DJI Action 5 Pro VS GoPro Hero 13- MTB Comparison Test

[@kamransaeed904]

Dji video quality looks better overall compared to Go pro 13, in low light scenes DJI kills the Go Pro, if you have a high spec OLED tv you can tell the differences in high dynamic range. For me DJI osmo 5 wins hands down, unfortunately Go pro are still stuck on hero 11 tech.

[@ShredBikesPetKitties]

I wonder if the DJI will talk to the new E-bike? I wish action cams would stop with the yearly releases. Im running a gopro 8 that still works fine. I can't be bothered to spend that much each year.

[@boogiedownbronx73]

yes i just got the Osmo 4 couple months ago not knowing they would release the Osmo 5...

[@RobPollen]

the 11 was good with the 10 bit colour ive not seen anything out of go pro worth buying since ... ive just bagged the Action 5 for low light

[@sevensensey]

So much effort to create this video. Thumbs up

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thank you!

[@kmetmosnja6341]

GP13 has better default color profile for my taste. DJI better LOG color corrected profile. DJI far better low light image but then non realistic as you mentioned , almost pitch black outside and it looks like afternoon in the video. DJI far superior sound , just sorry they sacrificed bitrate and GPS for battery life - they should sell a version with both so users can downgrade if they wanted to extend battery. On gopro website now you can get gopro for 230$ while osmo only comes in a pack 389$

[@joeldriver381]

Cat tracking is a must have feature! The low light was very impressive on the DJI.

[@JonesCollectiveMedia]

The dji has more contrast imo. Great image quality for action cam footage from both.

[@TheMTBRider96]

14:00 why is the slomo on the gopro at 900p? seems to be made on purpose to make it look bad

[@The_Average_climber]

Go pro quality looked better in every department to me could always read the bikes stickers the Dji was always blurred

[@AcasaInNatura]

26:20 a bit unfair comparison. Flat on Gorpo and log on DJI. Gopro has log setting as well and flat is not the same with log.

[@brookscurran]

the D-Log isn't even as flat as the flat profile on the gopro. Seems like proper GP Log would crush the pretty weak D-Log

[@letsrugem]

OA5 1080p slow-mo in 2024 and Gopro slow-mo in 2016. I wish Gopro could produce 320 resolution in 2025

[@eartharrow6772]

Absolutely loved this vid, thanks Ali, best hands In the business of gesticulating next to a camera 📸

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Haha thank you!

[@Coolcmsc]

Top job and glad you didn’t hit a tree head-on in the dark 🎉 The DJI is more compelling for most of us as we just don’t go fast enough to stress the stabilisation. But if you’re not riding in low light and a bit of a pro (or semi-pro speeds) it has to be the GoPro. The other point is the DJI is going to be better in the woods: I was at Dyfi today and at one point it was quite dark in lower Swooper and the DJI would have been much better then. Ta!🎉

[@whateverrobert]

Now I’m no pro on cameras but will say this I back go pro but go pro does not back me. I bought every go pro out to date well not the 13. They send them to people who do things I do as well not popular I guess. But when you buy the product over n over and spoke to go pro them self. They don’t even send me a decal.

[@connorcampbell144]

Nice to see you on trails again, you can shred!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks very much!

[@connorcampbell144]

@@Ali_Clarkson you’re welcome :)

[@mihainicolae8141]

GoPro image looks better!

[@ceriway380]

A very good Comparison.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thank you :)

[@_Furey_]

Awesome test! Helped me make up my mind. Thanks bud!

[@jessawesome22]

DJI killed it in Low Light.. Can't say its a great and usable shot but compared to the 13. Anyway, both are great daylight action cams. Thanks for the comparison shots!

[@mrezak67]

Hi, it was a very good comparison. I could not determine which camera's performance was better in stabilizer! In terms of stabilization, which camera do you think had better performance.. And in general, which camera do you think is more worth buying?

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Both are about the same stability-wise. As for which one to buy…the DJI has lots of strong points, I think it’s the better camera overall especially if you want to use the audio from it or vlog with it. That said, I think the GoPro with the wide lens mod gives the best riding pov shots. So buy the DJI if you want a versatile camera, buy the GoPro and lens mod if you’re only wanting the best pov stuff

[@MiticaVoinescuX3]

@@Ali_Clarkson For winter skiing, a GoPro is better, right?

[@Ali_Clarkson]

@ no idea about the footage quality in snow but all the bonuses about how the DJI is built, lack of glitches and better battery life would still put it in the lead for me

[@mrezak67]

@@Ali_Clarkson thank u 🙏

[@babyboy1971]

Did you try using super night mode?

