We've been using GoPros to record a lot of our in-car footage. After buying DJI Mics, I decided to try the Pocket 3. And because of those two, I just ordered the Action 5 Pro. I'm excited for the low light capabilities and really excited that we can connect two DJI Mic 2s to the camera! That's going to be super useful.
💯% New school and new innovation. Just ordered the DJI Action 5 after watching your video. Great review video btw. Didn't know your channel until now, so you got a new sub as well !
Hello, the ND filter of DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro is not waterproof, it is put on; we have considered the firmness, so the magnetic bracket can only be connected in one direction.
shut up please. Idk what drama all you guys are talking about but make a video and talk about it there. Im trying to learn about cameras and all these npc comments have nothing to do with it
Well done review! You touched on some points that no other reviewer mentioned. Had no clue the dji had the internal storage and the depth meter. GoPros filters are nice, but man, I really like what DJI has been doing and at the price point they are doing it at. It’s a solid product it seems and appreciate you diving into both of them.
DJI in one word: reliable. Action camera should NEVER fail or glitch. Gopro got good at it in past versions. Lost confidence and I migrated to DJI (action 4) now Im happy again. Hope Gopro will catch up again. ps: such a joy to watch and listen you. Thanks!
@@smilz32 For me, often I plug it to charge, and it turned it self on - meaning, it was not charging, and I only found out when I had to take it to my sports... but could not use sure to battery in zero. To my surprise, many others commenting about the camera not recording. Ha! also interface bad responsiveness. Image quality was never a problem. Granted. By the new cameras nowadays also are great. PLUS reliable. I testify my DJI Action 4 has been only joy, including App. It is a pity GoPro who had it all to stay on top, drop the ball big time.
@@smilz32 I would honestly get an Insta Go or a DJI offering. The horror of filming and nothing being there, the dam thing shutting down at random times and then just refusing to start.
Great review. I vlog outdoors in temps that can regularly exceed 100 degrees. Most of my filming is done walking in temps between 85-105 degrees. I've owned GoPros from the 3 up to the 11. I jumped into the Osmo scene when the Action 3 came out and played around with both GoPro and DJI for awhile. It didn't take long before I dropped GoPro altogether. DJI never overheats to the point of shutting down. The screen may turn off but it keeps filming. GoPro will just shut off on me leaving me to bake in the heat until it has cooled enough to reboot. GoPro has also had a history of randomly losing clips or damaging files. I've had many clips from GoPro that were damaged to the point they were not usable. Way too many issues with the Gopro for me. DJI has never, ever let me down. I just bought the Action 5 to replace my 4, and I have the Pocket 3 as well. For me, reliability is far more important than new lenses. I need something that works all of the time. Thank you again for the video.
learn how to use properly a sd card and all of a sudden your GoPro will work you won't loose footage even if your cam gets crushed under a car or spends days lost underwater which I don't think any dji cam could resist. it's same as blaming apple when using a $3 charging cable. For people who needs a real action cam the GoPro is still way far ahead as the dji is closer to an iPhone with a rugged case and since the iPhone is in another category in terms of quality there's no reason to buy the action 5 except to fall for dji's wave of clickbait sponsored reviews and comparisons
@@lothaire.m3 bullsht. I use multiple cameras of different suppliers and the only one that I can't trust at all is GoPro. Overheats, turns off, hangs up. Does not matter what sd cards I use. And "learn to use properly a sd card"??? Seriously?
@@VRMinde "your GoPro will work you won't loose footage even if your cam gets crushed under a car or spends days lost underwater" I said that because it happened to me and the Gopro was still working before it got replaced for free by Gopro after car incident and still working perfectly fine after water incident and in both case I got back the footage. I've used GP10 from -25°C over 3600m/12'000ft to 40°C in summer heat and it has never let me down. Meanwhile dji drones.. well well I hope that their action cam are more reliable than their drones.. About the sd card its just that if you use a shitty sd card your Gopro will be horrible to use it will lag freeze and loose footage all because the card can't keep up with the camera, and this doesn't happen with dji cams because their compression rate is much higher than Gopros (80mbs for dji vs 120-200mbs for dji)
@@lothaire.m3 I lost footage from dji, insta, and gopro when I drowned them on the bottom of the sea... multiple times :D Never in any other way from any of my cams. I did found my gopro once on a low tide after a full night in the sea and it was working, true. They have great water seals. But despite what sd cards I use - gopro was a continuous disaster with freezing, restarting and therefore not capturing the footage. They went from my favorite brand to the one I cannot trust anymore. Meanwhile competition has caught up. I am not risking my money for another overheathing (and freezing at the same time) piece of actioncam... And insta360 just released their new cam yesterday.
