DJI Action 5 Pro vs GoPro Hero 13: A Detailed Real World Comparison

[@JevenDovey]

Action 5 Looks better in most of the footage. Especially with high contrast. The dynamic range does really well.

[@orihatuka9164]

What about the difference about the bitrate between them?

[@JevenDovey]

@@orihatuka9164 Who cares about bitrate if it looks better

[@orihatuka9164]

@JevenDovey o.k i was thought that bitrate make the videos better

[@JakeSloan]

Can you tell some of the commenters that 😂. Everyone is hung up on bit rate

[@videogame-techreviews]

@@orihatuka9164 look at the 120 fps 5.3 k on the go pro…. There you go. Low light, get an f 1.4 lens on a ff, these are action cams. Oh walking camras shown here.

[@KyDotDee.]

I’ve just purchased and started using the Osmo Action 5 Pro. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. THANK YOU DJI❤️

[@JakeSloan]

Great to hear!

[@MunishVerma]

Hows the stabilization on dji 5

[@KyDotDee.]

@@MunishVerma I think it’s good!

[@lavapix]

This was a review based more on how I'd use these cameras. I'm always shooting in tricky lighting conditions. I think either camera is fine in its own way. I still use a GoPro 8 so what do I know. It would be nice to see the results using a polarizer on both cameras. I always use one on my GP8. It gives it that pop and there is no need for post-grading for my use of the footage.

[@JakeSloan]

Nice I never use filters on my action cameras lol.

[@SailingSeaStar_]

Action 5 is definitely king as of now. DJI really have the best camera on the market for action cams

[@JakeSloan]

they have something amazing

[@cubeweaver]

As a newcomer to the action camera world this is by far the most comprehensive comparison review I’ve ever watched.

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you

[@travelvideos]

Great comparison. DJI looked sharped, but I liked more true colors of GoPro. GPS is also handy, where it works and not jammed.

[@JakeSloan]

Totally agree!

[@JjackVideo]

The dynamic range and low light difference is just incredible. Gopro really needs to get back to work.

[@nicksangetta8874]

Most people don't shoot in the dark though. The GoPro still wins.

[@travelguideph6029]

R.I.P hero 13 newly but dead now 😂

[@SKYLIMI]

​@@nicksangetta8874 The guy blew a lot of money now he can't do anything they can't even make a drone the company is getting smaller and smaller year by year that's what happens when a company owner wastes money in a few years no one will even talk about gopro waste so much money slacker. Kodak, Nokia etc...

[@JakeSloan]

agreed

[@nicksangetta8874]

@SKYLIMI Meh.. maybe, but I don't think producing drones has much to do with action cams. Everyone I know uses a GoPro so I don't think they are going away anytime soon like the DJI fanboys dream and hope for.

[@bobs-Videos]

One feature I like about the GoPro 12 and 13 is the ability to use a QRCode to set all cameras to the same timecode. I've used this with the Hero 10's as well (with the GoProLabs firmware). It makes multicam so much easier and I don't have to carry a timecode generator with me. There is a 3rd party software that does not get much exposure, called Multi-View HD Pro 2, which I use to preview instantly up to 8 GoPro videos simultaneously on the PC screen which automatically sync's to the GoPro metadata timecode.

[@JakeSloan]

Thats a fantastic point!

[@EG3-g7o]

I found the multicam workflow & real-time editing feature of Multi-View HD Pro software much faster than using Premiere or FCP.

[@markwornom1050]

GoPro Labs Firmware is awesome. Histogram, adjustable speed of exposure adjustment, a higher bitrate(don't anybody say anything 😂), motion detection, auto WB lock on recording start and a lot more.

[@pkmexplorers]

My biggest issue with GoPro is that camera often shut down after 5-6 seconds of recording especially in colder weather. Maybe is time to change for DJI

[@JakeSloan]

Yeah I used to have that issue as well,

[@Shropshire_Paragliding]

we have this same issue when doing tandem flights in winter, the amount of footage we have lost due to the camera shutting down is immense, and we cant re do the flight in some situations.

[@abekislevitz]

have you used the newer enduro batteries? I film in cold situations all the time and never have a problem now - especially if batteries are charged to 100% before shooting.

