@@dominikpiatek979 just a little that’s true. But GoPro have all blue or all green. No contrast to anything. And DJI much more easy to grade because it’s close to real colours.
Odd cuz I find gopro to be too yellow and green while over saturating both colors at the same time resulting in blown out highlights in those colors.@@dominikpiatek979
I recently got a Gopro to make photos and vídeos of my dives...but the overheating issue worrys me..cause It fog lenses.. i think Osmo haven't this problem
Im a kiteboarder and mostly using action cameras for shooting my kiting videos. Most important feature for me is horizon lock. Somehow DJI cameras resolution is very low in this mode (2.7K only) compare to 4K for Gopro. Very strange than none of the reviews mention it. It is important not only to kiteboarding but for many other board sports. So for me DJI not even the option to consider.
@@StrucaSE I'm mostly using it with kite line holder. In this case I actually taping myself, not surroundings. ua-cam.com/video/O1VG206NVco/v-deo.html - that's how it looks. I switched to the insta360 lately. Gives a freedom of POW but quality is not as crisp but still acceptable. Using it with line mount as well as holding it with a stick. ua-cam.com/video/xdBR3WDKcxs/v-deo.html
@@papimt09 I'm actually making 1080 videos in post-production 4K give you the way to "zoom-in" without losing of the quality (for full HD). Just read my comment carefully. I'm using it while doing kiteboarding, means camera is attached to the lines and 8ft away from me. It is not like you can do closeup shoot while doing skating or something like that. So bro didn't called 2.7K very low. It just if you can choose one of two cameras which cost the same and one camera have significantly better resolution, why do you choose the other one, bro?
WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT THIS???.........This is the 2nd video where I keep seeing the DJI Action 4 have completely smudged areas where the GoPro has details. For example. Pause the video at 3:10 and look at the ground especially as it gets further and further away. The Action 4 is almost just a solid grey smudge while the ground is clearly not just a solid grey smudge as the GoPro proves. The other video I saw of the same thing was the Action 4 being compared to "only" a Hero 9 and the same thing happened; with the DJI Action 4 a portion of the side of a man's face was almost just a solid skin-coloured smudge while the GoPro Hero 9 looked "normal" and captured the details properly. It's not a case of digital (ie. post-process) sharpening, the details are simply not being captured by the Action 4 AT ALL (also, the DJI was set to the sharpest mode just to be sure). It's like the Action 4 is in some insanely low bitrate mode or something - I don't know how else to explain it.
That could be shutter speed and motion blur. If the GoPro has to run with a higher shutter speed it will have more detail in movement, but this is not pleasing to the eye or cinematic. You could get that level of detail by turning up the shutter speed on the Action4, but more natural motion blur would be the goal.
@@theamateurguitarist6187 no, it is not the shutter speed, its software compression to fit 4k within camera's max bit rate. DJI chooses low contrast areas and removes details. Particularly noticeable on sequences with fast moving background. No matter the shutter speed low contrast objects closer to camera have some detail, but anything further away changes into mushy patches.
After I sold my GoPro 11 and waited for the 12 to see if it will have at least a 1 inch sensor but it didn’t. So I bought the action 4 and can’t believe how trash the GoPro is now. Never looking back
Enjoyed your video. I did a lot of research last Spring and pulled the trigger on the Action 3. I'm a hobbyist photographer and videographer and using the DJI along with my Sony Rx10 IV has brought a whole new dimension to my presentations. I couldn't be happier.
I recently switched from a Hero 7 to an Action 4, and two things really stand out to me on the Action 4: The quick record button is way faster and works every single time (My Hero 7's sometimes would do nothing and require a reboot - missed many shots because of this) and the magnetic mounting system is FAR superior. I actually had two Hero 7's so I didn't have to switch mounts often because it took forever and was just simply inconvenient. With the Action 4 I only need one camera and I can switch it from a selfie stick to a tripod or suction cup in seconds. Never going back.
DJI Osmo action 4 is my pick, ease of use, quick charge time, no need to worry about having to go through all the settings to get the best possible results. Straight out of the box, after charging it up it just works.
@@hanoitripper1809 I can't speak for above-water experiences, but it never over-heated when I was using it for scuba diving. Probably because water functions as a giant heat sink, lol.
Having both, I find each of them to excel in different situations. I think the GoPro does a much better job handling skin tones and creating an overall more cinematic image. The resolution is also helpful. In regard to the DJI, it's good, but the ecosystem isn't as diverse or wide as GoPro's current eco system. The addition of LOG profile, the ability to view on the app while recording, and the built in 1/4 on the bottom of the GoPro might not be the jump people wanted, but I do use every one of these features every single time I use my GP12. If you are already in the GP ecosystem, it's an easy upgrade, if you are new, DJI might be the better choice.
Totally agree. I have both and find myself reaching for the GP more often, primarily because of its superior (IMO) image quality. Both are very good, but if I could only keep one, I would keep the GP.
@@bigmikes901adventures I think the GoPro might be a little better in terms of stabilization, but the DJI is still very good IMO. I forget the channel name at the moment, but there’s a UA-cam guy from Norway who uses the DJI while riding his motorcycle and the footage looks great.
Great comparison... one important note. Action 4 DOES NOT have GPS either. What Action 4 has is the ability to connect to a remote control with GPS sold separately that allows Action 4 to record the GPS data from the remote (not the camera, the remote... so it won't help if trying to record the speed of a drone etc.). There is no internal GPS in either the GoPro Hero 12 or Action 4.
GoPro não dá suporte a microfones de lapela padrão, tem que comprar um adaptador, na DJI você pode comprar um microfone usb-c padrão sem fio e conectar nela, o que é muito útil pra quem vai trabalhar com vlog nela. O recurso de GPS pode não ser interessante….
I've been using Gopro two generations hero 6 & 10. My hero 10 was half dead and half alive after I used it one year. I just bought insta360 x3 and I will wait until DJI action 5 comes out to buy it. Thanks for the review. I am not regret to say goodbye to Gopro products. 😊
I've had GoPros from version 5 to 7, of which the 5th was their last reliable. Thanks for sharing your experiences with both brands! I now made my decision and ordered the DJI Osmo Action 4. Have a great day. Carl
Thank you for your question! Yes, it works perfectly. I also got an aluminium Smallrig case to mount some accessories on it. I'm still waiting for the microphone, but I have the Godox R1 for lighting. The battery on the Action Four also lasts well for the recordings, and I have not yet needed an extra battery. I only shoot with manual settings.@@JohnBooysen-s8v
I own a GoPro Hero 5 and Hero 8. Guess which one stopped working? I'm switching DJI soon, it's coming an Action 3, as it's more affordable and suits my needs.
Thank you for your comment. I have owned three versions after the fifth, all proving unreliable. Now I look forward, and DJI's products have been reliable.@@SamXDesc
Dji Action 4 I can actually use this when I video model railways shows, it just works so well. Colour and stabilisation are very good. Thanks for a great video…
Even DJI 3 won against last Gopro in my opinion. I decided that i will secrefice a little bit of quality but i wil gain recording time and less overheating. Now with next gen DJI, i wont even lose quality of recording, its absolutely perfect.
I’m going to wait until next year‘s releases before upgrading from my GoPro hero 11. In terms of the magnetic mount though, GoPro has the snap mount, which I am a huge fan of. Congrats on the 100k subscribers, great to see that progression over time.
I'm just getting in to creating content and so far have just been using my iPhone 14. I'm in the market for an action cam to get some better footage and like many other people, GoPro is all I have ever really heard of. This was super helpful and has sent me on a journey to do some more research to find the best camera for MY needs. Thanks Jason!