It is weird to question such a thing as if one would matter. Everyone are important and I am happy I learned that I'll stick to my Gopros. Great videos!
If I was HR at The Verge, I'd have given in to your wishes and given you a raise and asked you to stay. After Dieter left, YOU were The Verge to me. To a TON of people. I mean, to me, this is better. Like I used to click faster when I saw Becca's videos in The Verge channel. But IMAGINE having a channel with ONLY Becca's videos! 🤩 Instead of an assorted chocolate box, we get a full box of our favourite flavour! Keep going, you! ❤
Greetings from Malaysia. Just wanna say that I really enjoy the way you review products (very practical, straight to real-life situation), Becca. Been a fan of your style since the days of the Verge. All the best and keep rocking on your channel.
It's been exciting to see what DJI and Insta360 have been doing in the action camera space, especially with the cost and overheating issue's that GoPro's have. My only worry is if the US Government actually ends up banning DJI products. They have such good stuff.
@@actoraine_ The Insta 360 Ace Pro is almost a year old and it compares with the Action 5 VERY WELL. To my eye, it still has the best looking footage. It's highly unfortunate this "expert" video is not even mentioning it.
Freedom, that's what I see in this video, also an addict for Becca's smile, Becca you should be booked for contagious smile. I'm from TAMILNADU, south India half way around the world, yet you make me smile and learn at the same time, you're on the right path, you will achieve higher accolades. Thank you Becca for your work.
Hey guys, leave our tamilan free. He must be busy in loop mode for that contagious smile 😹 Apuram Danny, ulagam suthurathellam irukattum. Vanakkam sonna tamilnakku oru pathil vanakkam sollalamey.. 😜
What would it be like if you had a really nice friend who knew every little detail about cameras and could explain it to you in an accessible manner? That is what I feels like when watching those videos. I think Becca is doing an even better job than when she was previously in the verge. Incredibly detailed and professional, but still such a friendly vibe! Thank you and congratulations. 🤗
I feel so happy for you that your audience from Verge has stuck with you even on this channel, goes to show how much people care about you and the content you make. PS Need an extended cut of your cat such a lovable cat so precious😭😭
I ditched GoPro to go Osmo and havent looked back. Yes, the magnetic attachment is a bit fiddly, but the Osmo smokes the GoPro on image quality in my use cases (motorsport), is super reliable and fast/easy to use. Loving your reviews Becca, keep going. And above all else - Becca, Be Becca.
Great video Becca! Also just want to say, I think a huge underrated feature of the Action cam's have been the plug and play webcam possibility. Stinks it's not higher resolution, but being able to plug straight into USB with no capture card is such a nice touch.
We've had nothing but problems with our 2 GoPro's over the years. They seem to freeze on us a lot. As for DJI, we have an original Osmo Action that has been flawless. We tried GoPro again because we like the color profile but we're switching back to DJI because we can't stand our clips freezing all the time.......or recording without audio......and GoPro's customer service failed us.
Great video! I've been binging Action 5 reviews all morning, and I really like how you talked about some things (lens dirtiness) the other reviewers didn't. I'm a full-time travel vlogger, and I ended up ordering the DJI and seling my Gopro 11 today. My only concern is how there seems to be a lot of noise reduction used on the face by the DJI....
There is something so refreshing about your videos compared to other camera reviewers. It's easy going and yet such variety of shots and locations. Love it Becca :)
the reviews don't stop!! thank goodness for that. crazy to see how far the gopro has come while seeing the quality of life changes that a new-ish comer is able to provide. didn't realize how slow a gopro could seem when compared to how fast the dji A5 is!
I really appreciate your well produced footage. Often, an image tells more than a 10 min spec-read. Your taking tech outside approach really clicks with me. Thank you!
Awesome video Becca! Thanks so much for covering Dynamic range, lowlight & especially SKIN TONE / highlights - v.important to a lot of film makers & creators - but rarely covered! Great stuff & look forward to seeing more - also fantastic length, short & sweet under 15mins! Keep being awesome :)
Great review! Would love to get your take on the 360pro low light performance, another point that pushes me to the GoPro is the video editing software - no one is talking about it - would love to get your thought on that - where my main value is the ease of use and the ability to generate cool looking videos in minutes with the QUIK app :)
I think I like your videos so much because you review these products like I would do. So u hit all the right spots that I want to know about that certain tech. Thanks for ur video Becca!
Nice honest sounding comparison, stumbled across this video and glad I did. Sounds like you are truly comparing them and not trying show a favoritism towards one over the other.
Another cool feature of DJI is in build external Sound recorder but i dont understan how much is difficult to add this feature in go pro, why they need use media mood for that?
I really appreciate Becca's approach to video reviews. When I watch other content creators I think "did they really get together for drinks for a review for B-roll or is this just their life?". Everything Becca films feels purposeful and has intention beyond brain rot. Keep it up!
