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.
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.
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.
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.
@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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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!
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 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.
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
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
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..
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 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.
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.
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 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.
@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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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?
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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 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!
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.
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,
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. 😂😅
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’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
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
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!
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!
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 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
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?
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.
I think the picture quality and the definition of the image as well as the audio was much better with the GoPro but good luck. The camera is only as good as when you use it so if the DJI is more comfortable on your helmet then use that one!
I'm not a motovlogger, but I do record and post my riding videos. I also worked for 25 years in advertising as a photographer and videographer so those things are what inform my opinion (if that matters!). You're getting mono audio from the GoPro it's because of the lav you are using. Use a stereo lav, you'll get stereo tracks (Sony makes a really good one). I can't see how you get the DJI bluetooth mic in a helmet, it's too big! I think you will have to connect it to a lav and having the actual recorder some where outside the helmet. Also, if you do that you'll will have to start two devices when you're recording - the camera and the mic - and that's going to take more than a couple secs (unless the Osmo will automatically start the mic) and it will also add time in the edit when you have to sync the video and audio. I also don't think the DJI mic will last through a day of recording and it doesn't have swappable batteries. I'm with you with the weight issue. The GoPro is too heavy - and I ride with the Media Mod and Lens Mod! - Way worse! I have been in pouring rain with the Media Mod and a mic plugged in and haven't had an issue with water ingress, but it's not designed to be waterproof as you say. For me the deal breaker with the Osmo has been, and still is, the colour. They have made such a big deal out of dynamic range and low light capabilities that the colour rendering has suffered. Mid tones and highlights are mashed and unnatural (it murders skin tones). There is noticeable dark fringing around high contrast areas that make it look like a bad sky replacement (check out the trees against the sky in your video). The dark neutral tones tend to colour shift (look at your black jacket as you ride in and out of the shadows). The GoPro has far better colour, and for me, that's important. The other huge thing for me - because of the way I use my cameras, is that GoPro - when you pay even more money for the lens mod - gives you a 360° horizon lock in 4k. I don't think the DJI will do that. I find a lot of moto videos unwatchable because of the rolling horizon line - but that's just me. Many of my friends think I'm out to lunch on that. Thanks your video! I appreciate the time and effort that goes into making a video like this.
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.
I like the footage look from the Osmo, but actually the biggest problem on the Dji is the low bitrate, it's only 60mbit/s at 4k/60. So not really useable. Hopefully the will bring a firmware update soon.
GoPro is not great out of the box settings. Where it shines and is better than the DJI is using Protune and setting the EV to -0.5, ISO 100-400, sharpness Medium . Also your GoPro turned off because of the voice commands when you said GoPro lol 😂 …the new GoPro 13 also has the quick attachment but sold separately. To be honest most people don’t set up their GoPro correctly. I have some vids on my channel captured with the 11 and 12 using the Qucik App. I get very good results and prefer the image quality over the action 5
@@vnvtraining7203 Yep. That's what I meant. We're on the same page. The only thing I wish the GP13 did was start up faster like the DJI. That's pretty cool. I think the GP13 has better video - at least to my eyes, especially when not VLOGing.
Returned the DJI Action 5. Really bad image quality. They may fix the bitrate later, but I’m not waiting around for it. I’ll stick to my Pocket 3 for now.
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.
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.
Hi Jess / her two wheels you have done comparisons on both of these camera manufacturers do you feel like at this point you can make a clear choice between the action 5 and the new GoPro and which one you prefer over the other?
Just switched to DJI. Huge relief from all the stress GoPro caused me through the many years. GoPro has better image look, but that alone is not enough. They finally gave us a magnetic mount but held back on actually giving it to us in the box, that was the straw that broke the camels back. GoPro needs to fire their CEO. They turned a fantastic American action camera into trash. Still can’t believe they didn’t put the magnetic mount in the box, still can’t believe they still have overheating problems. They’re no longer king or even number two. Don’t get me started with their Media mod junk, just terrible. I missed so many good footage with their lazy quick start. Pressing it, the delay was too long, I thought I didn’t press it hard enough, pressed it again only to find out I did press it hard enough the first time, and by pressing a second time, I turned it off. None of these problems i encountered with DJI. They actually listen to their customers, and continually improve.
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.
Hi Jess! Our Magnetic Latch Mount is 100% compatible with Media Mod, we'd be happy to give you some tips on how to mount it properly in the future. If a GoPro camera ever shuts off by itself, the camera doesn't beep as you can hear it doing so in this video-that sound only occurs when the camera is powered down by the user. We're all for a fair comparison video, but as a paid promotion make sure you get the facts straight or reach out to us if you have product Qs, even if we are not paying you.