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I did yeah, I think that was the last riding clip

[@babyboy1971]

@@Ali_Clarksonomg, mate, wear a headlamp. I was scared and I don’t even know you. All that said, that night mode is CRAZY. It can see in the dark.

[@Emtbtoday]

DJI reply about bitrate Hello! Thank you for your question. A higher bitrate can significantly reduce the camera's battery life and lead to excessive heating. So lowering the video bitrate. Our algorithms help to mitigate the quality loss that may occur from this adjustment. We also value your feedback But still what quality loss with a 40mp sensor new sensor!

[@chemareasalbaticiei]

😂😂😂 so..."we dont give you better image because our camera will have overheating problems..." sad

[@TrailBikeMike]

I’d be interested to see a detailed comparison again the GoPro’s image quality. A lower bit rate more efficiently encoded could still potentially look better than a poorly encoded higher bit rate. Some argue that the GoPro bit rate is too high given the image quality you get out of it. To my eye though, it looks like the GoPro may have lost its crown.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Great video Ali. Love the detail. I've been lucky enough to have had the OA4, OA5, Hero12 and Hero 13. In defence of GoPro they are doing wonders with that sensor but... The reality is they are still using a smaller, outdated sensor. Im not enjoying the distortion on the Hero cameras, and the big one for me, as a mountain biker, is the lowlight. It's not even close between DJI and the Heros. The other thing that is noticeable in your video is GoPro still have an issue with that really muffled sound. It didn't seem to impact the bike sounds too much, but it is really noticeable when you speak. I saw someone saying they've dropped the bitrate on OA5 at 4K30? Ill be honest, I think the footage looks better compared to OA4 so not sure how they are achieving that. Either way, I can reassure people that the footage quality from the OA5 is really good. Thanks for your time and efforts Ali.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks very much!

[@bryanklinginsmith3056]

Thanks Ali for putting so much effort into this video. I wanted to ask both streetpigeonmtb and Ali their opinion on stabilization. I have been using a Hero 9 & recently Hero 13 . My footage looks great when we are traveling Southern Utah, with open terrain and good sunlight. When at home in the Pacific Northwest with the trees both GoPros struggle with image stabilization. I like the new mod lens on the GP13 with camera set on wide and a chest mount , but often on my local trails the footage is almost useless due to the stability of the camera. In the clips the dynamic range of the DJI looks much better but I could not tell about stability . Is it worth having a second camera just for low light conditions?

[@streetpigeonmtb]

@bryanklinginsmith3056 hey Bryan. Yes, I think it is worth having a camera for lowlight. The main reason I ended up switching to DJI was because I ride in so much lowlight conditions and I need clear, stabilised footage. What I will say is you still need to dial in the settings, even on the DJI. The main difference with the DJI is that you can set a shutter range. This allows you to have an auto shutter speed but stop the shutter going too slow - it's actually the low shutter speeds which compromise the stabilisation. You can do this on GoPro as well but you need to install the GoPro Labs firmware.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

@ agreed, even if you don’t want to go too technical upping the frame rate helped my stability quite a bit (25fps to 60fps)

[@bryanklinginsmith3056]

Thanks for the feedback. What is the lowest shutter speed you recommend for good stabilization ? I typically leave it on auto, with my GoPro. I did not know you could limit it on the DJI .

[@iron.mike83]

I switched from GoPro to DJI but if I put it in on my chest mount the stabilization is terrible, GoPro is much better, have you noticed this? with dji i have to use rocksteady+ which reduces the field of view

[@gsbut]

First review I have seen testing the subject tracking with cycling, a feature I am very interested in. My take was it's didn't add anything much. In fact I think perhaps the tighter view hindered the framing over the non-tracking wide-view. Perhaps might work better in a road cycling scenario, recording a cyclist behind you where the auto panning might come into it's own more. So won't disregard fully, but a bit underwhelmed. Overall I think the Action 5 Pro shone over the GoPro in features, value and footage with out the box colour profiles. But with subject tracking perhaps not such an important feature, I think I will have to see if a deal on an Action 4 comes along or if I decide to splash some cash on the 5.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Yeah I think I agree with all your points there

[@MrZACATECANO100]

Glad I ordered A5 over H13

[@Paulmtb]

Will stick with the oa3 I think

[@animatorbrent]

I picked up a DJI action 5 pro yesterday. One of my fav features compared to GoPro is the ability to adjust the function sounds-volume and turn off screens really easily. For something like Disney dark rides and shows this is so much better than the GoPro. I couldn’t ever go unnoticed.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Totally agree!

[@abekislevitz]

You can do this easily on the GoPro as well. Swipe down from the top and there’s a shortcut for screens and beeps

[@animatorbrent]

@@abekislevitz yeah, I didn’t find it quick as the action 5 there are less options on the GoPro- Maybe the 13 is better but i hadn’t had the best experience with my last GoPro.