Thank you for giving a straightforward honest comparison. Subscribed and 👍 Several other channels have done similar comparisons, and they point out the flaws of one camera, while never saying anything about the flaws of the other. While the flaws they point out are valid, the fact that the other camera has none, is suspicious. "DJI has this feature, but the GoPro does not. The DJI can do this, but the GoPro can't, etc, etc". They often say upfront "The manufacture did not review or approve this video", but that is a smoke and mirrors disclaimer because they are not revealing the agreement they signed contains many restrictions about they can, and cannot, do in a YT video. They know if they upload a video that the manufacturer does not like, the company will not provide them with any more free products. Anything obtained for free is a 100% win, thus the expectations are much lower than purchasing a competitive camera at $400-$500. Flaws found in the free camera don't seem all that bad and not worth highlighting in their video.
This was an amazing review! Brought out the new features of each but also talked through the subjective, the old school vs new was a brilliant way of phrasing it. Amazing job. Oh, Osmo for me. That pressure guage system sounds awesome.
I love the proper use of a thing you're reviewing and comparing by putting some miles on it. Such a breath of fresh air from the "go go go" mentality of most tech reviewers today where they review it after a week based on notes from the company. Keep it up!
My Go Pro was having a lot of heating issues when I was shooting in log for more than 20 minutes. I'm talking in context of hot indian weather. I wanted to know if that is the case with the new one too. I wanted to switch to DJI since I also have the osmo Pocket 2 and Mini 3 drone. I hope the image quality will remain the same throughout the DJI products.
On weighting the liquid out. Does it help much if it's always the same weight of coffee in, and we're using the same size of cup and fill them up to the same point absolutely every time ?
Thank you for the nuanced comparison! I still like how the gopro exposes daylight shots, but the low light is hard to deny on the action 5. I think it may even be beneficial under tree cover/canopy in the summer. I know my hero 11 can fall apart in the woods due to how dark it can be.
I gotta be honest, when I started your video I thought, omg, so young, I should click away, this wont help comparing these cameras on a technical level... and although your video is quite casual, I found it not only entertaining and very likeable, but also helpful 🙂keep it up ! good work and thanks ! Greetings from Austria 🙂
Becca, big thanks for the detailed comparison! This really helped me make up my mind since I will be shooting in low light most of the time. I’m now subscribed!
you won my subscription, all dji issues can be fix with firmware (eg wb with nd filter coz its white balance sensor is outside the filter) while gopro limits coz of its aging processor and sensor tries to win you with its lens options. the a5 charges twice as fast as the GP13.
Heyo! Just found your new channel, just want to say that you and Dieter were the only two people I knew or cared about at the verge. So glad you're trying something new, best of luck!
Can't you also pair the external DJI Mic directly to the Action 5 pro via bluetooth? If I'm not mistaken there isn't any way to wirelessly pair an external mic directly to the GoPro (without a receiver and a bulky media mod accessory), which would also be a big plus for the Action 5. Unless Gopro already got up to date on this and I missed it
Great job! I know your neighborhood well - I was born [1958] and raised in Manhattan. I worked at Bleecker & W Broadway supermarket in the early 1980s. I was one of managers there - your west village video brings back memories. It was the punk rock era when I worked there. After that job, I drove a NYC yellow cab during my computer science grad school in Manhattan. I've been shooting and filming since 1970 in Manhattan. Keep it up! You are doing an amazing job and I just subscribe. PS I went with Old School. Got my GoPro 13 two days ago. I did my research and stuck with GoPro, again. My 5th GoPro model.
I have watched all the Smart Devil screen protector videos and this is easily the Best One. I love the quality, I love the vibe, I love the explanation, great video bro.
The magnetic mount on the DJI is easy to use, you just have to know how and where to squeeze. I went from a problematic GoPro10Hero Black to an OA4 for all my mostly underwater video and I never looked back. The WB sensor does a decent job and always makes the water a very pleasant blue, the WB sensor on the 5 is supposed to be even better. Even my 10MP photos from my 4 are usually very sharp and I really only record underwater video in 2.7K24FPS which gives me great results. I will get a 5PRO in 2025 and an AOI wide angle lens, for macro I'll rely on my TG6.
Nice review. Do you know when will the Ace Pro 2 come out? I’m also trying to decide if I should wait for Ace Pro 2 or just get the DJI Action 5 Pro now as I will travel soon.
This was extremely clear. If I buy one this year it will probably be the Osmo 5 I liked the unedited footage better and I think in the end that is what it comes down to. Thanks for this Becca.
