Oh no, I shared your first video a lot on social media, hope I can find and correct the link. btw Awesome job, the best video of DJI Action 2 out there!
@@thomza From comparison videos online, there is a big difference. The A2 is a lot crisper with better colors. That's too bad, because I am really looking to get the OA1.
Great honest comparison. It seems to be a near toss up, with the DJI maybe winning out just a tad... HOWEVER, for many if not most of us, especially if retired as I am, the bottom line is which do you already own? I have the Go Pro, and have no intention of blowing another wad for the DJI which you have to buy the package to make it better. My Mavic 3 will piggy back the Go Pro, which is all I need for that and my camping and kayak trips. HOWEVER, still wonder if the DJI is the only one which will make the selfie stick disappear? That I like...
Well done Jake! If they could offer "real" action cam with replaceable lens cover and postproduction software - that value would be around the price. GoPro prepares ReelsteadyGO 2.0 that will be integrated into the GoPro Player desktop app.
Good video, but you forgot to mention the overheating issues that both these cameras have. Especially the DJI Action 2 that will only record 3-5 min before it turns off in certain situations. The worst situations seems to be when filming in 4K60/120 while using the built-in camera mod storage, or when using the underwater housing. Have you tested and compared this?
Not sure if you guys in Alaska would still have a need for the heat-control function of the Action 2's magnetic protective case. It doesn't look like your gadgets heat up too much up there! 😅
Are file sizes comparable? The Osmo Action 1 produces much larger files at the same resolution at 60fps, especially above 1080p. I preordered the A2. I have the Hero 10 as well, but the A2 seems better to mount it or to use it underwater up 10 m deep without a case as it has no battery doors/seals that can fail. Given the small internal storage and battery life, I wonder if 2.7K at 60fps prolongs the battery and allow to record quite more footage than 4K
comparing the side by side shots and other shots where I did the same length of shots they are almost exactly the same. sometimes the action 2 files are slightly smaller sometimes the GoPro files are slightly smaller
people who go swimming with these action cameras without case are really suicides.... no matter water manufacturer says, the camera will reduce its lifespan... either by the salt in sea water which will corrode rubber and create rust to any joint the camara has either by clorine in swimming pool water which makes the water a little acidic and in months or years will damage the camera also the waterproof design is amazing case you are outdoors hiking and suddenly start to rain (the camera wont broke) as well as it helps to clean dust sand and anything from the camera... but using the camera out of the box for water activities it is just "not caring about the money"
I think you did forget one important thing and that is if you plug any mod into the action 2 it's no longer waterproof which for example to me is a concern, so yes you get more things with the mods like battery time and so on but loosing as well.
For my case, if I want to do POV street photography or POV wedding day shoot (usually long recording) will this action 2 works fine for me? (I shoot in 1080p 24fps) or you recommend another brand like GoPro instead? Thanks
@@tengujack how you liking your gopro so far? Are you satisfied with it? Any problems ever occur while you're doing your POV thing? How's the overheat?
Oh I see you want a POV camera for your photo trips. Yeah I’d go with the GoPro for that since you can switch batteries. If you want to see a hero 9 doing just that I have a photography pov video here: th-cam.com/video/PoOAjQT5dDY/w-d-xo.html
These reviews rarely consider the level of customer service you can expect if you have any camera issues. I don't know anything about dji but gopro is diabolical. Has anyone delt with dji? How do they rate in the customer service department?
It said the action has the more natural stabilization in these settings. Image quality was in a different section and I said the GoPro still wins in IQ
I been watching review after review on this new product, and NO ONE is addressing the OVERHEATING issue. On top settings the POS overheats in about 3 mins and at 1080P in about 9 mins at best. Sorry to say this product is just junk ...they really got to address the overheating. Battery life on it sucks as well. For the price you are paying you would expect very high level of engineering. Pay a lil more the the GoPro 10, they at least have it dialed in reasonably well. DO NOT GET this product until they address the overheating...utter garbage.
they do need to address it and they likely will in future firmware. If you remember the GoPro Hero 10 had over heating issues as well that were then addressed in firmware. Now they are finding it has cold weather issues and their fix is a firmware update and you can buy a special cold weather battery. Every action camera has issues pick which ones will not affect you the most and go for it
Great side by side, and really appreciate seeing some low light footage - that's the one question I had about both the Action 2 and the Hero 10, and you nailed it.
@@forgedsanity2916 So I eventually got the Hero10 because for my workflow having extra batteries was more important than the low light capability. If the the action2 was capable to swap out out batteries, it would be a no brainer.
I'm looking for a camera for fishing. I like that I can take the A2 and just pop it onto my chest via magnet if I get a fish on from a mount maybe on the back of the boat somewhere. What capabilities does the GP10 for doing something like that? Nice review, enjoyed it.
for gopro you would need to use either the little clips that come with gopro and some of the sticky mounts of buy a third party option like snapmounts.com
I regret buying the DJI-2 creator combo yesterday. I had to because the tripod screw and mic-in have been omitted in the bare-bones version to induce a more expensive purchase. You only get the creator combo to work when you create a DJ account. In addition, the combo works with blue-tooth, but you only get a connection with it if you give DJI permission to use the WiFi. I hate those kind of mac-esque marketing tricks. I am buying a device and not handcuffs from DJI. when you're filming and you touch your phone in the wrong place, you're suddenly on the DJI website while filming... don't touch me, go away, leave me alone.