Yep, "save me money" because I don't buy either. At least until I can use one without activating into their little process to gain my personal information before allowing me to use the product.
Just ordered mine as well, mostly because parts like the waterproof case weren’t available locally for the dji and I needed it for a trip.. I’m sure it’s great
Action 4 is tempting for several reasons. But in the underwater shots it looks too magenta and contrasty compared to the GoPro. 5K is useful for cropping/zooming in post/editing or getting screen grabs that can be printed at a good resolution
@@JasonMorrisphotocinema thanks for the info. I've only played around in Davinci an hour or so and watched one video on LUTs, not anything but a dabbler at this point.
@@Hat_Uncle the GoPro seem to have more details in the shadows. Less contrast, so probably closer to the way it was. It seems the Action 4 over corrects the green cyan cast that can happen underwater. The dark part of the rocks looks very dark, which would be fine as a final look,but maybe it makes it hard to correct when editing
As I live in the UK I have never had a gopro over heat lol. Once I have my presets I dont have to alter anything on the back screen if my gopro is mounted and the inclusion of the quarter inch thread means it now attachs to all my camera kit. I think the gopro looks sharper and the slow mo has always beat Dji (and yet ive owned both). Also the Gopro is cheaper and with my max lens mod 2 it is soooo useful. I like the Dji but IM still sticking with my Gopro for now.
I will switch to DJI in a heartbeat if they bring out a media mod equivalent with embedded external mic. I currently use a combination of media mod, the DJI Mic and a Sennheiser external mic, but the convenience of the media mod for a vlogger is invaluable.
@@bradleyolson1087 It didn't take me long to switch to the Action 4 (with the DJI Mic) after my last comment. 🙂 I've just got back from my first photography trip using the Action 4 so still need to do post editing, but my initial impression is really good. in 4k/30fps, standard.
@@BrownianMotionPicture Action 4 - I love it. For my use case, vlogging outdoors when hiking/landscape photography, it ticks all the boxes. However, I can't say it is better or worse than the GoPro 12 and I know that they both have pros and cons over each other. I upgraded from GoPro 10 which was inferior in many ways (low light quality and image stabilization were awful) and I just got tired of the fath of those finger mounts.
@@john_norris great to hear. After seeing how pleasing the image could be I've got one on the way to fill the gaps between getting my pana s5 out on trips. Did you get the mic 2 or original dji mic?
I recently got the OA4, after my old GoPRo7 died on an epic waterslide. Thanks for the analysis - I think you hit the use case scenario well. Like anything, it's how you use it. For me that means helmet mounts on motorbikes, cycles, snowboards, family outings. In these scenarios, the magnetic mount and front face touch screen I thought would be a big help - and yes, it's been great, also being a little smaller is good, and that low light sensor ability is great at dawn and dusk, so for me, the OA4 has been the right purchase so far. Not really any disrespect to the GP12 - still a good camera, and if you swap orientation of footage a lot, especially in post, that might well be enough to justify that camera choice. Sad to see the GPS go on the GP12 - I never did the overlays but it was nice to know where the picture or video was taken.
I do think the image quality is actually better on the GoPro, outdoors it seems to handle dynamic range, shadows, and skintones a lot better. But the DJI is more usable and reliable it seems... Ahh, i dunno.
11:55 I saw a video where it showed that you can install a magnetic mount on the 12, and it still has the regular mount too. You just unscrew it and out in the new one tighten the screws job done in seconds.
4:39 As someone already mentioned the 12 captured the concrete well, while Action 4 did not capture any detail. I assume that's unedited. But if you can't bring back the detail the action 4 looks usless int his scenerio.
DJI is taking over even on action camera segment. Impressive! If GoPRo doesn't wake up, it could mean the end of the line for them. Having a 1.1/9 sensor in 2023 is nothing but a joke.
So, I've had a GoPro since the 6th, and this week I bought the hero 12 at BestBuy, I put it to film in 5K, and in 20 minutes it heated up and turned off, really the GoPro has been a disappointment in recent years, the touch on the screen as Sometimes it doesn't respond, and now it overheats after 20 minutes on a 5k, I've already ordered my DJI Osmo 4 and I'm very happy with everything it delivers, especially being able to have two screens that work with touch, this helps a lot when vlogging
Straight standard out of the box DJI looks great and has more dynamic range organically, but when you switch to GoPro 12 HDR mode, that is where the GP12 hands down beats DJI A4. Both solid cameras and comes down to preference but I give slight edge to GP12.
Honestly, I have to go DJI just because of how much more pronounced the fisheye effect is on the GoPro. In the side-by-side walking through the house, walls and doorways are bowed and weird on the GoPro, while the DJI has relatively straight lines. It makes the scene feel more realistic and the movement is less dizzying.
Have you installed the lastest firmware? A new one came recently. It improved linear mode on lensmod. Not sur eif it improved regular linear mode, but worth a try.
Have the hero 11 and got an action 4. Both are good but the action 4 audio is way better however I think GoPros menu is more clear and more information. For example I get conflicting information on action 4 are both color options 10bit or only d log? The way the menu has it I would assume only the d log which would then be a win for GoPro since you can have 10 bit in all color modes but then I hear others say both dji are 10 bit and even hear dji has hdr on all the time but then other say no only the 3 has hdr. Dji specs are not the clearest in terms of what are the actual settings. Functionally the camera is great and I’m liking it however the record button is much harder to press especially with any kind of glove on (we’ll see how it goes with a snow glove). I think go pro wins on better textile feel of buttons (something I’ve heard others complain on the action 3 and didn’t get fixed in the 4), GoPro wins on a more clear settings menu, GoPro wins stabilization having an auto boost feature. Dji wins on boot up and responsiveness, FOV, Audio, white balance and low light. On the FPS menu I kind of think it makes more sense to split them by region otherwise you may find yourself with an odd outcome if you don’t know the regions use, not everyone understands😊 what or why to use what FPS. I know I don’t so having it broken down as 30/60/120 eliminates me from messing up accidentally. Both great cameras but the low light in the woods, better FOV and better audio has me using the dji more.
I’m so confused now. I had action 4 for almost 2 weeks. I returned it because it would over heat after 10ish minutes. Maybe it was just a bad one but I have the GoPro 12 now and no Over heating 🤷♂️ I did like the user face or DJI tho. Felt easier and way more responsive
I had the DJI action 3 and water leaked in and broke it when i went snorkelling. I think either DJI has a quality control problem, or these YT videos are just hype
Been a GP fan since Hero 2. I have the GP Mini 11 it's nice, but the overheating has killed my desire to grab the 12. I just purchased the DJI 4. I am excited and can't wait to test it. Thanks for this video.
Your comparsion was very thorough and well represented. I bought a brand new Go Pro 8 Black 2 years ago. I only used the camera a handful of times. I went to turn it on from being stored in a closet and it wouldn't turn on. No damage to the camera itself. I'm going to make the switch for sure.
Great review, watch the entire video..... I have a gopro 9 and i was thinking to upgrade to a gopro 12 or maybe an insta 360, but ive seen lots of good reviews about DJI action cameras, so i might get the Action 4 Adventure Combo!
You mentioned the Action has GPS but I'm pretty sure it doesn't. Not my one anyway! They sell a separate GPS Bluetooth remote if you want GPS. I also think your GoPro is faulty because even my Hero 11 (with GPS) seems to outlast the battery and over heating on my Osmo Acrion 4. What nobody is talking about is data rates. My Hero 11 (basically same as Hero 12) gives me about 150mbps over about 90mbps on the DJI. I find that colours crush much easier on my DJI and attribute it to the data rates but maybe that's just me. I do prefer to user interface and frame rate options on the DJI though. It's both more simple and gives more shooting options at the same time
Thanks for the great review. It's strange-every comparison I've watched prefers the Action 4, but despite the usability difference (HUGE, I know), the GoPro visually has better dynamic range. Not crushing blacks, you can see into the shadows, minimal over-exposure. Color science seems to be more appealing (even if the LOG isn't as flat). I don't think low-light performance should be a deciding point for an action camera... I really like the Action 4, but I went ahead and ordered the GoPro 12 because the output is what matters to me most. Thanks for another great video, Jason!