Hi Becca, Thank you for your insightful comparison video. However, I believe two significant aspects may have been overlooked: The overheating issue associated with both cameras. The touch sensitivity of each camera; for instance, the Hero 12 exhibited considerable lag in touch response compared to the DJI 4. I hope you will consider addressing these issues in your future videos.
What if Im completely new to either platform which would be better for a new user with no bias I just want a good portable camera to catch great footage
The thing is... In order to use the "new" features of the GoPro, you have to spend hundreds of dollars more.. As much as it's cool they are trying to make it more diverse in it's abilities, you have to spend like $1000 to get all the lens' and filters and mounts.. ( keep in mind I am in Canada where the camera is almost $600 alone ).. The Osmo Action 5 has it's new features included in the price. I have been GoPro for a long long time.. I have owned the 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and now 12. As much as I would love the 13, I don't wanna spend upwards of $1000 to get the new lens, and my 12 is basically as good the 13 without buying all the extra goodies so this year I won't be buying a GoPro. I may however buy the Action 5 because riding my MTB in the forest has a lot of lighting changes and better low light can be very important. Nice to see such a big change to GoPro in the additional lens' but the cost is prohibitive.
the pain point with the GoPro is the use of a new battery. like it they kept the design compatible with my older hero 8 to 12 battery. i would've bought it in a heart beat.
I take wave “photos”. Been doing this with the hero2. I shoot photo burst 25 pics in 1 second. I’m used to the GoPro’s buffer time. How does the DJI compare for photo burst mode?
What is very bad in both is that the mp4 files with the new codec is not accepted by Adobe Premiere. You need a 3rd party software to convert the mp4 to something Premiere can accept. This is why action cams are more amateur oriented rather than pro. How do you edit your movies? Davinci?
team old school or team new school this year??
We've been using GoPros to record a lot of our in-car footage. After buying DJI Mics, I decided to try the Pocket 3. And because of those two, I just ordered the Action 5 Pro. I'm excited for the low light capabilities and really excited that we can connect two DJI Mic 2s to the camera! That's going to be super useful.
Always old school. There's something about the old school, new age tech couldn't fulfill.
old school for tech, new school for content ;)
The GoPro name is iconic, but there’s a lot to like about the DJI this time around…
💯% New school and new innovation. Just ordered the DJI Action 5 after watching your video. Great review video btw. Didn't know your channel until now, so you got a new sub as well !
Hello, the ND filter of DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro is not waterproof, it is put on; we have considered the firmness, so the magnetic bracket can only be connected in one direction.
yeah clearly lol
DJI, the pride of China. Long live the motherland and our great paternal red Party
Dji ❤
@@CHILLRIDEADVENTURE
Thank you for your support.
@@DJISupportGlobal I wanna Try The DJI Action 5 pro and I will review it to my Channel 🤙
Becca, you know, you are like... really, really good at this.
just screenshotted this and renamed it "open when needed" on the desktop. thank you
shut up please. Idk what drama all you guys are talking about but make a video and talk about it there. Im trying to learn about cameras and all these npc comments have nothing to do with it
@@scx24scaler78 if you’re trying to learn about cameras, then actually watch the video and stop wandering about the comment section
@@Jochoved I did but welcome to youtube comments where people go to discuss their opinions on the topic, not something completely unrelated.
@@scx24scaler78 you know what, just ignore the comments you don’t need please
Well done review! You touched on some points that no other reviewer mentioned. Had no clue the dji had the internal storage and the depth meter. GoPros filters are nice, but man, I really like what DJI has been doing and at the price point they are doing it at. It’s a solid product it seems and appreciate you diving into both of them.
DJI in one word: reliable. Action camera should NEVER fail or glitch. Gopro got good at it in past versions. Lost confidence and I migrated to DJI (action 4) now Im happy again. Hope Gopro will catch up again. ps: such a joy to watch and listen you. Thanks!
Yes, after three Go-Pro's I will never buy another product from them. I have Insta products that I find far more reliable.
why was it not reliable? in what situations did it fail? I am looking to buy my first action cam , that is why im asking.
@@SilverfoxJB also, why did it fail for you too?
@@smilz32 For me, often I plug it to charge, and it turned it self on - meaning, it was not charging, and I only found out when I had to take it to my sports... but could not use sure to battery in zero. To my surprise, many others commenting about the camera not recording. Ha! also interface bad responsiveness. Image quality was never a problem. Granted. By the new cameras nowadays also are great. PLUS reliable. I testify my DJI Action 4 has been only joy, including App. It is a pity GoPro who had it all to stay on top, drop the ball big time.
@@smilz32 I would honestly get an Insta Go or a DJI offering. The horror of filming and nothing being there, the dam thing shutting down at random times and then just refusing to start.
