very informative and appreciate the honest opinion. I am a fan of the pocket 3 and the ace pro, but I will be mainly using the ace pro since I can take it anywhere even underwater, but the pocket 3 just can't do in extreme enviroment
Thank you and I appreciate your feedback. Yes, both are great cameras and have different areas where they excel. The Ace Pro is great for that take anywhere use case.
I start to follow your channel when I was waiting for my ace pro to be delivered. I found your videos are very informative with details very organized👍🏾
Thank you for the review, I have all these cameras with the accessories, I can tell the best camera for best results and easy to use: DJI Osmo pocket 3 Insta360 Ace Pro DJI action 4 Gopro 12
Excellent thorough video mate, I’ve got a GoPro Hero 11 and Osmo Pocket 3. They’re both good, but always worried I’m going to break the Pocket on a hike. GoPro would be so much better if they ironed out all the glitches that plague their new cameras every year.
Absolutely agree. The Pocket 3 is great but it doesn’t replace having action cameras for me. I do bring the Pocket 3 on some hikes while keeping in mind if I drop it, impact it, or fall on it that it’s probably going to need some serious repairs after that (I did buy the DJI warranty). My GoPro and other action cameras I’ve dropped or hit plenty of times and they get a scratch or two but keep on going. Also, I’m hoping for big things from GoPro with the Hero 13 this fall.
I currently have the DJI Action 3, which I love, but you are right, it's limited for night time stuff. I'm hoping the 5 will address that problem! I found it great when I went snorkeling and caving last year though, it's very tough and easy to replace a lens if you break one
I look to RUclipsrs to be a RUclipsr your content has helped me allot with learning the dos and don'ts of action cameras. Good in depth review. bought an action 4 and it hasn't let me down .great camera
Great review. I have been using ace pro for 3 months, it remains my top pick for capturing life's adventures. I'm thrilled with the innovative features it provides, which help me save a lot more time in shooting and editing process. Overall, ace pro is a great choice.
Very thorough! I have 3 of the 4 cameras (No Action 4), and agree with your findings. GoPro best in good light, Ace Pro best in low light and Osmo best for cinematic (travel, vlog, low light) but, as you said, limited for "action." Having these three in my quiver allows me to make the best of any scenario.
Appreciate it. Yes, my goal with this video was to provide the needed information to make the decision easier for anyone in the market for one of these.
Just began following you, enjoy your comparison here. I’ve been playing with how to best night lapse with an Action 4. I am a novice but looks like I’ve been fighting an uphill battle
Such a great comparison. Thank you for doing this! I have the Pocket 3 and am on the fence about purchasing the Action 4 vs the Action 5. I've had the Action 4 before, but returned it because the Pocket 3 suited my needs in more areas. I wish I knew more about Action 5 specs.
Does it mean the ace pro has the better image quality among the 3 action cameras since the bitrate is higher? I personally prefer the look of the red rim design, also the flip screen
Great question. Part of the reason the max bitrate is higher is because of the 8K24 resolution that is possible on this camera. The bitrate appears to be lower when filming in 4K. However, when I look at the footage filmed with the Ace Pro next to footage from the other action cameras the quality from the Ace Pro looks great and the clarity and detail are solid. I find the Ace Pro and GoPro Hero 12 to have the best clarity and detail in their footage out of the three action cameras.
I've got a DJI Mini 3 Pro, Action 4, and Pocket 3 combo with their wireless mic (which also pairs with the Action 4 - which is a great firmware update). That alone is a fantastic benefit. DJI quality has always been excellent, so let's hope that remains so. I also have an Insta 360 X3 which is great for action (sailing in my case) as it allows for framing the action in post when you are too busy to film and sail at the same time.
I would recommend the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 due to the ability to easily focus in on food in tight and potentially low light settings. The low light capabilities of the 1” sensor and the minimum focal distance will both be advantages over the other cameras.
@GreatDayForAHike thank you 😊 I was leaning towards the p3, and I actually purchased it yesterday, so thanks for confirming, and again, thanks for your video 👍
What a well produced and concise video, impressive the amount of information you were able to clearly and succinctly put out. 👏 I have the Ace Pro, but kind of overlooked that 8bit colour when buying it which I kind of regret, everything else is great for my use case though. Won’t be long before you’ll get that ground hog feeling when they’ve all brought out new cameras. Think the 13 is already here at the time of writing. I watched because I don’t mind buying year old or more gear as it’s proven or otherwise, and your video is invaluable for this reason for me. I know how much work you had to put and wanted to say that this viewer is very grateful. Thanks.
Thank you for your feedback. Really appreciate it. I will say even with the 8bit color, the Leica color science is really nice on the Ace Pro and I like it. I also really like the night modes on the Ace Pro. Just used it again last night and star lapse and it performed well.
Great review, we go GoPro, as we have been using them for years without issues and have a lot of legacy mounts etc. and like the new features on the 12. Why no mention of the add-on wide lens for the GP12? BTW a "one inch class" sensor is not that much bigger than a 1/1.9", it's actually about 13x10mm or about 1/1.5" if it's the same size as the Sony and Canon "inch class".
