GoPro Hero 12 vs DJI Action 4- Don't Waste YOUR MONEY

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  • What are your thoughts on both of these action cameras?
    The DJI Action 4 has come into the spotlight really quick in comparison to the GoPro Hero 12. It has taken far more versions to get the Hero 12 to where it is today.
    These cameras are extremely beneficial to a lot of people in so many different situations.
    I loved the images coming from the Action 4 in the underwater tests.
    Please let me know your thoughts in the comments section below about what you think is better. The DJI Action 4 or the GoPro Hero 12?
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  • @MirkosEye
    @MirkosEye 8 місяців тому +192

    i changed from gopro to dji. I dive every day and im flashed how good the white balance is on the dji

    • @JasonMorrisphotocinema
      @JasonMorrisphotocinema  8 місяців тому +11

      Always great hearing from someone who uses it a lot

    • @dominikpiatek979
      @dominikpiatek979 8 місяців тому +8

      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

    • @MirkosEye
      @MirkosEye 8 місяців тому +7

      @@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.

    • @HAPPLIP
      @HAPPLIP 8 місяців тому

      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

    • @ramaoh2o
      @ramaoh2o 8 місяців тому +1

      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

  • @majormegapix
    @majormegapix 4 місяці тому +5

    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.

  • @DianeRoma1
    @DianeRoma1 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for clarifying and simplifying for those of us that aren’t familiar with these items and features. Very helpful!

  • @SJYangProduction
    @SJYangProduction 8 місяців тому +215

    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

    • @JasonMorrisphotocinema
      @JasonMorrisphotocinema  8 місяців тому +18

      Haha I think that 1 inch rumour ruined everyone 😂

    • @MrInternationalSound
      @MrInternationalSound 8 місяців тому +6

      Same here. As a Deejay the Action 4 has been clutch at my events (low light) ease of use.

    • @hhkk6155
      @hhkk6155 8 місяців тому +6

      Real talk, GoPro are lazy A F

    • @AChan-1208
      @AChan-1208 8 місяців тому

      Insta360 ONE RS has a 1 inch sensor version, wonder does it worth

    • @SJYangProduction
      @SJYangProduction 8 місяців тому +1

      @@AChan-1208I had that one before and it doesn’t look that great.

  • @han-chaoli8930
    @han-chaoli8930 8 місяців тому +33

    probably one of the best camera comparison video I've ever seen. very organized and well formatted. love it

    • @WDPsoldier
      @WDPsoldier 13 днів тому

      except no digital stabilization comparison, most important feature for a mobile camera

  • @cromerok
    @cromerok 8 місяців тому

    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.

  • @Americanfloorscrapingg
    @Americanfloorscrapingg Місяць тому +3

    Just ordered the DJI action 4. Thank you

  • @A1Bokeh
    @A1Bokeh 7 місяців тому +16

    honestly they are pretty close but the small advantages do seem to go to the action 4

  • @mikeslawin9681
    @mikeslawin9681 Місяць тому

    Thanks Jason for the great review! I've had the gopros in the past. Moving forward to try the Action 4. Thanks again!

  • @phucmapvlog
    @phucmapvlog 8 місяців тому +11

    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.

    • @JasonMorrisphotocinema
      @JasonMorrisphotocinema  8 місяців тому +1

      Yeah upgrading year after year usually isn’t the greatest cos it is such small increments. Thank you for the constant support brother

    • @128HH
      @128HH 8 місяців тому +1

      đổi qua xài Action 4 đi Phúc Mập àh. Giờ này ai xài GoPro nữa

  • @HPBushLeague
    @HPBushLeague 5 місяців тому +2

    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!

  • @crocodile172
    @crocodile172 3 місяці тому +11

    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
      @StrucaSE Місяць тому

      Do you have your camera on a helmet or you have like a mouth holder?

    • @crocodile172
      @crocodile172 Місяць тому

      @@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

  • @TwoMadExplorers
    @TwoMadExplorers 7 місяців тому

    Really solid review as always 👍

  • @MRSMI13Y90
    @MRSMI13Y90 8 місяців тому +5

    got the gopro 12 for the bluetooth audio and 8by 7 aspect.. worked out well for me.