Becca your channel makes me realize that it wasn’t the Verge’s style I loved; it was YOURS. Keep up the awesome work as you approach 100k subs!!
that part
100% agreed
Great review. I vlog outdoors in temps that can regularly exceed 100 degrees. Most of my filming is done walking in temps between 85-105 degrees. I've owned GoPros from the 3 up to the 11. I jumped into the Osmo scene when the Action 3 came out and played around with both GoPro and DJI for awhile. It didn't take long before I dropped GoPro altogether. DJI never overheats to the point of shutting down. The screen may turn off but it keeps filming. GoPro will just shut off on me leaving me to bake in the heat until it has cooled enough to reboot. GoPro has also had a history of randomly losing clips or damaging files. I've had many clips from GoPro that were damaged to the point they were not usable. Way too many issues with the Gopro for me. DJI has never, ever let me down. I just bought the Action 5 to replace my 4, and I have the Pocket 3 as well. For me, reliability is far more important than new lenses. I need something that works all of the time. Thank you again for the video.
learn how to use properly a sd card and all of a sudden your GoPro will work you won't loose footage even if your cam gets crushed under a car or spends days lost underwater which I don't think any dji cam could resist. it's same as blaming apple when using a $3 charging cable. For people who needs a real action cam the GoPro is still way far ahead as the dji is closer to an iPhone with a rugged case and since the iPhone is in another category in terms of quality there's no reason to buy the action 5 except to fall for dji's wave of clickbait sponsored reviews and comparisons
@@lothaire.m3 bullsht. I use multiple cameras of different suppliers and the only one that I can't trust at all is GoPro. Overheats, turns off, hangs up. Does not matter what sd cards I use. And "learn to use properly a sd card"??? Seriously?
@@VRMinde "your GoPro will work you won't loose footage even if your cam gets crushed under a car or spends days lost underwater" I said that because it happened to me and the Gopro was still working before it got replaced for free by Gopro after car incident and still working perfectly fine after water incident and in both case I got back the footage. I've used GP10 from -25°C over 3600m/12'000ft to 40°C in summer heat and it has never let me down. Meanwhile dji drones.. well well I hope that their action cam are more reliable than their drones.. About the sd card its just that if you use a shitty sd card your Gopro will be horrible to use it will lag freeze and loose footage all because the card can't keep up with the camera, and this doesn't happen with dji cams because their compression rate is much higher than Gopros (80mbs for dji vs 120-200mbs for dji)
@@lothaire.m3 I lost footage from dji, insta, and gopro when I drowned them on the bottom of the sea... multiple times :D Never in any other way from any of my cams.
I did found my gopro once on a low tide after a full night in the sea and it was working, true. They have great water seals.
But despite what sd cards I use - gopro was a continuous disaster with freezing, restarting and therefore not capturing the footage. They went from my favorite brand to the one I cannot trust anymore. Meanwhile competition has caught up. I am not risking my money for another overheathing (and freezing at the same time) piece of actioncam... And insta360 just released their new cam yesterday.
The editing and overview is remarkable. Can't wait to see what's next!! You rock!
this is quickly becoming my comfort channel. thank you for being you 💙
I'm a sucker for low light usability so gotta give it to DJI
I have never seen someone make the DJI mount look difficult 😂
I never knew the DJI case could be a battery bank, that’s awesome
And worth mentioning that the GoPro magnetic mount is not included in the box. You have to buy it extra for 25$
She's just demonstrating it. Not a big deal
@@theobserver3753 it’s a seperate clip - so was done that way intentionally
In case someone didn’t tell you, you matter bud.❤
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That sounds hurtful for some reason
@@Zac_ColeWhat??? 😂😂😂😂😂
@@Zac_Colemaybe because it kind of implied that somehow they didn't matter before.
It is weird to question such a thing as if one would matter. Everyone are important and I am happy I learned that I'll stick to my Gopros. Great videos!
If I was HR at The Verge, I'd have given in to your wishes and given you a raise and asked you to stay. After Dieter left, YOU were The Verge to me. To a TON of people.
I mean, to me, this is better. Like I used to click faster when I saw Becca's videos in The Verge channel. But IMAGINE having a channel with ONLY Becca's videos! 🤩 Instead of an assorted chocolate box, we get a full box of our favourite flavour! Keep going, you! ❤
Greetings from Malaysia. Just wanna say that I really enjoy the way you review products (very practical, straight to real-life situation), Becca. Been a fan of your style since the days of the Verge. All the best and keep rocking on your channel.
It's been exciting to see what DJI and Insta360 have been doing in the action camera space, especially with the cost and overheating issue's that GoPro's have.
My only worry is if the US Government actually ends up banning DJI products. They have such good stuff.
Go pro resolved the heating issues in 13
If we are not comparing with insta360… is it because that’s last gen?