Hi sir I m Elangovan from India I m your new subscriber can you suggest me best stabilisation camera mobile or action camera for you tube videos I m real estate agent taking house videos thank you in advance
This was probably the most well balanced and dynamic end to end comparison. I've been trying to figure out if I should buy the Action 2 since for its ability to be given a magnetic cover to wear on the chest. You covered most of the questions I had about the Action 2 and was actually more generous of it than most reviewers. They cited that the lens cannot be replaced or remove; that it overheats; and that its only waterproof with the modular attachment. Overall I think you made a good case for either cameras depending on need.
Thanks! Also take a look and consider the action 3 that was just released! Might be a better fit. Mine just shipped so I’ll be doing a comparison with it as soon as I get my hands on it
30mins without battery pack is not good as the battery pack is not waterproof and if you on a trip with water play, it will limit your chance for capture the fun moment
@@JakeSloan As so many found out the GoPro Session was just rubbish, and that's when the GoPro share price went south. The glory of a simple action cam that ticked many boxes was becoming more and more difficult to find. GoPro back in 2014 had a $86.00 share price, today its $8.50 I clearly remember seeing The Session being price dumped and even then no one wanted to touch it. The word was out it had some major issues.
Good and sober review of these two cameras. Two things I can not see you illuminating are: 1. How long does it take to charge the camera with the Power Module / Front Touchscreen Module? 2. How long does it take to transfer the content from the camera to the Front Touchscreen Module, phone or PC? Keep up the good work. Greetings from Norway
1: 20 minutes ( its on website ) 2: QUICKER THAN THE gopro or the insta 360 ( this is the worst ), once in the card just plug in to pc , if the powermodule or screen is attached it records in to sd card directly
Hey Jake, one question for you. Love the videos sir and all of us at GoPro watch your evaluations carefully. Appreciate all the feedback. Have you tried comparing RS vs HS when using the same resolution and framerate? I see you compared 4K60 on A2 and 5.3K60 on the H10 (same source footage on Jeven's video). 4K/60 on the HERO10 will allow you to shoot in High HyperSmooth. I believe that would be much more comparable? Remember that 5.3K60 only has Standard HyperSmooth available. Maybe that makes it more apples to apples comp since they'll be both at 4K/60 with highest possible stabilization? Cheers!
Thanks for saying hello! I have been planning to do another comparison video and I need to do exactly what you say. I have to admit it’s getting more difficult to do direct comparisons with action cameras as they are starting to diverge into different form factors and if we are being honest different uses. I will try and some better direct comparisons here soon. Btw I was blown away by how well the hero 10 handled the helicopter. There is so much vibration happening in that situation and the hero 10 did a fantastic job of stabilization. I am really curious to see the new cold weather batteries. That’s something I definitely could put to use lol. Cheers and thanks again for saying hello!
@@JakeSloan Thanks Jake for the quick response. Will DM you about the batteries. The heli shots are incredible. Always love that look and also helps that you live in a place where there is that kind of backdrop :) Understood about the difficulty in comparisons. Just wanted to try and provide some clarity for the viewers that, in my humble opinion, it would be a more comparable comparison for running if both were doing 4K/60. Thanks again!
Thanks for the review Jake! I'm a fan of both brands but as I often noticed, DJI has a signature style of innovating stuff and breaking out of the conventional ways! The Action 2 is a fresh take on action cams but for me it's the more interesting between that and the GoPro10
That was an awesome comparison all though I reckon you were a bit light on the gopro's negatives based on what I've been researching. I have a motorcycle adventure channel in New Zealand using two gopro hero black 7's and to be honest right now I'm too scared to update, not to mention all the batteries and accessories I have for them. I know nothing about the DJI Action 2, but will research to see the physical practicalities of changing over to DJI. It's such a shame Gopro haven't got it together. There are so many quality blogs using gopro 10 that are bitterly pissed and disappointed with its reliability, crashing, not recording when is showing it is, and more. So you can understand there are a lot of us out here wondering where to go next. Enough said. Love your channel and have never seen it before. Subscribed.
Thank you! I have been using the hero 10 for a while now and while it definitely has its bugs and quirks it’s much better than the 7 or 9. Those two seem to be the worst for reliability and bugs. That being said I still use the action 2 for certain things over the 10 due to its form factor. I guess the bottom line is there is still no perfect camera lol. Cheers and thanks for subscribing!!
I’ve just bought the Dji fpv! I’m waiting till I’m more competent with it but deffo guna get the action 2 when I’m ready! Cheers for another helpful video Jake!
Long, long overdue GoPro Session 5 replacement! For RC plane and quadcopter FPV filming, the 56g and Rock-Steady are prime attractions. But I'm not rushing out to buy one until the temperature issues are resolved, including the EU/GB geofencing issue.
it is good decision to buy dji actio 2 in december 2023 (how it's battery life in 4k 60 fps in just a camera mod) .i'm living Bangladesh where normal temp is 35 degree .so should i buy it ?
It seems a little risky to record my video - then have to connect it to another piece of the camera - then remove the the SD card. And if you want to record to the SD card I need a case to make it waterproof. That's a lot of extra steps.
Aloha~ after watching your video here i am about 90% sure to switch over to Dji Action 2 from GO10Blk & GP9Blk~ One question... Do you think i could use this camera as driving Dash Cam as well in 4k? Mahalo!