    • @akro286
      @akro286 15 днів тому

      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

  • @Spinelli__
    @Spinelli__ 7 місяців тому +6

    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.

    • @theamateurguitarist6187
      @theamateurguitarist6187 2 місяці тому

      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.

  • @dennisfrancisco213
    @dennisfrancisco213 8 місяців тому +1

    Very professionally made video! Thanks, I'm suscribing!

  • @ghostontheline
    @ghostontheline 8 місяців тому +9

    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…

  • @DavidReynolds-kr6yh
    @DavidReynolds-kr6yh 8 місяців тому +16

    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
      @hanoitripper1809 4 місяці тому

      Does it overheat, or glitch at all?

    • @DavidReynolds-kr6yh
      @DavidReynolds-kr6yh 4 місяці тому

      @@hanoitripper1809 , from what I’ve seen on most reviews it’s a fairly rare event that the DJI camera overheats

    • @Wave_Zone
      @Wave_Zone 3 місяці тому +2

      ​@hanoitripper1809 no it doesn't seem to have an overheating problem like the GoPro. I recorded for 2 hours at 4k60 with zero issues

    • @Sicel1304
      @Sicel1304 11 днів тому

      @@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.

  • @gurahamu4718
    @gurahamu4718 8 місяців тому +5

    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.

    • @JasonMorrisphotocinema
      @JasonMorrisphotocinema  8 місяців тому

      thanks for commenting your thoughts. Yeah shame I have heard a lot of people using the GPS data

  • @markshirley01
    @markshirley01 8 місяців тому +18

    I do wish DJI would do a bundle price for the Action 4 and the DJI Mic - that would be fantastic

    • @Xander-86
      @Xander-86 8 місяців тому +5

      I think there is a bundle that comes with it

  • @vvlad78
    @vvlad78 8 місяців тому +3

    Exactly the same thoughts in every aspect. Recently bought Action 4 and very happy with it!

  • @JTube571
    @JTube571 8 місяців тому +29

    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.

    • @JimmyNguyenP
      @JimmyNguyenP 7 місяців тому +4

      But Hero 7 is not really a fair comparison lol.

    • @JTube571
      @JTube571 7 місяців тому +2

      @@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.

    • @strantheman2532
      @strantheman2532 7 місяців тому +1

      YA! gopro 7 is not a good comparison.

    • @JTube571
      @JTube571 7 місяців тому

      @@strantheman2532 read my last comment.

    • @Anon__User
      @Anon__User 7 місяців тому +1

      False equivalence.

  • @PaulFeinberg
    @PaulFeinberg 8 місяців тому +6

    Freaking love your back to the future poster outside your room! Best movie of all time!

    • @JasonMorrisphotocinema
      @JasonMorrisphotocinema  8 місяців тому

      Haha yesssss!!!!!!!!! 🎉 thanks brother. Back to the future is my all time fave 🔥

    • @PaulFeinberg
      @PaulFeinberg 8 місяців тому

      @@JasonMorrisphotocinema sounds like you would fit right in with @sidneydiongzon @kylewattstv and myself!!

    • @scottforti3194
      @scottforti3194 4 місяці тому

      Have same poster in my room also best movie ever made

  • @Itsallgoodtogo
    @Itsallgoodtogo Місяць тому

    I feel so lucky to find videos like this where you clearly save people money and give them a better product.

    • @BumpNrun69
      @BumpNrun69 5 днів тому

      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.

  • @theSevenThings
    @theSevenThings 6 місяців тому

    Just loved the comparison before I made the decision to buy the OSMO 4. Thanks mate. You're a legend !!..

  • @eugeneschramm6029
    @eugeneschramm6029 2 місяці тому

    The Best comparison review so far! Best Regards.

  • @NumberDZ
    @NumberDZ 8 місяців тому

    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.