@@dreamingontwowheels9572but not everything else
@@actoraine_Probably. If leaks are accurate the Ace Pro 2 will likely come out in October, so watch for a follow-up.
@@actoraine_ The Insta 360 Ace Pro is almost a year old and it compares with the Action 5 VERY WELL. To my eye, it still has the best looking footage. It's highly unfortunate this "expert" video is not even mentioning it.
My favorite content creator is here sooo
Freedom, that's what I see in this video, also an addict for Becca's smile, Becca you should be booked for contagious smile. I'm from TAMILNADU, south India half way around the world, yet you make me smile and learn at the same time, you're on the right path, you will achieve higher accolades. Thank you Becca for your work.
Hello neighbour 😂
Hello, neighbour.
vanakkam xD
Hey guys, leave our tamilan free. He must be busy in loop mode for that contagious smile 😹
Apuram Danny, ulagam suthurathellam irukattum. Vanakkam sonna tamilnakku oru pathil vanakkam sollalamey.. 😜
Actually amazing that the quality hasn't drop one bit from The Verge. You can really do it all on your own!
Totally refreshing review. I was tired of biased reviews and comparisons. Thanks. Have a good day.
What would it be like if you had a really nice friend who knew every little detail about cameras and could explain it to you in an accessible manner? That is what I feels like when watching those videos. I think Becca is doing an even better job than when she was previously in the verge. Incredibly detailed and professional, but still such a friendly vibe! Thank you and congratulations. 🤗
I feel so happy for you that your audience from Verge has stuck with you even on this channel, goes to show how much people care about you and the content you make.
PS Need an extended cut of your cat such a lovable cat so precious😭😭
Extended version only for paid subscribers... hahahah
(she becomes rich in under 6 months)
This is one of the few detailed analysis video on action cams...loved it..
Love the nuances you pointed out, Becca! Hello from Manila!
I ditched GoPro to go Osmo and havent looked back. Yes, the magnetic attachment is a bit fiddly, but the Osmo smokes the GoPro on image quality in my use cases (motorsport), is super reliable and fast/easy to use. Loving your reviews Becca, keep going. And above all else - Becca, Be Becca.
0:06 that transition is sick!! 🔥
Great video Becca!
Also just want to say, I think a huge underrated feature of the Action cam's have been the plug and play webcam possibility. Stinks it's not higher resolution, but being able to plug straight into USB with no capture card is such a nice touch.
Agreed!
Have you tried it? Because that’s my question.
@@colin-nekritz Yes, you can use an action camera as a webcam, but it will get very hot and it's not the best quality.
Notification squad!! Thanks for the video. I didn't really watch the Verge before, but I've been loving your videos so far!
She’s indie now. Theverge threatened her with non-compete and she left as I understand it.
We've had nothing but problems with our 2 GoPro's over the years. They seem to freeze on us a lot. As for DJI, we have an original Osmo Action that has been flawless. We tried GoPro again because we like the color profile but we're switching back to DJI because we can't stand our clips freezing all the time.......or recording without audio......and GoPro's customer service failed us.
This is an awesome comparison short enuff and straight to the point, without leaving out any important details.
Well, this is simply the best video for a comparison of these two cameras. Thank you very much!
Congrats on going off on your own and all your success thus far. It’s well deserved. Your content has always shone bright.
Great video! I've been binging Action 5 reviews all morning, and I really like how you talked about some things (lens dirtiness) the other reviewers didn't. I'm a full-time travel vlogger, and I ended up ordering the DJI and seling my Gopro 11 today. My only concern is how there seems to be a lot of noise reduction used on the face by the DJI....
how are you getting on with the DJI compared to the GoPro?
There is something so refreshing about your videos compared to other camera reviewers. It's easy going and yet such variety of shots and locations. Love it Becca :)
What a refreshing take on a tech video! Thank you
I’ve just purchased and started using the Osmo Action 5 Pro. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. THANK YOU DJI❤️!!!!
The anamorphic lens does it for me. Thanks!
Siempre es un gusto enorme ver tus revisiones de productos, Becca.
Un abrazo y gracias por compartir desde Santiago de Chile (Latin-America).
Marcelo.
the reviews don't stop!! thank goodness for that. crazy to see how far the gopro has come while seeing the quality of life changes that a new-ish comer is able to provide. didn't realize how slow a gopro could seem when compared to how fast the dji A5 is!
Really happy to see these Becca videos pop up on my TL regularly now!
Dude youre killin it! Proud of you!
I really appreciate your well produced footage. Often, an image tells more than a 10 min spec-read. Your taking tech outside approach really clicks with me. Thank you!
Awesome video Becca! Thanks so much for covering Dynamic range, lowlight & especially SKIN TONE / highlights - v.important to a lot of film makers & creators - but rarely covered!
