Great review. I have owned nearly every GoPro made to date and have mostly loved the experience. However I heavily use them for around 3-4 hours everyday for my own agriculture channel and have been let down many times with constant freezing and lost footage. The new hero 12 was a major disappointment with all the same issues still there, not really an upgrade more a downgrade i thought and the blue specks of paint didn't justify it either. Now I use DJI for all my drone work and have had many of those over the years, but took the plunge and got the action 4 a few months ago. What a camera! Not an issue since, better battery life, better fast charging case design, faster on and off and a much more friendly interface. The larger front facing screen in also really handy, and the magnetic mounting system as the way forward as it's just way better when swapping to different mounts. I have sold off my hero 12 and bought a second action 4 as a spare. I also have the Osmo pocket 3 with the new wireless mic 2 which now works with the action 4 without any receiver needed. That makes my work life just so much easier. I have a feeling when the newer action 5 is released GoPro will be finished if they don't totally revamp their next instalment. ( Just can't see that happening ) The impression is they're out of capital and do not have the funding to push forward where as DJI and Insta 360 seemly do. The innovative thinking along with what was once the coolest action camera brand to own is all but gone. That's a shame to see. Thanks for the video
I just used gp11 for a year and sokd it now i cant decide gp12 or action 4?? As the gopro service is poor i try to go with osmo 4 but its the fotage better than gp12? Its there any setup for startrails and slow mo is better? Sorry for questions but its hard to choose after i seen all the videos about osmo4 and gp12
I've seen other comparisons of these two cameras and thought the quality of the DJI seemed better. Watching this video I found myself constantly looking over at the GoPro footage and thinking I liked it better. If I didn't have your comentary on this video and could only watch I'd give the win on this one to GoPro.
I thought the exact same thing, every video I have seen the Action 4 footage looked better, here the GoPro looks better. I am confused now as I want to buy one or the other.
@@MikesManCave Mike I ended up buying and testing out both cameras. My personal experience was the go pro had a slightly better image quality filming in 5k during the day. Both were mediocre in low light. I don’t like the massive file sizes that you end up having to work with filming in 5k. The audio quality of the OA4 was far superior. I had also just recently bought and iPhone 15pro and it had superior image quality over both action cameras for my purposes. I don’t do the crazy things action cameras are made for. The GoPro battery was an issue for me it dies if you just leave it in the camera overnight even with the camera off. I ended up taking both of them back and am just using the iPhone now. I do like having a dedicated camera for filming. If I had to pick one I’d go back and buy the OA4 again.
@@danielshaffer3454 Thanks for the feed back, I still can't decide, I think I will stick with my Sony. ZV-1 for my every day carry camera. I was considering the ZV-1ii but the improvements are not worth the upgrade IMO. Had GoPro's in the past and the video always looked 'GoPro' like, and I did not like it, I bought the Sony RXOii and wasn't happy with it either, video quality was questionable and sound quality without external microphone was unusable, so I sold it on. I hate using my phone as a camera.I have a Sony ZV-E10 with a Sony 10-18mm lens and Sony ECM G1 microphone and love it, but too big and troublesome for every day carry, I only take it out if I go out to purposefully film and photograph, but it's too big and breakable for daily carry around.
Totally agree, I thought the Gopro footage looked a lot better, but man i will accept lower quality if i don't have to mess with another gopro and their terrible touch screen again
I like the idea of geting the new DJI over the new Go Pro. The footage at 12:21 has me leaning to get the GoPro again. The quality of the grass going by in the GoPro is clear to look at but turns into a blur on the DJI
I got the Action 4 to see how it would do in low light and I have not been disappointed. I have the GoPro Hero 11 and it’s great for anything outside but the Action 4 just outperforms it …and I was curious to see how the 12 would address the low light issues that the 11 has. I think you’re right Peter- the 12 doesn’t look like any kind of upgrade from the 11.
When watching this from my 75" tv I think the gopro was a clear winner in terms of color, detail and smoothness. Also the rain drops were not that disturbing as on the dji.
@@justingaerner yes but that could be the editing also. I just watched a video about DaVinci Resolve fixing that. I guess that could be the same thing for Premier?
I have been invested in filming my adventures whitewater kayaking, climbing and flying FPV drones for > 10years now and never have i seen such a well produced comparison video that really tested and explained two action cameras as you have here. Peter, THANK YOU. The amount of time this must have taken is unbelievable. A few thoughts. I have had 7 GoPros, yes 7! I clearly like the product. However, recently I have experienced a multitude of problems and very poor customer service. My most recent I wrote a book to them and sent via two reporting methods and received ZERO response. So I called…. 4x… the customer service was TERRIBLE. Not only did they not solve my problem but they didn’t escalate the issue. I want to support our American companies bad and I am well aware how DJI has predatory practices that have put many amazing companies out of business but …. It’s hard to argue with the findings. All this said one issue remains. You have not tested it in salt water nor fresh water using it in an action sports environment. Also, many people don’t have the time to shoot in log when there making a lot of content. I think comparing the standard setting results would have been beneficial for us to make a informed decision. I super appreciate all of your videos and the style that you bring. Thank you!!!!
I bought DJI action 3 last winter. It is great out of box. I am very happy with it. It never freezes in extremely cold condition (-20 degrees). It boots instantaneously too.
That drone shot of the ocean sunset was insane!! I decided to cancel my osmo pocket 3 purchase. Too many people reporting various glitches and defects. Your video helped me decide on the action 4. Really good comparison bro.
Dang. That was the best comparison ever. That 3D printed bracket made all the difference in the world. DJI for me. As a photographer and drone operator, the colors were much better for me. Granted I prefer a cooler palette to begin with, and the GoPro outputs warmer naturally, so I lean towards DJI. The FOV is the biggest thing for me. FWIW, there are some great underwater comparisons between these same two products. Water is more green with GoPro, closer to actual with DJI. I don’t do anything underwater, but I might in the future. All things equal, Lightroom will balance out most color differences, but I thought FOV and stabilization was better on DJI. Will be buying DJI. Seriously fire review brother.
You do realize there's a complete color temperature control in the GoPro, right ? You can set it to anything you want . Learn the controls (for any camera) and you will be happier.