Thank you for this comparison video. I am using a GoPro 6 for my fishing content and being outside on the lake/river naturally there are challenges with audio and stability. Jake.. or anyone reading, does the osmo accomodate an external mic? Does it have a quick start up feature? I like being able to tap the GoPro shutter button and immediately start recording. Any help is greatly appreciated!
The osmo does with an adapter or with the new DJI wireless mic and it does have a quick capture feature as well. The performance is pretty snappy too about the same as GoPro to start up and start recording. Do remember though as soon as you add the battery or screen mod (or an external mic) you loose the water proofing.
@@JakeSloan Thank you for the fast reply! And of course the good information. I think I will keep my GoPro 6 on hand for b roll type footage where the camera gets wet. It would mainly live on a pole behind me or my chest when the weather is decent of course. Wondering if a wireless set up is worth it since I'll almost always be close to it.
Great comparison Jake. Mines arriving next week. Looks like a very impressive camera but with several caveats for certain use situations. Agree it definitely seems to come down to use case as to which is better. Pros and cons for each. I think it sits between the Insta360 GO2 & Hero10 with a few features that exceed GoPro. Guessing overheating wasn’t a problem in Alaska 😂
No we didn’t have that issue lol. It does fill a void between the GoPro and Go 2. I’m still not totally sold on the whole modular design like this and the Insta 360 One R but we will see over time. I’ll be curious to hear your thoughts once you have one in hand
Excellent review (as usual:-), great and honest comparison!!! Which stick or handheld would recommend for the "Action 2"? I will use it also for snorkeling.
GoPro: If it doesn't freeze, it overheats. And the DJI Action 2 is clearly not what was expected. Buy Canon instead. Yes, of course it's bigger, but it's realible, it will never let you down.
Thanks for the comparison but Which deal is better now? Dji Dual-screen combo at 300euros or GoPro Creator Edition at 570 euros i want something with all the accessories in one go and i was wondering if DJI is worth it cause i want to get it for my father and although he knows about cameras i don't know if the simplicity is better in any of them
One more question. The GoPro has the ability to loop recored and with a press of a button record the last 5 minutes to a card. Does the OA2 have the same feature?
Thanks for getting this out so quickly. Lack of horizon levelling on the Action 2 was painfully evident. Too bad it's 2.7K limited. Low light performance advantage is symptomatic of a better camera overall. No mention of plug-in mic performance. :( Superb helo mount! How'd you mount it?
Thanks Peter! Unfortunately I didn’t have a way to test plug in mic performance but from what I understand there will be an option for the action 2. For the heli mount believe it or not I just used one of the stick on 3m GoPro mounts and prayed lol
Right now you can connect standard USB-C audio adapters to the Action 2. I've successfully recorded audio from a RØDE Wireless GO II receiver, for example.
@@JakeSloan (stick on 3m GoPro mounts) HA! No risk, no reward. Whatever, it's inspired. I think you used horizon leveling, making the helo move in the frame. Spectacular!
there is one big problem you didnt point you is the lens cover most people who spend 400 usd in a action camera turn out to be too cheap to no pay 40 dolars more for a protection case... what lead to very common scratches in the lens protection the camera falls, sand, branches, rocks even other objects inside the backpack bumping into the camera make the lens protection permanently damaged well gopro has already stopped the stupid idea of having the lens cover not removable and nowadays you can buy online for 20 dolars and replace yourself i dont have action 2 on hands yet but what i can see it looks that the lens is glued to the camera or at least would be impossible to replace by anyone without proper equipment
Important question: Did you buy the Action 2 with your own money or did you borrow your friends or did DJI send you one? You never stated this and it's very important for your viewers to know this since someone can be biased based on the answer to my question.
@@JakeSloan Thanks for the response. I see you and Jevon shared this camera but Jevon doesn't say how he got it. I'll assume DJI sent it to him because his video seems just a tad bit biased. FYI: I'm only getting on you because DJI is sending these things to so many content creators and nobody is talking about the long transfer times for data transfer or no changing lens option if you get a cracked lens (it's an action camera after all, right?) It's just annoying when creators put their channel 1st over complete honesty. But I admit that you do make good content. ✌️ Peace.
I like it and it’s definitely better quality thank both of these (footage wise) but it’s definitely more difficult to use. You must know camera settings and setup
Really an honest review and in these comparisons I see the action 2 better than the GoPro10. But in other videos I can see the GoPro10 better than the Action 2. Well, I still like the GoPro, I don't like the aggressive commercial strategy against GoPro that DJI has launching its models after the GoPro launches, ALWAYS. Also honestly, the industrial design of the Action 2 seems horrible from my point of view. :)
0:15 both waterproof?? You missed (to state) the next: dji action 2 THE FRONT TOUCHSCREEN MODULE AND POWER MODULE ARE NOT WATERPROOF. (??). So, only camera unit is waterproof. Only those 56 grams. Lol then it’s either 56 grams and NO screen, or it is NOT waterproof. They can’t have it both ways.
Great comparison, Jake. I also just wanted to say, how pleased I am to see two of my favorite "drone men", doing some projects together and also just having a great time doing it. I think you and Jeven are a "cinch" for this, partly because you're both such avid outdoor guys. Man, I just wish I could have or maybe develop enough health and energy, to do half of what either one of you do. I also watched the Utah video featuring you and Jeven together with the Action 2. I'm leaning strongly on the Action 2, partly because I think I can buy it refurbished for a pretty good price. I'm also a drone flyer, but it's not too convenient carrying around my Air 2 s, just to try and get some wide, action video or photos. That's kind of a "duh" statement, I know, plus I love the stabilization these action cams have. I gota get goin' with some of this. Thanks again. Marc T.