Great stuff & look forward to seeing more - also fantastic length, short & sweet under 15mins! Keep being awesome :)
Thanks for the in-depth review. You really made my decision on what to buy for an action camera simple.
Great review! Would love to get your take on the 360pro low light performance, another point that pushes me to the GoPro is the video editing software - no one is talking about it - would love to get your thought on that - where my main value is the ease of use and the ability to generate cool looking videos in minutes with the QUIK app :)
I think I like your videos so much because you review these products like I would do. So u hit all the right spots that I want to know about that certain tech. Thanks for ur video Becca!
Thanks Becca, for your awesome work and being you!
Im happy that you have your own channel ❤😊
Nice honest sounding comparison, stumbled across this video and glad I did. Sounds like you are truly comparing them and not trying show a favoritism towards one over the other.
Another cool feature of DJI is in build external Sound recorder but i dont understan how much is difficult to add this feature in go pro, why they need use media mood for that?
Your videos are so comfy and fun to watch, I don't really care about action cameras but I couldn't stop watching. Keep it up bud!
Such a fun and valuable video, with an amazing production. thanks Becca! 🫶
Love you and your work!
thank you for this review. Great work and great videos taken during every day conditions.
Best reviewer I've come across so far. Precise and not too long winded!!!
Watching from Brazil ❤ - very happy that you now have your own channel. Keep creating this amazing content, Becca!!!
Becca is THEE vibe!
"Take tech outside" I love it. Subscribed!
Thank you Becca. You’ve helped me choose my Christmas present! I think I’ll have fun with the new lenses on the GoPro ✌🏻
I really appreciate Becca's approach to video reviews. When I watch other content creators I think "did they really get together for drinks for a review for B-roll or is this just their life?". Everything Becca films feels purposeful and has intention beyond brain rot. Keep it up!
Thank you for giving a straightforward honest comparison. Subscribed and 👍 Several other channels have done similar comparisons, and they point out the flaws of one camera, while never saying anything about the flaws of the other. While the flaws they point out are valid, the fact that the other camera has none, is suspicious. "DJI has this feature, but the GoPro does not. The DJI can do this, but the GoPro can't, etc, etc". They often say upfront "The manufacture did not review or approve this video", but that is a smoke and mirrors disclaimer because they are not revealing the agreement they signed contains many restrictions about they can, and cannot, do in a YT video. They know if they upload a video that the manufacturer does not like, the company will not provide them with any more free products. Anything obtained for free is a 100% win, thus the expectations are much lower than purchasing a competitive camera at $400-$500. Flaws found in the free camera don't seem all that bad and not worth highlighting in their video.
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This was an amazing review! Brought out the new features of each but also talked through the subjective, the old school vs new was a brilliant way of phrasing it. Amazing job. Oh, Osmo for me. That pressure guage system sounds awesome.
Easily some of the best reviews on RUclips! So glad to see you continue your amazing work. ❤
Shallow depth of field on an action camera? I backing away slowly 😅
just found your channel. most excellent! Thank for your hard work!
Let's go more Becca videos 🎉
Way more balanced review than others. Thank you.
I love the proper use of a thing you're reviewing and comparing by putting some miles on it. Such a breath of fresh air from the "go go go" mentality of most tech reviewers today where they review it after a week based on notes from the company. Keep it up!
So glad seeing you running your own channel!! And that kitty!? Soooo cute ;)
My Go Pro was having a lot of heating issues when I was shooting in log for more than 20 minutes. I'm talking in context of hot indian weather. I wanted to know if that is the case with the new one too. I wanted to switch to DJI since I also have the osmo Pocket 2 and Mini 3 drone. I hope the image quality will remain the same throughout the DJI products.
This is a great comparison. Nice work here Becca!
great review and love how detailed the comparison is. more power!
On weighting the liquid out. Does it help much if it's always the same weight of coffee in, and we're using the same size of cup and fill them up to the same point absolutely every time ?
Excellent video, really explains the different perfectly
Thank you for the nuanced comparison! I still like how the gopro exposes daylight shots, but the low light is hard to deny on the action 5. I think it may even be beneficial under tree cover/canopy in the summer. I know my hero 11 can fall apart in the woods due to how dark it can be.
I gotta be honest, when I started your video I thought, omg, so young, I should click away, this wont help comparing these cameras on a technical level... and although your video is quite casual, I found it not only entertaining and very likeable, but also helpful 🙂keep it up ! good work and thanks ! Greetings from Austria 🙂
Love this, other comparisons would steer you towards the new only but yours is well balanced and thoughtful of more than just the specs sheet. 😎
Becca, big thanks for the detailed comparison! This really helped me make up my mind since I will be shooting in low light most of the time.