Good point about the Max Lens Mod 2.0. As far as specific sensor sizes if you look at the mm measurements of the 1/1.9” vs the 1” CMOS the percentage difference is quite significant; however, sensor size is not everything and a lot of other factors matter as well. I, too, like my GoPro cameras. I have owned every single one since the Hero 4 Silver and use my Hero 12 often. Just used it this past weekend in fact. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Most comprehensive comparison available, super helpful, at the end it seems that the pocket 3 wins but to be perfect it would be with the action 4 for all the more unsafe videos, it's also a lot more discreet, keep up with the great vlogs
I was hesitant about acepro and pocket3 but finally decided on acepro. Pocket 3 is not waterproof and kinda fragile in my outdoor use case, and acepro has very good vlogging features, also low light performance better than DJI and gopro...
just as a heads up to people reading this thread, the only downside for ace pro for vlogging is it *by far* has the longest minimum focus distance of the 4 cameras and at normal arms length with the ace pro facing you, a face will be slightly out of focus because of this, IMHO this makes ace pro a bit less of an ideal vlogging platform.
My first but definitely not my last watch of one of your videos. Please don’t burn out though, want your channel to last, great video, thanks. I found it so useful. 👏
Really appreciate your feedback and support! Yes, I have focused on finding a good balance with my content plan for this year in order to combat the risk of burn out.
I'm not sure if the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 can be considered an action camera... It's not waterproof, dustproof, or shockproof and has a lot of exposed moving parts. I consider it as different type of beast altogether: a vlogging camera.
This is a fair point and something I considered before creating this video. I included it because of the size, specs, and the fact that many people use action cameras for vlogging too, but you’re right, the Pocket 3 is designed with one main use case in mind: vlogging. The Pocket 3 is definitely not an action camera for action sports.
@@GreatDayForAHike Great video, by the way (forgot to write it down in the first comment as I was half-asleep while typing)! Full of insight on all cameras! I've got the GPH12 and Pocket 3 and tomorrow I'll get the AcePro. Since I've already got the Action 3, I'll skip Action 4 and go straight for the Action 5, which, judjing from Pocket 3, willl probably be larger in size (similar to AcePro) and feature a 1" sensor, so it'll definitely be worth the upgrade!
@@GreatDayForAHike Thank you. 🤩 Yes, I'm also expecting Action 5 to be an amazing camera. As for my camera "collection", I've invested a lot of money in an attempt to continue improving the quality of my videos and offer a little bit more varied content. I'm using each camera for different types of content, as each of them excels on certain fields and none of them is the best on everything, with GPH12 being used mostly for short distance day driving (with MaxLens 2.0)/nightlapse/vehicle lights/star trails, Action 3 also for long distance day driving/hyperlapse, Pocket 3 for walking tours/timelapse and the AcePro for night driving videos. Hopefully, all of my efforts won't go unnoticed from the RUclips algorithm for much longer. 😅
I agree however i truly appreciate the comparison as i am looking at that and one of the other cameras as well at the moment plus the details sharing great
love this your guides for the action camera. I’m a beginner interesting for my vacation camera. Since beginning i like action 4. Mostly i will use this as is meaning just choose from the menu and i will use the video as is but if i have time to update i will. So do you think my choice is good enough for that?
Yes, the Action 4 is a solid vlogging camera. Check out this video here for more specific vlogging settings I recommend for this camera: ruclips.net/video/TgI5ihg9jRI/видео.htmlsi=EX2cBR0bbV7s7nss
Which action camera is best for capturing animal movements, my dog is super athletic and i trying to record his exercises, start a youtube channel or tiktok.
Great video and helpful content. Thank you. I have had a DJI Osmo for a few years and I love it. By far it is the best camera ever but not for rough, action filming. It is more walking around video needs. It starts up and closes down very quickly. It holds a charge forever. Literally a month with usage without charging. Video quality is awesome. I have had many GoPro cameras and all have let me down. The battery life sucks and the app sometimes works and sometimes does not. The ghost recording feature is frustrating. The GoPro literally just decides to start recording without pushing any buttons. GoPro is a crappy company with crappy products. Sorry to be blunt but I have had four of them over the last 10 years. All four have had battery challenges and don't work right.
Hello. I want to live stream while fishing by sharing the internet from my phone. As far as I know, Gopro can also record to SD card while live streaming. Is there the same feature in Insta360 Ace pro , DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and DJI Osmo Action 4? Which one do you recommend for live streaming?
I like the consistency of the workflow between the Pocket 3 and Action 4, which also carries over to their drones like the Mini 4 Pro. Makes color grading a breeze. I find the Ace Pro (which I own also) the best colors (in particular with HDR on) out of the camera but it is the heaviest, I find physically I don't trust its doors for water immersion (they can pop open with a brush) and I'm disappointed it lacks a LOG profile or 10-bit color. I'm hoping to sell my Ace Pro this year and maybe the Action 5 Pro will offer some of the missing software features (night and star lapse, timed capture, improved low light stability etc.) like the GoPro and Ace Pro to justify me picking it up.
hi, I understand sources are saying Dji action5 will be available/released in Aug 2024, now we are in Aug 2024 but no one seem to know when & if it will be available/released Aug 2024? thx.