[@andrewadventures1]

It's literally two touches on the screen to do this exact same thing on GoPro lol

[@animatorbrent]

@@andrewadventures1 for audio yeah, GoPro is two touches but it’s only 3 levels, and the most quiet level is still too loud. Action 5 pro’s lowest setting allows for many more levels, it’s UI is easier to adjust than the GoPro dropdown and the lowest audio setting is actually useable as a quiet option. As far as the screens, easy enough to turn off the. GoPro front screen, sure, but the rear is different. GoPro forces you to choose a screen saver option with a 1min minimum. And in my example for real world experience- 1 min can feel like the light from the back screen is on forever. It’s the little usability things that make a differences. GoPro does some other things better but fails here.

[@at5504]

Great comparison Ali! Id pick the DJI. It looked the best to me and the audio was excellent.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks! 👍

[@Emtbtoday]

Are the lenses etc going to work with a hero 14 as nothing now is backwards compatible and the magnetic mount rattles like mad you hear it on other videos rattling its been a big complaint already

[@camposvazquez]

Something is wrong with your mount... The gp mount is more solid and rattles less than both DJI and insta...

[@hoot2820]

At the end of testing could or will you say which footage looks real..like gopro green leaves or action brighter leaves..say which one looks to how things are in reality.. good video..i will look at back catalogue

[@markshirley01]

Hi, is the footage better than a flagship phone like a iPhone 15/16

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Not sure, I’m still on an older iPhone. Plus I wouldn’t use an iPhone for MTB POV footage

[@babyboy1971]

This is nuts! DJI crushed the GoPro the minute the light fell!

[@BestToWonder]

30:00 DJI supplied both cameras? 🥸

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Yep 👍🏻

[@ziyansanmgr2509]

RIP gopro ..!!! They work only one day in a whole year, with no major improvements in 13 .....being the first company to make action cameras... They are no longer the leader now....

[@paultomlinson528]

The dji gave a the gopro a run for its money with little between them, but the dji gets my vote because of cost and just better audio quality

[@unzulaessig]

Hey Ali, dont know if you like talk bout others but how cool will be a reaction to some legend riders? Dylan Stark vs. Fabio Wibmer ? You are legend too bro i think you know whatta mean ✌

[@Ali_Clarkson]

In what context do you mean? I did a reaction video to one of Fabio’s but the production company copyright claimed against me and I got a strike against my channel so showing clips of other riders is a bit of a gamble

[@PhoeniXonDuty]

great comparison! will take the dji instead of the gopro

[@justcastro]

why is no one comparing this to insta360 ace pro?

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I did a video about the Ace Pro and X4…gotta say I was EXTREMELY disappointed with the Ace Pro (for MTB POV), too tightly cropped in most modes to be usable…but decent for vlogging. I sold mine pretty quickly

[@JacobT-b2b]

Dji cheated with the bit rate. Way lower that is why the image sucks

[@unzulaessig]

fps is everything!

[@chemareasalbaticiei]

No 1 inch sensor = Not buying... also lower bitrate...and super night look too oversharpened and cartoonish... so stupid moves for dji...only marketing software things...

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Having tried cameras with 1” sensors I wouldn’t base your opinion on that factor alone

[@uptowndisco2]

better than looking at a black recording though 😅

[@RobPollen]

nice looking Track

[@barneyschlumpf4257]

who needs this 5,3 k resolution? does anyone have a screen to use this format? in my opinion that is just for marketing...i cant see any reason to buy the gopro...no oled, smaller sensor,higher price. dji also made an option to generate extra frames in slowmotion videos from 240fps to 900 fps thats fucking awesome !!!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Yeah it’s never something I’d really use, especially with how fast it munches through sd cards and batteries BUT it might be useful if you want to zoom in or reframe a clip

[@camposvazquez]

5.3k is great when reframing or doing on software stabilization....

[@KirillKonshin]

What about the wide angle lens mod for gopro like in your 12 vs 4 video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGXnIKiqaaWp9k

[@andy.underwater.videos]

DJI Osmo 4 has better video quality than the 5, the 4 has a higher bit rate.

[@devineffendi27]

i need ace pro 2

[@ncymon]

Already ordered DJI 5 🎉 I will get it tomorrow 🔥 thank you!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Have fun!

[@sapinva]

Gopro is marginally better with motion, slow motion. DJI has much better color, light sensitivity, audio.

[@mediataal]

And way better software. And it never crashes. And it’s interface is faster and it just works.