The GP takes the edge on specific dynamic range scenarios, not all. The output doesn’t not matter the most if you are fumbling/fiddling to get the shot. -Magnetic mount -presets & QS button -fast charging When your using the camera on the go (travel/action sports) those things make a huge difference
Got to choose a camera for my EUC rides and sceneric stills. Gopro lacks sharpness, image geometry (lens) and dynamic range - especially in LL situations. Being a serious tech-oriented photographer, Dji Act4 was a no brainer to be ordered by myself. Kudos to you, Jason, you helped me the most in my case! )
GoPro has been well and truly knocked out the ball park with the DJI osmo action 4. Access to the battery door with in a protective case is magic. The only thing i miss about the 4 is the twist off lens covers as i like a CPL filter as i work on water.
I live in New Zealand and own the GoPro 12. Extremely happy with it till I went for a trip to Fiji with it at the peak of summer. Alas it overheated multiple times in the Fiji heat (around 32 Deg C - could have been higher or even slightly lower). I was extremely upset with missed opportunities to capture really precious occasions where family & friends met up after many years. Extremely lucky I had the Lumix G9, granted not an action camera didn't miss a beat recording 4K for extended periods and in even hotter conditions. But of course the G9 is obviously quite bulky in comparison. Back in Auckland NZ the Gopro is mostly working fine but it did overheat in Rotorua whilst shooting 4K (once again in fairly warm ambient temperatures. I still like the convenience it offers in terms of physical size and portability. Would have been nice if the battery life was slightly longer but not a deal breaker. I'm not upgrading to anything else until i either sell off the Gopro 12 or it fails completely. If and when that happens I might give the Dji a go. Thanks for the comparison.
Solid review, but why not have the Action 4 in the Low Light mode in the test? I've also seen videos w/ the Hero 12 in HDR mode in low light... the Action 4 is still better, but the Hero 12 is a lot closer.
Seems like a pretty bias review to me. At least a couple of points that detract from the Action 4 are omitted, like the front screen being unavailable in some configurations...
Insta360 has the best low-light capabilities. I own the GoPro Hero 10 and it does a great job but it will shut down when you least expect it. I am constantly having to check my video before moving on to film something else. So I think that I will either switch to Insta or DJI but not until GoPro Hero 13 comes out and I see some major changes.
Dużo ludzi wypisuje o zaletach dji uchwyt magnetyczny ekran przedni ale tu chodzi w kamerce o obrazek jaki dostajemy ? GoPro bije na potęgę jakością obrazka a jeśli chodzi o zmierzch obie się do tego nie nadają , dziwne te porównania na yutube dla mnie liczy się to co można zarejestrować w jakiej jakości a nie jakimś mocowaniem magnetycznym czy dostępem do menu przecież nikt natrętnie nie używa tego menu tylko robi raz nastawy jakie potrzebuje i tyle ,, TYLKO GoPro ,, już przejechałem się na Dji Osmo Action 3 cztery razy zwracałem z uszkodzoną soczewką a czwarta generacja z tego co widzę dużo nie odbiega o trzeciej.
Gonna be honest the GoPro looks better to my eye in all your footage, particularly the colour. If it was about 30-40% cheaper I'd buy a Action 4 just to try it out. Haven't been that impressed by the Action 2.
And what about with HDR on, on those scenarios presented? I understand that is where the 12 shines 🤔 only seen that comparison with one reviewer, everyone else seem to not compare the DJI with the 12's HDR 🤔
After watching your video and listen to all the comparisons and aspects the way you have exposed it, I will have to change after using GoPro for over 10 years def you are right and clever showing this true aspects, thanks for this video and for the information very on point.
EXACTLY. No one is talking about this. It's like the DJI Action 4 is in some insanely low bitrate mode or something. At 3:10, the ground with the Action 4 is just a huge, solid grey smudge blob while the GoPro shows the ground much better. I saw another video of a guy comparing the DJI Action 4 to "just" a GP hero 9 and it was the same thing. There were parts of the side of a man's face that were just a solid skin-coloured smudge with the Action 4 yet, with "just" a Hero 9, the "information" on the side of the man's face was actually captured properly (ie. showing all the details). It has nothing to do with sharpening settings, it's like the Action 4 isn't capturing the information AT ALL (sharpening has nothing to do with it.
I only read that the action 4 does not have a star trail photography option. This is on the gopro 11 very nice. I also have used the night time lapse to catch northern lights on the 11. But my 11 is less than 10 months old, so I will stick with using it and not upgrade now already. ;)
Hey Jason love your videos, got the Action 4 and never looking back. Would be awesome if you could do a comparison of using audio wireless solution on it like the DJI mic against the Sony ECM-W3 and the Rode Wireless Pro. Your unbiased opinion would set me to buy which ever you advise 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I have ZERO experience with any camera or any type... I do think about buying one as I ride a little mauntainbike. My only input on this is that i think the picture and color looks better on the GoPro when there is good lighting. (the other way around when its dark/bad light) But what is best on a MTB when you often ride in a place with lots of trees and its bright sun, dark shadow, bright sun dark shadow, shifting many times often within seconds?
I'm going for the new DJI Action 5 coming out in a few weeks. I can't believe the GoPro 13 has the same smaller 1/1.9" sensor vs. DJI's larger 1/1.3". GoPro probably kept it smaller because of the risk of overheating issues.
I just got a dji action 4 but I think it’s defective, it doesn’t produce clear video, it has a lot of noise even in perfect lighting conditions 🙁 I’ve tried all the settings, nothing seems to work.
What about using the cellphone with the Bluetooth to change the settings on the GoPro? It’s a thing and comes easy when using it for MotoVlog. What do you think?
Very nice test between the two cameras, however I miss a comparison regarding audio and windnoise without external microphone. Since I´m riding offroad motorcycle it is an important factor.
Hello Jason. Thus far, every one I have spoken to who have gone from GO PRO to the DJI ACTION 4, has spoken volumes about how good the Action 4 is. Several others I have spoken to have been ultra critical of the GO PRO 12 which three GO PRO users have criticised GO PRO 12 for leaking on dives, and have also claimed that GO PRO have ignored their claims. I have been researching the GO PRO and ACTION 4 as I am in the market for a small camera, and thus far, the DJI Action 4 is ahead on tests, quality and price. Thanks for an excellent review.
Just sent my action 4 osmo back, 30 mins before either battery runs out or camera overheats is no good for me! Not impressed for my first action cam...
Can you horizon lock the Osmo Action 4 in 4k? Does the Osmo have time warp or night effect settings like star trails? How about the file sizes between the cameras?
I wonder, who GoPro surveyed, when they say, nobody is using the GPS. Because people do use it, when you want to use it as telemetry in video. Like on the race track, on a bike track, running cross country, etc.
If only I had seen this video yesterday. Been researching action camera's for my next cycling trip. Most important for me is audio quality and low light. And the DJI Action 4 seems to excel in both. I went for the SJ11. Better sound than the SJ10Pro and much better price. But a bit worse image quality. Also looked at the Akaso Brave 8. That was good but didn't have the screw hole on the bottom to fix it to my bike. I've got the SJ8Pro and been happy of it. But my rear display is destroyed and touch ain't working. Got a spare display, but way too hard to disassemble with my bad eyes and clumsy fingers. If I'm not happy with the SJ11 I'll send it back and buy the DJI Action4. It costs more but would make my video's look and sound a lot better. Thank you for the video. Greetings, NicoD.
