too,
Linking the DJI wireless mic 2 to the Action 5 camera via Bluetooth is a huge benefit ! And you can have 2 wireless microphones connected for stereo recording. Unfortunately, you cannot do the same with the first Version of the wireless DJI Mic 1 , only the newer Mic 2 can work. So I’ll stick to my GoPro + DJI mic 1 setup.
I’m ok with the image and audio in both of them but past experience with go pro makes me lean towards the DJI and the wireless audio option was the cherry on top for my set up this winter
Less expensive, lighter weight, added extra accessories, longer battery life and not shutting off, better video quality in low light environment are the features that put DJI on top of the world. Right on! DJI is the winner. Amen!
We moved over to DJI from gopro. Our issue was gopro wouldn’t stand by their warranty and wanted you to pay an additional $99 dollars to replace the gopro. Our issues with gopro was the doors blowing off in 9 feet of water and saltwater flooding in. We have been pretty happy with the results and I love the fact they have a multi battery charger option that charges 3 batteries at one time
Since the beginning, the audio on the DJI Osmo Action has been great.
Especially the “in camera” audio. Just vlogging. It has always sounded good!
I honestly liked what I saw and heard from the DJI better than the GoPro except for the talking head blog section when you were sitting in front of the closed store. There the color and definition there was slightly better from the GoPro. In the other settings, the DJI seemed to be better, both in color and definition. The quicker on time is a bonus as well. With that being said, add in the better water resistance, the lighter weight, the standard magnetic connector, and the $50 better price tag, the DJI is a much better option IMHO.
Great Video! Thanks for creating and sharing your testing with both cameras! I haven't switched up from GoPro Back 8 but, it's got a lot of miles on it. The buttons became so worn that one day it drizzled and water got into the button area and my camera was toast for a few weeks but, after trying different things I got it to fire up and work again. It ended up putting a lanyard over the camera and it feel like it's new again. The quick capture is pretty important. I was riding my bicycle and saw a bobcat and I hit the button thinking I had plenty of time and it took too long and the bobcat started to run and I only captured a very short video of it so, if DJI Action 5 is faster at that then that's awesome!
With the GoPros, I always see people complain that they heat up and shut off even when the person using it was snowboarding. My GoPro Black 8 never overheats while I am riding my bike even in 100 degree weather but, it sure does when it's sitting still inside a place or on a vehicles windows.
I am glad you were showing that the magnetic clip had a latch on it to lock on. I was worried if I bought an Action 5 that it wouldn't pop off of my handlebars and I wouldn't notice it was gone until I was miles away. Thanks for showing us that! I think my next camera will be a DJI Action 5 Pro.
Great comparison, Jess! My new setup is completely DJI. I've been really happy with their quality and battery life. The other thing which is kind of silly, but matters to me is how easy it is to press down on the record button. As you know, when the camera is on a helmet mount, it's kind of nice to not have to press down so hard to start recording. Again, great video and great comparison, I laughed really hard with the GoPro turned off, because that's happened to me before, too. 😂😅
Yes! The easy button and the quick release is my favorite part for sure!
The Insta 360 Ace Pro 2 is definitely a contender in this market
Definitely want to see how the wireless mic is mounted with and without microphone attached into the wireless dji microphone
I'm currently using the setup with the Dji mic 2 in my helmet wirelessly to moto vlog, true using it with an Action 4 but that's irrelevant to my point. The only issue I have with this setup is that once you turn the camera on it takes 10-20 seconds for the mic to connect. One way around it on long trips that I found was to leave the camera and mic on, set the camera auto shutoff to 30 minutes and press record when I need to. Because of the DJI battery life I can get almost 2 hours of run time and about 30 minutes of actual filming and have the camera always ready to go, plus in 2 hours I stop for either fuel or a smoke so I can swap batteries on the camera. It has it's downsides this method but I love the ability to not worry once I hit rain and keep on vlogging knowing my camera will make it through the rain. Really curious to see if you switch to the Action 5 Pro for your moto vlogs :D
The action5pro connects way quicker to the now 2 mic2's .. been using it for a few days on my bicycle rides and its like 2 or 3 seconds. Also you can record 3 mics if you want since the internal mic of the action5pro can be saved to a sepr. wav file. Been playing with 2 mic2's on the side of my head to get stereo sounds ... Its progress :)
I am using it myself right now with the action 5 and mic 2… I leave the mic on and then when I want to record I just hit the power button and less than 5 seconds mic is connected to camera and u can easily check with the front screen that the mic is on with audio levels.. I have it at -12 and it’s amazing how much easier my setup and how good the quality is
@@MRSMI13Y90thanks for the info 🙏🏻
@@scb2scb2thanks for the info 🙏🏻
Details and texture on GoPro are on another level. But the reliability is the main issue... I think Dji A5P is a very good action camera, but not as great as they claim
Try using blutooth mic setup on the gopro. uses the mic you are already using for your helmet coms.