[@nineeleven1911]

yes it happened to me yesterday first reccording of the day i set the camera on a tripod push rec go doing my buisness come back and found out that the camera has turned it self off after 7 seconde of reccording i was so disapointed

[@pkmexplorers]

@@abekislevitz it happens with both batteries... and I have 3 Enduros and 4 Blue

[@transylvanianrider]

I had all Gopro’s from 960p until 12. I don’t want to hear anymore about this brand. I had all the possible problems: overheating, dischargin batteries overnight, corrupt files, split videos, sudden death erc The lowlight performance would be better at 30p due to the slower shutter speed ;)

[@JakeSloan]

yes but it won't stabilize as well at 30p in low light lol

[@barkobummer]

totally, I stopped at GP10, still freezes for no apparent reason GoPro13 batt was redesigned to stop people using the old battery, for more profit, which forces loyal GP usrs to buy even more batteries. What a waste! I have had it with GoPro, 13 generations later and still so so performance and reliability. Like you I would say good bye Go Pro.

[@noobfpvideo1597]

@@transylvanianrider I had the original HD Hero, since then the only ones I haven’t had are the 7, 10, 12 and now 13. Haven’t had any of the issues you’ve experienced other than maybe the odd corrupt recording which was probably the result of a heavy crash (I use them on fpv drones).

[@elmono3939]

Same here / Identical problems. On top of it, GoPro batteries have abysmal performance. They don't last as long as advertised. I was constantly running out of power. My pockets were always full of spare batteries. Got tired of it. I stopped with GoPro 9. Switched to DJI. I am happy

[@DJVOutdoors]

@@barkobummermy GoPro hero 9 had it a while but always had issue with the batteries dying or the camera freezing was looking at 13 does the DJI have the same issues with the batteries and crashing and freezing if not I will get one.

[@digital_Inside]

Thanks! ...and yes. I will make a change to DJI. Finally ,after years using GoPro.

[@JakeSloan]

Wow

[@Jan-xu4ob]

I am also ordering a new camera. The sharpness is far better on the DJI. What's the use of a higher resolution on the Gopro, when in the end the DJI has a much better image...

[@GarrettMusic1]

Exactly what I was looking for, thanks!

[@DannyFyffe]

With GoPro, I . So satrted out with the 3, the 3+, the 4 and 4+ and the 5. The 5 worked so well I did not upgrade again until 8 came out and it worked so well, I did not upgrade until the 11 came out. I use my 11 all the time and I'll probably upgrade when 14 comes out next year. So it seems to me every 3 years is how long it takes GoPro to make significant enough upgrades in order for me to justify upgrading. I admit over all the dji did win in most of the shots, but there were a few where GoPro crushed it. I try never to be a fanboy just as I think you are not a fanboy either.

[@JakeSloan]

Agreed. Nobody needs to upgrade every year. Just like phones every 3-4 years is enough to upgrade

[@Jonasegway]

What if you use a CPL filter on the GoPro to deal with the highlights? For some reason I am still favoring gopro's lighting in the lit situations.

[@JakeSloan]

You can. I typically don’t use any filters on action cameras

[@Jonasegway]

@@JakeSloan I understand. I was curious and just did a video sample with the Action 3 with an ND8 on without changing the frame rate but rather left it in auto but locked in the color temp at 5400k for lit conditions and the footage looks as if I color graded the video. Footage came out beautiful with no highlights. I don't have physical access to upload footage of the GoPro with like an ND4 but the lower filters seem to help with blowouts in lit conditions from my experience

[@sageallenneil]

Watched the whole video using S23 Ultra QHD screen mode and the youtube video on highest setting. I dont own any of the cams yet but GoPro seems to have better quality on most daylight shots the only time AP5 gets it for me is when its lowlight

[@JakeSloan]

There you go! That’s the reason I put it all side by side. You can make up your own mind.

[@davyaerialvideography9595]

Myself and another guy both bought action cameras before going to Tanzania to help with whale shark research. He had loads of issues with his GoPro. The battery life was poor, discharged quickly and even when not used it dropped power quickly. It was overheating a lot despite being used in the sea. Plus it let in water to the case and it fogged up the screens front and back. We were only snorkelling depth. He hadn’t heard of DJI camera but he wished he’d got a DJI camera instead. Again real world usage. People can bang on about bitrate all they want, but in real world conditions and being used specifically for what they were built for the GoPro had its arse handed to it. It seems the same is being shown in this video too. I don’t know why people can’t accept when they may have made a mistake in the camera they own, it’s not a sign of weakness to be proven wrong.

[@JakeSloan]

100%. I don’t care about bit rates and tech specs. I only care about how a camera performs in the real world which is why I focus on real world testing and reviews side

[@FlyFishingChronicles]

Gopro user here. Never had problems like that. Are you a DJI bot?