Hi Jake, thanks for your video. I think there is one point more: fisheye. In your Rocksteady / Hypersmooth section, you can see that gopro makes a bigger fisheye effect. Action 2 looks more straight and more naturally. What do you think? Isn't that a big advantage of Action 2?
Nice complete review and I agree with your analysis. I use and enjoy both cameras, finding the Action 2 more user-friendly and the GoPro slightly sharper. Thanks!
I reuploaded this video to correct a couple mistakes in the first version and to clarify a few things.
Oh no, I shared your first video a lot on social media, hope I can find and correct the link.
btw Awesome job, the best video of DJI Action 2 out there!
This is much better.
Awesome comparison! They both have advantages (love the DJI form factor), but it seems like the GoPro has slightly better image quality.
GoPro still wins on image quality overall but the action 2 is dangerously close. Big improvements from the original action.
@@JakeSloan Big improvements on paper but I'll take the Action 1 over the Action 2.
@@thomza From comparison videos online, there is a big difference. The A2 is a lot crisper with better colors. That's too bad, because I am really looking to get the OA1.
Ones an action camera and the other is a GoPro Hero 10
@@JakeSloan no，dji has better image quality but you need to upgrade the system
Great honest comparison. It seems to be a near toss up, with the DJI maybe winning out just a tad... HOWEVER, for many if not most of us, especially if retired as I am, the bottom line is which do you already own? I have the Go Pro, and have no intention of blowing another wad for the DJI which you have to buy the package to make it better. My Mavic 3 will piggy back the Go Pro, which is all I need for that and my camping and kayak trips. HOWEVER, still wonder if the DJI is the only one which will make the selfie stick disappear? That I like...
neither one of these will make the selfie stick disappear and I am always a strong proponent of using what you already have over purchasing more!
Well done Jake!
If they could offer "real" action cam with replaceable lens cover and postproduction software - that value would be around the price. GoPro prepares ReelsteadyGO 2.0 that will be integrated into the GoPro Player desktop app.
Agreed!
Good video, but you forgot to mention the overheating issues that both these cameras have. Especially the DJI Action 2 that will only record 3-5 min before it turns off in certain situations. The worst situations seems to be when filming in 4K60/120 while using the built-in camera mod storage, or when using the underwater housing.
Have you tested and compared this?
12:09 but more tests and comparisons are coming
So if i wanna record at 1080p, will it still overheat? Or is it just when filming at high resolutions?
Not sure if you guys in Alaska would still have a need for the heat-control function of the Action 2's magnetic protective case. It doesn't look like your gadgets heat up too much up there! 😅
LOL not nearly as much as other places need help with heat issues
Thanks for putting all this info out. A lot of great info.
You’re welcome
Are file sizes comparable? The Osmo Action 1 produces much larger files at the same resolution at 60fps, especially above 1080p. I preordered the A2. I have the Hero 10 as well, but the A2 seems better to mount it or to use it underwater up 10 m deep without a case as it has no battery doors/seals that can fail. Given the small internal storage and battery life, I wonder if 2.7K at 60fps prolongs the battery and allow to record quite more footage than 4K
comparing the side by side shots and other shots where I did the same length of shots they are almost exactly the same. sometimes the action 2 files are slightly smaller sometimes the GoPro files are slightly smaller
people who go swimming with these action cameras without case are really suicides.... no matter water manufacturer says, the camera will reduce its lifespan...
either by the salt in sea water which will corrode rubber and create rust to any joint the camara has
either by clorine in swimming pool water which makes the water a little acidic and in months or years will damage the camera also
the waterproof design is amazing case you are outdoors hiking and suddenly start to rain (the camera wont broke) as well as it helps to clean dust sand and anything from the camera...
but using the camera out of the box for water activities it is just "not caring about the money"
I think you did forget one important thing and that is if you plug any mod into the action 2 it's no longer waterproof which for example to me is a concern, so yes you get more things with the mods like battery time and so on but loosing as well.
I did forget to mention that
For my case, if I want to do POV street photography or POV wedding day shoot (usually long recording) will this action 2 works fine for me? (I shoot in 1080p 24fps) or you recommend another brand like GoPro instead? Thanks
For just photos I would go with the GoPro. It has much better photo quality and resolution
@@JakeSloan its POV recording video, like BTS kind of videos, no photo at all haha
I would go with the gopro, bc you can swap batteries, and SD cards. I use gopro for my POV videos, and I use 2 to 3 batteries every session.
@@tengujack how you liking your gopro so far? Are you satisfied with it? Any problems ever occur while you're doing your POV thing? How's the overheat?
Oh I see you want a POV camera for your photo trips. Yeah I’d go with the GoPro for that since you can switch batteries. If you want to see a hero 9 doing just that I have a photography pov video here: th-cam.com/video/PoOAjQT5dDY/w-d-xo.html
Love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
thank you
They both overheat when running at top tier settings
Yes they do
These reviews rarely consider the level of customer service you can expect if you have any camera issues. I don't know anything about dji but gopro is diabolical. Has anyone delt with dji? How do they rate in the customer service department?