Hey Peter, I watched the video and I have only one thing I didn't like about the Action 4 and that is the warp feeling when you fly the drone and there the Gopro 12 was good, but I am loving the Action 4 by far. Thank you again for going the extra mile and buying it and giving a real review and not a biased view. Great video and review. All the way out of a very hot Nelspruit, South Africa
I was not expecting this results. I bought the first Osmo Action and I like it a lot, and now i was thinking about the new GoPro, but seeing this footage, I will definitely invest on the Action 4. Keep up the great work!
I recently purchased the Dji Action 4 myself and have been blown away by the built in audio quality. I have been using GoPro's myself and since my purchase of the Dji Action 4. Even looks better once I've applied a LUT.
Yes audio is great with dji but I don't know why when I see compare videos on my Sony 4k TV I find go pro hero 12 to show more details on cement flooring or road. Will not be able to find difference when viewed on mobile.
i'm curious have you tried to manually lower the ev on action 4? i recently found out that action4's default ev sometimes would be higher than it should be. so the auto footage might looks overexposed sometimes and the highlight details seem completely lost in the footage, but if i've tried once to lower the exposure in post-editing tools, boom! every detail is back. I'd suggest you try also on the footage at 10:23 to see if it helps. thanks for your great comparison video Peter! didn't regret my choice of action 4 so far!
Peter, I've been team Gopro for many years, and I am disappointed that there wasn't much of a bigger upgrade for the Hero 12. I own several including the 11, and decided to give the OA4 a chance and I have no regrets. In my opinion it's easier to grade in log footage and it compliments my Sony Fx30 footage nicer than the GoPro. The HDR in the 12, looks amazing but I like the naturl feel of the OA4. Knowing DJI, I hope they keep adding more awesome features along the way. If you end up getting the OA4, could you please find a hack to fix the shakiness of the OA4 mount? I bought the magnetic Smallrig mount but the flaps also shake. I think the flaps need to be fitted correctly or else they shake. I wonder if a rubber ring or something that small can be attached around the flaps to tightened them more but I don’t think there’s enough of room for it. The one thing I did was to get the Smallrig cage. it has a 1/4 tripod hole and I am using it without the magnetic mount on a selfie stick but it weighs more.
I agree with you. I prefer the DJI over the GoPro. I have the original OSMO Action and I've been using them for my motovlogs for years and never had any issue with them. So I'm definitely going to upgrade to the 4 whenever I have the opportunity. Great video Peter. As always. Ha det gött!
On the FPV, the GoPro looks smoother in part because the lens is narrow, there’s always more perceived motion or speed with wider lenses. I found that under-exposing the OA4 to -.7 or -1 in D.LOG yields the best results to keep more highlight detail
I didn't hear any wiggle from my action 4. but even if there is wiggle, the magnetic mounting system is actually so solid. didn't fell off even once. plus, the stabilization on action 4 looks so smooth and great at 7:01, not sure why gopro 12 shows shaky footage even with stabilization on.
Dang! I just bought Go Pro 12 today and this is my first action camera. Im not sure if I made the right decision. but hey, im happy with my purchase because since 2016, ive been wanting to have GP.
Hey Pete loved this video just wanted to add you may want to make sure the magnet for the mount is attached properly and you will see no shake on the DJI it tripped me up a few times and almost returned it but once I say that the clip wasn't properly secured it kept a very tight hold. Love your stuff and patiently waiting for my trip charger 😀
The GoPro looks like it wanted to be exposed a bit brighter in log. Some cameras are like that I know mine is. Benefit is that you hardly ever overexpose, they tend to hold highlights well.
DJI osmo 4 all the way, no overheating issues, video mora natural colours then the gopro's yellowish. Interface better on O4, bigger sensor for better low light video capturing, and there is DJI update which makes camera better.
For me the DJI Action 4 definitly wins the race... holy sh..! Thank you for this informative comparison. I always thought that any action camera couldn't beat the quality of a GoPro, but DJI showed me there is a much better action cam than a GoPro. GG to DJI and thank you Peter!w
7:23 You can see more details in DJI video than in GoPro. On GoPro you can't see the stripes on the red container and the rust on the top have more details on DJI.
Gopro has a more natural Field of View FOV. The DJI Action 4 has an exaggerated wide FOV which makes the subject too far and flattens scenery and objects.
Gopro has a more natural Field of View FOV. The DJI Action 4 has an exaggerated wide FOV which makes the subject too far and flattens scenery and objects.
Great job, as always, Peter. Thanks for making this very well-made and informative video. Have a great day! 😀 PS. I have the AC 2, 3 and 4 and love all of them. NEVER an issue.
Nice footage. I've been with GoPro for a while but stopped upgrading at the GoPro Hero 8 Black. I recently switched to the Osmo Action 4 for my multicam setup and I have no regrets whatsoever.
That's just crazy!!! I'm using Gopro since day one of flying FPV drones, but this comparison makes me speechless. The sense of speed is completely different. With the higher FOV, the OA4 makes your FPV footage look much faster compared to the Gopro 12. The OA4 definitely goes on my wishlist!
I’m beyond frustrated with GoPro shutting off from high temperatures in Texas. Anybody find resolve for this terrible scenario? Besides that, GoPro has been pretty good for me.
This is one of the first comparisons the really made sense to me. I ultimately chose the Osmo Action 4 as I already fly DJI and have found that it easier for me to integrate Osmo footage with my other DJI footage (colorwise) when I'm editing. Thanks for what you do!
Good video but I think reliability is the most important topic, and never covered. Out of @00 tries from quick shot which camera fails more. I’d guess the gopro would fail far more but it would be nice to see an actual test
I'm team GoPro but I've learned that it's only about every 3 models that it's worth upgrading. I went from my Hero 8 which still does 90% of what I need it to straight to the Hero 11 which for my needs is a perfect action camera. I saw zero incentive to upgrade to the 12 and have never seen anything in person or on RUclips compelling enough to switch to DJI or any other action cam. It's always B-Cam footage for me and between the resolution, dynamic range, and the ability to integrate with my a7SIII and a1 footage easily I don't need to waste time outside of what works well. I love the ending though, neither camera is bad just one is better than the other hahahaha great comparison my friend!!!