[@BestToWonder]

I think DJI is better if shot in dlog m, the normal colour profile isn't good as OA 4 or GoPro

[@JakeSloan]

agreed

[@17cream]

I suspect it’s the lower bit rate on the OA5

[@BestToWonder]

@@17cream yes absolutely, the complex situations like grass, trees in low light , bushes are smudged together. No details.

[@17cream]

@@BestToWonder does this improve in D-log? I believe higher fps increases bit rate from 60mb to 80/100

[@BestToWonder]

@@17cream I asked someone, they said shooting in DLog M gives better results. But I haven't bought it yet so I can't verify it. Dang, I thought I'd buy it the first day, but now it's getting confusing!

[@Posdnoid]

Does using the Go Pro 5.3k res as opposed to 4k improve the lighting? I don't really see point in matching them when GoPro is better on this particular aspect but maybe I'm missing something?

[@JakeSloan]

no it doesn't just gives a bit more detail

[@hvue583]

What happened to the DJI Action 5 Pro affiliate link? If you do fix it, put a line or two between then so each is more easily selectable.

[@JakeSloan]

Got it! Good catch!!

What is real color of your jacket ? DJI - red GOPRO - orange REAL ? ->

[@JakeSloan]

lol yeah my jacket really drives cameras crazy, depending on the scene one or the other would get it right lol, cave - action 5 got it right, daylight the gopro usually did

[@mmdday]

curious, how safe are those ice caverns that you're wading through?

[@JakeSloan]

If you have decades of mountaineering experience like I do then safe. But otherwise always go with an experienced guide.

[@kevinnguyenVN22]

@JakeSloan, may I ask can you share those locations that you shoot in this review video? Looks so beautiful. Thank you

[@TRUTHISABSOLUTE777]

What about the reviews on Amazon concerning the DJI having no ability to do editing on Android devices and only do editing on iPhone?

[@JakeSloan]

I only use iPhone so I wouldn't know

[@TheIronArmenianakaGIHaigs]

16:21 and onwards i appreciated. Most reviewers didn't talk about thr charging differens or the screen sizes between the cams. Question, do the footage from the DJI action 5 have time code? Makes editing in post easier :)

[@JakeSloan]

the action 5 and the gopro support time code but in different ways. Action 5: usb adapter to sync, gopro: hold a QR code in front

[@LedZippo99]

60fps in low light? isn't 30fps the better option?

[@CiroAbreu]

its recommended shoot in higher frame rates to get better stabilization, but the disadvantage is getting less light in the sensor.

[@JakeSloan]

This^^^

[@JakeSloan]

Stabilization works better in 60 in lowlight.

[@haaake]

Absolutely. People are way too obsessed with using stabilization when it absolutely wrecks the overall image quality of the footage.

[@The_RealChico]

I’m about to buy one of these two options but what about all the lens mods the go pro offers? Not sure if DJI offers any…

[@JakeSloan]

DJI doesn't and I haven't had a chance to test all the GoPro ones

[@francojohnathon]

Gorgeous location and great content. Thanks you I was going to get the Ace Pro 2 but I’ve decided on the Action 5 instead.

[@JakeSloan]

Awesome, I think you will like it!

[@snells-window]

I wonder how they compare in terms of minimum focal distance? I use my gopros to film small fish underwater, so minimum distance is important

[@JakeSloan]

The action 5 minimum distance is 30cm GoPro is about 28cm

[@JM_2019]

I have the Action 4 and like it very much. I'm a bit worried about the reduced bitrate of the Action 5. There are mountain bike videos out there, where fast moving parts of the image show strange artifacts. Not sure if this has to do with the bitrate or even KZbin. However I do not notice this with the Action 4.

[@JakeSloan]

yeah that is concerning, and I really hope they change this via firmware

[@jeffellis6544]

What portable charger are you using to do both cameras and give you a draw readout? Nice…

[@JakeSloan]

I use this one: geni.us/HAsRNe (affiliate link)

[@marcwalden8054]

which one is the tougher one ? Least resistant to damage ?

[@JakeSloan]

either one will break the same way: the screens are fragile

[@cssplayer91]

6:05 if you don't mind me asking, did you enable any special low light mode in both cameras or is this all default 4k footage?

[@JakeSloan]

thats just default footage

[@cssplayer91]

@@JakeSloan that's amazing then. I placed an order for a dji action 5 yesterday and can't wait to get it, the low light performance looks phenomenal for a $350 camera

[@jozy5154]

How are these cameras for recording football games, or any sporting events? About 25-50 yards away?