[@kamransaeed904]

In slow motion you can get 960 FPS in 1080p in short bursts but that is done in mimo app.

[@camposvazquez]

​@@mediataal12 and especially 13 don't suffer from the crashes of 9-11...

[@ManMan-dy6tu]

Action 5 pro win

[@TheNonsenseAdventures]

I have a hero2 and a hero5 somewhere in the house 😂😂

[@cebularz364]

why is nobody speaking about only 60 MBps bitrate in DJI Action 5? It's just about half of the Action 4!!!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Is that so? That is disappointing if they’ve gone backwards in this regards

[@cebularz364]

@@Ali_Clarkson yes, unfortunately. I ordered mine following hype and found out after. I checked in many sources and even DJI officially claims it is to extend battery life. So disappointed, I would be happy with half battery time if only I could use bitrate relevant to 4k. Now I consider returning without even opening the box, sad.

[@nexttothemoon1]

Not saying you are wrong because maybe the specs on the site are incorrect... but on the DJI site it shows 100 Mbps as the max video bitrate for the Action 5 Pro vs 130 Mbps for the Action 4... so still a downgrade yes.

[@bingbong6127]

​@@nexttothemoon1100mbs at 4k 4:3 120fps 60mbs at 4k 30 fps Absolutely horrendous compression, you shouldn't even consider going under 100mbs in 4k in any scenario because of compression artifacts and loss of detail Ideal is 200mbs and and above

[@cebularz364]

@@nexttothemoon1 hey, thanks for reply. Sadly, 100 Mbps is MAX bitrate and is for 120fps. 4k30 - 60Mbps, 4k60 -80Mbps, 4k120 - 100Mbps. They claim loss of quality is to be compensated by "algorithms".

[@simpleboyhhh]

GoPro needs to improve on a war footing else it will soon go Bankrupt as customers this year will definitely switch to DJI.

[@camposvazquez]

They did improve and innovate in other areas.. low light is an area they need to improve... I will be getting a 13... The lenses.. aftermarket 1:1 and color are my deciding factors ..

[@tennissir1986]

If I could make a suggestion for your future reviews. When showing image quality test footage outside of stabilization tests - don’t do fast moving action. It’s impossible to pick out detail comparisons.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Cheers for the feedback but I’m specifically doing videos as a MTBer for other MTBers so fast moving POV footage is my main focus

[@TopblokeGolf]

GoPro bots in the comments

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Any maybe DJI employees 😂

[@UrMoM624givinghead]

Hi

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Hi there

[@pedalandypedal]

Audio from the osmo weird

[@scoboy_sean]

bruh...Just say the GoPro 13 sucks

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I honestly don’t think it does, there’s definitely things I don’t like but at the same time there’s some features I really love. There are specific instances I would definitely pick the GoPro 13 over the DJI

[@tennissir1986]

Ali Clarkson does a disservice to viewers by showing fast moving images for a comparison (assuming his goal is to help viewers decide on a product).

[@Ali_Clarkson]

My goal is to show how these cameras look for a fast moving sport like MTBing, there’s probably a hundred videos out there showing the image quality for slow stuff 👍🏻

[@tennissir1986]

@@Ali_Clarkson Yes but one can’t determine image quality when zipping by scenery on a bike. That might test stabilization but not image quality imho.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

@@tennissir1986 🤷🏻 if people are going to be going fast then knowing what the camera looks like going fast might be useful…I know a couple of years ago I really wanted a video dedicated to pov camera comparisons and I couldn’t find a video that really showed me what The main cameras looked like for MTB stuff so I ended up making my own. One thing I think is super important is FOV, that’s the main reason I didn’t get on with the Insta360 Ace Pro, it was cropped too tight. Then there’s audio, motion blur, stability, colours, how useful square format is etc…image quality is important too obviously but there’s no point showing slow moving footage when I’m only interested in how they look when being used for my intended purpose

[@tennissir1986]

@@Ali_Clarkson Well assuming the stabilization is ok (without pixel binning, etc) the images will be the same no matter what you film. Just saying. You don’t have to show the static movies in your videos - but it will help you to see how the quality is.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

@@tennissir1986 if the quality looks the same then that’s helpful to know if you’re considering both cameras

[@AC-lt5ro]

Does DJI have unlimited cloud storage like the go pro subscription? Nothing like coming home from a road cycling ride and letting all my footage offload to the cloud. 😎🤩

Also the United States 🇺🇸 is currently pursuing a DJI ban… 🤯😱

[@ShredBikesPetKitties]

That worries me. I've got my eyes on a mini 4 and don't know if I should go for it. My mavic 2 is showing its age.

[@chrismade123]

good luck getting all the videos back from the cloud in a reasonable time and efford