Hi Gopro. After 5 years of using your products, many of my topics in this video were related to previous generation cameras. (Which do beep when they spontaneously shut down, and did not have the magnetic clamp available until just recently *hence why I had to purchase aftermarket*) this was my very first time using your new product and left me, yet again, at a loss for words with unreliability. I’ve also mentioned things I enjoyed over the years such as audio quality. But I am yet to see a significant enough change to actually make it worth the hassle. Happy to know you’re watching and listening. Wish you could have responded years ago when thousands of your users have been incredibly vocal about losing precious footage. Appreciate the response.
You are too arrogant to admit the weaknesses of your GoPro product. If you are always like that, you will be abandoned by consumers and other competitors because you are not honest.
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.
The only motovlog audio difference i could tell is I felt like there was more background noise with the gopro. Action 5 wins on all metrics for me, the most important metric being reliability of course, cause if your camera auto shuts down or randomly deletes your footage, we'll that's a really expensive paperweight your carrying around on your chin... When its time for me to get an action camera, I'll be giving my money to dji.
Jess it is splitting hairs. I would be super aggravated when the GoPro shut off. That is what matters to me. The minor changes in color, sound and stability do not matter to me and I am sure noone ever said I am not watching Her Two Wheels because her color is off. LOL Stay with whatever floats your boat. Its all good for me, it's about the content. Be safe, have fun.
Is it just me, but on all of these DJI AP5 videos, the edges of things like trees always looks weird. Especially when there’s movement. I don’t know if it’s the camera or YT compression. I’m guessing it’s YT as I would have thought a reviewer would have picked it up by now. But, then again, I don’t see it on the GoPro footage 🤷🏾♂️
Basically they are both junk and either will quit without warning, under different circumstances, both have way to short battery life (but GoPro's sucks). Basically the same thing but different. Any diff in video quality or color I can fix post, because I am both a motorcyclists and pretty decent video editor and sound guy...don't get me started on the sound of either of these internal mics. The media mod kits area nightmare on a bike, and I ride sidecars, have more options still a PITA. I also ride a lot in the rain and run mine in the rain all the time, with no issue. I don't motovlog, feel one should pay more attention to riding than talking about riding whilst riding. Only been doing this literally 55 years (the video thing only about 35, starting with some real junk) so that may affect my feelings on this. Carry on, you do good stuff.
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.
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
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 am SO done with GoPro. They are so unreliable. I bought my GoPro in July and by August I already had a DJI on the way. I've been loving my Osmo Action 4, and may update to the Action 5 in the future, but I will NEVER own another GoPro. I also love using my DJI Mic 2 with my Osmo Action 4 for motovlogs. No more wires in my helmet! (besides the Cardo) I will say though, The editing for audio with the DJI has definitely been more strenuous than the GoPro. The waveforms are much easier to see on the GoPro file than the DJI file, BUT when I had my GoPro, I couldn't get the mic to work half the time LOL 🙃
GoPro colors look more natural and DJI seems oversaturated and disco. Not sure why it overheats for so many people, it definitely doesn't overheat for me.
Every dji review video where there is sun shining there is a weird lens flaw visual. Looks like a major manufacturing flaw. Once you see it you can not unsee it. Its like a cone.
I don't know if it's a matter of taste, but the colors in daylight with the DJI look orrible in my opinion.. looks like there is a lot of HDR processing making the color unnatural, the sky has a strange hue and the leaf on the trees are washed away. How can't you see it ??
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.
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.
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.
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.
@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.
We just upgraded to DJI and Mic 2. Great upgrade!
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 ...
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
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.
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
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.
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!
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 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.
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
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
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
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..
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 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.
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.
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 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.
First of your videos I've seen. Nice! Interesting, authentic, useful, and informative. Thank you for creating!
@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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
Love your POV of both cameras. And yes, please make a vid of your new set up!!
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.
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.
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 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 🙏🏻
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.
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.
Definitely want to see how the wireless mic is mounted with and without microphone attached into the wireless dji microphone
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
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.
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,
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!
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’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
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
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!
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!
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.
Try using blutooth mic setup on the gopro. uses the mic you are already using for your helmet coms.
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!!
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
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?
Yes please, a helmet setup would be a great video to watch.😊
Noted!
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.
I think the picture quality and the definition of the image as well as the audio was much better with the GoPro but good luck. The camera is only as good as when you use it so if the DJI is more comfortable on your helmet then use that one!
Ive ordered the Action 5 and sold my GoPro cant wait for it to arrive 🙌
I need to know where you got that mount on your handle bars?
I use the action 4 currently. No vlog just video and I love it.
I'm not a motovlogger, but I do record and post my riding videos. I also worked for 25 years in advertising as a photographer and videographer so those things are what inform my opinion (if that matters!).