[@JakeSloan]

not great, they are both VERY wide angle. not to say it can't be done you just wouldnt be able to get any close shots

[@jozy5154]

@@JakeSloan what’s a good distance away from? 15 yards n closer

[@OzzySafa]

I’ve had many generations of GoPro’s. Have many Dji drones and their mic’s even gimbals… However I still prefer the natural modes Color’s on the Gropro… There looked like GoPro had more dynamic range in its HLG mode and I’m assuming the Action5 pro was also matched with its settings but the sun looked less blown out in the GoPro’s clip. However in all it’s other modes yes the action 5 had more dynamic range. 2 main reasons why I’m leaning closer towards getting then action 5. Oled screen with the front being touch screen, and the depth and altitude sensor, I do a lot of flying and diving. If GoPro had these features I probably would of gone for it however I’m glad GPS is back. That’s my most unbiased opinion on which camera I’d choose. Wonder if you agree with me when it comes to the HLG footage?

[@JakeSloan]

I do. HLG is a high dynamic range curve for sure and the GoPro HLG does a great job

[@DamienDae]

What about DJI batteries? I have a GoPro Hero Black 8 that works well except for the original GoPro batteries that became swollen fairly rapidly. I have bought replacement ones from another vendor and they are more durable (i.e. they don't swell up) but unfortunately they don't last as long when filming. I'll still keep my GoPro for the time being but will most likely switch to DJI in the future.

[@JakeSloan]

The action 4 and 5 batteries are fantastic for long run times and considerably better in cold weather than GoPros batteries in my experience

[@peter572]

DJI Action 5 Pro: When recording in 2 audio channels, is it possible to mute segments of the audio in one channel in post?

[@JakeSloan]

Yes. You can set it so each channel gets recorded to a separate audio channel

[@mack_solo]

I haven't seen any reviewers mentioning that DJI A5P supports up to 1TB memory which is pretty massive, but the question I have is: can the internal memory be set up to kick in automatically when the card is full? And thanks for the comparison 👍

[@MrWiseinheart]

I think the GoPros also support one terabyte memory.

[@JakeSloan]

I never use larger cards than 128 because of the risk I put these cameras in. I couldn’t bear to loose much footage lol

[@teompa]

I don't know if Osmo Action 5 is pro, but, at the moment, it is the best action camera in the world. I would like to know how well the Action 5 pro does in low light (street light at night) compared to the Pocket 3.

[@aalza3abi]

Pocket 3 by far surpasses 100% because of the mechanical stabilization and 1 inch sensor

[@JakeSloan]

working on that right now lol

[@aalza3abi]

@@JakeSloan i saw many footages of Action 5 at night its so jittery

[@loft4me]

Jake, the GoPro has horizon leveling only in the linear field of view. What about the Dji; does it have horizon leveling in any of the wider fields of view and if so, can it still shoot in 4k? Thanks.

[@JakeSloan]

I answer this in the video

[@edyhekul]

Just bought the DJI because of you. Thank you for your help.

[@JakeSloan]

you are welcome!

[@mlentsch]

Why wouldn't you also compare against the Ace Pro, which is the current "best"??

[@JakeSloan]

I don’t have one? 🤷🏼

[@mlentsch]

@@JakeSloan Fair enough, I guess... Mad's Tech says you're a good channel, so I'll sub

[@Ordenathecoach]

Did you think about switching the camera from one side to the other side to see if that created a different change in the filming. Because it could be that since they're side by side the light balance is off or different. Could it be

[@JakeSloan]

it's possible but at points yes I did switch them

[@LifeAsANoun]

so, about your color grading... from what your vid shows the Action 5 is vastly better than the GoPro, but your color graded images made me curious. the GoPro's colors are harsh. I'm a layperson, so I know that I don't know what I'm talking about, but I screenshot the log before grading and ran it through the auto color grader on Davinci, and... the difference is startling. I know you put time into this, so what do you think makes the log render so dark and over saturated?

[@JakeSloan]

SOOO about your comment... I set both cameras to the same settings and then used each manufacturer's technical LUT. I didn't do any further color grading except to make sure exposures were matched. Could you do more with each camera yes, will most people not shoot in log and just shoot in normal? also yes. Why did I shoot in log and not normal for most the video? To get the most dynamic range out of each camera Cheers

[@JasonLorette]

I think the DR is much more in the Action 5, and the colour profile just seems richer than the GoPro. Totally agree in the ice cave the GoPro would blow out the highlights way more. I'd probably lean towards the Action 5 honestly.

[@JakeSloan]

agreed!

[@lindamarquette7351]

Just wondering if the DJI you can watch it live while filming. GoPro you cannot. You only hv enable preview.