At 3:55 you can see the color of the grass, on the GoPro it is real and on the DJI the green is yellowish. The same also happens with the Insta 360. In fact, the GoPro doesn't do well in dark environments.
i might check out the action camera , i've always been go pro , but it would be nice to have more then 1 different camera to play around with, but at the end of the day neither are a bad choice if you picked one or the other. its just great to have different options with stuff like this. enjoy playing around with whatever one you picked and make awesome stuff with it.
Been using GoPros since I worked in retail and we were selling the GoPro Hero 3s! Been upgrading every other model or so since. I've recently got into filming with a Sony A7IV as well, and in that process, have begun to learn more about the color grading process. Even with my limited knowledge of working with LOG profiles from both the Sony A7IV and the DJI Mini 3 Pro's D-LOG, I can also tell that the GoPro LOG does not look like a true LOG profile. I've also been really wanting a convenient, portable camera like this for our travels that performs well in low-light, as I've always felt that capability is severely lacking in the GoPros. Additionally, any time I've used GoPro audio, it always sounds completely muffled. I can fix this a little with EQ and some voice isolation in FCP, but it still doesn't even come close to that audio I hear from the DJI OA4. Been very impressed with DJI between my experience with Mini 3 Pro drone and RS3 Mini gimbal, and now this OA4 action cam. I'll be switching from my Hero10 to it shortly. Thanks for the great review as always Peter, appreciate you! 🇸🇪
I liked the ergonomics and sound more on DJI for sure, but to me footage on GoPro looks more pleasant in all cases except low light. I have GoPro 9, and definitely not going to upgrade to 12. I will wait for the next generation and watch more DJI reviews to consider this camera as well. I create fishing videos for RUclips and occasionally snowboard with camera.
i've watched a lot of test most of them were sponsored or the person has reviewed one of the cameras from the company so far it's the most objectif test thank you
As a former go pro user I opted to buy the DJI Action 4,It fits better in my DJI eco system .Most importantly DJI listens to the customer feedback and actually does something about it.I own several DJI products,and they are the best in the market with DJI constantly supporting them.Customer service at DJI is fantastic.
The super wide shots of the DJI aren't as appealing to me because everything is overly distorted in the image compared to the GoPro, but everything else looks good on the DJI. I wonder if there's a way to get the same field of view on the DJI as the GoPro to avoid the excessive distortion?
I like the djis ratio on the drone but it was to wide for when you were walking around, but the quality was better sometimes with the GoPro sometimes with the dji, to hard to decide
I have seen GoPro's footage comparisons with many other similar action cameras and its very apparent that nobody has better colour reproduction than GoPro. Like, look 8:13 , even in medium lighting conditions, the raw colour reproduction is undeniably better.
Thanks for the video. What I really liked were the comparisons and descriptions, very important in terms of details. Looks like it's the Action 4 for me!
Ok that areal drone side by side comparison is absolutely fantastic! Never seen any comparison like it. That said, having reviewed the full comparison video I find myself more confused about which camera is better. For example, with the areal footage, I find the GoPro video far superior. DJI is not even close. For example, freese frame at 5:29 in and the details and contours of the rocks are far more vivid with GoPro. Back to 3:35 with the car traveling down the wet road, the gravel, grass and shrubs rushing past are far more clear in GoPro and are blurred in DJI. But then when comparing the windmills at 10:40 in, DJI wins hands down after lut is applied. So I guess that means DJI is far better in post processing with lut applied?
I own hero 5 blk , and was thinking of upgrading to the 12 . But after many comparisons I was disappointed. So I’ll wait another year and see who wins . I spent a lot on go pro mounts that’s reason why hopefully GoPro steps their game up next year.
I agree with you about the GP12 Log file. Something is wrong with it. If looks out of focus at times and I prefer the Flat profile must better. The GP log file is also to warm. Sad...
In my opinion: 1. audio- DJI 2. much wider- DJI 3. colors (2:14-3:00)- DJI 4. stabilization - GoPro (runnning test 3:06-3:16) 5. colors and sharpness (car test 3:35 -4:05) - GoPro 6. Sharpness (Drone test 5:10) GoPro 7. Colors (Drone test 5:10) DJI 8. LOG profile (both straight out of camera and after editing)- DJ- (natural colors and sharpness) So to sum up: GoPro wins stablization test and sharpness (running, drone, auto profiles- NOT LOG) DJI wins audio, wider profile, log tests (much sharper footage, also better looking colors) colors (full auto settings (or auto balance, 4k, 16x9, 25 fps)/ NOT LOG) - depends of the footage- would need moree tests :D
The distortion of the fork lift in the background from DJI at 3:12 looks really bad,. Also don't like how far away it looks for vlogging, but other than that it seems better than the Go Pro
Good Video BUT A false impression is created here about the GoPro 12/11. With GoPro Labs, you can make the log profile of the GoPro extremely flat! In addition, you can record with the GoPro 11/12 in 200 Mbps. I have on my channel the best GoPro videos on RUclips! I'm not sure if the same result would be possible with the Action 4.
Great video Peter but i was missing something - lowlight video comparision, maybe you could do that with nightmode on the A4 and with rocksteady off and on to see if the eis makes this jittery motion when rocksteady is on, would really like to see what it can do, thanks!
I do lots of driving videos, and I really wanted to love the DJI Osmo Action series. Their battery easily outlasts GoPro's, so when I shoot with my OA3 outside my car*, I don't have to either plug it on a powerbank or any external power source while driving, and I could still shoot for more than 1 hour straight without worrying about battery life, and its FOV is much smoother and wider than GoPro's, PLUS, the DJI OA live view works all the time, while the GPH12's works only if activated before you begin recording, and if you get a phone call while recording, you can't re-activate it afterwards, BUT, when shooting from inside my car, my OA3 overheats in a matter of minutes, and when driving through tunnels or dark areas, its EV drops to -3 (on both Auto and Manual settings), resulting in pretty dark, grainy and unuseable footage, while my GPH10 and GPH12 provide me with the footage that I need and outlast my OA2 and OA3 in terms of overheating when shooting from inside a car. *Not to mention that in order to shoot safely with an OA outside your car, at high speeds, life on a highway, you need to pay extra for a 3rd party frame with 1/4" screw (Ulanzy or Smallrig).