I’d say they are both about the same tbh
@@JakeSloan that's disappointing 😞
At 6.00 actually Action2 not doing good, blurry ! but you said Action 2 wins how?
It said the action has the more natural stabilization in these settings. Image quality was in a different section and I said the GoPro still wins in IQ
@@JakeSloan Ah yes you're right
I been watching review after review on this new product, and NO ONE is addressing the OVERHEATING issue. On top settings the POS overheats in about 3 mins and at 1080P in about 9 mins at best. Sorry to say this product is just junk ...they really got to address the overheating. Battery life on it sucks as well. For the price you are paying you would expect very high level of engineering. Pay a lil more the the GoPro 10, they at least have it dialed in reasonably well. DO NOT GET this product until they address the overheating...utter garbage.
they do need to address it and they likely will in future firmware. If you remember the GoPro Hero 10 had over heating issues as well that were then addressed in firmware. Now they are finding it has cold weather issues and their fix is a firmware update and you can buy a special cold weather battery. Every action camera has issues pick which ones will not affect you the most and go for it
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Thanks
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Cheers
Great side by side, and really appreciate seeing some low light footage - that's the one question I had about both the Action 2 and the Hero 10, and you nailed it.
thank you
I'm glad I didn't pull the trigger on a gopro10 yet.. I will be picking up the Action 2. The low light stabilization alone is worth it. thank you!
youre welcome
Hope you don’t plan on using it around water because the action requires a case to be waterproof.
I have two go pro 10s supposed to arrive tomorrow. Guess they're getting returned!
@@forgedsanity2916 So I eventually got the Hero10 because for my workflow having extra batteries was more important than the low light capability. If the the action2 was capable to swap out out batteries, it would be a no brainer.
@@johnd9357 If you've got a GP 10, I hope you don't plan to record in 4k for more than 10 minutes, it overheats and shuts off.
Im sticking with Action 1.. Insta360 R with the one inch sensor looks good because of the sensor side. Thanks for the comparison.
You’re welcome
I'm looking for a camera for fishing. I like that I can take the A2 and just pop it onto my chest via magnet if I get a fish on from a mount maybe on the back of the boat somewhere. What capabilities does the GP10 for doing something like that? Nice review, enjoyed it.
for gopro you would need to use either the little clips that come with gopro and some of the sticky mounts of buy a third party option like snapmounts.com
Gopro's cloud is absolutely amazing considered it is unlimited and it includes damage replacement
For a fee but yes the cloud back up is nice.
Hi Jake! That scene with camera on the helicopter tail is amazing! Keep up with good work! Greetings from Republic of Srpska!
Thanks!
I'm so happy I found your channel! your reviews and comparison videos are so informative! Thank you so much for the incredible quality.
Thanks!
I regret buying the DJI-2 creator combo yesterday. I had to because the tripod screw and mic-in have been omitted in the bare-bones version to induce a more expensive purchase. You only get the creator combo to work when you create a DJ account. In addition, the combo works with blue-tooth, but you only get a connection with it if you give DJI permission to use the WiFi. I hate those kind of mac-esque marketing tricks. I am buying a device and not handcuffs from DJI.
when you're filming and you touch your phone in the wrong place, you're suddenly on the DJI website while filming... don't touch me, go away, leave me alone.
Ok then. Maybe send it back and get something else
Nice review, but the change of the sides of the footage is very annoying. Pic one side for the Go pro and one for the Action 2 and stick to it.
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With $200 different in price here in Australia GoPro all day $799 is the cheapest model for the action 2 where the GoPro is $599
wow thats quite a difference
Hi sir I m Elangovan from India I m your new subscriber can you suggest me best stabilisation camera mobile or action camera for you tube videos I m real estate agent taking house videos thank you in advance
the Osmo pocket 2 would be excellent!
@@JakeSloan thank you so much
Very nice bro !!! Thanks
You’re welcome
I prerfer go pro hero 10 a lot 😁
nice!
This was probably the most well balanced and dynamic end to end comparison. I've been trying to figure out if I should buy the Action 2 since for its ability to be given a magnetic cover to wear on the chest. You covered most of the questions I had about the Action 2 and was actually more generous of it than most reviewers. They cited that the lens cannot be replaced or remove; that it overheats; and that its only waterproof with the modular attachment. Overall I think you made a good case for either cameras depending on need.
Thanks! Also take a look and consider the action 3 that was just released! Might be a better fit. Mine just shipped so I’ll be doing a comparison with it as soon as I get my hands on it
30mins without battery pack is not good as the battery pack is not waterproof and if you on a trip with water play, it will limit your chance for capture the fun moment
Then the GoPro is better for uou
GoPro have been bitten by doing the 'little cube camera' maybe that's why I can't take the DJI camera seriously nor GoPro's extreme pricing.
the session was a very popular camera just not capable of doing what the current gopro does. I wish they would bring it back
@@JakeSloan As so many found out the GoPro Session was just rubbish, and that's when the GoPro share price went south. The glory of a simple action cam that ticked many boxes was becoming more and more difficult to find. GoPro back in 2014 had a $86.00 share price, today its $8.50
I clearly remember seeing The Session being price dumped and even then no one wanted to touch it. The word was out it had some major issues.
can you provide me with the link where you bought that Computer desk , love that wood
I built it… the wood is walnut from Home Depot and I used 3 coats of tongue oil to finish it.
Good and sober review of these two cameras. Two things I can not see you illuminating are: 1. How long does it take to charge the camera with the Power Module / Front Touchscreen Module?