For us divers, the automatic color temperature filter is a life savior as it perfectly adjusts the white balance. I think this is a big advantage over GoPro cameras.
thinking of finally switching - I use DJI drones and the Osmo Pocket 3 - I hope I can use a lot of my existing GoPro accessories - the rest I will sell with GoPro 10 - definitely waiting until Aug 2024, to get the Action 5
Actually thinking about maybe going back to a Gopro. Have the 'Osmo Action 4' and its pretty good but the background is blurry in the corners on mine although the face is in focus. Also have the new 'Insta Ace Pro' and my face is not in focus but the background is pin sharp. Think it is all to do with the new larger sensor size that those two cameras use and the issue with the optics. It can either be aligned to get your face sharp or background sharp, also a bit like the issue that 'Insta' had with the 1" sensor camera as well where face wasn't in focus unless you held camera over a metre away. At least with GoPro and the smaller sensor the optics seems to have everything sharp. Some people are not really fussed but for myself when vlogging out in the wilds I want everything to be sharp and show my environment clearly. Have a fix for the Osmo in Davinci Resolve where I put a rectangular mask on the outside area of footage to sharpen that up separately. Have done that as well with the Ace Pro where I have a tracked oval mask to sharpen just face.
Been having issues with my gopro lately. Tried to use it skiing over the past week during some colder days and it died which really sucked becuase I would of had some great footage. I used it a bunch in cold weather last season but after watching this video I realize it probably worked becuase I started filming straight away and filmed for longer stretches each time, which probably kept the battery warm. The other day there was a delayed opening at the mountain so I stood there for about an hour with the camera exposed to the elements before I turned it on. Then I only had it on for a few moments before turning it off.
I have bought a GoPro camera twice but the power button got damaged because it got wet. I think they need to improve on this. Now, I will try using a DJI camera.
I think the Action 4 is a better camera - more contrast in lower light - more color detail - and the grading comparison was night and day! - I wonder how long it would run on a USB powered source before overheating? does 1080 allow it to run cooler, or does it matter? will it run 2hrs stationary continuous I wonder?
How is the DJI better when it completely doesn't even capture what it's filming and instead just makes things look like a solid coloured blob? Look at the ground at 3:10 for example. It's just a grey solid smudge with the DJI. I saw another video of the Action 4 being compared to "just" a GoPro Hero 9 and the same thing was happening to a portion of the side of a man's face. It was just a flat, solid, skin-coloured smudge on the DJI Action 4 while the Hero 9 actually captured the face normally. It's got nothing to do with sharpness settings, the DJI is simply not capturing the details at all. It's like the DJI is set to some insanely low bitrate or something. I have no idea what's going on but NO ONE is talking about it.
Greetings to everyone. My friend is deciding between DJI and GoPro 12. I use the GP 10, where I love the function with the GoPro subscription, automatically backing up my videos and photos to the GoPro Cloud. For me, it's a feature that would make me choose GoPro for sure if DJI doesn't have it. I searched on Google if DJI has such a cloud, but I couldn't find any mention of it. Have you looked into this, or does DJI really not have this feature?
i changed from gopro to dji. I dive every day and im flashed how good the white balance is on the dji
Always great hearing from someone who uses it a lot
dji colors underwater is to blue, gopro have much more real colours, but more people chose deep blue water colour, coz looks beter on instagram
@@dominikpiatek979 just a little that’s true. But GoPro have all blue or all green. No contrast to anything. And DJI much more easy to grade because it’s close to real colours.
Odd cuz I find gopro to be too yellow and green while over saturating both colors at the same time resulting in blown out highlights in those colors.@@dominikpiatek979
I recently got a Gopro to make photos and vídeos of my dives...but the overheating issue worrys me..cause It fog lenses.. i think Osmo haven't this problem
Im a kiteboarder and mostly using action cameras for shooting my kiting videos. Most important feature for me is horizon lock. Somehow DJI cameras resolution is very low in this mode (2.7K only) compare to 4K for Gopro. Very strange than none of the reviews mention it. It is important not only to kiteboarding but for many other board sports. So for me DJI not even the option to consider.
Do you have your camera on a helmet or you have like a mouth holder?
@@StrucaSE I'm mostly using it with kite line holder. In this case I actually taping myself, not surroundings. ua-cam.com/video/O1VG206NVco/v-deo.html - that's how it looks.
I switched to the insta360 lately. Gives a freedom of POW but quality is not as crisp but still acceptable. Using it with line mount as well as holding it with a stick. ua-cam.com/video/xdBR3WDKcxs/v-deo.html
bro just called 2.7k resolution very low. LOL
@@papimt09 I'm actually making 1080 videos in post-production 4K give you the way to "zoom-in" without losing of the quality (for full HD). Just read my comment carefully. I'm using it while doing kiteboarding, means camera is attached to the lines and 8ft away from me. It is not like you can do closeup shoot while doing skating or something like that. So bro didn't called 2.7K very low. It just if you can choose one of two cameras which cost the same and one camera have significantly better resolution, why do you choose the other one, bro?
what are you talking about action 4 can do horizonbalance upto 4k 60fps ......not available in 100 or 120 fps only
WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT THIS???.........This is the 2nd video where I keep seeing the DJI Action 4 have completely smudged areas where the GoPro has details. For example. Pause the video at 3:10 and look at the ground especially as it gets further and further away. The Action 4 is almost just a solid grey smudge while the ground is clearly not just a solid grey smudge as the GoPro proves. The other video I saw of the same thing was the Action 4 being compared to "only" a Hero 9 and the same thing happened; with the DJI Action 4 a portion of the side of a man's face was almost just a solid skin-coloured smudge while the GoPro Hero 9 looked "normal" and captured the details properly. It's not a case of digital (ie. post-process) sharpening, the details are simply not being captured by the Action 4 AT ALL (also, the DJI was set to the sharpest mode just to be sure). It's like the Action 4 is in some insanely low bitrate mode or something - I don't know how else to explain it.
That could be shutter speed and motion blur. If the GoPro has to run with a higher shutter speed it will have more detail in movement, but this is not pleasing to the eye or cinematic. You could get that level of detail by turning up the shutter speed on the Action4, but more natural motion blur would be the goal.
@@theamateurguitarist6187 no, it is not the shutter speed, its software compression to fit 4k within camera's max bit rate. DJI chooses low contrast areas and removes details. Particularly noticeable on sequences with fast moving background. No matter the shutter speed low contrast objects closer to camera have some detail, but anything further away changes into mushy patches.
Thanks for pointing this out.
@@seba7422 Exactly. Thanks for explaining it better.
The problems on gopro are just overheating and low light
After I sold my GoPro 11 and waited for the 12 to see if it will have at least a 1 inch sensor but it didn’t. So I bought the action 4 and can’t believe how trash the GoPro is now. Never looking back
Haha I think that 1 inch rumour ruined everyone 😂
Same here. As a Deejay the Action 4 has been clutch at my events (low light) ease of use.