[@JakeSloan]

You can watch it live on the camera and the app

[@lindamarquette7351]

@@JakeSloan on the DJI? That’s awesome! I know it will run down the battery a bit but I hate not being able to see it on my cell if I am filming let’s say from my helmet or side of my bike.

[@AtortAerials]

Hands down Osmo footage looks more appealing. GoPro looks like typical GoPro living Hawaii I've used forever. Tempted to try shooting waves with Osmo not sure though. Goal is 240fps footage so not sure which would shine for that.

[@JakeSloan]

It might. The super slow is pretty good

[@saylesh]

I have a DJI Pocket 2 and a GoPro Hero 11. I have no bias for either camera or company. I don’t know much about bitrate or compression or any of that, I just bought either camera based on the features I wanted. I do not notice much difference in image quality in the two comparisons, the only difference I can see is with the colour, the Osmo 5 has better performance in low light, but I think the GoPro has better stabilisation. But I’m speaking as someone who has very limited knowledge, only basing my opinions on what I can see

[@JakeSloan]

I think you have made excellent observations!

[@denial464]

Ok, dji A5p kind of had better light performance in some context but new gopro 13 lents make a difference or add more value vs A5p ?

[@JakeSloan]

I would say they are pretty even but if you need low light at all the action 5 pro wins

[@Mike0193Azul]

The DJI definitely has better dynamic range. In perfect lighting the go pros always look better to me though.

[@JakeSloan]

Totally agree

[@TheMTBRider96]

from the many turn on and record video i had the dji loosing, here tho, i can see the potential on the DJI, how much can you tune on the dji? same as the pro tune on the gopro? can you manually adjust exposure/sharpness/white balance? if so i might get myself the Osmo this time

[@JakeSloan]

yes you can adjust all those settings just like gopro

[@TheMTBRider96]

@@JakeSloan and you’ve done some tweaking right? As both looked way better than just the regular stock setting on both

[@gabrielmorcov7226]

In your opinion, which is better and more efficient?

[@JakeSloan]

the action 5 is very efficient

[@Borderlands808]

Some people are saying they had over-heating with the DJI cam. does the hero overheat?

[@JakeSloan]

either one can overheat given the right conditions, in my experience gopro has always overheated faster than the action series

[@stateroute74ranchomirage80]

At 5:28 The hero GoPro 13 has visual definition of the cloud in the middle. He just makes a comment about dynamic range which is debatable. The other camera does not have any clouds visible by definition.

[@JakeSloan]

That’s because the GoPro is shooting in an HDR mode. The action 5 is not. In every other mode the action 5 has better dynamic range

[@mychauffeurlife]

After I updated A4 looks washed out and never used it since ,not sure what happened 🤷. A5 looks almost identical

[@JakeSloan]

Interesting.

[@markwornom1050]

I like the more visually "relaxing", if you will, overall look of the DJI when compared to the more contrasty GP look especially in regards to facial exposure. A5P WB tends toward blue, the GP 13 toward green/yellow. DR was indeed very good at times with the DJI, the larger sensor no doubt helped. I'm still a happy GoPro owner that can probably get the same quality image out of it in post, especially with the added info that a higher bitrate will provide. 🙃

[@JakeSloan]

agreed

[@Enigmaizerh]

9:32 where is this? Please please please tell me 😢

[@JakeSloan]

This is in Alaska USA

[@hakankizil1076]

Thanks for the detailed comparison. Is there a problem with the DJI in harsh light? In some reviews it looks Like the skin becomes really flat.!?

[@JakeSloan]

I think that can happen if you aren't filming in DLog more

[@byronlester6423]

Do you have any thoughts on the supporting apps of these cameras? DJI's Mimo app is not available on Google Play (and there seems to be concern about privacy issues with DJI). Honestly, this is the major factor for me in deciding between these two cameras. Although, I'm not finding much information on the topic.

[@JakeSloan]

you can download the mimo app directly from DJI to your adroid based devices but their support for IOS is much more. The GoPro app will download for either

[@Borderlands808]

I been with Gopro since the Hero 3! looking to switch to DJI Action 5 Pro soon!

[@JakeSloan]

nice

[@ShutTheMuckUp]

That's better! lol. Action 5 looks good, but I heard the 4k bitrate is only 60Mb/s. Seems like you'd get artifacts around fast moving objects at that rate...

[@JakeSloan]

lol good catch!

[@JasonQuinn]

But what looks better in the final video? To me it is pretty clear so far.