You're getting mono audio from the GoPro it's because of the lav you are using. Use a stereo lav, you'll get stereo tracks (Sony makes a really good one). I can't see how you get the DJI bluetooth mic in a helmet, it's too big! I think you will have to connect it to a lav and having the actual recorder some where outside the helmet. Also, if you do that you'll will have to start two devices when you're recording - the camera and the mic - and that's going to take more than a couple secs (unless the Osmo will automatically start the mic) and it will also add time in the edit when you have to sync the video and audio. I also don't think the DJI mic will last through a day of recording and it doesn't have swappable batteries.
I'm with you with the weight issue. The GoPro is too heavy - and I ride with the Media Mod and Lens Mod! - Way worse! I have been in pouring rain with the Media Mod and a mic plugged in and haven't had an issue with water ingress, but it's not designed to be waterproof as you say.
For me the deal breaker with the Osmo has been, and still is, the colour. They have made such a big deal out of dynamic range and low light capabilities that the colour rendering has suffered. Mid tones and highlights are mashed and unnatural (it murders skin tones). There is noticeable dark fringing around high contrast areas that make it look like a bad sky replacement (check out the trees against the sky in your video). The dark neutral tones tend to colour shift (look at your black jacket as you ride in and out of the shadows). The GoPro has far better colour, and for me, that's important.
The other huge thing for me - because of the way I use my cameras, is that GoPro - when you pay even more money for the lens mod - gives you a 360° horizon lock in 4k. I don't think the DJI will do that. I find a lot of moto videos unwatchable because of the rolling horizon line - but that's just me. Many of my friends think I'm out to lunch on that.
Thanks your video! I appreciate the time and effort that goes into making a video like this.
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.
I like the footage look from the Osmo, but actually the biggest problem on the Dji is the low bitrate, it's only 60mbit/s at 4k/60. So not really useable. Hopefully the will bring a firmware update soon.
How are you stopping the hand noise using the double selfie stick
GoPro is not great out of the box settings. Where it shines and is better than the DJI is using Protune and setting the EV to -0.5, ISO 100-400, sharpness Medium . Also your GoPro turned off because of the voice commands when you said GoPro lol 😂 …the new GoPro 13 also has the quick attachment but sold separately. To be honest most people don’t set up their GoPro correctly. I have some vids on my channel captured with the 11 and 12 using the Qucik App. I get very good results and prefer the image quality over the action 5
And you can use wireless Mics with the GP13 so you don't need the media mod...so a lighter camera when using the helmet mount like she did.
@@thebikeraceryou can also attach Bluetooth in ear headphones with the the GoPro 13
@@thebikeracer ua-cam.com/video/oPjYD1kiBLo/v-deo.htmlsi=CmYeOzJkk37lLddR
@@vnvtraining7203 Yep. That's what I meant. We're on the same page. The only thing I wish the GP13 did was start up faster like the DJI. That's pretty cool. I think the GP13 has better video - at least to my eyes, especially when not VLOGing.
What did she say to make the GoPro shut off? It wasn't obvious to me.
Returned the DJI Action 5. Really bad image quality. They may fix the bitrate later, but I’m not waiting around for it. I’ll stick to my Pocket 3 for now.
Great comparison, kiddo! to me they both seem pretty close but I'm not the one using them lol...😊🥰👍👏🏻🙏🏻
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.
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.
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.
Bravo can you please tell me which one is good for me?
DJI of course
Hi Jess / her two wheels you have done comparisons on both of these camera manufacturers do you feel like at this point you can make a clear choice between the action 5 and the new GoPro and which one you prefer over the other?
I’m personally moving forward with the Action 5 pro 100%
@@HerTwoWheels I agree with you 100% that is going to be my choice going forward as well
I think an auto TFT sync feature will be nice if and when they develop it. 🤔😎
DJI looks more vibrant the GoPro has more detail.
Go Pro looks harsh in the vlog video but the DJI looks like a filter.
Just switched to DJI. Huge relief from all the stress GoPro caused me through the many years. GoPro has better image look, but that alone is not enough. They finally gave us a magnetic mount but held back on actually giving it to us in the box, that was the straw that broke the camels back. GoPro needs to fire their CEO. They turned a fantastic American action camera into trash. Still can’t believe they didn’t put the magnetic mount in the box, still can’t believe they still have overheating problems. They’re no longer king or even number two. Don’t get me started with their Media mod junk, just terrible. I missed so many good footage with their lazy quick start. Pressing it, the delay was too long, I thought I didn’t press it hard enough, pressed it again only to find out I did press it hard enough the first time, and by pressing a second time, I turned it off. None of these problems i encountered with DJI. They actually listen to their customers, and continually improve.
You nailed it. These are all the same issues I've been just dealing with for years.