I do not know of anything official but I do know that DJI released the Osmo Action 4 in August last year so I’d say August is reasonable to expect this year too.
For me DJI all the way,used in conjunction with some of there other products its a winner for me.Support is fantastic,Frank Wang listens to his customers . No I’m not a brand fan,just looking out for my needs.
Brilliant - nice details. I really don't like the way DJI forces you in the arms of their app for registering - so they're out. AFAIK Gopro doesn't do that shite, you can even update the firmware via the SDcard. I have no idea how Insta360 have done this, so actually the Gopro is my favorite.
Hello! Tennis coach here trying to record match play. Which of these would be best for tennis? The only problem mainly is the shadows on court at certain times of day. My experience is that shadows get really dark
Hi, I’m thinking the Ace Pro might be better for taking action video of a High School baseball game. I’m mainly interested in getting the best footage of the Fielder positions and the Short Stop position. I have a hard time getting clear faces when shooting from the backstop area. I have the GoPro 11 but I haven’t been able to get anything good from that far away. What do you recommend?
From iran, thank you for great review But im still confused im a motor rider and this is first time to buy a action camera but i wanted a cinematic videos on camera and and also in night, can you say what should i chose?
For your use cases I believe the Action 4 or the Ace Pro would be best. Both are good for action and both do great in low light with the right settings. I made this video with the low light settings I recommend for the Action 4: ruclips.net/video/d36laQxaRHA/видео.htmlsi=Kw3tv5gZGH-zKMsy
You are by far one of the best reviewer that I have come across,I have a distributor of electronic equipment for 3 decades ,you are extremely clear and concise in your explanation of details, simply excellent,you are a brilliant vloggers,I would love to work with you,whats the best way to contact you .
hey there bud, I'm making bowling content and was thinking of the pocket 3, but not sure if the action 4 would be better. I need as much stabilization as possible. using my phone at the moment and its terrible. which would you recommend
I would recommend the Pocket 3. Reasons: 1) Bigger sensor which will be better for lower light, indoor filming. 2) Mechanical stabilization which means you don’t have to worry about the jitter and ghosting with EIS in low light. 3) Auto focus capabilities mean you can get more creative if you’d like to with how you film the bowling content.
@GreatDayForAHike Thank you very much my friend. I had it in my cart and was just waiting to see if could get a reply from someone with more knowledge. Much appreciated
Actually the difference between 1/1.9 senosor next to 1/1.3 is great. About 2x or bigger and similar to the difference between APS-C and fullframe camera. That's pretty noticeable in the practice in my opinion. The main negatives I see about Insta Ace Pro is the lack of 10 bit video and the agressive hdr artefacts. In many cases that looks cheap and definitely not professional.
Would you like to run with the camera attached to you such as using a chest mount? If so, I’d recommend either the Hero 12 or Action 4. Both should work well for this purpose.
@@GreatDayForAHike I was thinking a chest mount or head mount for running. Thanks. You would not recommend the Insta360, for running. Which has the best stabilization for runners?
@cryptofitnessandgaming-cfg The Ace Pro is also great for this use case but I was taking price and weight into consideration as well. Each of these has great stabilization but if you’d like to use horizon leveling or 360 degree horizon lock, the GoPro offers both in up to a 5.3K resolution with Linear+ lens option and 30FPS.
But what about the "Audio" ? Like if im talking while i have my motorhelmet on, while you still hear me clear ? Or in a crowd of people ? What about that ? Or did i just skip over it ?😮
Hello! Question regarding power supply for timelapse shooting on the GoPro Hero 12 -- what's the best way to ensure the camera stays charged for a multiple hour-long shot in which the camera must remain still (e.g. sunset, stargazing, etc.)? Should it just be connected to an external power source, as opposed to replacing the battery with a fully charged new one? Seems like replacing the battery would jostle the camera and mess up the shot. Also, if it's connected to an external power source, does that make it more susceptible to damage from weather elements (e.g. condensation, dust, etc.)? If so, how can I prevent that damage? Thanks so much for the help!
The conclusion is up to you. This is all about which one is best for you. The camera that is best for my needs based on the features I value most may not be the same as the features you value most.
Yes, and while this doesn’t allow for much editing flexibility, most action camera users do not necessarily want to grade the footage. I find the footage from the Ace Pro to look great overall considering it is 8-bit. The Ace Pro can hold its own in many areas and I find is a fun camera to use.
If you’re using 30fps, you’d be limited to shutter speed options of 1/30 and 1/60 on either side of 1/50. In other words, 1/50 isn’t going to show as a shutter speed option for 30fps footage.
@@GreatDayForAHike My mistake, I have already corrected it, I meant 4k60 1/50 - my S23U does not record in 50FPS so it remains 60FPS 1/50 to avoid flickering in the PAL system. Unfortunately, GP 11 does not allow 60FPS 1/50, so there is a problem with combining materials from S23U and GP11. Action allows 60p 1/50.
@Marek_Holland Yes I don’t think there is a way to set it to 1/50 in 60fps but this could be possible if you look into GoPro Labs firmware. There may be a QR code that will enable you to do this.
Correct, and that is something I state in this video. It was included despite not having action camera features because many use action cameras for vlogging.