[@davyaerialvideography9595]

@@JasonQuinnexactly. People clinging on to bitrate. Majority don’t know what difference it makes, plus as you’ve said. You only need to watch the video above to see that it’s irrelevant in real world. That’s just something on paper. Not sure why they seem to get so upset that another company has come along and beaten GoPro at their own game. Free to buy what you want with your own money but don’t try and convince others you’re right when anyone with working eyes can see the DJI camera is better in the videos above. It’s not a sign of weakness to accept when you’re wrong.

[@rustyintheoutdoors]

I got the Hero13 a couple weeks ago. Kinda feel “meh” about it. I’m going to return it for a DJI Osmo Action, but I’m torn between saving a little $$ and getting the 4. Or should I get the “latest and greatest” and go with the 5?? Your thoughts sir??

[@JakeSloan]

I would say if you want to save some money get the 4. The difference isn't HUGE image quality wise

[@rustyintheoutdoors]

@@JakeSloan Thanks for the reply. Gotcha. I’m going to be going moto videos, so audio is important to me. Do you think that would be a deciding factor for me?

[@skipim555]

So which one should I buy? Mostly holiday/trip movies.

[@JakeSloan]

do you already have accessories for one? if so then get that same brand if not I would consider the action 5

[@SoundSpeeds]

Since the Action 4, I think DJI defeats the GoPro. Great video as always. Amazing footage.

[@JakeSloan]

I think so too and thank you!

[@aspia11]

thank, but can you say sth. about the using the GP 13 with the external power bank? I would mean it for long cycling.

[@JakeSloan]

GoPro does make an accessory that allows you to attach a USB-C charging cable to it without changing its ability to be waterproof. So that would work very well for your use case.

[@Walaychu]

I am watching on a giant screen 4k TV. GoPro13 beats your DJI action 5Pro every time .. although you seem to like better DJI and promoting it. I have GoPro 12 and Sony Cam. So I.more or less understand your description... I appreciate the effort you put into making this video ... amazing views.

[@omarfuenmayor3944]

the best comment

[@JakeSloan]

thank you and I think both cameras have their place depending on how you plan to use them. I prefer the action 5 bc it matches up really well to my dji drones BUT for FPV stuff I still find I prefer GoPro

[@omarfuenmayor3944]

@@JakeSloan what do u recommend me for only surfing ?

[@FlyFishingChronicles]

It´s pretty obvious that many KZbinr get paid by DJI to promote their cameras as the better ones compared to Gopro.

[@carsonbrummell4715]

see this is funny because on my 15 inch mac book in 4k the action 5 killed the hero in almost every shot.. but that makes sense as that higher resolution would become a bigger factor on your huge screen

[@MrWiseinheart]

Is that location 6:02 at Whittier? If so how long was the hike up?

[@JakeSloan]

This was mostly filmed at the black stone bay vista hike. It’s not long. It it’s a LOT of vertical

[@boogiedownbronx73]

I think i will wait for the GoPro 14...I just got the Action 4 couple months ago not knowing they would release the 5....but many say the 4 is better than the 5 overall...and the battery of the 5 can be used in the 4 so I get the same longer usage...now waiting for a dynamic range or tracking update from DJi

[@JakeSloan]

Hopefully the 14 is a big jump not just incremental improvements

[@Marian1st.]

Please make more videos with some of your video settings for Action 5, indoor and outdoor filming Specifically if you use auto exposure or manual. Same for white balance. Also, do you increase/decrease the noise and sharpness? I think there are a few other settings to choose from. Other than the 4K , 16:9 / 4:3 and the 30 / 60 fps.

[@JakeSloan]

will do

[@Jonasegway]

I also want to say that....your red jacket is highly underrated! Looks nice!

[@JakeSloan]

lol THANK YOU!

[@ZukaraTheGame]

Its Arcteryx a very expensive Jacket....worth it or not? lol

[@scottbenson8105]

I just ordered the DJI Osmo action 5 pro as my first camera of this type

[@JakeSloan]

Awesome

[@tmr2757]

Can you do a overheating test in direct sunlight on a hot sunny day ? Like 35C or higher, if you ever are in such a place . Thx

[@JakeSloan]

I am never in such a place lol the warmest place I could do an overheating test was in my house

[@monkasphalt]

Someone did that recently. OA5P still bested GoPro. They are really lagging in innovation. Also the fact that backwards compatible batteries, we know that dji isn't focused on converting users at the expense of the environment.

[@tmr2757]

@@JakeSloan Guess you can't help me , thx anyway

[@imranzaki3687]

From the accessories, is there one that has LED lights, just like for GoPro 13 in the creator edition? Excellent content by the way. Watched a few videos and you convinced me on Action 5.