  • @lamt82
    @lamt82 8 місяців тому +4

    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 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @reneseib6532
    @reneseib6532 5 місяців тому

    this review is so good thanks bro

  • @HowToGuyChannel
    @HowToGuyChannel 8 місяців тому

    You're almost at 100,000 early congratulations 🎉

  • @KD-Talk-Share
    @KD-Talk-Share 8 місяців тому +6

    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. 😊

  • @mtbboy1993
    @mtbboy1993 6 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @Ironmerchant
    @Ironmerchant 6 місяців тому

    Do you have a kit you use for the these? I’m considering picking one and I use a few of your S-log luts would love to have one for these.

  • @juhaaavalaakso455
    @juhaaavalaakso455 8 місяців тому +3

    Got OA4 AC when released. Super happy with it.

  • @retroonhisbikes
    @retroonhisbikes 4 місяці тому

    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.

  • @user-yk4xf9gk8y
    @user-yk4xf9gk8y 4 місяці тому

    Very nice video, thanks to share it. I'd like to ask a quiestion because I need to buy a small camera. I think with Action 4 you get better video quality than Pocket 3 but I think Pocket 3 is more versatile for filming. I never will use Action 4 in sport time or or diving. What would you buy between them? THANKS

  • @iSpike
    @iSpike 4 місяці тому

    AWESOME Comparison video. GR8 MATE! Watching from the Westside Oi Oi Oi

  • @RafalGalinski_drony
    @RafalGalinski_drony 7 місяців тому

    Jason, talking about Pro features, you should also mention ReelSteady and GoPro Labs...

  • @theaprum1
    @theaprum1 8 місяців тому

    It's useful and informative. I'm sold on DJI. thanks

  • @twoglovesgolf66
    @twoglovesgolf66 5 місяців тому

    What do you recommend for golf and baseball? I'm new to action cameras.

  • @philbowl1442
    @philbowl1442 5 місяців тому +3

    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.

  • @CarlSvanfelt
    @CarlSvanfelt 8 місяців тому +19

    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

    • @user-of8bl9ef6r
      @user-of8bl9ef6r 7 місяців тому

      How is the action 4? Happy?

    • @CarlSvanfelt
      @CarlSvanfelt 7 місяців тому

      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.@@user-of8bl9ef6r

    • @SamXDesc
      @SamXDesc 6 місяців тому +2

      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.

    • @CarlSvanfelt
      @CarlSvanfelt 6 місяців тому +1

      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

  • @eugeneschramm6029
    @eugeneschramm6029 2 місяці тому

    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! )

  • @FRY_FPV
    @FRY_FPV 8 місяців тому

    Which one has the largest field of view?
    Can both be used with gyro flow?

  • @brianc401
    @brianc401 6 місяців тому

    If I’m willing to buy the external battery for the GoPro (the Volta battery grip), would that solve the overheating issue?

  • @exploringwithwarrior
    @exploringwithwarrior 7 місяців тому

    Dose the action 4 do long video recording and does it split files or record whole video

  • @jessehill3780
    @jessehill3780 8 місяців тому +2

    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.

  • @BranislavPaulik
    @BranislavPaulik 8 місяців тому +1

    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?

  • @BrendadeVries78
    @BrendadeVries78 8 місяців тому +2

    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. ;)

  • @ALBonfils
    @ALBonfils 8 місяців тому

    Finally a good comparison between these two ❤😂🎉

  • @user-xg4ty6yl8g
    @user-xg4ty6yl8g 8 місяців тому +1

    what is the external mic required with Go Pro 12?

  • @legendfpv
    @legendfpv 7 місяців тому +4

    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.

    • @legendfpv
      @legendfpv 7 місяців тому +2

      Just noticed this video leaves out all normal filming scenarios as well, where GP12 wins. 100% confirmed paid off by dji.

    • @Spinelli__
      @Spinelli__ 7 місяців тому +2

      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.

  • @EricStevenTerry
    @EricStevenTerry 4 місяці тому

    How stable is that magnet mount? My plan is to mount the camera to the hood of my vehicle. I'd be afraid something would hit it, and the camera would go flying.

  • @john_norris
    @john_norris 8 місяців тому +10

    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
      @bradleyolson1087 7 місяців тому +1

      You can use the wireless DJI mic setup with the action 4

    • @john_norris
      @john_norris 5 місяців тому

      @@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
      @BrownianMotionPicture 4 місяці тому

      @@john_norris howd it go john?