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!
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.
Hi Jess! Our Magnetic Latch Mount is 100% compatible with Media Mod, we'd be happy to give you some tips on how to mount it properly in the future. If a GoPro camera ever shuts off by itself, the camera doesn't beep as you can hear it doing so in this video-that sound only occurs when the camera is powered down by the user. We're all for a fair comparison video, but as a paid promotion make sure you get the facts straight or reach out to us if you have product Qs, even if we are not paying you.
Classy response..... 😑
I've just switched from GoPro to DJI. Best decision ever!
Go pro sucks
Hi Gopro. After 5 years of using your products, many of my topics in this video were related to previous generation cameras. (Which do beep when they spontaneously shut down, and did not have the magnetic clamp available until just recently *hence why I had to purchase aftermarket*) this was my very first time using your new product and left me, yet again, at a loss for words with unreliability.
I’ve also mentioned things I enjoyed over the years such as audio quality. But I am yet to see a significant enough change to actually make it worth the hassle.
Happy to know you’re watching and listening. Wish you could have responded years ago when thousands of your users have been incredibly vocal about losing precious footage.
Appreciate the response.
You are too arrogant to admit the weaknesses of your GoPro product. If you are always like that, you will be abandoned by consumers and other competitors because you are not honest.
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.
The only motovlog audio difference i could tell is I felt like there was more background noise with the gopro. Action 5 wins on all metrics for me, the most important metric being reliability of course, cause if your camera auto shuts down or randomly deletes your footage, we'll that's a really expensive paperweight your carrying around on your chin...
When its time for me to get an action camera, I'll be giving my money to dji.
I know when Imkay channel...said he gets recording errors with gopro sometimes...but hasn't had any on the Dji
Jess it is splitting hairs. I would be super aggravated when the GoPro shut off. That is what matters to me. The minor changes in color, sound and stability do not matter to me and I am sure noone ever said I am not watching Her Two Wheels because her color is off. LOL Stay with whatever floats your boat. Its all good for me, it's about the content. Be safe, have fun.
Is it just me, but on all of these DJI AP5 videos, the edges of things like trees always looks weird. Especially when there’s movement. I don’t know if it’s the camera or YT compression. I’m guessing it’s YT as I would have thought a reviewer would have picked it up by now. But, then again, I don’t see it on the GoPro footage 🤷🏾♂️
Basically they are both junk and either will quit without warning, under different circumstances, both have way to short battery life (but GoPro's sucks). Basically the same thing but different.
Any diff in video quality or color I can fix post, because I am both a motorcyclists and pretty decent video editor and sound guy...don't get me started on the sound of either of these internal mics.
The media mod kits area nightmare on a bike, and I ride sidecars, have more options still a PITA. I also ride a lot in the rain and run mine in the rain all the time, with no issue. I don't motovlog, feel one should pay more attention to riding than talking about riding whilst riding. Only been doing this literally 55 years (the video thing only about 35, starting with some real junk) so that may affect my feelings on this. Carry on, you do good stuff.
I love using DJI equipment - (Action 4 & 5, Drones - Mics and Ronin Gimbals) I also like the Insta360 x4
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!
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
You didn't render the final video in 60p.
great video and recap of the different cameras! Thanks
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 am SO done with GoPro. They are so unreliable. I bought my GoPro in July and by August I already had a DJI on the way. I've been loving my Osmo Action 4, and may update to the Action 5 in the future, but I will NEVER own another GoPro.
I also love using my DJI Mic 2 with my Osmo Action 4 for motovlogs. No more wires in my helmet! (besides the Cardo)
I will say though, The editing for audio with the DJI has definitely been more strenuous than the GoPro. The waveforms are much easier to see on the GoPro file than the DJI file, BUT when I had my GoPro, I couldn't get the mic to work half the time LOL 🙃
Totally agree!
been using gopro but they actually keep getting heavier so i might give the dji a try
but which is better in low light/night riding?
DJI by MILES... I legit don't even turn my gopro on once the sun sets.
GoPro colors look more natural and DJI seems oversaturated and disco. Not sure why it overheats for so many people, it definitely doesn't overheat for me.
Which video editing software do you use, Jess? Also, where do you create your thumbnails.
I edit my videos in Adobe Premiere Pro and make my Thumbnails in Adobe Photoshop.
Every dji review video where there is sun shining there is a weird lens flaw visual. Looks like a major manufacturing flaw. Once you see it you can not unsee it. Its like a cone.
I love your channel. What camera do you use on your handlebars?
I don't know if it's a matter of taste, but the colors in daylight with the DJI look orrible in my opinion.. looks like there is a lot of HDR processing making the color unnatural, the sky has a strange hue and the leaf on the trees are washed away. How can't you see it ??