Honestly I bought my GP10 this year because the discounts GP sometimes offers are just great. I got 20+15% discount on everything incl. accessories and that is something to consider when you think not all users are creating professional videos at the end. I think this should be mentioned as well. Nevertheless this review is great, I was enjoying it for the background music (must check if Shazam will recognize that! :) ). The fact that DJI makes better cameras is great news for me too. Gopro will either improve and I will stay loyal or I know there is a great alternative in place which I will look after when upgrading.
Thank you for this. More honest than some other review makers... who are clearly glossing over footage and features. OSMO is definitely flatter colors but in this current iteration... OSMO wins on many different aspects
I got rid of the the gopro few years ago started using Insta 360 One RS cameras 360 and 4K and 1 Inch mods, recently also purchased 4th action cam osmo action 4 and I love every bit of it. I film mostly travel videos and DJI become now my main helmet camera where the 1 Inch Insta 360 is the 2nd best in picture quality, dji offers more control when it comes to mic gain control still experimenting to get best audio possible but it can reduce most of the wind noise while riding
oh yea nailed it with this review, i been leaning towards the action4 over 12, but on the drone the smoothness looks better on 12!, i don't like the wiggle room in clip, still action 4 seems to win overall on yt reviews thus far!😣
Great video. I am currently trying to choose between these two. I want a camera for snorkelling. What one would you recommend? Also I'm not into editing so what one would be better straight out of the camera?
the running test at 3:00 shows big differences between these 2 cams. Action 4 is too wide deforming your body and arm and Rocksteady stabilization is not as good as Hypersmooth. I'd pick the GP12 but i dont like this brand.
It looks like Seattle or Vancouver … good video. Things can get quite technical but the most important thing is the content. Showing human condition and scenes that touch an audience is most important. How about price? Is the DJI more affordable? Right now the hero 12 has a creator package for 499 USD.
awesom video pete, i was trying to decide between the gopro and the dji, i was leaning towards the dji and you just convinced me :D Thank you kind sir!
Thanks for the comparison. I,m trying to decide between these 2. When i watched this I thought the gopro produced a sharper image. Look around 3minutes 41 at the road surface and the wheel of the car. Maybe the shutter speed is lower creating blur on the DJI. I would definately also like to see some good lowlight footage.
@@PeterLindgren1 With both set on full auto I guess its not possible to know the shutter speed or iso. Both set without stabilization and manual setiings would be good to see the comparison.
For us divers, the automatic color temperature filter is a lifesaver as it (almost) perfectly adjusts the white balance underwater. I think this is a big advantage over GoPro cameras.
I would say DJI, except the 16:9 fisheye FOV (although it may look good on 16:9 curved monitor). Just read at DJIs web: "You can switch the FOV to Standard (Dewarp)". So yes, definitely DJI. What about overheating and SW/HW crashes on those two?
I was just looking at the dji action 4. I'm trying to decide which one I like better. What is the battery life for recording in 4k? What do you recommend for an sd card? Thanks for the review.
Just bought the LUTs and tested with a video from my DJI Osmo Action 3 and so far it seem pretty nice, thank you!!!
Great review. I have owned nearly every GoPro made to date and have mostly loved the experience. However I heavily use them for around 3-4 hours everyday for my own agriculture channel and have been let down many times with constant freezing and lost footage. The new hero 12 was a major disappointment with all the same issues still there, not really an upgrade more a downgrade i thought and the blue specks of paint didn't justify it either. Now I use DJI for all my drone work and have had many of those over the years, but took the plunge and got the action 4 a few months ago. What a camera! Not an issue since, better battery life, better fast charging case design, faster on and off and a much more friendly interface. The larger front facing screen in also really handy, and the magnetic mounting system as the way forward as it's just way better when swapping to different mounts. I have sold off my hero 12 and bought a second action 4 as a spare. I also have the Osmo pocket 3 with the new wireless mic 2 which now works with the action 4 without any receiver needed. That makes my work life just so much easier.
I have a feeling when the newer action 5 is released GoPro will be finished if they don't totally revamp their next instalment. ( Just can't see that happening ) The impression is they're out of capital and do not have the funding to push forward where as DJI and Insta 360 seemly do. The innovative thinking along with what was once the coolest action camera brand to own is all but gone. That's a shame to see. Thanks for the video
I just used gp11 for a year and sokd it now i cant decide gp12 or action 4?? As the gopro service is poor i try to go with osmo 4 but its the fotage better than gp12? Its there any setup for startrails and slow mo is better? Sorry for questions but its hard to choose after i seen all the videos about osmo4 and gp12
@@staniley884 buy the action 4, you’ll love it. Colours are more natural and better in low light. I promise you’ll not be disappointed
Thank you for actually picking a winner. So many of these comparison vids are clickbait and they never actually say which one is better lol
I've seen other comparisons of these two cameras and thought the quality of the DJI seemed better. Watching this video I found myself constantly looking over at the GoPro footage and thinking I liked it better.
If I didn't have your comentary on this video and could only watch I'd give the win on this one to GoPro.
I thought the exact same thing, every video I have seen the Action 4 footage looked better, here the GoPro looks better. I am confused now as I want to buy one or the other.
@@MikesManCave Mike I ended up buying and testing out both cameras. My personal experience was the go pro had a slightly better image quality filming in 5k during the day. Both were mediocre in low light. I don’t like the massive file sizes that you end up having to work with filming in 5k.
The audio quality of the OA4 was far superior.
I had also just recently bought and iPhone 15pro and it had superior image quality over both action cameras for my purposes. I don’t do the crazy things action cameras are made for.
The GoPro battery was an issue for me it dies if you just leave it in the camera overnight even with the camera off.
I ended up taking both of them back and am just using the iPhone now. I do like having a dedicated camera for filming. If I had to pick one I’d go back and buy the OA4 again.