Real talk, GoPro are lazy A F
Insta360 ONE RS has a 1 inch sensor version, wonder does it worth
@@AChan-1208I had that one before and it doesn’t look that great.
probably one of the best camera comparison video I've ever seen. very organized and well formatted. love it
except no digital stabilization comparison, most important feature for a mobile camera
Enjoyed your video. I did a lot of research last Spring and pulled the trigger on the Action 3. I'm a hobbyist photographer and videographer and using the DJI along with my Sony Rx10 IV has brought a whole new dimension to my presentations. I couldn't be happier.
honestly they are pretty close but the small advantages do seem to go to the action 4
I recently switched from a Hero 7 to an Action 4, and two things really stand out to me on the Action 4: The quick record button is way faster and works every single time (My Hero 7's sometimes would do nothing and require a reboot - missed many shots because of this) and the magnetic mounting system is FAR superior. I actually had two Hero 7's so I didn't have to switch mounts often because it took forever and was just simply inconvenient. With the Action 4 I only need one camera and I can switch it from a selfie stick to a tripod or suction cup in seconds. Never going back.
But Hero 7 is not really a fair comparison lol.
@@JimmyNguyenP pretty much every review for GoPro 11 and 12 show the OA4 quick record is faster than them too. So doesn't matter either way.
YA! gopro 7 is not a good comparison.
@@strantheman2532 read my last comment.
False equivalence.
DJI Osmo action 4 is my pick, ease of use, quick charge time, no need to worry about having to go through all the settings to get the best possible results. Straight out of the box, after charging it up it just works.
Does it overheat, or glitch at all?
@@hanoitripper1809 , from what I’ve seen on most reviews it’s a fairly rare event that the DJI camera overheats
@hanoitripper1809 no it doesn't seem to have an overheating problem like the GoPro. I recorded for 2 hours at 4k60 with zero issues
@@hanoitripper1809 I can't speak for above-water experiences, but it never over-heated when I was using it for scuba diving. Probably because water functions as a giant heat sink, lol.
You always need to go through the settings to get the best shot on any camera.
Many reviewers on UA-cam recommend DJI action 4 so I’m going to buy GoPro 12
Did you? How is it I’m still trying to decide 😂
@@brunoortiz1049 I wasn’t in a hurry so I figured I just wait for GoPro 13 that supposed to be launched mid September.
You have attachment with brands.attachment is our enemy reality is our friend.
Reality is DJI is fucking GoPro rn
well u sound dumb
Yes
I do wish DJI would do a bundle price for the Action 4 and the DJI Mic - that would be fantastic
I think there is a bundle that comes with it
Having both, I find each of them to excel in different situations. I think the GoPro does a much better job handling skin tones and creating an overall more cinematic image. The resolution is also helpful. In regard to the DJI, it's good, but the ecosystem isn't as diverse or wide as GoPro's current eco system. The addition of LOG profile, the ability to view on the app while recording, and the built in 1/4 on the bottom of the GoPro might not be the jump people wanted, but I do use every one of these features every single time I use my GP12. If you are already in the GP ecosystem, it's an easy upgrade, if you are new, DJI might be the better choice.
Totally agree. I have both and find myself reaching for the GP more often, primarily because of its superior (IMO) image quality. Both are very good, but if I could only keep one, I would keep the GP.
Couldn’t agree more man, curious to know your thoughts on new ace pro by insta 360
How is the stabilisation on the Action 4? I want to use an action cam on a motorbike but read the Action 4 was not as good as the GoPro?
@@bigmikes901adventures I think the GoPro might be a little better in terms of stabilization, but the DJI is still very good IMO. I forget the channel name at the moment, but there’s a UA-cam guy from Norway who uses the DJI while riding his motorcycle and the footage looks great.
tshansen in Norway, Thomas. He was the one that told me the DJI stabilization was bad, he has a video on his mountain bike and it is very shaky!
Great comparison... one important note. Action 4 DOES NOT have GPS either. What Action 4 has is the ability to connect to a remote control with GPS sold separately that allows Action 4 to record the GPS data from the remote (not the camera, the remote... so it won't help if trying to record the speed of a drone etc.). There is no internal GPS in either the GoPro Hero 12 or Action 4.
GoPro não dá suporte a microfones de lapela padrão, tem que comprar um adaptador, na DJI você pode comprar um microfone usb-c padrão sem fio e conectar nela, o que é muito útil pra quem vai trabalhar com vlog nela. O recurso de GPS pode não ser interessante….
I've been using Gopro two generations hero 6 & 10. My hero 10 was half dead and half alive after I used it one year. I just bought insta360 x3 and I will wait until DJI action 5 comes out to buy it. Thanks for the review. I am not regret to say goodbye to Gopro products. 😊
I've had GoPros from version 5 to 7, of which the 5th was their last reliable. Thanks for sharing your experiences with both brands! I now made my decision and ordered the DJI Osmo Action 4. Have a great day.
Carl
How is the action 4? Happy?
Thank you for your question! Yes, it works perfectly. I also got an aluminium Smallrig case to mount some accessories on it. I'm still waiting for the microphone, but I have the Godox R1 for lighting. The battery on the Action Four also lasts well for the recordings, and I have not yet needed an extra battery.
I only shoot with manual settings.@@JohnBooysen-s8v
I own a GoPro Hero 5 and Hero 8. Guess which one stopped working? I'm switching DJI soon, it's coming an Action 3, as it's more affordable and suits my needs.
Thank you for your comment. I have owned three versions after the fifth, all proving unreliable. Now I look forward, and DJI's products have been reliable.@@SamXDesc
Dji Action 4 I can actually use this when I video model railways shows, it just works so well. Colour and stabilisation are very good. Thanks for a great video…
Model railway would be so much fun to film 🔥
👍🚂🚂
Even DJI 3 won against last Gopro in my opinion. I decided that i will secrefice a little bit of quality but i wil gain recording time and less overheating. Now with next gen DJI, i wont even lose quality of recording, its absolutely perfect.
I’m going to wait until next year‘s releases before upgrading from my GoPro hero 11. In terms of the magnetic mount though, GoPro has the snap mount, which I am a huge fan of. Congrats on the 100k subscribers, great to see that progression over time.
Yeah upgrading year after year usually isn’t the greatest cos it is such small increments. Thank you for the constant support brother
đổi qua xài Action 4 đi Phúc Mập àh. Giờ này ai xài GoPro nữa
I'm just getting in to creating content and so far have just been using my iPhone 14. I'm in the market for an action cam to get some better footage and like many other people, GoPro is all I have ever really heard of. This was super helpful and has sent me on a journey to do some more research to find the best camera for MY needs. Thanks Jason!
I feel so lucky to find videos like this where you clearly save people money and give them a better product.
Yep, "save me money" because I don't buy either.
At least until I can use one without activating into their little process to gain my personal information before allowing me to use the product.
got the gopro 12 for the bluetooth audio and 8by 7 aspect.. worked out well for me.
Just ordered mine as well, mostly because parts like the waterproof case weren’t available locally for the dji and I needed it for a trip.. I’m sure it’s great
Action 4 is tempting for several reasons. But in the underwater shots it looks too magenta and contrasty compared to the GoPro. 5K is useful for cropping/zooming in post/editing or getting screen grabs that can be printed at a good resolution
Yeah more res can definitely help some people for sure
I agree, color skew on both actually. A4 is magenta and GP is lime. But which is easier to correct would be my question.
@@Hat_Uncle because of 10bit they were both easy to change. I guess for the beginner it may be more difficult but both hold strong
@@JasonMorrisphotocinema thanks for the info. I've only played around in Davinci an hour or so and watched one video on LUTs, not anything but a dabbler at this point.
@@Hat_Uncle the GoPro seem to have more details in the shadows. Less contrast, so probably closer to the way it was. It seems the Action 4 over corrects the green cyan cast that can happen underwater. The dark part of the rocks looks very dark, which would be fine as a final look,but maybe it makes it hard to correct when editing
The difference is astronomical regarding detail of the shooting. Just look at the concrete @4:38, pause it!
That is why I switched back to Hero12... I'm SHOCKED how no one mentions how bad A4 video is compare to Hero11 or Hero12.