    • @john_norris
      @john_norris 4 місяці тому

      @@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.

    • @BrownianMotionPicture
      @BrownianMotionPicture 4 місяці тому

      @@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?

  • @Datboyvideo
    @Datboyvideo 8 місяців тому +27

    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.

    • @jonmnelson
      @jonmnelson 8 місяців тому +3

      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.

    • @ShutterGhost
      @ShutterGhost 7 місяців тому

      Couldn’t agree more man, curious to know your thoughts on new ace pro by insta 360

    • @bigmikes901adventures
      @bigmikes901adventures 6 місяців тому

      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?

    • @jonmnelson
      @jonmnelson 6 місяців тому

      @@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.

    • @bigmikes901adventures
      @bigmikes901adventures 6 місяців тому

      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!

  • @RevvingInPeace
    @RevvingInPeace 3 місяці тому

    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?

  • @yankeecowboy
    @yankeecowboy 8 місяців тому +1

    it's a truly fantastic camera the action 4 hands down usable footage in low light

  • @carlman23vlog5
    @carlman23vlog5 8 місяців тому

    Can we use this cam while charging? Like I'm using it while recording a tennis game.

  • @jroar123
    @jroar123 5 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @dcasi34
    @dcasi34 8 місяців тому +5

    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.

    • @doom2095
      @doom2095 8 місяців тому

      hell nah, all gadgets normally heated up especially using high resolution, thats why action cam had separate battery is because of that reason

  • @RS.Outdoors
    @RS.Outdoors 5 місяців тому

    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.

  • @mramirez97
    @mramirez97 8 місяців тому +3

    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?

    • @Anon__User
      @Anon__User 7 місяців тому +1

      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)

  • @DonDomel
    @DonDomel 5 місяців тому +1

    is this magnet in DJI safe? Camera will not fall down with huge wind ?

  • @SirJonMan
    @SirJonMan 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video

  • @glasgowharleyrider
    @glasgowharleyrider 7 місяців тому

    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

  • @JorgenHedberg
    @JorgenHedberg 4 місяці тому

    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.

  • @DhrubCh7718
    @DhrubCh7718 8 місяців тому

    I used gopro 10 with mic adapter as vlog camera in vietnam trip after i check my footage in couple days there no audio i was so mad and i see action 4 does not have to put any adapter which is interesting i m going to move dji action camera

  • @andretrujillo
    @andretrujillo 8 місяців тому +1

    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 🤔

  • @josecarlosgarcia6867
    @josecarlosgarcia6867 7 місяців тому +1

    Hi, does it have the zoom option???

  • @Descenter1976
    @Descenter1976 8 місяців тому +1

    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?

  • @neilaconfuser
    @neilaconfuser 8 місяців тому

    Both of them underwater with no case?

  • @AndouHarvey
    @AndouHarvey День тому

    I think that for most people who just want an action cam to pick up and stick onto their helmet, or at the end of a stick to record fun family moments, the DJI has gotta be the choice. Because most people aren't gonna know how to color grade, aren't gonna have a boom or lav, arent gonna zoom in to 15x to look and see how sharp their image is, and arent even gonna OWN 4k screens.

  • @tiffanypickles4222
    @tiffanypickles4222 2 місяці тому

    Thank you ❤

  • @jcml2015
    @jcml2015 8 місяців тому +2

    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

    • @JasonMorrisphotocinema
      @JasonMorrisphotocinema  8 місяців тому +1

      thanks for your comment. I think your experience is like most unfortunately for gopro.

  • @Hot-O-Media
    @Hot-O-Media 8 місяців тому

    good video - thx and greetings from prague

  • @RealDaveTheFreak
    @RealDaveTheFreak 6 місяців тому

    Wondering: does the Action 4 has an option to not sharpen the image like the GoPro does?
    Cause the main reason I got the GoPro is that I can have minimal sharpening.
    I just hate this kind of over-sharpened, smartphone like image. Oh and 5.3K is great for post-production.
    Other than that, I'd go for the Action 4 no question.