2. How long does it take to transfer the content from the camera to the Front Touchscreen Module, phone or PC? Keep up the good work. Greetings from Norway
1: 20 minutes ( its on website ) 2: QUICKER THAN THE gopro or the insta 360 ( this is the worst ), once in the card just plug in to pc , if the powermodule or screen is attached it records in to sd card directly
Ricardo is correct
Hey Jake, one question for you. Love the videos sir and all of us at GoPro watch your evaluations carefully. Appreciate all the feedback. Have you tried comparing RS vs HS when using the same resolution and framerate? I see you compared 4K60 on A2 and 5.3K60 on the H10 (same source footage on Jeven's video). 4K/60 on the HERO10 will allow you to shoot in High HyperSmooth. I believe that would be much more comparable? Remember that 5.3K60 only has Standard HyperSmooth available. Maybe that makes it more apples to apples comp since they'll be both at 4K/60 with highest possible stabilization? Cheers!
Thanks for saying hello! I have been planning to do another comparison video and I need to do exactly what you say. I have to admit it’s getting more difficult to do direct comparisons with action cameras as they are starting to diverge into different form factors and if we are being honest different uses. I will try and some better direct comparisons here soon. Btw I was blown away by how well the hero 10 handled the helicopter. There is so much vibration happening in that situation and the hero 10 did a fantastic job of stabilization. I am really curious to see the new cold weather batteries. That’s something I definitely could put to use lol. Cheers and thanks again for saying hello!
@@JakeSloan Thanks Jake for the quick response. Will DM you about the batteries. The heli shots are incredible. Always love that look and also helps that you live in a place where there is that kind of backdrop :) Understood about the difficulty in comparisons. Just wanted to try and provide some clarity for the viewers that, in my humble opinion, it would be a more comparable comparison for running if both were doing 4K/60. Thanks again!
Thanks for the review Jake! I'm a fan of both brands but as I often noticed, DJI has a signature style of innovating stuff and breaking out of the conventional ways! The Action 2 is a fresh take on action cams but for me it's the more interesting between that and the GoPro10
It’s going to be interesting to see how they evolve!
That was an awesome comparison all though I reckon you were a bit light on the gopro's negatives based on what I've been researching. I have a motorcycle adventure channel in New Zealand using two gopro hero black 7's and to be honest right now I'm too scared to update, not to mention all the batteries and accessories I have for them. I know nothing about the DJI Action 2, but will research to see the physical practicalities of changing over to DJI. It's such a shame Gopro haven't got it together. There are so many quality blogs using gopro 10 that are bitterly pissed and disappointed with its reliability, crashing, not recording when is showing it is, and more. So you can understand there are a lot of us out here wondering where to go next. Enough said. Love your channel and have never seen it before. Subscribed.
Thank you! I have been using the hero 10 for a while now and while it definitely has its bugs and quirks it’s much better than the 7 or 9. Those two seem to be the worst for reliability and bugs. That being said I still use the action 2 for certain things over the 10 due to its form factor. I guess the bottom line is there is still no perfect camera lol. Cheers and thanks for subscribing!!
You did not take into account 2 things. Durability and waterproofing. Gopro wins in those 2.
Depends on how you use them. The action 2 is water proof by its self and there is a waterproof case for the whole thing
I like ur video
Thanks
Awesome review! Definitely having me considering getting the Action 2 now!
Nice but hang off for a few. there maybe some over heating issues that DJI needs to deal with in firmware
Thank you for an awesome comparison. GoPro 10 for me:):):)
Great!!
really main difference: DJI has NO GPS.
That is a big difference.
Great video, well said. I run a gopro 9 and 10 but don't know anything about the competition. Thanks for the knowledge. 🔥💪
you're welcome
timely review! the dji a2 really looks like the thing FPVers have been waiting for
it's pretty impressive! the non replaceable lens could be an issue until protectors/ND filters are available
12mp with 1/1.7 inch sensor vs 24mp with 1/2.3 inch sensor, Megapixel is not the only answer
exactly right
Action 2 is worth to buy in 2024 for beginner fpv? Or not plz tell
it is ok but the newer action 4 will have much better image quality. however for lightweight small 4k camera the action 2 is difficult to beat
I’ve just bought the Dji fpv! I’m waiting till I’m more competent with it but deffo guna get the action 2 when I’m ready!
Cheers for another helpful video Jake!
Awesome and thank you
Long, long overdue GoPro Session 5 replacement!
For RC plane and quadcopter FPV filming, the 56g and Rock-Steady are prime attractions.
But I'm not rushing out to buy one until the temperature issues are resolved, including the EU/GB geofencing issue.
agreed! hopefully that can fix that soon in a firmware update
😁🙌🏻✨ thaaanks for the informative and great samples of these two great action cameras, Boss! Amazing. Hehe I will go to DJI Action 2.
Nice! I have another deeper comparison coming next week too!
it is good decision to buy dji actio 2 in december 2023 (how it's battery life in 4k 60 fps in just a camera mod) .i'm living Bangladesh where normal temp is 35 degree .so should i buy it ?
I would get the action 3 or 4 instead for the temperature where you live
how long it goes on 1080p 60fps just camera module @@JakeSloan
It seems a little risky to record my video - then have to connect it to another piece of the camera - then remove the the SD card. And if you want to record to the SD card I need a case to make it waterproof. That's a lot of extra steps.