I see go pro wins for delails goat!! Dji is so smooth
Thank you for clarifying and simplifying for those of us that aren’t familiar with these items and features. Very helpful!
As I live in the UK I have never had a gopro over heat lol. Once I have my presets I dont have to alter anything on the back screen if my gopro is mounted and the inclusion of the quarter inch thread means it now attachs to all my camera kit. I think the gopro looks sharper and the slow mo has always beat Dji (and yet ive owned both). Also the Gopro is cheaper and with my max lens mod 2 it is soooo useful. I like the Dji but IM still sticking with my Gopro for now.
I was gonna say, do they still overheat while snowboarding/ skiing 😅.
I will switch to DJI in a heartbeat if they bring out a media mod equivalent with embedded external mic. I currently use a combination of media mod, the DJI Mic and a Sennheiser external mic, but the convenience of the media mod for a vlogger is invaluable.
You can use the wireless DJI mic setup with the action 4
@@bradleyolson1087 It didn't take me long to switch to the Action 4 (with the DJI Mic) after my last comment. 🙂
I've just got back from my first photography trip using the Action 4 so still need to do post editing, but my initial impression is really good. in 4k/30fps, standard.
@@john_norris howd it go john?
@@BrownianMotionPicture Action 4 - I love it. For my use case, vlogging outdoors when hiking/landscape photography, it ticks all the boxes. However, I can't say it is better or worse than the GoPro 12 and I know that they both have pros and cons over each other. I upgraded from GoPro 10 which was inferior in many ways (low light quality and image stabilization were awful) and I just got tired of the fath of those finger mounts.
@@john_norris great to hear. After seeing how pleasing the image could be I've got one on the way to fill the gaps between getting my pana s5 out on trips. Did you get the mic 2 or original dji mic?
I recently got the OA4, after my old GoPRo7 died on an epic waterslide. Thanks for the analysis - I think you hit the use case scenario well. Like anything, it's how you use it. For me that means helmet mounts on motorbikes, cycles, snowboards, family outings. In these scenarios, the magnetic mount and front face touch screen I thought would be a big help - and yes, it's been great, also being a little smaller is good, and that low light sensor ability is great at dawn and dusk, so for me, the OA4 has been the right purchase so far. Not really any disrespect to the GP12 - still a good camera, and if you swap orientation of footage a lot, especially in post, that might well be enough to justify that camera choice.
Sad to see the GPS go on the GP12 - I never did the overlays but it was nice to know where the picture or video was taken.
thanks for commenting your thoughts. Yeah shame I have heard a lot of people using the GPS data
Thank you! Definitely I'm going for the Hero 12 😀
Got OA4 AC when released. Super happy with it.
Yeah it’s great 🎉
Just ordered the DJI action 4. Thank you
I do think the image quality is actually better on the GoPro, outdoors it seems to handle dynamic range, shadows, and skintones a lot better. But the DJI is more usable and reliable it seems... Ahh, i dunno.
It's clearly better image quality, not even just a little.
11:55 I saw a video where it showed that you can install a magnetic mount on the 12, and it still has the regular mount too. You just unscrew it and out in the new one tighten the screws job done in seconds.
4:39 As someone already mentioned the 12 captured the concrete well, while Action 4 did not capture any detail. I assume that's unedited. But if you can't bring back the detail the action 4 looks usless int his scenerio.
DJI is taking over even on action camera segment. Impressive! If GoPRo doesn't wake up, it could mean the end of the line for them. Having a 1.1/9 sensor in 2023 is nothing but a joke.
Very impressive considering DJI are fresh into the scene in action cameras
When GoPro tried to enter into DJIs drone space, GoPro basically called it quits after a year. DJI is clearly being led by a much better team
@@felyg31 Intellectual/copyright theft isn't such a pesky nuisance for Chinese companies.
So, I've had a GoPro since the 6th, and this week I bought the hero 12 at BestBuy, I put it to film in 5K, and in 20 minutes it heated up and turned off, really the GoPro has been a disappointment in recent years, the touch on the screen as Sometimes it doesn't respond, and now it overheats after 20 minutes on a 5k, I've already ordered my DJI Osmo 4 and I'm very happy with everything it delivers, especially being able to have two screens that work with touch, this helps a lot when vlogging
thanks for your comment. I think your experience is like most unfortunately for gopro.
Straight standard out of the box DJI looks great and has more dynamic range organically, but when you switch to GoPro 12 HDR mode, that is where the GP12 hands down beats DJI A4. Both solid cameras and comes down to preference but I give slight edge to GP12.
Honestly, I have to go DJI just because of how much more pronounced the fisheye effect is on the GoPro. In the side-by-side walking through the house, walls and doorways are bowed and weird on the GoPro, while the DJI has relatively straight lines. It makes the scene feel more realistic and the movement is less dizzying.
Have you installed the lastest firmware? A new one came recently. It improved linear mode on lensmod. Not sur eif it improved regular linear mode, but worth a try.
Just bought the DJI Action 4 a few weeks ago to mount it on my backpack strap when going on holidays next week. Glad I picked it over the GoPro
Have the hero 11 and got an action 4. Both are good but the action 4 audio is way better however I think GoPros menu is more clear and more information. For example I get conflicting information on action 4 are both color options 10bit or only d log? The way the menu has it I would assume only the d log which would then be a win for GoPro since you can have 10 bit in all color modes but then I hear others say both dji are 10 bit and even hear dji has hdr on all the time but then other say no only the 3 has hdr. Dji specs are not the clearest in terms of what are the actual settings. Functionally the camera is great and I’m liking it however the record button is much harder to press especially with any kind of glove on (we’ll see how it goes with a snow glove). I think go pro wins on better textile feel of buttons (something I’ve heard others complain on the action 3 and didn’t get fixed in the 4), GoPro wins on a more clear settings menu, GoPro wins stabilization having an auto boost feature. Dji wins on boot up and responsiveness, FOV, Audio, white balance and low light. On the FPS menu I kind of think it makes more sense to split them by region otherwise you may find yourself with an odd outcome if you don’t know the regions use, not everyone understands😊 what or why to use what FPS. I know I don’t so having it broken down as 30/60/120 eliminates me from messing up accidentally. Both great cameras but the low light in the woods, better FOV and better audio has me using the dji more.
I’m so confused now. I had action 4 for almost 2 weeks. I returned it because it would over heat after 10ish minutes. Maybe it was just a bad one but I have the GoPro 12 now and no Over heating 🤷♂️
I did like the user face or DJI tho. Felt easier and way more responsive
That is very interesting! I’m not sure what that would be about
I doubt that you had a bad OA4. There are at least a couple of reviews here on YT that clearly show the OA4 overheating first.
I had the DJI action 3 and water leaked in and broke it when i went snorkelling. I think either DJI has a quality control problem, or these YT videos are just hype
If you live in Europe, then the earlier OA4 overheating over the GP12 would be due to the EU thermal regulation implementation. BUT I could be wrong.
I decided to order another one and give it a shot! I use these Action cameras in all my UA-cam videos. @@JasonMorrisphotocinema
Been a GP fan since Hero 2. I have the GP Mini 11 it's nice, but the overheating has killed my desire to grab the 12. I just purchased the DJI 4. I am excited and can't wait to test it. Thanks for this video.
hell nah, all gadgets normally heated up especially using high resolution, thats why action cam had separate battery is because of that reason
Your comparsion was very thorough and well represented. I bought a brand new Go Pro 8 Black 2 years ago. I only used the camera a handful of times. I went to turn it on from being stored in a closet and it wouldn't turn on. No damage to the camera itself. I'm going to make the switch for sure.