So if you use the go pro on your helmet again or even the DJI you could try attaching Velcro on the back of your helmet and get a counter weight pack and add as many counter weights in the pack to whatever is most comfy. Operators use them when they have their night vision googles attached to their tactical helmet to reduce neck strain from the added weight up front. I don’t know if you’d be interested in trying that out on an old helmet or something but I figured it’s worth mentioning.
"the gopro just shut off.. so reliable.." hahahaah.. this made my day. because gopro just keeps ripping off customers with the same problem through the years. it's already the 13th gopro ang still the same issue. SO RELIABLE! how can you call this a PRO if it's not reliable? hahahah..
My last GoPro (still own it but never use it) was the GoPro 8 and although I thought it was fine for vlogging I hated how many batteries I went through when I made a video on union station in Kansas City, Missouri. I think I was there 2 hours and burned through 4 out of the 6 batteries I have each one lasting about 30 to 45 minutes in a combo of 4K 24fps and 1080 120fps.
I just ordered the osmo pocket 3 from Costco for $499 and am looking at getting the osmo action 5 for rainy days/ maybe some work related content (I work in ground ops for an airline) over the action 4 because of the longer battery life and wireless connection to two mics. Although it’s super discounted right now and that’s awful tempting 😂
I liked the audio on the lav mic for both, but I’m not trying to deal with overheating/ constantly replacing batteries. Plus the better night time performance is always a bonus.
I use the action 4 currently. No vlog just video and I love it.
I noticed the close ups of you are much more clear on the GoPro. I also think the overall clarity on the GoPro is cleaner. The sound is so very close it doesn't make enough difference. I probably would use the DJI for the same reasons you like it. I think it's a real shame that GoPro still has an issue of shutting off with no warning.
DJI all day! Great comparison video for all of us recording out here. I like that you did riding, vlog, and B-roll examples. I would love to see that video on your helmet setup in the future, too.
I have the osmo action 4 and its been a game-changer! I don't even need to think about it.
I use it with the DJI mic 1, so I need to attach the receiver. Its still super light, but not waterproof. I keep one mic in my helmet and the other in my backpack to pick up the pipes.
I'm super happy with it.
I used the GoPro as a secondary camera on a day trip. It died multiple times. I'm done with it.
Ive ordered the Action 5 and sold my GoPro cant wait for it to arrive 🙌
I have both and both are good for intended purposes. GoPro is great in bright light and dji is much better in low light. Another advantage of gopro is the quik app where you can store your videos in their cloud and edit it easily. Battery life of dji is much better but gopro has a volta handheld tripod with charger so that helps a lot. dji seems lighter so much better for helmet use but overall you cannot go wrong on either one of these action cams.
I tried so many times to really like GoPro. I currently own 4 of their cameras, purchasing each one in the hopes that it would be better then the previous models. I constantly have had the random power down issues, my last one, the Hero 8 Black kept turning off and on during a once in a life time white water rafting trip. I will NEVER buy another GoPro product EVER!! I also have the Osmo Action and love it! Looking to upgrade to a Action 5 Pro, thanks for the great review!
They both look good for imagining, and the DJI im my opinion, has a better color while moving, I use a gopro, and this is a nice alternative camera.
I haven't had to use a media mount for a GoPro since the 7 Silver. they have all had a mounting tab since then. Why are you using one? That's a lot of added weight.
It’s the only way I could get my mics to work. All the other adapters didn’t work.
@@HerTwoWheels Now that you say that, the only mic that worked for me was the Turtle Beach gaming mic. so that's what I've been using since the beginning. I think they're actually made by Limvoo, but sold under Turtle Island
Good no-nonsense comparison. I just switched from gopro to DJI because I lost some important footage due to some weird gopro bug. It's sad to see gopro become such garbage. It was once the "reliable action camera".
Well, the DJI seems to be the clear winner. If you do, for whatever reason, use the GoPro on your helmet, you mind try to rig up some sort of counter balancing system on the back of the helmet.
The GoPro is OK for b roll or "stunt camera" duty.
Looks like the DJI doesn't have the proper white balance setting. Some of the indoor images are better with the DJI, outdoor images are better with the GoPro, when it works.
Both cameras were straight out of box and settings were “auto”.
They both have the ability to record in Log and both have custom setting options.
I've used Hero 5,7,8,9,10,11,12 and Action 3,4,5. When I did a video about how bad GoPro Hero 10 overheats, it was my most hated one from all the fanboi saying I'm not using it right... but now they can't argue that DJI Action cameras don't overheat!
I love using DJI equipment - (Action 4 & 5, Drones - Mics and Ronin Gimbals) I also like the Insta360 x4
DJI Action 5 for the win.
great video and recap of the different cameras! Thanks
DJI looks more vibrant the GoPro has more detail.
Go Pro looks harsh in the vlog video but the DJI looks like a filter.
My original Dji Cam froze up and hasn’t worked since. It’s a brick.
Stopped using GoPro's few years back. Yes, they do shut down unexpectedly, as well as they have abysmal battery life. And battery life was my biggest concern. Never had any problem with DJI. Btw: GoPro made you 20 years older in the side-by-side comparison.