It is
Aloha~ after watching your video here i am about 90% sure to switch over to Dji Action 2 from GO10Blk & GP9Blk~ One question... Do you think i could use this camera as driving Dash Cam as well in 4k? Mahalo!
I’d wait now that the gp11 and action 3 are out! Either of those would be excellent!
@@JakeSloan thank you for the response!👍🤙👊
5:40 Jake - when you were running it looked like you are using a gimbal from the shadow on the ground.
No it was a selfie stick and a dual camera mount to be able to get the same shots at the same time.
Thank you for this comparison video. I am using a GoPro 6 for my fishing content and being outside on the lake/river naturally there are challenges with audio and stability. Jake.. or anyone reading, does the osmo accomodate an external mic? Does it have a quick start up feature? I like being able to tap the GoPro shutter button and immediately start recording. Any help is greatly appreciated!
The osmo does with an adapter or with the new DJI wireless mic and it does have a quick capture feature as well. The performance is pretty snappy too about the same as GoPro to start up and start recording. Do remember though as soon as you add the battery or screen mod (or an external mic) you loose the water proofing.
@@JakeSloan Thank you for the fast reply! And of course the good information. I think I will keep my GoPro 6 on hand for b roll type footage where the camera gets wet. It would mainly live on a pole behind me or my chest when the weather is decent of course. Wondering if a wireless set up is worth it since I'll almost always be close to it.
Great comparison Jake. Mines arriving next week. Looks like a very impressive camera but with several caveats for certain use situations.
Agree it definitely seems to come down to use case as to which is better. Pros and cons for each.
I think it sits between the Insta360 GO2 & Hero10 with a few features that exceed GoPro.
Guessing overheating wasn’t a problem in Alaska 😂
No we didn’t have that issue lol. It does fill a void between the GoPro and Go 2. I’m still not totally sold on the whole modular design like this and the Insta 360 One R but we will see over time. I’ll be curious to hear your thoughts once you have one in hand
Never been a fan of the Hero series. Action 2 for me.
Cheers
I’m sticking with my DJI Osmo 1!
Nice! I still love mine
Excellent review (as usual:-), great and honest comparison!!!
Which stick or handheld would recommend for the "Action 2"? I will use it also for snorkeling.
For that I would get the floating handle made for GoPro by any third party. Also be sure and get the waterproof case for extra depth and durability!
U Didn't mention that action 2 Isn't waterproof with mod, u have to spend 75$ for each battery. One sided review
Sure. There are lots of differences. In the end these two cameras are aimed at different uses
Dji mother of all action camera and drone👌
They are pushing the limits for sure
GoPro quality is so much better. Thanks.
You’re welcome
GoPro: If it doesn't freeze, it overheats. And the DJI Action 2 is clearly not what was expected. Buy Canon instead. Yes, of course it's bigger, but it's realible, it will never let you down.
LOL but you aren't wrong
everything on the DJI looks great except for the camera itself. I really don't like this whole modular thing.
im not sold on the whole modular thing yet either
Thanks for the comparison but Which deal is better now?
Dji Dual-screen combo at 300euros
or
GoPro Creator Edition at 570 euros
i want something with all the accessories in one go and i was wondering if DJI is worth it cause i want to get it for my father and although he knows about cameras i don't know if the simplicity is better in any of them
Either one will work great but for what you seem to want to do the GoPro might be better
One more question. The GoPro has the ability to loop recored and with a press of a button record the last 5 minutes to a card. Does the OA2 have the same feature?
it does have that feature
Thanks for getting this out so quickly. Lack of horizon levelling on the Action 2 was painfully evident. Too bad it's 2.7K limited. Low light performance advantage is symptomatic of a better camera overall. No mention of plug-in mic performance. :( Superb helo mount! How'd you mount it?
i agree the 2.7k with horizon level is making me reconsider this camera.
Thanks Peter! Unfortunately I didn’t have a way to test plug in mic performance but from what I understand there will be an option for the action 2. For the heli mount believe it or not I just used one of the stick on 3m GoPro mounts and prayed lol
Right now you can connect standard USB-C audio adapters to the Action 2. I've successfully recorded audio from a RØDE Wireless GO II receiver, for example.
@@JakeSloan (stick on 3m GoPro mounts) HA! No risk, no reward. Whatever, it's inspired. I think you used horizon leveling, making the helo move in the frame. Spectacular!
What about the built-in GPS?, it might be a deal breaker for some!
Yep. The GoPro has it while the action does not
there is one big problem you didnt point you is the lens cover
most people who spend 400 usd in a action camera turn out to be too cheap to no pay 40 dolars more for a protection case... what lead to very common scratches in the lens protection
the camera falls, sand, branches, rocks even other objects inside the backpack bumping into the camera make the lens protection permanently damaged
well gopro has already stopped the stupid idea of having the lens cover not removable and nowadays you can buy online for 20 dolars and replace yourself
i dont have action 2 on hands yet but what i can see it looks that the lens is glued to the camera or at least would be impossible to replace by anyone without proper equipment
you are right
Why did you buy the camera without the gopro subscription? Couldn't you just save a hundred bucks and cancel the subscription afterwards?
You can but if you cancel within a certain amount of time you will pay full price for the camera. Also I do have the subscription
Dji need the waterproof case with module attached. Personally not interested in dealing with separate parts or video dumped in two separate spots.
That’s true and definitely a consideration.