I’m now subscribed!
you won my subscription, all dji issues can be fix with firmware (eg wb with nd filter coz its white balance sensor is outside the filter) while gopro limits coz of its aging processor and sensor tries to win you with its lens options. the a5 charges twice as fast as the GP13.
Heyo! Just found your new channel, just want to say that you and Dieter were the only two people I knew or cared about at the verge. So glad you're trying something new, best of luck!
Jeez! 0:05 seconds into the video, and already a super slick video transition. Becca never disappoints! 🙂
What's the max depth for the Osmo? Do they offer a diving case like the GoPro?
Can't you also pair the external DJI Mic directly to the Action 5 pro via bluetooth?
If I'm not mistaken there isn't any way to wirelessly pair an external mic directly to the GoPro (without a receiver and a bulky media mod accessory), which would also be a big plus for the Action 5. Unless Gopro already got up to date on this and I missed it
Great job! I know your neighborhood well - I was born [1958] and raised in Manhattan. I worked at Bleecker & W Broadway supermarket in the early 1980s. I was one of managers there - your west village video brings back memories. It was the punk rock era when I worked there. After that job, I drove a NYC yellow cab during my computer science grad school in Manhattan. I've been shooting and filming since 1970 in Manhattan. Keep it up! You are doing an amazing job and I just subscribe. PS I went with Old School. Got my GoPro 13 two days ago. I did my research and stuck with GoPro, again. My 5th GoPro model.
Great footage and review. Really good conversational delivery too.
I have watched all the Smart Devil screen protector videos and this is easily the Best One. I love the quality, I love the vibe, I love the explanation, great video bro.
Awesome comparison and rundown of each. Thanks
Good review. Appreciate the work done. ✌️
The magnetic mount on the DJI is easy to use, you just have to know how and where to squeeze. I went from a problematic GoPro10Hero Black to an OA4 for all my mostly underwater video and I never looked back. The WB sensor does a decent job and always makes the water a very pleasant blue, the WB sensor on the 5 is supposed to be even better. Even my 10MP photos from my 4 are usually very sharp and I really only record underwater video in 2.7K24FPS which gives me great results. I will get a 5PRO in 2025 and an AOI wide angle lens, for macro I'll rely on my TG6.
Nice review. Do you know when will the Ace Pro 2 come out? I’m also trying to decide if I should wait for Ace Pro 2 or just get the DJI Action 5 Pro now as I will travel soon.
This was extremely clear. If I buy one this year it will probably be the Osmo 5 I liked the unedited footage better and I think in the end that is what it comes down to. Thanks for this Becca.
Hi Becca,
Thank you for your insightful comparison video. However, I believe two significant aspects may have been overlooked:
The overheating issue associated with both cameras.
The touch sensitivity of each camera; for instance, the Hero 12 exhibited considerable lag in touch response compared to the DJI 4.
I hope you will consider addressing these issues in your future videos.
My first time seeing your video and I instantly subscribed after watching it! Thanks for the great (and honest) content!
Thank you got this informative review. I bought a DJI action 5 pro instead of the go pro 13!
Great video!
It's crazy how I preferred the gopro in the well lit scenes every single time but that low light performance is.. not.
What if Im completely new to either platform which would be better for a new user with no bias I just want a good portable camera to catch great footage
Hey 👋🏻!!
I just bought 5pro and im struggling to find h264 anywhere. Im i missing something!!! Please help...
The thing is... In order to use the "new" features of the GoPro, you have to spend hundreds of dollars more.. As much as it's cool they are trying to make it more diverse in it's abilities, you have to spend like $1000 to get all the lens' and filters and mounts.. ( keep in mind I am in Canada where the camera is almost $600 alone ).. The Osmo Action 5 has it's new features included in the price. I have been GoPro for a long long time.. I have owned the 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and now 12. As much as I would love the 13, I don't wanna spend upwards of $1000 to get the new lens, and my 12 is basically as good the 13 without buying all the extra goodies so this year I won't be buying a GoPro. I may however buy the Action 5 because riding my MTB in the forest has a lot of lighting changes and better low light can be very important. Nice to see such a big change to GoPro in the additional lens' but the cost is prohibitive.
Really appreciate your real life use reviews. Thank you!
the pain point with the GoPro is the use of a new battery. like it they kept the design compatible with my older hero 8 to 12 battery. i would've bought it in a heart beat.
I take wave “photos”. Been doing this with the hero2. I shoot photo burst 25 pics in 1 second. I’m used to the GoPro’s buffer time. How does the DJI compare for photo burst mode?
What is very bad in both is that the mp4 files with the new codec is not accepted by Adobe Premiere. You need a 3rd party software to convert the mp4 to something Premiere can accept. This is why action cams are more amateur oriented rather than pro. How do you edit your movies? Davinci?