Yes, I think especially those who may be using an action camera for vlogging or considered using one for vlogging. The OP3 ends up being a strong contender.
I have GoPro 11. It sucks. I also have Go 3, Pocket 2, ZV-1 ii, and Sony X3000. Guess which one never gets used? Ding ding ding. GoPro 11. I'm selling it today and will put the money towards Pocket 3. Go 3 isn't the best image quality, but it's fun to use. The others are all fine cameras too.
Right after I filmed this video it looks like GoPro went and did a $50 sale on the camera 😂 Yes, the price was $399 when released but now a $50 sale at $349 and still the subscriber discount.
Terrible customer service. Bought an Ace that came with a battery that didn't work and I've been jumping through hoops trying to get a replacement. Now I just want to return the entire camera. Worst customer service I've dealt with in a long time. Still waiting....
Yes, the Pocket 3 is a bit of an outlier here and not marketed as an action camera, but I included it due to a lot of interest in this product by those who also own action cameras.
I have found the flare to be an issues at times with action cameras over the years. I hadn’t noticed it as being particularly worse on the Action 4 vs other cameras. Although that may be in part that I rarely point my action camera toward the sun except when time lapsing a sunset or eclipse. For most other use cases I typically have the sun at my back.
very informative and appreciate the honest opinion. I am a fan of the pocket 3 and the ace pro, but I will be mainly using the ace pro since I can take it anywhere even underwater, but the pocket 3 just can't do in extreme enviroment
Thank you and I appreciate your feedback. Yes, both are great cameras and have different areas where they excel. The Ace Pro is great for that take anywhere use case.
I start to follow your channel when I was waiting for my ace pro to be delivered. I found your videos are very informative with details very organized👍🏾
Thank you for your support and feedback! Hope you enjoy your Ace Pro.
Things that are easier than deciding which action camera to get; going to college, getting married, raise a child, climb mountains Everest etc etc
Accurate 😂
Thank you for the review, I have all these cameras with the accessories, I can tell the best camera for best results and easy to use:
DJI Osmo pocket 3
Insta360 Ace Pro
DJI action 4
Gopro 12
Thank you for your feedback and perspective. Glad you've been able to own and test all of these out as well.
Excellent thorough video mate, I’ve got a GoPro Hero 11 and Osmo Pocket 3. They’re both good, but always worried I’m going to break the Pocket on a hike. GoPro would be so much better if they ironed out all the glitches that plague their new cameras every year.
Absolutely agree. The Pocket 3 is great but it doesn’t replace having action cameras for me. I do bring the Pocket 3 on some hikes while keeping in mind if I drop it, impact it, or fall on it that it’s probably going to need some serious repairs after that (I did buy the DJI warranty). My GoPro and other action cameras I’ve dropped or hit plenty of times and they get a scratch or two but keep on going. Also, I’m hoping for big things from GoPro with the Hero 13 this fall.
I currently have the DJI Action 3, which I love, but you are right, it's limited for night time stuff. I'm hoping the 5 will address that problem! I found it great when I went snorkeling and caving last year though, it's very tough and easy to replace a lens if you break one
Fantastic and thorough comparison. Probably the best comparison I’ve seen. Thanks.
Thank you!
Amazing review.
@LAHIRU_PERERA_NZ Thank you.
I look to RUclipsrs to be a RUclipsr your content has helped me allot with learning the dos and don'ts of action cameras. Good in depth review. bought an action 4 and it hasn't let me down .great camera
Thank you. The Action 4 has been a great camera to own and use.
Great review. I have been using ace pro for 3 months, it remains my top pick for capturing life's adventures. I'm thrilled with the innovative features it provides, which help me save a lot more time in shooting and editing process. Overall, ace pro is a great choice.
Thank you. Glad you've been enjoying the Ace Pro. It is a fun camera that is capable of a lot.
Thank you for your time to explain all this! it was very solid and honest. Greetings from cancun
You’re welcome and thank you for your feedback!
Very thorough! I have 3 of the 4 cameras (No Action 4), and agree with your findings. GoPro best in good light, Ace Pro best in low light and Osmo best for cinematic (travel, vlog, low light) but, as you said, limited for "action." Having these three in my quiver allows me to make the best of any scenario.
Absolutely. They each have their strengths and weaknesses that make them beneficial in different situations and use cases.
Excellent ..... thank you for taking the time to produce this detailed comparison ..
You’re welcome and I appreciate your feedback.
Very well done. I have the GoPro Hero10 and the new Ace Pro. I will use them both for motovlogging... the Ace Pro for night rides.
Thank you. Both good choices and the Ace Pro is a great choice for night rides.
Excellent detail description on the action/vlog camera. We can prioritize on our own which to choose for our own needs. Thanks
Appreciate it. Yes, my goal with this video was to provide the needed information to make the decision easier for anyone in the market for one of these.
Just began following you, enjoy your comparison here.
I’ve been playing with how to best night lapse with an Action 4. I am a novice but looks like I’ve been fighting an uphill battle
Thank you. Yes, definitely not anything you did wrong with the Action 4.