Yeah I’m not 100% happy with my GP12 and not continuing with the 13. I’m getting an action 5 for head cams I use the tiny Insta GO its amazing for what it is
ive had the gopro 4, 7 and 10. I just got the DJi Action 5 and so far its much better. My gopros would just shut off as well.
Love the Action Pro 5 so far. Getting rid of my Hero 10,11 and 12. Overheating is the issue for me. Why do they make these all BLACK? White or Silver would do better at dissipating heat. I fish in Florida and the cameras are in the 98 degree sun, running all day in summer no wind. The GoPro's overheat in less than 30 min. I have 2510 USB fans attached to the open empty battery compartment to keep them running. I shoot 4k 120fps.
I'd like to see you do the new set up with the Action 5 Pro and the Mic 2 .. I've had enough of GoPro .. It's time for a change
Weighing the pros and cons the DJI seems to win out. The GP13 I thought had better video and sound quality but Slightly. The overall benefits of the DJI jumps it ahead quite considerably. If you didnt tell me which camera you blogged with, I dont think I would notice nor care. Good video!
The DJI seems crisper in moving video, but the GoPro looks better in the blog shots, while it lasted…I am interested in the helmet setup video, because my set up changed after my helmet change.
The DJI is doing something bizarre with the sky. It's almost like it's compressing the color and forcing in blue. Strange fringing around trees. It looks un natural. Agree with your points. Perhaps there are settings in the DJI camera. The Go-Pro was crazy over sharpened. Interesting comparison! Great content as always!
I don't think it's dji it's color grading every kid just must use. or even UA-cam compression
been using gopro but they actually keep getting heavier so i might give the dji a try
You 💯 need to be using the Dji wireless mic with your setup. I would love to hear what the audio sounds like using that mic in your helmet!!
Thanks jess
Yes please, a helmet setup would be a great video to watch.😊
Noted!
Great comparison, kiddo! to me they both seem pretty close but I'm not the one using them lol...😊🥰👍👏🏻🙏🏻
I think an auto TFT sync feature will be nice if and when they develop it. 🤔😎
I don't know whether that is the DJI Mic or Mic 2, but certainly the latter is magnetic so you can just put a strip of magnetic tape inside your helmet, connect it up and avoid all the wires.
That's the plan! I'm stoked to give it a go. Not thrilled about having to remember to keep one more thing charged, but love the wireless option!
Watching your video, I think the DJI is far better video quality, but noticed as I have with other vlogs about the Action 5 the horrible green trumpet like flare when facing a light source.
You so not need that Mic adaptor if you use a USB C microphone on the DJI. Could be an option if someone was using a new setup. I agree about the Go Pro not being stable. When it works its an amazing camera, but on the bike you do not want to have to worry about your camera not turning on.
If you haven't already, you may wish to check out John (cycle Fanatic) and his friend Sandy (Holy Shift). They did a coast to coast to coast ride across the USA. John had one brand of modular helmet and Sandy another, they switched back and forth during their trip. Sandy ended up getting the same helmet as John's when they got back.
The GoPro 13 sounded better with the audio test. 13 also had a better picture when you were sitting down (although it shut off). The DJI had a better picture from the road. And during the audio test, the video was better from the DJI.
You emphasized the weight difference when mounted to your helmet, what are the actual weights in the setup you had them in?
Camera shopping is awful. My best ones have been the absolute cheapest no name on Amazon. I am also on a tiny budget. I tried an Akaso but the audio is not loud enough, even with a branded external mic. I'm thinking about upgrading and spending some real money on a camera. This was helpful. The DJI seems to be the better option. The video on the GoPro seems a little better sometimes, but not by a lot. I'm leaning toward the DJI. Thanks for the good video.
Can't stop laughing at your facial expression when the go pro turned off😂 the go pro was doing something weird with your face. It was making your face look like it had dirty smudges. Maybe it was picking up on shadows? I'd go with DJI hands down.
Picture clarity was much better with the GoPro but I don't know how important that is to most viewers, All things considered, the DJI is probably the best choice. Ride on, girl, and keep smiling.
I had a lotta bad luck with GoPro over the years, mostly in skydiving but still.....I would try a DJI
I love your channel. What camera do you use on your handlebars?
How are you stopping the hand noise using the double selfie stick
What LAV are you using? Sounds good!
I think I have it linked in my Amazon store in the description. I bought it years ago. Can’t remember the brand. But it’s always been good to me!
@@HerTwoWheels Thanks!
I like the video better on the DJI, but the audio sounds muddy, I like the sound of the GoPro but the video is not as open and clear in different lighting conditions. So I would choose the better quality video and sacrifice the audio,because I still understand what is being said, so if it was my money I’d go with the DJI.
go pro sounds better but the DJI looks better
The GoPro failing! HAHAHA! That's happened to me TOO many times. it has better contrast in your daytime shots though, but loses to the DJI at night. I use an Insta 360 Ace Pro now. It sucks fiddling with the screen, but simply doesn't shut down. As for Audio, Amazon has $20 USB microphones now that work with the Insta360 ACE. No more media mods.