First thank you for taking time reviewing these wonderful Cameras. Personally have the Action 4 and Im very happy with it. I know Action 5 recent has been going though updates Software & Firmware Despite all that the Action 4 showing great results and also accurate stability @ all configurations specially and Awesomely in Manual Mode. For some reason the release of Action 5 was disapointing of course they will keep updates adjustments .I subscribe because your channel deserved Keep it up :) Thank you Again!!
Thank you for this comparison. I chose the Action 5 Pro despite the many consistent reviews that it has too much of an “HDR”look. Your comparison videos did confirm for me to stay with D-Log M when using the Action 5 Pro. I have not used DJI’s LUT as most of my on-the-go editing is with a mobile phone, but using the DJI Mimo app, I find the Color Recovery button to be sufficient for quick edits. Safe travels to you and your family. 🙏🏼
That's great to hear this helped in some way for you! Yeah, if you edit the Action 5 Pro you can mitigate the HDR look! Thank you for supporting the channel!
Hi Adam, another nice video comparison. I like the Action 4 footage better tbh. Ok the 5 is brighter most of the time,but the 4 looks a touch more natural. Also don't you think the sky looks more blue on the 4s footage. Regarding the question on soda...in the UK growing up in the 70s we call it Pop. That for me is still the general term but in this new age i suppose its just soft drinks. Were you using the new DJI Mic Minis on that shoot? Graham 🇬🇧
Hi Graham, thanks so much for you feedback! Yeah, the 4 does look more natural! Thanks for the insight into what you all call it in your neck of the world! I was using the DJI Mic 2! Don't really have a true use case of the Mic Minis.
I agree that the OA5 footage at times looks too HDR and not as natural but boy do I like the brighter exposure at other times like 10:03. It's just not so dark and dim looking...like look at 14:20. I just wish they could give us control over the HDR so we could dial it back in certain conditions. That would be amazing! BTW... I'm drinking a Mountain Dew right now... :)
Hello and thank you so much for your thoughts! Mt. Dew is just soooo very good 😂. Yeah, the best thing we can do is color-grade the Action 5, I just posted a Part 2 to this comparison!
I love my action 5 pro, but I’m on my third camera from DJI, the usb-c door has a known fault of opening accidentally and not closing properly. Otherwise it’s an amazing camera! You are still in the USA? Cool! I’m really enjoying your walk and talks, Adam! Cherry Coke is it! Hehe. PS: Both cameras look good but the A5 Pro handles difficult backlight better, it seems! I prefer A5!
Hello Donovan, yeah...that's crazy you've had issues with the usb-c door. Guess I've been fortunate on my end with that. Yeah, it was nice being in the USA, but glad to be back in South Korea. Thank you for all your support!
I think the colors in the Action 4 looked better. The Action 5 in certain lighting was just too saturated. In one shot, it looked like you had lipstick on.
Hello, thanks for your help with choosing a camera. I'll buy Action 4. I like its natural colors in auto mode. I don't intend to colorize the videos. Thank you and greetings from Poland.
Thanks for making these videos. I had two questions. One, would you able to improve the action 4 lighting on your face in edit to make it look more like the action 5? And two, what did you use to stick the microphone on your shirt and be able to pull it off and put it back on without lining up the magnet?
Yes you can . I have action 4 and you can get very very good footage out of it . The colour Science on action 4 is better in action 4. In sun the action 4 has way better colours and much better exposure. If you do little bit of editing after shoot you can make action 4 look incredible.
If you film in D-Log M you are able to really manipulate the colors to what you want. I just didn't color-grade on purpose so that you all could see what it looks like without making any efforts. The magnet I use is a necklace contraption made by Insta360 and is perfect for the DJI Mic 2!
from my view on a 4k monitor the action 4 looks like it wins here which in the past vlog you did it was the other way. the colour appears to be more natural not overdone. the action 5 works better from moving into dark/light areas i felt but again appears like its over exposed on the 5 which is a shame. keep safe over there. see ya on the next one :)
Hi Aaron, yeah....I think the Action 5 color-graded by someone who knows what they are doing 😂 would do it more justice. I'll have to put another video out with the Action 5 purposefully color-graded.
The Action 4 is better all day long! I have both of them and I don't like using the A5. The A5 has some features that the A4 doesn't but none of them make it a better option for me. If anyone is looking for an action cam, get the Action 4 and a DJI mini mic and you will be very happy.