Such a great comparison. Thank you for doing this! I have the Pocket 3 and am on the fence about purchasing the Action 4 vs the Action 5. I've had the Action 4 before, but returned it because the Pocket 3 suited my needs in more areas. I wish I knew more about Action 5 specs.
Appreciate your feedback. Thanks!
Does it mean the ace pro has the better image quality among the 3 action cameras since the bitrate is higher? I personally prefer the look of the red rim design, also the flip screen
Great question. Part of the reason the max bitrate is higher is because of the 8K24 resolution that is possible on this camera. The bitrate appears to be lower when filming in 4K. However, when I look at the footage filmed with the Ace Pro next to footage from the other action cameras the quality from the Ace Pro looks great and the clarity and detail are solid. I find the Ace Pro and GoPro Hero 12 to have the best clarity and detail in their footage out of the three action cameras.
I also like the red rim design and flip screen. It's an aesthetically pleasing camera and the flip screen is useful in many situations.
this is probably the best comparison video i have watched. always having a hard time choosing.
Thank you. I appreciate your feedback.
I've got a DJI Mini 3 Pro, Action 4, and Pocket 3 combo with their wireless mic (which also pairs with the Action 4 - which is a great firmware update). That alone is a fantastic benefit. DJI quality has always been excellent, so let's hope that remains so. I also have an Insta 360 X3 which is great for action (sailing in my case) as it allows for framing the action in post when you are too busy to film and sail at the same time.
That’s a great collection of DJI gear you have. The Insta360 X3 is a great camera. I’ve really enjoyed adventures with that camera.
Loved the video, which one would you recommend for food and travel vlogging? Thanks
I would recommend the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 due to the ability to easily focus in on food in tight and potentially low light settings. The low light capabilities of the 1” sensor and the minimum focal distance will both be advantages over the other cameras.
@GreatDayForAHike thank you 😊 I was leaning towards the p3, and I actually purchased it yesterday, so thanks for confirming, and again, thanks for your video 👍
@FOODWITHDREAD Absolutely. I think you made the best choice for your use cases.
What a well produced and concise video, impressive the amount of information you were able to clearly and succinctly put out. 👏
I have the Ace Pro, but kind of overlooked that 8bit colour when buying it which I kind of regret, everything else is great for my use case though.
Won’t be long before you’ll get that ground hog feeling when they’ve all brought out new cameras. Think the 13 is already here at the time of writing. I watched because I don’t mind buying year old or more gear as it’s proven or otherwise, and your video is invaluable for this reason for me. I know how much work you had to put and wanted to say that this viewer is very grateful. Thanks.
Thank you for your feedback. Really appreciate it. I will say even with the 8bit color, the Leica color science is really nice on the Ace Pro and I like it. I also really like the night modes on the Ace Pro. Just used it again last night and star lapse and it performed well.
Forgot to mention Ace pro have low light stabilization. Game changing. I even tried in a go-kart at night and you don't see any jiggle
Great review, we go GoPro, as we have been using them for years without issues and have a lot of legacy mounts etc. and like the new features on the 12. Why no mention of the add-on wide lens for the GP12? BTW a "one inch class" sensor is not that much bigger than a 1/1.9", it's actually about 13x10mm or about 1/1.5" if it's the same size as the Sony and Canon "inch class".
Good point about the Max Lens Mod 2.0.
As far as specific sensor sizes if you look at the mm measurements of the 1/1.9” vs the 1” CMOS the percentage difference is quite significant; however, sensor size is not everything and a lot of other factors matter as well. I, too, like my GoPro cameras. I have owned every single one since the Hero 4 Silver and use my Hero 12 often. Just used it this past weekend in fact.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Most comprehensive comparison available, super helpful, at the end it seems that the pocket 3 wins but to be perfect it would be with the action 4 for all the more unsafe videos, it's also a lot more discreet, keep up with the great vlogs
Thank you. I’m glad you found this helpful and I appreciate your feedback.
Amazing video, just subscribed. I think the DJI Action 4 is the best camera for my use case.
Thank you and I appreciate your support. The Action 4 is a great choice and great price.
The best comparison video I have seen - thank you!
I appreciate your feedback. Thanks!
I was hesitant about acepro and pocket3 but finally decided on acepro. Pocket 3 is not waterproof and kinda fragile in my outdoor use case, and acepro has very good vlogging features, also low light performance better than DJI and gopro...
All valid points and pros with the Ace Pro for sure.
just as a heads up to people reading this thread, the only downside for ace pro for vlogging is it *by far* has the longest minimum focus distance of the 4 cameras and at normal arms length with the ace pro facing you, a face will be slightly out of focus because of this, IMHO this makes ace pro a bit less of an ideal vlogging platform.
@canyonblue737-8 Thank you for emphasizing this here as it is useful info.
Thanks for this excellent comparison video. I think i’ll go with dji pocket 3.
You’re welcome. The Pocket 3 is an incredible camera.
My first but definitely not my last watch of one of your videos. Please don’t burn out though, want your channel to last, great video, thanks. I found it so useful. 👏
Really appreciate your feedback and support! Yes, I have focused on finding a good balance with my content plan for this year in order to combat the risk of burn out.