@@danielshaffer3454 Thanks for the feed back, I still can't decide, I think I will stick with my Sony. ZV-1 for my every day carry camera. I was considering the ZV-1ii but the improvements are not worth the upgrade IMO. Had GoPro's in the past and the video always looked 'GoPro' like, and I did not like it, I bought the Sony RXOii and wasn't happy with it either, video quality was questionable and sound quality without external microphone was unusable, so I sold it on. I hate using my phone as a camera.I have a Sony ZV-E10 with a Sony 10-18mm lens and Sony ECM G1 microphone and love it, but too big and troublesome for every day carry, I only take it out if I go out to purposefully film and photograph, but it's too big and breakable for daily carry around.
Totally agree, I thought the Gopro footage looked a lot better, but man i will accept lower quality if i don't have to mess with another gopro and their terrible touch screen again
he criticized go pro so much in this video so the viewers will be convinced to buy his LUTs lmfao
Very interesting to see how much the fov affects the sense of speed in the FPV shots.
I like the idea of geting the new DJI over the new Go Pro. The footage at 12:21 has me leaning to get the GoPro again. The quality of the grass going by in the GoPro is clear to look at but turns into a blur on the DJI
That's just the shutter speed though. Can be adjusted easily
@@PeterLindgren1 but it doesn't do that correctly i guess? So you'll have to set it manually to get good footage?
I got the Action 4 to see how it would do in low light and I have not been disappointed. I have the GoPro Hero 11 and it’s great for anything outside but the Action 4 just outperforms it …and I was curious to see how the 12 would address the low light issues that the 11 has. I think you’re right Peter- the 12 doesn’t look like any kind of upgrade from the 11.
Ugga
When watching this from my 75" tv I think the gopro was a clear winner in terms of color, detail and smoothness. Also the rain drops were not that disturbing as on the dji.
I agree 100%
Go Pro has hundreds of issues. For eg still low light it's very bad. It stretches the nearer things in video like your hands in vlog
Are you sure? When he was at the harbor and switched to 5.3K the GoPro looked horrible. No details and no sharpness…
@@justingaerner yes but that could be the editing also. I just watched a video about DaVinci Resolve fixing that. I guess that could be the same thing for Premier?
Which TV setting are u using?
I have been invested in filming my adventures whitewater kayaking, climbing and flying FPV drones for > 10years now and never have i seen such a well produced comparison video that really tested and explained two action cameras as you have here. Peter, THANK YOU. The amount of time this must have taken is unbelievable.
A few thoughts. I have had 7 GoPros, yes 7! I clearly like the product. However, recently I have experienced a multitude of problems and very poor customer service. My most recent I wrote a book to them and sent via two reporting methods and received ZERO response. So I called…. 4x… the customer service was TERRIBLE. Not only did they not solve my problem but they didn’t escalate the issue. I want to support our American companies bad and I am well aware how DJI has predatory practices that have put many amazing companies out of business but …. It’s hard to argue with the findings.
All this said one issue remains. You have not tested it in salt water nor fresh water using it in an action sports environment. Also, many people don’t have the time to shoot in log when there making a lot of content. I think comparing the standard setting results would have been beneficial for us to make a informed decision.
I super appreciate all of your videos and the style that you bring. Thank you!!!!
Which team are you on, GoPro or DJI Action?
DJI!
GoPro upgraded to hero 12
DJI with out any doubt!
Overall l prefer the features, look and function of the DJI based on your excellent comparison
Team Dji
I bought DJI action 3 last winter. It is great out of box. I am very happy with it. It never freezes in extremely cold condition (-20 degrees). It boots instantaneously too.
That drone shot of the ocean sunset was insane!! I decided to cancel my osmo pocket 3 purchase. Too many people reporting various glitches and defects. Your video helped me decide on the action 4. Really good comparison bro.
Dang. That was the best comparison ever. That 3D printed bracket made all the difference in the world. DJI for me. As a photographer and drone operator, the colors were much better for me. Granted I prefer a cooler palette to begin with, and the GoPro outputs warmer naturally, so I lean towards DJI. The FOV is the biggest thing for me. FWIW, there are some great underwater comparisons between these same two products. Water is more green with GoPro, closer to actual with DJI. I don’t do anything underwater, but I might in the future. All things equal, Lightroom will balance out most color differences, but I thought FOV and stabilization was better on DJI. Will be buying DJI. Seriously fire review brother.
You do realize there's a complete color temperature control in the GoPro, right ? You can set it to anything you want . Learn the controls (for any camera) and you will be happier.
The truth is, they are both incredible little machines. How lucky we are as filmmakers in 2023.
Hey Peter, I watched the video and I have only one thing I didn't like about the Action 4 and that is the warp feeling when you fly the drone and there the Gopro 12 was good, but I am loving the Action 4 by far. Thank you again for going the extra mile and buying it and giving a real review and not a biased view. Great video and review. All the way out of a very hot Nelspruit, South Africa
I finally switched from GoPro to DJI with the action 4. All I’ve ever wanted in an action camera and the user experience is sweet 👍🏻
I'm switching to Action 4 as well until the next GoPro comes out!
now you have to buy his LUTs so the footage you took will look better lmfao. with gopro you don't need to do postprocessing lmfao
@@kennethmyrez So you dont know how to postprocess, or you're lazy... got it.
I was not expecting this results. I bought the first Osmo Action and I like it a lot, and now i was thinking about the new GoPro, but seeing this footage, I will definitely invest on the Action 4. Keep up the great work!
Either im blind or you are. The image quality of gopro seems superior to the action 4
@@ZiLoXCY hope you're happy with the free insult. Have a great year 🫶🏻
@@ZiLoXCY I like the gopro colours warmer but i understand that everybodys taste is different. This is why people prefer one or the other
I recently purchased the Dji Action 4 myself and have been blown away by the built in audio quality. I have been using GoPro's myself and since my purchase of the Dji Action 4. Even looks better once I've applied a LUT.
Yes audio is great with dji but I don't know why when I see compare videos on my Sony 4k TV I find go pro hero 12 to show more details on cement flooring or road. Will not be able to find difference when viewed on mobile.