У Экшен 4 деталей больше как в небе облака так и на земле, трещинки и камешки на тропинках. Экшен 5 очень редко показывает больший динамический диапазон, но часто экшен 5 просто светлее на 1 остановку даже там где это не надо. Попробуй поставить Экшен 4 на 0, а экшен 5 на -1 экспозиции или -0,3
Yeah, I purposely did not color-grade so you all could see what it looks like sort of out of the box. But, if we color-grade the Action 5 will have better results!
The OA5 looks like a smartphone. It lights up the face more than it should be. The background is overexposed and lower in contrast. The OA4 looks more like a mirrorless camera from years ago.
🚨So sorry, I had referenced the wrong FPS for the Pro-Mode settings. I was using 1/200 - 1/8000 🚨
First thank you for taking time reviewing these wonderful Cameras. Personally have the Action 4 and Im very happy with it. I know Action 5 recent has been going though updates Software & Firmware Despite all that the Action 4 showing great results and also accurate stability @ all configurations specially and Awesomely in Manual Mode. For some reason the release of Action 5 was disapointing of course they will keep updates adjustments .I subscribe because your channel deserved Keep it up :) Thank you Again!!
Hello Harry, thank you so much for your kind words! Yeah, both cameras are so good for their ease of use and form factor!
🎶 Thank you for your creativity and dedication! You inspire us all! 🌈
Thank you for your kind words and commenting!
Happy Holidays Adam 🙂
Markoe, same to you too my friend!!!!
Soda and I love Dr Pepper ! Happy Holidays !!
Oh thanks for your thoughts! Dr. Pepper has such an unusual flavor for sure!
@ for sure! thanks for content. I'm thinking Action 5 is better and with the money. night shots are better for sure. good quality auto shots. thx
Happy to help!
Thank you for this comparison. I chose the Action 5 Pro despite the many consistent reviews that it has too much of an “HDR”look. Your comparison videos did confirm for me to stay with D-Log M when using the Action 5 Pro. I have not used DJI’s LUT as most of my on-the-go editing is with a mobile phone, but using the DJI Mimo app, I find the Color Recovery button to be sufficient for quick edits.
Safe travels to you and your family. 🙏🏼
That's great to hear this helped in some way for you! Yeah, if you edit the Action 5 Pro you can mitigate the HDR look! Thank you for supporting the channel!
Nice one!! walking around S Korea is so much more interesting. Asia in general...
Hi Sam, so sorry that I haven't been able to post your question on turning off the screen yet. Were you able to figure this out?
Hi Adam, another nice video comparison. I like the Action 4 footage better tbh. Ok the 5 is brighter most of the time,but the 4 looks a touch more natural. Also don't you think the sky looks more blue on the 4s footage. Regarding the question on soda...in the UK growing up in the 70s we call it Pop. That for me is still the general term but in this new age i suppose its just soft drinks. Were you using the new DJI Mic Minis on that shoot?
Graham 🇬🇧
Hi Graham, thanks so much for you feedback! Yeah, the 4 does look more natural! Thanks for the insight into what you all call it in your neck of the world! I was using the DJI Mic 2! Don't really have a true use case of the Mic Minis.
I agree that the OA5 footage at times looks too HDR and not as natural but boy do I like the brighter exposure at other times like 10:03. It's just not so dark and dim looking...like look at 14:20. I just wish they could give us control over the HDR so we could dial it back in certain conditions. That would be amazing! BTW... I'm drinking a Mountain Dew right now... :)
Hello and thank you so much for your thoughts! Mt. Dew is just soooo very good 😂. Yeah, the best thing we can do is color-grade the Action 5, I just posted a Part 2 to this comparison!
I love my action 5 pro, but I’m on my third camera from DJI, the usb-c door has a known fault of opening accidentally and not closing properly. Otherwise it’s an amazing camera! You are still in the USA? Cool! I’m really enjoying your walk and talks, Adam! Cherry Coke is it! Hehe.
PS: Both cameras look good but the A5 Pro handles difficult backlight better, it seems! I prefer A5!
Hello Donovan, yeah...that's crazy you've had issues with the usb-c door. Guess I've been fortunate on my end with that. Yeah, it was nice being in the USA, but glad to be back in South Korea. Thank you for all your support!
Love the red lipstick on the Action 5 . lol
Wow Adam trying different soda’s. Who is he now?? 😂
Had to try!!! 😂
I think the colors in the Action 4 looked better. The Action 5 in certain lighting was just too saturated. In one shot, it looked like you had lipstick on.