I'm not sure if the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 can be considered an action camera... It's not waterproof, dustproof, or shockproof and has a lot of exposed moving parts. I consider it as different type of beast altogether: a vlogging camera.
This is a fair point and something I considered before creating this video. I included it because of the size, specs, and the fact that many people use action cameras for vlogging too, but you’re right, the Pocket 3 is designed with one main use case in mind: vlogging. The Pocket 3 is definitely not an action camera for action sports.
@@GreatDayForAHike Great video, by the way (forgot to write it down in the first comment as I was half-asleep while typing)! Full of insight on all cameras! I've got the GPH12 and Pocket 3 and tomorrow I'll get the AcePro. Since I've already got the Action 3, I'll skip Action 4 and go straight for the Action 5, which, judjing from Pocket 3, willl probably be larger in size (similar to AcePro) and feature a 1" sensor, so it'll definitely be worth the upgrade!
@TravellerChris Thanks. Sounds like you have a nice variety of great cameras. Yes, I am hoping for great things from the Action 5 as well.
@@GreatDayForAHike Thank you. 🤩 Yes, I'm also expecting Action 5 to be an amazing camera. As for my camera "collection", I've invested a lot of money in an attempt to continue improving the quality of my videos and offer a little bit more varied content. I'm using each camera for different types of content, as each of them excels on certain fields and none of them is the best on everything, with GPH12 being used mostly for short distance day driving (with MaxLens 2.0)/nightlapse/vehicle lights/star trails, Action 3 also for long distance day driving/hyperlapse, Pocket 3 for walking tours/timelapse and the AcePro for night driving videos. Hopefully, all of my efforts won't go unnoticed from the RUclips algorithm for much longer. 😅
I agree however i truly appreciate the comparison as i am looking at that and one of the other cameras as well at the moment plus the details sharing great
Great survey of action blog cameras. Well chosen devices and well exposited analyses.
Thank you.
love this your guides for the action camera. I’m a beginner interesting for my vacation camera. Since beginning i like action 4. Mostly i will use this as is meaning just choose from the menu and i will use the video as is but if i have time to update i will. So do you think my choice is good enough for that?
Yes, the Action 4 is a solid vlogging camera. Check out this video here for more specific vlogging settings I recommend for this camera: ruclips.net/video/TgI5ihg9jRI/видео.htmlsi=EX2cBR0bbV7s7nss
Many thanks for the detailed comparison. A very good summary of the most important things.
Which action camera is best for capturing animal movements, my dog is super athletic and i trying to record his exercises, start a youtube channel or tiktok.
My man you just added the mic extension on the ace pro and ofc it will weight more lol
The weights given in this video are the official weights of these devices from the manufacturer and do not include the mic extension.
Great video and helpful content. Thank you. I have had a DJI Osmo for a few years and I love it. By far it is the best camera ever but not for rough, action filming. It is more walking around video needs. It starts up and closes down very quickly. It holds a charge forever. Literally a month with usage without charging. Video quality is awesome.
I have had many GoPro cameras and all have let me down. The battery life sucks and the app sometimes works and sometimes does not. The ghost recording feature is frustrating. The GoPro literally just decides to start recording without pushing any buttons. GoPro is a crappy company with crappy products. Sorry to be blunt but I have had four of them over the last 10 years. All four have had battery challenges and don't work right.
Thank you for your sharing your perspective and experience with the action cameras you’ve owned. Appreciate it.
Very thorough and concise comparison of these cameras. Thank you 👍
Thank you. I appreciate your feedback.
Hello. I want to live stream while fishing by sharing the internet from my phone. As far as I know, Gopro can also record to SD card while live streaming. Is there the same feature in Insta360 Ace pro , DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and DJI Osmo Action 4? Which one do you recommend for live streaming?
I like the consistency of the workflow between the Pocket 3 and Action 4, which also carries over to their drones like the Mini 4 Pro. Makes color grading a breeze. I find the Ace Pro (which I own also) the best colors (in particular with HDR on) out of the camera but it is the heaviest, I find physically I don't trust its doors for water immersion (they can pop open with a brush) and I'm disappointed it lacks a LOG profile or 10-bit color. I'm hoping to sell my Ace Pro this year and maybe the Action 5 Pro will offer some of the missing software features (night and star lapse, timed capture, improved low light stability etc.) like the GoPro and Ace Pro to justify me picking it up.
which one is bang for bug for overall rating?
Fantastic in depth review... the only thing that would have added more to it would have been a few more comparison videos. Thanks!
Thank you for your feedback. I will keep this in mind when doing more videos like this!
hi, I understand sources are saying Dji action5 will be available/released in Aug 2024, now we are in Aug 2024 but no one seem to know when & if it will be available/released Aug 2024? thx.
I do not know of anything official but I do know that DJI released the Osmo Action 4 in August last year so I’d say August is reasonable to expect this year too.
i would like go pro 13 and dji osmo pocket 3
Thanks. Would have loved to see more video comparisons.
Awesome content. Very informative. Good job 😊
Thanks!
For me DJI all the way,used in conjunction with some of there other products its a winner for me.Support is fantastic,Frank Wang listens to his customers . No I’m not a brand fan,just looking out for my needs.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Brilliant - nice details.