Why in all A2 clips is horizon tilted to right? It's really horrible. Is it just calibration?
Might have been. It was also on beta firmware
He do a marketing for action 2, they have provided one before the all. Zero of integrity.
I was very clear about this in the beginning of the video. I was not paid by DJI and I did not receive a camera from DJI.
Important question: Did you buy the Action 2 with your own money or did you borrow your friends or did DJI send you one? You never stated this and it's very important for your viewers to know this since someone can be biased based on the answer to my question.
0:26 I clearly state it here as I do in all my videos.
@@JakeSloan Thanks for the response. I see you and Jevon shared this camera but Jevon doesn't say how he got it. I'll assume DJI sent it to him because his video seems just a tad bit biased. FYI: I'm only getting on you because DJI is sending these things to so many content creators and nobody is talking about the long transfer times for data transfer or no changing lens option if you get a cracked lens (it's an action camera after all, right?) It's just annoying when creators put their channel 1st over complete honesty. But I admit that you do make good content. ✌️ Peace.
I'm a gopro guy. But it doesnt win in low light. Not on normal settings
agreed
action 2 looks 2x better I'm realy surprised
I was surprised as well
So far I haven't seen any underwater footage/performances. Any comments on that?
no I'm not going swimming in the winter up here lol. both of them will loose all ability to adjust any settings underwater due to the touch screens.
Is it waterproof? The action 2
Does the Action 2 have GPS? Ability to do do GPS overlays like GP has for years?
it does not unfortunately
Thanks… I’ve seen plenty off Action 2 YT reviews and no one mentions this. Much appreciated!
Do not buy this camera!!!!! unless you live in very cold climate...it over heats after 4 minutes.
There you go
Thanks, Jake. Informative as always. It takes a lot of hours to put out great videos. We appreciate it.
Thank you!!
@Jake, have you had experience with Sony RX0 ii? What is your opinion on it?
I like it and it’s definitely better quality thank both of these (footage wise) but it’s definitely more difficult to use. You must know camera settings and setup
Can you replace the battery of Action 2 when it permanently wears out?
You have to have DJI replace it
Neither. 🙂 The Osmo Action 1 if you can still find one.
the action 1 is still super solid
5.3K is 91% more resolution than 4K. So its not "just slightly"
ok
Jake, what a fantastic side by side comparison. Thank you for making my choice of cameras easier for me based on my needs.
Happy to help!
Is it true that to try that both of them overheated in a long run of recording?
Well not where I am but yes just running sitting on a desk they will both overheat. The action 2 over heats faster than the GoPro.
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GoPro just looks better… it’s crazy no one has really beat them at what they do yet
Agreed
any idea how to fix if we crack the glass on the Action 2? We can replace the lens cover on the hero 10
Unfortunately it will have to be sent to DJI for repair. You can get protectors for it though
@@JakeSloan understood. thank you 😊
gopro all the way
Hard to beat it
Really an honest review and in these comparisons I see the action 2 better than the GoPro10. But in other videos I can see the GoPro10 better than the Action 2.
Well, I still like the GoPro, I don't like the aggressive commercial strategy against GoPro that DJI has launching its models after the GoPro launches, ALWAYS.
Also honestly, the industrial design of the Action 2 seems horrible from my point of view. :)
The design is interesting for sure! For some uses the action 2 is better but for others the GoPro still wins. Hopefully this video helps people decide
Which one do you choose 🧐too hard…
It’s getting hard to see the differences between them
0:15 both waterproof??
You missed (to state) the next: dji action 2 THE FRONT TOUCHSCREEN MODULE AND POWER MODULE ARE NOT WATERPROOF. (??).
So, only camera unit is waterproof. Only those 56 grams. Lol
then it’s either 56 grams and NO screen, or it is NOT waterproof. They can’t have it both ways.
the camera also has a screen on the rear...
you didn't cover waterproof level and underwater performance
true, I don't go underwater often.
Great comparison, Jake. I also just wanted to say, how pleased I am to see two of my favorite "drone men", doing some projects together and also just having a great time doing it. I think you and Jeven are a "cinch" for this, partly because you're both such avid outdoor guys. Man, I just wish I could have or maybe develop enough health and energy, to do half of what either one of you do. I also watched the Utah video featuring you and Jeven together with the Action 2. I'm leaning strongly on the Action 2, partly because I think I can buy it refurbished for a pretty good price. I'm also a drone flyer, but it's not too convenient carrying around my Air 2 s, just to try and get some wide, action video or photos. That's kind of a "duh" statement, I know, plus I love the stabilization these action cams have. I gota get goin' with some of this. Thanks again. Marc T.
You're welcome and thank you!
Great job with the fair comparison. I think this review will be useful for those that are looking to upgrade.
Thanks!
I'm upgrading from the Gopro Hero 2 to this DJI, so I am going to be pretty happy :D
Hi Jake, thanks for your video. I think there is one point more: fisheye. In your Rocksteady / Hypersmooth section, you can see that gopro makes a bigger fisheye effect. Action 2 looks more straight and more naturally. What do you think? Isn't that a big advantage of Action 2?
You are correct.
Gopro is too much better than other..
It is still a great action camera
Amazing images, especially the ones from the helicopter!
Thank uou
Nice complete review and I agree with your analysis. I use and enjoy both cameras, finding the Action 2 more user-friendly and the GoPro slightly sharper. Thanks!
Thanks!