Hello bro, How many you bought it DJI ?
i'm curious have you tried to manually lower the ev on action 4? i recently found out that action4's default ev sometimes would be higher than it should be. so the auto footage might looks overexposed sometimes and the highlight details seem completely lost in the footage, but if i've tried once to lower the exposure in post-editing tools, boom! every detail is back. I'd suggest you try also on the footage at 10:23 to see if it helps. thanks for your great comparison video Peter! didn't regret my choice of action 4 so far!
DJI stretches the image too much on 19:9 , GoPro looks very natural , GoPro is win for me 4:18
Man 1st timer here u did a helluva job i subbed looking forward to more videos.
Welcome aboard!
Finally someone who shows the open gate modes. 4:3 & 8:7 is pretty similar
Peter, I've been team Gopro for many years, and I am disappointed that there wasn't much of a bigger upgrade for the Hero 12. I own several including the 11, and decided to give the OA4 a chance and I have no regrets. In my opinion it's easier to grade in log footage and it compliments my Sony Fx30 footage nicer than the GoPro. The HDR in the 12, looks amazing but I like the naturl feel of the OA4. Knowing DJI, I hope they keep adding more awesome features along the way. If you end up getting the OA4, could you please find a hack to fix the shakiness of the OA4 mount? I bought the magnetic Smallrig mount but the flaps also shake. I think the flaps need to be fitted correctly or else they shake. I wonder if a rubber ring or something that small can be attached around the flaps to tightened them more but I don’t think there’s enough of room for it. The one thing I did was to get the Smallrig cage. it has a 1/4 tripod hole and I am using it without the magnetic mount on a selfie stick but it weighs more.
Rocksteady may be to compensate the mount movement issue.
Nice info many thanks
maybe a piece of duct tape will fix that.
I agree with you. I prefer the DJI over the GoPro. I have the original OSMO Action and I've been using them for my motovlogs for years and never had any issue with them.
So I'm definitely going to upgrade to the 4 whenever I have the opportunity.
Great video Peter. As always.
Ha det gött!
On the FPV, the GoPro looks smoother in part because the lens is narrow, there’s always more perceived motion or speed with wider lenses.
I found that under-exposing the OA4 to -.7 or -1 in D.LOG yields the best results to keep more highlight detail
I didn't hear any wiggle from my action 4. but even if there is wiggle, the magnetic mounting system is actually so solid. didn't fell off even once. plus, the stabilization on action 4 looks so smooth and great at 7:01, not sure why gopro 12 shows shaky footage even with stabilization on.
Dang! I just bought Go Pro 12 today and this is my first action camera. Im not sure if I made the right decision. but hey, im happy with my purchase because since 2016, ive been wanting to have GP.
Hey Pete loved this video just wanted to add you may want to make sure the magnet for the mount is attached properly and you will see no shake on the DJI it tripped me up a few times and almost returned it but once I say that the clip wasn't properly secured it kept a very tight hold. Love your stuff and patiently waiting for my trip charger 😀
The fact you can take clear stills from a videos on the GoPro is a game changer and a dealbreaker in my mind
I love how the GoPro handles the highlights. I also love the colours of the GoPro.
GoPr0 rocks...absolutely and clean win. Clear image details, better contrast, nature color...
The GoPro looks like it wanted to be exposed a bit brighter in log. Some cameras are like that I know mine is. Benefit is that you hardly ever overexpose, they tend to hold highlights well.
DJI osmo 4 all the way, no overheating issues, video mora natural colours then the gopro's yellowish. Interface better on O4, bigger sensor for better low light video capturing, and there is DJI update which makes camera better.
For me the DJI Action 4 definitly wins the race... holy sh..! Thank you for this informative comparison. I always thought that any action camera couldn't beat the quality of a GoPro, but DJI showed me there is a much better action cam than a GoPro. GG to DJI and thank you Peter!w
7:23 You can see more details in DJI video than in GoPro. On GoPro you can't see the stripes on the red container and the rust on the top have more details on DJI.
Bought both the 12 and the action 4. Action 4 is great for you vloggers, the GoPro is designed for action like mtb, surfing actual action sports.
You made the point completely 100% perfect ! GoPro 12 for outdoor action sports, Action 4 for vloggers.
do you think the go pro is also better for something such as racing/cruising around in my car?
Gopro has a more natural Field of View FOV. The DJI Action 4 has an exaggerated wide FOV which makes the subject too far and flattens scenery and objects.
Gopro has a more natural Field of View FOV. The DJI Action 4 has an exaggerated wide FOV which makes the subject too far and flattens scenery and objects.
Great job, as always, Peter. Thanks for making this very well-made and informative video. Have a great day! 😀 PS. I have the AC 2, 3 and 4 and love all of them. NEVER an issue.
Nice footage. I've been with GoPro for a while but stopped upgrading at the GoPro Hero 8 Black. I recently switched to the Osmo Action 4 for my multicam setup and I have no regrets whatsoever.
I am about to join you the go pro media mod is the worst thing ever.
GoPros can also be stabilised in gyroflow. Hypersmooth off 8:7 will get you great results in there.
That's just crazy!!! I'm using Gopro since day one of flying FPV drones, but this comparison makes me speechless. The sense of speed is completely different. With the higher FOV, the OA4 makes your FPV footage look much faster compared to the Gopro 12. The OA4 definitely goes on my wishlist!
I’m beyond frustrated with GoPro shutting off from high temperatures in Texas. Anybody find resolve for this terrible scenario? Besides that, GoPro has been pretty good for me.
I have an older go pro and the colors are always off, how are the colors on these?
This is one of the first comparisons the really made sense to me. I ultimately chose the Osmo Action 4 as I already fly DJI and have found that it easier for me to integrate Osmo footage with my other DJI footage (colorwise) when I'm editing. Thanks for what you do!
probably the best UNBOXING video as well
Good video but I think reliability is the most important topic, and never covered. Out of @00 tries from quick shot which camera fails more. I’d guess the gopro would fail far more but it would be nice to see an actual test
06:02 was original footage or edited ( colour grading) ?