[@JakeSloan]

Not one made specifically for the action but there are a lot of cages out there that make it possible to mount just about anything to it

[@enqane]

Where did you film this? Looks cool!

[@JakeSloan]

this was filmed in the mountains above Whittier Alaska

[@Iwtbaf]

are you doing log color profile on the gopro?

[@JakeSloan]

I did in some clips

[@hannahlea5026]

What about the performance under water?

[@JakeSloan]

the pocket 3 performs very well underwater, but I don't scubadive soooo

[@e5m956]

I'm still using a hero 8...I'll probably get the Action 5 since I'm getting more into color grading and worrying about dynamic range (I also only do image stabilization in post with Gyroflow). Any good LUTs to use with the Action 5?

[@JakeSloan]

NICE. I use the DJI made on a lot but also Leeming LUT Pro's LUTs for the action 4 work very well if you follow his setup guide

[@Barry.R]

Which has better sense of speed for motorsports?

[@JakeSloan]

either one honestly, but I'd probably lean toward gopro

[@meatdamilkman]

I can get the gopro 13 for 400$ canadian or the action pro 5 for 489$.......what would you choose? I cannot make up my mind! I do like the gps in the gopro but the pic quality looks better on the action 5! Wll ne using the camera mostly with RC driving

[@meatdamilkman]

Or do I go with the gopro 12 for 340$ and get an extra lens or battery with the savings? Too many decisions lol

[@JakeSloan]

Personally Id go with the 12 and extras or just save some money

[@meatdamilkman]

@JakeSloan thank you so much for your response! I ended up ordering the 13 as it was bundled with 2 enduro batteries, 64gb sd card, gopro float handle and some mounts for 460$ I figured i would end up buying another battery and would need an SD card so I'd end up around the same price. I'm really looking forward to playing around with it! Thank you for your great review :)

[@WizNick7]

Couple years ago I bought both GoPro 11 and DJI Action 3. I liked a lot of stuff about the DJI, like the mount system, size, etc but the image quality of the GoPro was miles ahead. Also they both overheated very fast, like 20 mins max. I decided to return both of them as neither seemed good enough. Now in this generation, the Action 5 seems like a clear winner in most scenarios since it has caught up to GoPro in the image quality and often it's even better. I still kinda prefer the warmer color of the GoPro but that's not enough to justify going for it. Also the Action 5 is bit cheaper...Maybe it's now good enough to be a keeper.

[@JakeSloan]

Might just be

[@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter]

Jake, thank you for your outstanding review and side-by-side testing of the new DJI and GoPro cameras. As always, your inside and testing is over the top! Excellent review and testing!

[@JakeSloan]

I appreciate that Steve!

[@erichorstmanshof]

Does the GoPro 13 have a GPS sensor again?

[@maciejwodecki646]

Yes

[@JakeSloan]

yes it does!

[@aspia11]

thank, but can you say sth. about the using the GP 13 with the external power bank?

[@JakeSloan]

I answered your other comment

[@davidchalon5466]

Did you compare the insta360 which has a similar product line ?

[@JakeSloan]

I am waiting to buy the ace pro 2 to compare but I don’t work with insta 360

[@davidchalon5466]

@@JakeSloan ha ok... Too much new model so quick 😜

[@fullcircleangling]

Thanks for the vid. For me, reliability is key - and you’re probably not surprised to hear that I’m at the end of my patience with the GoPro 🤬 which would you say has better reliability? GoPro or DJI?

[@JakeSloan]

In my experience the DJI products have been amazing

[@fullcircleangling]

@@JakeSloan thanks. I’ll try my luck with DJI next then.

[@jerseyshoredroneservices225]

I've been doing multi cam edits and recently learned that with go pros you can have them time sync from a QR code. Does this new go pro have that capability? Does the DJI do it? Thanks for the great video, you put a lot of work into it!

[@JakeSloan]

You can jam sync time code with the action series (4&5) via the usb c port. I’ve done it and it works great

[@jerseyshoredroneservices225]

@@JakeSloan Great news. Thanks Jake!

[@WatchingtheWorldBurning]

Great review, thanks. I've ordered an Action 5 to compliment my Pocket 3. Can I ask? Why did you go to 60 FPS in the cave?