I really don't like the way DJI forces you in the arms of their app for registering - so they're out. AFAIK Gopro doesn't do that shite, you can even update the firmware via the SDcard. I have no idea how Insta360 have done this, so actually the Gopro is my favorite.
Thanks for your feedback.
Excelent , excelente comparison , going for the Ace pro I think gives me the best of two worlds photo and antion video low light. thank you
Thank you. Hope you enjoy it!
Great video! Thanks for taking the time to make and post
Thank you!
Hello! Tennis coach here trying to record match play. Which of these would be best for tennis? The only problem mainly is the shadows on court at certain times of day. My experience is that shadows get really dark
Hi, I’m thinking the Ace Pro might be better for taking action video of a High School baseball game.
I’m mainly interested in getting the best footage of the Fielder positions and the Short Stop position.
I have a hard time getting clear faces when shooting from the backstop area.
I have the GoPro 11 but I haven’t been able to get anything good from that far away.
What do you recommend?
From iran, thank you for great review
But im still confused im a motor rider and this is first time to buy a action camera but i wanted a cinematic videos on camera and and also in night, can you say what should i chose?
For your use cases I believe the Action 4 or the Ace Pro would be best. Both are good for action and both do great in low light with the right settings. I made this video with the low light settings I recommend for the Action 4: ruclips.net/video/d36laQxaRHA/видео.htmlsi=Kw3tv5gZGH-zKMsy
You are by far one of the best reviewer that I have come across,I have a distributor of electronic equipment for 3 decades ,you are extremely clear and concise in your explanation of details, simply excellent,you are a brilliant vloggers,I would love to work with you,whats the best way to contact you .
Thank you for your feedback and support! My RUclips profile has a contact me option where you can then email me if you’d like to reach out.
@@GreatDayForAHike 🙏
Which camera is best for filming football/soccer games?
Great interview!
Thanks!
hey there bud, I'm making bowling content and was thinking of the pocket 3, but not sure if the action 4 would be better. I need as much stabilization as possible. using my phone at the moment and its terrible. which would you recommend
I would recommend the Pocket 3. Reasons:
1) Bigger sensor which will be better for lower light, indoor filming.
2) Mechanical stabilization which means you don’t have to worry about the jitter and ghosting with EIS in low light.
3) Auto focus capabilities mean you can get more creative if you’d like to with how you film the bowling content.
@GreatDayForAHike Thank you very much my friend. I had it in my cart and was just waiting to see if could get a reply from someone with more knowledge. Much appreciated
@timbomusic6035 You’re welcome and enjoy! It’s my favorite vlogging camera to use in situations where I do not need an action camera.
Actually the difference between 1/1.9 senosor next to 1/1.3 is great. About 2x or bigger and similar to the difference between APS-C and fullframe camera. That's pretty noticeable in the practice in my opinion. The main negatives I see about Insta Ace Pro is the lack of 10 bit video and the agressive hdr artefacts. In many cases that looks cheap and definitely not professional.
All good points. Thanks!
Very helpful and thorough 💚
Thank you!
wish you've added more visual explanation
Thanks for your feedback and noted.
Thank u for the in-depth review
You’re welcome.
I'm a GoPro enthusiast. I prefer the Action 4 over the 10-12.
Aloha! Best action camera for running 5k's? Thanks in advance.
Would you like to run with the camera attached to you such as using a chest mount? If so, I’d recommend either the Hero 12 or Action 4. Both should work well for this purpose.
@@GreatDayForAHike I was thinking a chest mount or head mount for running. Thanks. You would not recommend the Insta360, for running. Which has the best stabilization for runners?
@cryptofitnessandgaming-cfg The Ace Pro is also great for this use case but I was taking price and weight into consideration as well. Each of these has great stabilization but if you’d like to use horizon leveling or 360 degree horizon lock, the GoPro offers both in up to a 5.3K resolution with Linear+ lens option and 30FPS.
I like yor comparison very detailed
Thank you. I appreciate your feedback.
But what about the "Audio" ? Like if im talking while i have my motorhelmet on, while you still hear me clear ? Or in a crowd of people ? What about that ? Or did i just skip over it ?😮
which particular Camera is being used during the short vid images throughout during hike w/children?
Hello! Question regarding power supply for timelapse shooting on the GoPro Hero 12 -- what's the best way to ensure the camera stays charged for a multiple hour-long shot in which the camera must remain still (e.g. sunset, stargazing, etc.)? Should it just be connected to an external power source, as opposed to replacing the battery with a fully charged new one? Seems like replacing the battery would jostle the camera and mess up the shot.
Also, if it's connected to an external power source, does that make it more susceptible to damage from weather elements (e.g. condensation, dust, etc.)? If so, how can I prevent that damage?
Thanks so much for the help!
Excellent content man, thanks! :)
You’re welcome!
So helpful, thank you!!
You’re welcome!
Quite a detailed comparison, very well done!
Thanks!
Nice and deep review. Thank you!
You’re welcome!
I hear GoPro overheats a lot. Do the other three do that as well?
What about the roadxon w1?
So nothing on overheating?
I’ve not had any problems with any of these cameras overheating while I am filming with them.