Thanks for the feedback, yeah that was from the out of the box auto setting. Not an ideal setting to roll with for sure!
What one do you find more color accurate?
I think the Action 5 out of the box is not as accurate, but I just posted a part 2 to this and color-graded it to see if I could make it look better!
Hello, thanks for your help with choosing a camera. I'll buy Action 4. I like its natural colors in auto mode. I don't intend to colorize the videos. Thank you and greetings from Poland.
Hello, you are very welcome! Happy to help and thank you for commenting!
Which one has closer colours and contrast in normal mode to DJI OP3?
I would stay away from Normal Color Profile on the Action 4 because it causes faces to look unnatural. Action 5 does better on faces!
Thanks for making these videos. I had two questions. One, would you able to improve the action 4 lighting on your face in edit to make it look more like the action 5? And two, what did you use to stick the microphone on your shirt and be able to pull it off and put it back on without lining up the magnet?
Yes you can . I have action 4 and you can get very very good footage out of it . The colour Science on action 4 is better in action 4.
In sun the action 4 has way better colours and much better exposure. If you do little bit of editing after shoot you can make action 4 look incredible.
If you film in D-Log M you are able to really manipulate the colors to what you want. I just didn't color-grade on purpose so that you all could see what it looks like without making any efforts. The magnet I use is a necklace contraption made by Insta360 and is perfect for the DJI Mic 2!
from my view on a 4k monitor the action 4 looks like it wins here which in the past vlog you did it was the other way. the colour appears to be more natural not overdone. the action 5 works better from moving into dark/light areas i felt but again appears like its over exposed on the 5 which is a shame. keep safe over there. see ya on the next one :)
Hi Aaron, yeah....I think the Action 5 color-graded by someone who knows what they are doing 😂 would do it more justice. I'll have to put another video out with the Action 5 purposefully color-graded.
@ look forward to seeing what this looks like. I’m trying to convince a friend to also pick up a 5 so hopefully I’ve been correct haha
not yet finished watching the video but for now i will choose action5pro just for the stills
Oh nice, that's a great unique take on it!
In normal light action 4 for the win. In low light action 5 is (little better) but if you can adjust in post the difference is negligible.
Yeah, the Action 4 does have a nicer natural look to it for sure! Thank you for your feedback!
The Action 4 is better all day long! I have both of them and I don't like using the A5. The A5 has some features that the A4 doesn't but none of them make it a better option for me. If anyone is looking for an action cam, get the Action 4 and a DJI mini mic and you will be very happy.
Appreciate the thoughts for sure! Yeah, the Action 5 is going to require more work on the owner to color-grade if they want the best out of it!
Привет Дениел из России!
Thank you for welcoming him!
Bro give me one camera please 🥺 ...
I appreciate you asking at least. But I'm way too small of a channel at this point to do "give-aways" Thanks for the comment though!
У Экшен 4 деталей больше как в небе облака так и на земле, трещинки и камешки на тропинках. Экшен 5 очень редко показывает больший динамический диапазон, но часто экшен 5 просто светлее на 1 остановку даже там где это не надо. Попробуй поставить Экшен 4 на 0, а экшен 5 на -1 экспозиции или -0,3
Good feedback, I did have both camera's at -0.3 EV, but I think the Action 5 definitely needs minimum -0.7! Good advice for sure!
Мы тоже видим что происходит в Южной Корее. Что ты думаешь по поводу ПРИЧИНЫ которую назвал президент по которой он ввёл режим военного положения?
I'm not educated enough on Korean politics, but it seems he just sort of had too much pressure and made a bad judgment call.
Экшен 4 лучше. Ты тоже подтвердил этим видео, что я сделал правильный выбор. Что я не стал покупать Экшен 5, а купил подешевевшую 4ку
Nice to hear that you were able to save money! The Action 4 is a great camera still!
Action 5pro is better
I agree, with the better low light and the ability to color-grade, I would choose it over the Action 4.
action 5 trying to look like iphone, too bright
Yeah, I purposely did not color-grade so you all could see what it looks like sort of out of the box. But, if we color-grade the Action 5 will have better results!
The OA5 looks like a smartphone. It lights up the face more than it should be. The background is overexposed and lower in contrast. The OA4 looks more like a mirrorless camera from years ago.
Yeah, it does have a better overall picture without color grading for sure!