[@JakeSloan]

I know it makes no sense lol low light and all, but 60fps stabilizes MUCH better in lowlight

[@casar.704]

Is there a chance to connect any other brand wirelles mic to the DJI ? :) I have comica wireless mics and I dont want to buy a new ones as I am happy with these :)

[@JakeSloan]

The only way would be through the usb c port of the action 5

[@BillegendFishingChannel]

Very nice presentation!! I have go pro 12,can dji osmo 5 mount on gopro chest mount my friend?? or only with the magnetic clip??Does it have hindsight (records continuosly and when you press rec ,it recs 30 sec before..)?

[@JakeSloan]

You can as they include a magnetic mount to GoPro fingers adapter

[@JoeyIoT]

Great video! Quick question, how does Lightcut compare to GoPro Quik? I'm new to video editing so I like those "auto highlights" until I get a grasp at editing. And how quick and easy is it to edit something on the go and post on social media? On Quik, with my Hero 8 it's relatively easy to do a quick edit and post on my Instagram story, but I haven't tried Lightcut yet because I don't have the action (which I'm interested in). Thanks!

[@JakeSloan]

both work very well and I would say it's basically 6 or 1/2 dozen but if you are used to GoPro's app maybe just stick with GoPro for now

[@JoeyIoT]

@@JakeSloan hey thanks for the reply! The action 5 is way better imo, I will upgrade to that one. Was just a little curious on the ux side of things but I have faith in dji if they put that much care into their cameras. I appreciate your videos (I've subbed and watched a few), looking forward to watching more

[@WILDALASKA]

Great review Jake as always.

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you! I've been loving your videos on the R5II and I have been loving using canon again with my own r5II lol

[@WILDALASKA]

@@JakeSloan Thanks. It's a great upgrade from the R5. Looking forward to your vids upcoming on it. Now I gotta buy this stupid Action 5.....lol

[@RK-qw4vt]

Can you tell me which camera is better to color in the later stages?

[@JakeSloan]

DJI d-log m is better IMO, GoPro Log is still not very flat

[@erenedipp]

which camera do you use? main camera?

[@JakeSloan]

I use the pocket 3 for a lot of my KZbin videos

[@jerseyshoredroneservices225]

Are both of those cameras able to recharge while recording and will they both run with the camera battery removed if an external battery is plugged in? Excellent video and I appreciate all the work you did?

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks for the kind words and both will recharge while on but I haven’t tested them without batteries in

[@AlexTzTheMusician]

Hey Hi.. wheres that place?

[@JakeSloan]

This is above Whittier Alaska

[@TheThaiLife]

Wow, how are you getting so much time from the GoPro batteries? If I get 30 minutes at 4K 30 I drop to my knees and thank God. I have tried every new GoPro battery, off-brand, cold weather (even in Thailand was worth a shot) and battery life stinks. I have to record in 1080P to get any reasonable record time. I have a 12.

[@JakeSloan]

I only get this much time from the newest battery for the gopro 13, I never got that much out of the older batteries for the 10-12 series

[@jway395]

Random question Jack...It seems like you're constantly tromping through water and snow so do you wear water proof socks or what kind of boots do you wear? Great comparison by the way 👍

[@JakeSloan]

I wear waterproof boots but many times my feet come back soaked anyway. I always keep dry socks and shoes in my car

[@uvankarthikeyan]

Hi Jack, great work! I'd love to learn more about camera filters. Can you give me some details?

[@JakeSloan]

Sure thing! I have some videos on the channel about ND filters

[@subwar1]

Is it easy to connect other mics like the Rode Wireless Pro to the DJI Action 5?

[@JakeSloan]

you can use a USBC adapter to connect, for gopro you would need the media mod

[@subwar1]

@@JakeSloanOk, thanks, sounds bulky, guess it’s better to synk in post then.

[@keithwhittaker8741]

Thanks the comparison. I enjoyed it immensely. Can I get and use the Action Pro app on my iPad Pro. Is there an editing software programme. Will the Action Pro wirelessly transfer to my iPad Pro. Thanks for clarifying the sponsorship arrangement. I find easier to trust unsponsored reviews. Thanks Heaps.

[@JakeSloan]

I believe so on both counts with the iPad.

[@nicoclass]

thank you ! i have 7 gopro and so many problemes with them , and now i'm sure i switching to Dji

[@JakeSloan]

Good choice!

[@reedsmediavideobox]

Great video. Is it possible to line feed audio in to the DJI Action 5 either by using 3.5mm or type C for stereo sound?

[@JakeSloan]

if you have a type c mic or type c to 3.5mm adapter you can feed audio in but I believe it is single channel only. there is an option for stereo mics built in the camera though

[@reedsmediavideobox]

Thank you for your reply. I am thinking of feeding in stereo music from audio mixer.