Had the DJI Action 4 but returned when the camera required activation to continue using. It is an infringement of my privacy in my view.
The activation requirements for some of these cameras is unfortunate.
Good stuff! Thank you for this in-depth comparison.
You’re welcome!
I got my GoPro 12 for $200 can beat that, also I’m happy with it, not saying that others are not better, but I’m good with the Gp12 for that price
That is a great price. For $200 that’s hard to beat.
May be one day I’ll be able to get the Ace Pro. Great video as always brother. 👍🏼
@OutdoorGentleman Thank you.
great content sir, thank you
Thank you. Appreciate it.
Great video, exactly what I was looking for!
Thanks!
Beautiful comparison, thenks.
Thanks!
SOLID VIDEO. THANK YOU SIR.
Thank you.
Can you give me the noise reduction qr code for gopro?i cant find it anywhere,nor in qr control app
Great info, thanks
You're welcome and thanks for your feedback!
talking about Pocket 3
Understood.
so what's the conclusion?
The conclusion is up to you. This is all about which one is best for you. The camera that is best for my needs based on the features I value most may not be the same as the features you value most.
Ace pro is the only one without 10bit color 😢
Yes, and while this doesn’t allow for much editing flexibility, most action camera users do not necessarily want to grade the footage. I find the footage from the Ace Pro to look great overall considering it is 8-bit. The Ace Pro can hold its own in many areas and I find is a fun camera to use.
A very nice video, with lot of information. I just suscribed to your channel. Thanks a lot for the hard work.
Is there any way to set GoPro 4k60 1/50? DJI has no problem, but I need uniform footage from the S24U.
If you’re using 30fps, you’d be limited to shutter speed options of 1/30 and 1/60 on either side of 1/50. In other words, 1/50 isn’t going to show as a shutter speed option for 30fps footage.
@@GreatDayForAHike My mistake, I have already corrected it, I meant 4k60 1/50 - my S23U does not record in 50FPS so it remains 60FPS 1/50 to avoid flickering in the PAL system. Unfortunately, GP 11 does not allow 60FPS 1/50, so there is a problem with combining materials from S23U and GP11. Action allows 60p 1/50.
@Marek_Holland Yes I don’t think there is a way to set it to 1/50 in 60fps but this could be possible if you look into GoPro Labs firmware. There may be a QR code that will enable you to do this.
Thanks for that information!!
You’re welcome!
Danke für das informative Video, das hätte ich vor 3 Monaten sehen sollen! Liebe Grüße aus Tirol
You’re welcome and glad you found this useful.
Excellent! Thank you.
You’re welcome!
Pocket 3 is not an action camera.
Correct, and that is something I state in this video. It was included despite not having action camera features because many use action cameras for vlogging.
@@GreatDayForAHike and most people are cross shopping the P3 with action cameras as odd as that may seem.
Yes, I think especially those who may be using an action camera for vlogging or considered using one for vlogging. The OP3 ends up being a strong contender.
I have GoPro 11. It sucks. I also have Go 3, Pocket 2, ZV-1 ii, and Sony X3000. Guess which one never gets used? Ding ding ding. GoPro 11. I'm selling it today and will put the money towards Pocket 3. Go 3 isn't the best image quality, but it's fun to use. The others are all fine cameras too.
Pocket 3 is a great choice.
Possibly price wrong on gp12
Right after I filmed this video it looks like GoPro went and did a $50 sale on the camera 😂 Yes, the price was $399 when released but now a $50 sale at $349 and still the subscriber discount.
@GreatDayForAHike OK.. but im a subscriber so went on site after your video & saw no discount..Great video as always..maybe a glitch my side
Are there any recommended videos for Horse Riding Cameras, mainly for accurate recording of idiot drivers and their number plates?
GOPRO Hands down, also if you want to re sell it as a used item, the GOPRO will hold the value much more than any of these
You're right. The GoPro cameras do seem to have good resale value.
Opening question: the one where you don't have to put Chinese software on your pc or phone.
Video over. :)
That is certainly a win for GoPro with that criteria.
Terrible customer service. Bought an Ace that came with a battery that didn't work and I've been jumping through hoops trying to get a replacement. Now I just want to return the entire camera. Worst customer service I've dealt with in a long time. Still waiting....
If its not waterproof its not an action camera.
Yes, the Pocket 3 is a bit of an outlier here and not marketed as an action camera, but I included it due to a lot of interest in this product by those who also own action cameras.
your talking American dollars because sphere not duble but just an idea I paid 1068.12. or 929 plus tax Canadian
Correct this is in USD.
Obviously great insight lol
Action 4 big problem is ugly flare.
I have found the flare to be an issues at times with action cameras over the years. I hadn’t noticed it as being particularly worse on the Action 4 vs other cameras. Although that may be in part that I rarely point my action camera toward the sun except when time lapsing a sunset or eclipse. For most other use cases I typically have the sun at my back.
@@GreatDayForAHike I compared all DJI Actions and version 4 has the worst - they appear most often and have the shape of a trumpet or a baseball bat.
@Marek_Holland Interesting. I haven’t seen that with mine.
@@GreatDayForAHike Take a look, they are a terrible shape and tend to show up a lot compared to the GoPro.