3:16 damn dude. Your studio space looks like something I couldn't even dream to own some day 😍 Fantastic
I'm team GoPro but I've learned that it's only about every 3 models that it's worth upgrading. I went from my Hero 8 which still does 90% of what I need it to straight to the Hero 11 which for my needs is a perfect action camera. I saw zero incentive to upgrade to the 12 and have never seen anything in person or on RUclips compelling enough to switch to DJI or any other action cam. It's always B-Cam footage for me and between the resolution, dynamic range, and the ability to integrate with my a7SIII and a1 footage easily I don't need to waste time outside of what works well. I love the ending though, neither camera is bad just one is better than the other hahahaha great comparison my friend!!!
Overheating go pros is a constant issue though. None so far with the Action 4
At 3:55 you can see the color of the grass, on the GoPro it is real and on the DJI the green is yellowish. The same also happens with the Insta 360. In fact, the GoPro doesn't do well in dark environments.
i might check out the action camera , i've always been go pro , but it would be nice to have more then 1 different camera to play around with, but at the end of the day neither are a bad choice if you picked one or the other. its just great to have different options with stuff like this. enjoy playing around with whatever one you picked and make awesome stuff with it.
Been using GoPros since I worked in retail and we were selling the GoPro Hero 3s! Been upgrading every other model or so since. I've recently got into filming with a Sony A7IV as well, and in that process, have begun to learn more about the color grading process. Even with my limited knowledge of working with LOG profiles from both the Sony A7IV and the DJI Mini 3 Pro's D-LOG, I can also tell that the GoPro LOG does not look like a true LOG profile.
I've also been really wanting a convenient, portable camera like this for our travels that performs well in low-light, as I've always felt that capability is severely lacking in the GoPros. Additionally, any time I've used GoPro audio, it always sounds completely muffled. I can fix this a little with EQ and some voice isolation in FCP, but it still doesn't even come close to that audio I hear from the DJI OA4.
Been very impressed with DJI between my experience with Mini 3 Pro drone and RS3 Mini gimbal, and now this OA4 action cam. I'll be switching from my Hero10 to it shortly. Thanks for the great review as always Peter, appreciate you! 🇸🇪
I buy GoPro just because I feel bad for them. They've been taking Ls for years 😂
@royalairmaroc001bro wants to be different
@royalairmaroc001either you work for GoPro? Or you’re butt hurt you bought a GoPro 😂
I feel bad for wallet
@royalairmaroc001L take 😂
And you've been paying for them 💀
06:55 | I absolutely go with DJI Action 4 for the stabilization on 4:3 at 4K res.
Great comparison, currently on the hero 8 but action 4 for me here.
I liked the ergonomics and sound more on DJI for sure, but to me footage on GoPro looks more pleasant in all cases except low light. I have GoPro 9, and definitely not going to upgrade to 12. I will wait for the next generation and watch more DJI reviews to consider this camera as well.
I create fishing videos for RUclips and occasionally snowboard with camera.
i've watched a lot of test most of them were sponsored or the person has reviewed one of the cameras from the company
so far it's the most objectif test thank you
As a former go pro user I opted to buy the DJI Action 4,It fits better in my DJI eco system .Most importantly DJI listens to the customer feedback and actually does something about it.I own several DJI products,and they are the best in the market with DJI constantly supporting them.Customer service at DJI is fantastic.
The super wide shots of the DJI aren't as appealing to me because everything is overly distorted in the image compared to the GoPro, but everything else looks good on the DJI. I wonder if there's a way to get the same field of view on the DJI as the GoPro to avoid the excessive distortion?
I like the djis ratio on the drone but it was to wide for when you were walking around, but the quality was better sometimes with the GoPro sometimes with the dji, to hard to decide
Agreed.
awesome reviews! if possible would like to see comparison in low light situation, night time streets etc...
I have seen GoPro's footage comparisons with many other similar action cameras and its very apparent that nobody has better colour reproduction than GoPro. Like, look 8:13 , even in medium lighting conditions, the raw colour reproduction is undeniably better.
Thanks for the video. What I really liked were the comparisons and descriptions, very important in terms of details. Looks like it's the Action 4 for me!
The Log test is the huge tell. The Action 4 just captures so much more detail.
based on the guns/knives in the background I am going to say I love your reviews!
Dude has a dream man cave. Subscribed 👍🏻
Ok that areal drone side by side comparison is absolutely fantastic! Never seen any comparison like it. That said, having reviewed the full comparison video I find myself more confused about which camera is better. For example, with the areal footage, I find the GoPro video far superior. DJI is not even close. For example, freese frame at 5:29 in and the details and contours of the rocks are far more vivid with GoPro. Back to 3:35 with the car traveling down the wet road, the gravel, grass and shrubs rushing past are far more clear in GoPro and are blurred in DJI. But then when comparing the windmills at 10:40 in, DJI wins hands down after lut is applied. So I guess that means DJI is far better in post processing with lut applied?
Thanks for watching! Most of what you wrote comes down to the shutter speed rather than the Image quality.
Peter, in the Chimera Box there is an allen key screw so you can put on a gopro without the long screw that can touch the propeller
I know
I own hero 5 blk , and was thinking of upgrading to the 12 . But after many comparisons I was disappointed. So I’ll wait another year and see who wins . I spent a lot on go pro mounts that’s reason why hopefully GoPro steps their game up next year.
Mounts are the same on both cameras
I agree with you about the GP12 Log file. Something is wrong with it. If looks out of focus at times and I prefer the Flat profile must better. The GP log file is also to warm. Sad...
That was exactly what I felt when reviewing the footage (TWICE)!
In my opinion:
1. audio- DJI
2. much wider- DJI
3. colors (2:14-3:00)- DJI
4. stabilization - GoPro (runnning test 3:06-3:16)
5. colors and sharpness (car test 3:35 -4:05) - GoPro
6. Sharpness (Drone test 5:10) GoPro
7. Colors (Drone test 5:10) DJI
8. LOG profile (both straight out of camera and after editing)- DJ- (natural colors and sharpness)
So to sum up:
GoPro wins stablization test and sharpness (running, drone, auto profiles- NOT LOG)
DJI wins audio, wider profile, log tests (much sharper footage, also better looking colors)
colors (full auto settings (or auto balance, 4k, 16x9, 25 fps)/ NOT LOG) - depends of the footage- would need moree tests :D
I have them both, I use Dji most. Overall a better camera, the interface is way better.