  • @alfcat724
    @alfcat724 8 місяців тому

    Does anyone have ideas about "Slow motion" performance on these two cams?

  • @AnksRandomShenanigans
    @AnksRandomShenanigans 3 місяці тому

    went from gopro 7 to DJIA4 and love it!! just wish you could name your preset profiles

  • @stefpix
    @stefpix 8 місяців тому +6

    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
      @JasonMorrisphotocinema  8 місяців тому

      Yeah more res can definitely help some people for sure

    • @Hat_Uncle
      @Hat_Uncle 8 місяців тому

      I agree, color skew on both actually. A4 is magenta and GP is lime. But which is easier to correct would be my question.

    • @JasonMorrisphotocinema
      @JasonMorrisphotocinema  8 місяців тому +1

      @@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

    • @Hat_Uncle
      @Hat_Uncle 8 місяців тому

      @@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.

    • @stefpix
      @stefpix 8 місяців тому +1

      @@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

  • @saikrishnachalavadi
    @saikrishnachalavadi Місяць тому

    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.

  • @Reynegrotravelz
    @Reynegrotravelz 3 місяці тому

    I took my go pro 11 back like most people in these reviews i think i am switching over from go pro to dji. Does dji jave app and storage cloud like go pro.

  • @khalidhamid7448
    @khalidhamid7448 8 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @garrygadget
    @garrygadget 8 місяців тому +8

    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.

    • @1Flyingfist
      @1Flyingfist 4 місяці тому

      I was gonna say, do they still overheat while snowboarding/ skiing 😅.

  • @canyonblue737-8
    @canyonblue737-8 8 місяців тому +14

    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.

    • @richardvlog
      @richardvlog 6 місяців тому +1

      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….

  • @NicoDsSBCs
    @NicoDsSBCs 3 місяці тому

    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.

  • @Booki89
    @Booki89 8 місяців тому

    wait is the magnetic mount the only option? I use mine on a chin mount on a dirt bike helmet, not sure a magnetic mount would be sufficient in keeping the camera there?

    • @Anon__User
      @Anon__User 7 місяців тому

      I know right, if you can just pull it off that easily by hand I wouldn't trust it.

  • @johnmedina5399
    @johnmedina5399 4 місяці тому

    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.

  • @AdventuresofCalChando
    @AdventuresofCalChando 8 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @DropsTheMike
    @DropsTheMike 7 місяців тому +1

    You linked action 3 in your description.

  • @RuiSilvaPT
    @RuiSilvaPT 5 місяців тому +1

    The difference is astronomical regarding detail of the shooting. Just look at the concrete @4:38, pause it!

  • @PakmanR3
    @PakmanR3 3 дні тому

    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. 👍

  • @garrywoodward9049
    @garrywoodward9049 6 місяців тому

    Waving arms around is very distracting. Despite the distraction, the comparison is well presented.

  • @cammackey
    @cammackey 8 місяців тому +1

    Its kinda crazy the quality jump the new Action 4 has over the 3

    • @JasonMorrisphotocinema
      @JasonMorrisphotocinema  8 місяців тому

      I’m impressed with action cameras in general. Things are getting too close 🎉

  • @ForTheLoveOfWheels
    @ForTheLoveOfWheels 4 місяці тому

    I am really curious about the pre-record function. Does it include the audio?

  • @hiteshchand
    @hiteshchand 4 місяці тому

    Great video 👌

  • @pauldunlopphotography
    @pauldunlopphotography 2 місяці тому

    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

  • @ItsmeAlexCrete
    @ItsmeAlexCrete 8 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this comparison!! Many greetings from Greece!

  • @shadowfreedom3906
    @shadowfreedom3906 8 місяців тому +1

    I like gopro image but I cannot stay with overheat problem so i bought DJI, it is perfect for me.

  • @adrienb7223
    @adrienb7223 8 місяців тому +2

    Yes,we want a pocket 3 with a better dynamic range!

  • @EmeraldAudiovisual
    @EmeraldAudiovisual 8 місяців тому

    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.