Did you tried the camera with another battery? Maybe it can work
@@darkmistico I had about 8 batteries in total. I charged them all up, unfortunately I it didn't power on.
Great review, watch the entire video..... I have a gopro 9 and i was thinking to upgrade to a gopro 12 or maybe an insta 360, but ive seen lots of good reviews about DJI action cameras, so i might get the Action 4 Adventure Combo!
You mentioned the Action has GPS but I'm pretty sure it doesn't. Not my one anyway! They sell a separate GPS Bluetooth remote if you want GPS. I also think your GoPro is faulty because even my Hero 11 (with GPS) seems to outlast the battery and over heating on my Osmo Acrion 4.
What nobody is talking about is data rates. My Hero 11 (basically same as Hero 12) gives me about 150mbps over about 90mbps on the DJI. I find that colours crush much easier on my DJI and attribute it to the data rates but maybe that's just me. I do prefer to user interface and frame rate options on the DJI though. It's both more simple and gives more shooting options at the same time
Exactly the same thoughts in every aspect. Recently bought Action 4 and very happy with it!
Thanks for the great review. It's strange-every comparison I've watched prefers the Action 4, but despite the usability difference (HUGE, I know), the GoPro visually has better dynamic range. Not crushing blacks, you can see into the shadows, minimal over-exposure. Color science seems to be more appealing (even if the LOG isn't as flat). I don't think low-light performance should be a deciding point for an action camera... I really like the Action 4, but I went ahead and ordered the GoPro 12 because the output is what matters to me most. Thanks for another great video, Jason!
The GP takes the edge on specific dynamic range scenarios, not all. The output doesn’t not matter the most if you are fumbling/fiddling to get the shot.
-Magnetic mount
-presets & QS button
-fast charging
When your using the camera on the go (travel/action sports) those things make a huge difference
Yeah it’s a tough decision. I just hope this video just shows pros and cons for people to make their decision
Got to choose a camera for my EUC rides and sceneric stills. Gopro lacks sharpness, image geometry (lens) and dynamic range - especially in LL situations. Being a serious tech-oriented photographer, Dji Act4 was a no brainer to be ordered by myself. Kudos to you, Jason, you helped me the most in my case! )
GoPro has been well and truly knocked out the ball park with the DJI osmo action 4.
Access to the battery door with in a protective case is magic.
The only thing i miss about the 4 is the twist off lens covers as i like a CPL filter as i work on water.
I live in New Zealand and own the GoPro 12. Extremely happy with it till I went for a trip to Fiji with it at the peak of summer. Alas it overheated multiple times in the Fiji heat (around 32 Deg C - could have been higher or even slightly lower). I was extremely upset with missed opportunities to capture really precious occasions where family & friends met up after many years. Extremely lucky I had the Lumix G9, granted not an action camera didn't miss a beat recording 4K for extended periods and in even hotter conditions. But of course the G9 is obviously quite bulky in comparison. Back in Auckland NZ the Gopro is mostly working fine but it did overheat in Rotorua whilst shooting 4K (once again in fairly warm ambient temperatures. I still like the convenience it offers in terms of physical size and portability. Would have been nice if the battery life was slightly longer but not a deal breaker. I'm not upgrading to anything else until i either sell off the Gopro 12 or it fails completely. If and when that happens I might give the Dji a go. Thanks for the comparison.
Freaking love your back to the future poster outside your room! Best movie of all time!
Haha yesssss!!!!!!!!! 🎉 thanks brother. Back to the future is my all time fave 🔥
@@JasonMorrisphotocinema sounds like you would fit right in with @sidneydiongzon @kylewattstv and myself!!
Have same poster in my room also best movie ever made
Solid review, but why not have the Action 4 in the Low Light mode in the test? I've also seen videos w/ the Hero 12 in HDR mode in low light... the Action 4 is still better, but the Hero 12 is a lot closer.
Seems like a pretty bias review to me. At least a couple of points that detract from the Action 4 are omitted, like the front screen being unavailable in some configurations...
Very nice video. I went with GoPro since I needed the screw in mount to be secured down vs getting hit and falling off with the magnetic one. 👍
That is something nobody was talking about this whole time. I was like I've been waiting my whole life to see how strong that magnet is😂😂👌👌👌👌
Insta360 has the best low-light capabilities. I own the GoPro Hero 10 and it does a great job but it will shut down when you least expect it. I am constantly having to check my video before moving on to film something else. So I think that I will either switch to Insta or DJI but not until GoPro Hero 13 comes out and I see some major changes.
you did the good review and very true action 4 is much superior camera. And I waited till gopro 12 came and then decided to buy action 4.
Same here.
Yeah seems like a lot of people did the same
Dużo ludzi wypisuje o zaletach dji uchwyt magnetyczny ekran przedni ale tu chodzi w kamerce o obrazek jaki dostajemy ? GoPro bije na potęgę jakością obrazka a jeśli chodzi o zmierzch obie się do tego nie nadają , dziwne te porównania na yutube dla mnie liczy się to co można zarejestrować w jakiej jakości a nie jakimś mocowaniem magnetycznym czy dostępem do menu przecież nikt natrętnie nie używa tego menu tylko robi raz nastawy jakie potrzebuje i tyle ,, TYLKO GoPro ,, już przejechałem się na Dji Osmo Action 3 cztery razy zwracałem z uszkodzoną soczewką a czwarta generacja z tego co widzę dużo nie odbiega o trzeciej.
Thanks Jason for the great review! I've had the gopros in the past. Moving forward to try the Action 4. Thanks again!
Gonna be honest the GoPro looks better to my eye in all your footage, particularly the colour. If it was about 30-40% cheaper I'd buy a Action 4 just to try it out. Haven't been that impressed by the Action 2.
Funny how he ignores comments saying GP is better, but replies to comments saying how great Action 4 is. Tells me all I need to know.
You was out of focus on DJI Osmo. Bigger sensor means bigger minimum focal distance.
Thanks for the on-depth review! Will go with the action 4 🎉
And what about with HDR on, on those scenarios presented? I understand that is where the 12 shines 🤔 only seen that comparison with one reviewer, everyone else seem to not compare the DJI with the 12's HDR 🤔
After watching your video and listen to all the comparisons and aspects the way you have exposed it, I will have to change after using GoPro for over 10 years def you are right and clever showing this true aspects, thanks for this video and for the information very on point.
Colors can be fixed in post, but sharpness/detail can't. Look how much more detail the Hero 12 has in stuff like the road and the sand. Clear win imo.
Just noticed this video leaves out all normal filming scenarios as well, where GP12 wins. 100% confirmed paid off by dji.
EXACTLY. No one is talking about this. It's like the DJI Action 4 is in some insanely low bitrate mode or something. At 3:10, the ground with the Action 4 is just a huge, solid grey smudge blob while the GoPro shows the ground much better. I saw another video of a guy comparing the DJI Action 4 to "just" a GP hero 9 and it was the same thing. There were parts of the side of a man's face that were just a solid skin-coloured smudge with the Action 4 yet, with "just" a Hero 9, the "information" on the side of the man's face was actually captured properly (ie. showing all the details). It has nothing to do with sharpening settings, it's like the Action 4 isn't capturing the information AT ALL (sharpening has nothing to do with it.
After my hero 8 stopped working I’m ready to try DJI action 4. On sale right now on Amazon for 299 for the basic kit. Can’t beat that price.
I only read that the action 4 does not have a star trail photography option. This is on the gopro 11 very nice. I also have used the night time lapse to catch northern lights on the 11. But my 11 is less than 10 months old, so I will stick with using it and not upgrade now already. ;)
Jason, talking about Pro features, you should also mention ReelSteady and GoPro Labs...