The distortion of the fork lift in the background from DJI at 3:12 looks really bad,. Also don't like how far away it looks for vlogging, but other than that it seems better than the Go Pro
Thanks for the super detailed review! Really appreciate it!
Thank you for the review ❤️ the best comparison video so far📸
Glad it was helpful!
Good Video BUT A false impression is created here about the GoPro 12/11. With GoPro Labs, you can make the log profile of the GoPro extremely flat! In addition, you can record with the GoPro 11/12 in 200 Mbps. I have on my channel the best GoPro videos on RUclips! I'm not sure if the same result would be possible with the Action 4.
Great video Peter but i was missing something - lowlight video comparision, maybe you could do that with nightmode on the A4 and with rocksteady off and on to see if the eis makes this jittery motion when rocksteady is on, would really like to see what it can do, thanks!
I do lots of driving videos, and I really wanted to love the DJI Osmo Action series.
Their battery easily outlasts GoPro's, so when I shoot with my OA3 outside my car*, I don't have to either plug it on a powerbank or any external power source while driving, and I could still shoot for more than 1 hour straight without worrying about battery life, and its FOV is much smoother and wider than GoPro's, PLUS, the DJI OA live view works all the time, while the GPH12's works only if activated before you begin recording, and if you get a phone call while recording, you can't re-activate it afterwards, BUT, when shooting from inside my car, my OA3 overheats in a matter of minutes, and when driving through tunnels or dark areas, its EV drops to -3 (on both Auto and Manual settings), resulting in pretty dark, grainy and unuseable footage, while my GPH10 and GPH12 provide me with the footage that I need and outlast my OA2 and OA3 in terms of overheating when shooting from inside a car.
*Not to mention that in order to shoot safely with an OA outside your car, at high speeds, life on a highway, you need to pay extra for a 3rd party frame with 1/4" screw (Ulanzy or Smallrig).
Also, try Horizon Balancing with Standard Dewarp on the Dji Action 4. I think that is one of the best modes on this camera. 👌🏻
GoPro12 footage absolutely kills it for the FPV... The Osmo is choppy as and has such a strange wobble effect!
Go pro is trash
Gopro overheat way too easy
Such a nice review. I appreciate that. thank you for your nice video.
Honestly I bought my GP10 this year because the discounts GP sometimes offers are just great. I got 20+15% discount on everything incl. accessories and that is something to consider when you think not all users are creating professional videos at the end. I think this should be mentioned as well. Nevertheless this review is great, I was enjoying it for the background music (must check if Shazam will recognize that! :) ). The fact that DJI makes better cameras is great news for me too. Gopro will either improve and I will stay loyal or I know there is a great alternative in place which I will look after when upgrading.
Where did you find the discount code?
Thank you for this. More honest than some other review makers... who are clearly glossing over footage and features. OSMO is definitely flatter colors but in this current iteration... OSMO wins on many different aspects
these side by side videos are very helpful, thanks.
FINALLY someone posted a comparison using gyroflow. That is what I was looking for, the texture looks amazing in this mode, thank you.
I got rid of the the gopro few years ago started using Insta 360 One RS cameras 360 and 4K and 1 Inch mods, recently also purchased 4th action cam osmo action 4 and I love every bit of it. I film mostly travel videos and DJI become now my main helmet camera where the 1 Inch Insta 360 is the 2nd best in picture quality, dji offers more control when it comes to mic gain control still experimenting to get best audio possible but it can reduce most of the wind noise while riding
oh yea nailed it with this review, i been leaning towards the action4 over 12, but on the drone the smoothness looks better on 12!, i don't like the wiggle room in clip, still action 4 seems to win overall on yt reviews thus far!😣
Great video. I am currently trying to choose between these two. I want a camera for snorkelling. What one would you recommend? Also I'm not into editing so what one would be better straight out of the camera?
I’m using the gopro 12 and been with gopro since the 8 but I don’t like the worp on the max view and the really bad low light. I’m switching
the running test at 3:00 shows big differences between these 2 cams. Action 4 is too wide deforming your body and arm and Rocksteady stabilization is not as good as Hypersmooth. I'd pick the GP12 but i dont like this brand.
at 7:00 Rocksteady + is much better
It looks like Seattle or Vancouver … good video. Things can get quite technical but the most important thing is the content. Showing human condition and scenes that touch an audience is most important.
How about price? Is the DJI more affordable? Right now the hero 12 has a creator package for 499 USD.
This really helped me deciding which one to go for👍
awesom video pete, i was trying to decide between the gopro and the dji, i was leaning towards the dji and you just convinced me :D Thank you kind sir!
How do they compare with impacts/etc? I use action cam snowboarding. If I have a collision or fall I want to know which can take a better hit
Thanks for the comparison. I,m trying to decide between these 2. When i watched this I thought the gopro produced a sharper image. Look around 3minutes 41 at the road surface and the wheel of the car. Maybe the shutter speed is lower creating blur on the DJI. I would definately also like to see some good lowlight footage.
It's the shutter speed. It was actually pretty bad light that day =)
@@PeterLindgren1 With both set on full auto I guess its not possible to know the shutter speed or iso. Both set without stabilization and manual setiings would be good to see the comparison.
This is really comprehensive and helpful. Especially as I am looking to get a new action camera
Glad you liked it!
For us divers, the automatic color temperature filter is a lifesaver as it (almost) perfectly adjusts the white balance underwater. I think this is a big advantage over GoPro cameras.
I would say DJI, except the 16:9 fisheye FOV (although it may look good on 16:9 curved monitor). Just read at DJIs web: "You can switch the FOV to Standard (Dewarp)". So yes, definitely DJI. What about overheating and SW/HW crashes on those two?
I was just looking at the dji action 4. I'm trying to decide which one I like better. What is the battery life for recording in 4k? What do you recommend for an sd card? Thanks for the review.
Thanks .. As a beginner on motorcycles, what is between Hero 12 or DJI?
Which of them supports live broadcasting on communication applications?
Thanks you