DJI now runs the show , I've owned 2 of both company's and made similar honest reviews. I'm still on the action 3 looking to only go to DJI again
Hey Jason love your videos, got the Action 4 and never looking back. Would be awesome if you could do a comparison of using audio wireless solution on it like the DJI mic against the Sony ECM-W3 and the Rode Wireless Pro. Your unbiased opinion would set me to buy which ever you advise 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I have ZERO experience with any camera or any type... I do think about buying one as I ride a little mauntainbike. My only input on this is that i think the picture and color looks better on the GoPro when there is good lighting. (the other way around when its dark/bad light) But what is best on a MTB when you often ride in a place with lots of trees and its bright sun, dark shadow, bright sun dark shadow, shifting many times often within seconds?
I just received GoPro 12 from Amazon and I opened UA-cam and found your video. I want to do moto vlogs so I bought it.
I'm going for the new DJI Action 5 coming out in a few weeks. I can't believe the GoPro 13 has the same smaller 1/1.9" sensor vs. DJI's larger 1/1.3". GoPro probably kept it smaller because of the risk of overheating issues.
I just got a dji action 4 but I think it’s defective, it doesn’t produce clear video, it has a lot of noise even in perfect lighting conditions 🙁 I’ve tried all the settings, nothing seems to work.
What about using the cellphone with the Bluetooth to change the settings on the GoPro? It’s a thing and comes easy when using it for MotoVlog. What do you think?
I just bought hero 12 big upgrade from my previous Hero 4 silver. May be if I had more time to research I would have gotten action 4 instead.
Very nice test between the two cameras, however I miss a comparison regarding audio and windnoise without external microphone. Since I´m riding offroad motorcycle it is an important factor.
Hello Jason. Thus far, every one I have spoken to who have gone from GO PRO to the DJI ACTION 4, has spoken volumes about how good the Action 4 is. Several others I have spoken to have been ultra critical of the GO PRO 12 which three GO PRO users have criticised GO PRO 12 for leaking on dives, and have also claimed that GO PRO have ignored their claims. I have been researching the GO PRO and ACTION 4 as I am in the market for a small camera, and thus far, the DJI Action 4 is ahead on tests, quality and price. Thanks for an excellent review.
it's a truly fantastic camera the action 4 hands down usable footage in low light
pretty decent for sure
Just sent my action 4 osmo back, 30 mins before either battery runs out or camera overheats is no good for me!
Not impressed for my first action cam...
OA4 gang 🙌🏼.
GP takes the edge just in a couple of specific situations, but overall the OA4 is the better camera. The User Experience is just too good
Yeah user experience is big here for me
I got the Action 4 camera. Zero issues and reliable
Yeah reliability is big pro for the action 4
Very professionally made video! Thanks, I'm suscribing!
Just loved the comparison before I made the decision to buy the OSMO 4. Thanks mate. You're a legend !!..
Can you horizon lock the Osmo Action 4 in 4k? Does the Osmo have time warp or night effect settings like star trails? How about the file sizes between the cameras?
Obviously not, which is why it wasn't mentioned. Video seems like an Action 4 fluff piece tbh. (I own neither, nor any products by either company)
I wonder, who GoPro surveyed, when they say, nobody is using the GPS. Because people do use it, when you want to use it as telemetry in video. Like on the race track, on a bike track, running cross country, etc.
Waving arms around is very distracting. Despite the distraction, the comparison is well presented.
is this magnet in DJI safe? Camera will not fall down with huge wind ?
If only I had seen this video yesterday. Been researching action camera's for my next cycling trip. Most important for me is audio quality and low light. And the DJI Action 4 seems to excel in both.
I went for the SJ11. Better sound than the SJ10Pro and much better price. But a bit worse image quality.
Also looked at the Akaso Brave 8. That was good but didn't have the screw hole on the bottom to fix it to my bike.
I've got the SJ8Pro and been happy of it. But my rear display is destroyed and touch ain't working. Got a spare display, but way too hard to disassemble with my bad eyes and clumsy fingers.
If I'm not happy with the SJ11 I'll send it back and buy the DJI Action4. It costs more but would make my video's look and sound a lot better. Thank you for the video. Greetings, NicoD.
You linked action 3 in your description.
I like gopro image but I cannot stay with overheat problem so i bought DJI, it is perfect for me.
For us divers, the automatic color temperature filter is a life savior as it perfectly adjusts the white balance. I think this is a big advantage over GoPro cameras.
thinking of finally switching - I use DJI drones and the Osmo Pocket 3 - I hope I can use a lot of my existing GoPro accessories - the rest I will sell with GoPro 10 - definitely waiting until Aug 2024, to get the Action 5
Yes,we want a pocket 3 with a better dynamic range!
yes please!!!
After watching about 15+ videos including yours, I went with the Action 4.
Really solid review as always 👍
Actually thinking about maybe going back to a Gopro. Have the 'Osmo Action 4' and its pretty good but the background is blurry in the corners on mine although the face is in focus. Also have the new 'Insta Ace Pro' and my face is not in focus but the background is pin sharp. Think it is all to do with the new larger sensor size that those two cameras use and the issue with the optics. It can either be aligned to get your face sharp or background sharp, also a bit like the issue that 'Insta' had with the 1" sensor camera as well where face wasn't in focus unless you held camera over a metre away. At least with GoPro and the smaller sensor the optics seems to have everything sharp. Some people are not really fussed but for myself when vlogging out in the wilds I want everything to be sharp and show my environment clearly. Have a fix for the Osmo in Davinci Resolve where I put a rectangular mask on the outside area of footage to sharpen that up separately. Have done that as well with the Ace Pro where I have a tracked oval mask to sharpen just face.
Been having issues with my gopro lately. Tried to use it skiing over the past week during some colder days and it died which really sucked becuase I would of had some great footage. I used it a bunch in cold weather last season but after watching this video I realize it probably worked becuase I started filming straight away and filmed for longer stretches each time, which probably kept the battery warm. The other day there was a delayed opening at the mountain so I stood there for about an hour with the camera exposed to the elements before I turned it on. Then I only had it on for a few moments before turning it off.
Its kinda crazy the quality jump the new Action 4 has over the 3
I’m impressed with action cameras in general. Things are getting too close 🎉
I have bought a GoPro camera twice but the power button got damaged because it got wet. I think they need to improve on this. Now, I will try using a DJI camera.
I think the Action 4 is a better camera - more contrast in lower light - more color detail - and the grading comparison was night and day! - I wonder how long it would run on a USB powered source before overheating? does 1080 allow it to run cooler, or does it matter? will it run 2hrs stationary continuous I wonder?
How is the DJI better when it completely doesn't even capture what it's filming and instead just makes things look like a solid coloured blob? Look at the ground at 3:10 for example. It's just a grey solid smudge with the DJI. I saw another video of the Action 4 being compared to "just" a GoPro Hero 9 and the same thing was happening to a portion of the side of a man's face. It was just a flat, solid, skin-coloured smudge on the DJI Action 4 while the Hero 9 actually captured the face normally. It's got nothing to do with sharpness settings, the DJI is simply not capturing the details at all. It's like the DJI is set to some insanely low bitrate or something. I have no idea what's going on but NO ONE is talking about it.
The Best comparison review so far! Best Regards.
Greetings to everyone. My friend is deciding between DJI and GoPro 12. I use the GP 10, where I love the function with the GoPro subscription, automatically backing up my videos and photos to the GoPro Cloud. For me, it's a feature that would make me choose GoPro for sure if DJI doesn't have it. I searched on Google if DJI has such a cloud, but I couldn't find any mention of it. Have you looked into this, or does DJI really not have this feature?