Footage-wise I can honestly go back and forth on which one I like more. But for vlogging/lifestyle footage the DJI seems so much more convenient to use.
I 100% agree. I’m new to vlogging and had purchased a GoPro 11 earlier this year, because I realised that the DJI Action 3 suited me better. But I didn’t buy the A3, because I thought that the lowlight and underwater videoing needed some improvement and believed that DJI would see to this in their Action 4. So I waited for it’s release and bought it straight away…..and I have absolutely no regrets. The lowlight videoing has improved, as has the underwater videoing. So yes, for me personally, the DJI Action 4 is so much more conventions for my kind of vlogging than the GoPro 12, because DJI really do work on improving their cameras…..& drones! 😃👍
I love the ease of use of dji osmo action 4, I’m not super switched on as to settings, but from what I’ve seen so far dji has hit it out of the park in most conditions and I hat the idea of taking a couple of hours just to charge up the battery on the GoPro. Great video, you’ve covered the reasons for your choice concisely. All the best from Australia.
Good comparison, Tamara! I have the original Osmo Action (and still use it!) and more recently I got a Hero 10. Then the Action 4 was announced and I purchased it immediately! Just took it to Vegas, then Miami and loved using it - so easy, great battery life & the footage I’ve looked at so far is outstanding.
Go for the one with better low light performance, you can never underestimate the number of occasions when light is just not enough. By the time you realize, you only have grainy footage.
I'm glad you addressed the access to the sd card and battery .. probably one of the only reasons I'm changing from Gopro to DJI .. trying changing out a battery when it has the media mod and a small tripod while riding a mule in rough country .. I do it but its no fun .. Thanks
Hiya! I’ve ditched GoPro and now have the action 4. Love everything from the battery case to the slide off cover to mount the Dji Mike receiver. Great footage in all light conditions and the mag mount is super handy! ❤😮
Real European weather. Great review Tamara, your voice is very relaxing to listen to. I still just don't know which one to buy, i am waiting for a good Black Friday deal.
Best review I got my action 4 and its a powerful camera. I ise to have gopro9 it stopped working. Last year i bought insta x3. Action 4 is much advanced in functioning and quality.
@@footballboyz15 my Gopro's where freezing up sometimes and I lost some important clips.. that never happens with Dji .. And the Fisheye lens on Gopro is bad .. battery life is also better on the Dji Action 4 so that is why i will only buy Dji from now on
Cheers Tamara great video! Well I think this is the one. I've been using mobile phones for the past couple of years since starting my channel and have been hoping an action cam would one day have better low light capabilities. And I want an action cam because of the price and because it can take a knock or two... not to mention the stabilisation 👍
Having owned the GoPro 8 when somebody decided to relieve me of it while asleep in a hostel I decided to buy a new cam but after doing a lot of research I decided to go with Action 4 instead of the GoPro 12, and I can say I'm really glad I did, a point that almost nobody mentions is the colour science the DJI looks much more natural to my eyes the GoPro's always look a bit pumped up and slightly orangey/yellowish I know I can mess around with this in an editor but the OA4 just looks good to me straight out of cam, but of course colour grading will make it look even better but lots of times I couldn't be bothered so DJI wins for me, all the rest you've already said so no need to repeat it. Thanks for your excellent review
I recently bought the Action 4 and I love it. The only quibble I have is the warped edges on ultra wide. Is there a way to de squeeze it in post maybe?
Awesome video Tamara. You remind me of me catching trains all the time doing walkthrough videos for my channel too lol. The guy in the end seemed very friendly. Amazing how many people you meet when outdoors vlogging
i prefer the higher quality of the gopro 12 since some of thr footage on the dji looks blotchy if that makes sense? some things in the video looks too digital? and some i guess "outline" of subjects like trees and in low light looked smered if that makes sense, i think the quality of the video looks good..if the camera is close to a subject, or to a person vlogging, distance video quality doesn't look as good! low light is extremely nice though, gopro fails in the lowlight department for sure.
I've been waiting for your video on this subject, as you do a cracking job on reviewing this clobber. Thanks and well done. I can now purchase with confidence 👍
I like how for all of your tests in this video you actually went out and did real vlogging situations and didn’t do it all in your backyard. As far as which camera looks better. It would not be a bad idea to get to carry around both cameras. Osmo action looks better during the day. GoPro looks better at night / in low light situations.
Great video. Just reordered a new Action 4. I've owned both the GoPro and DJI action cameras, I find DJI way more reliable. Love your style of videos, just subscribed. Cheers!
4:24 the GoPro has a quarter screw mount which is really fast as well and more consistent with regular traditional cameras. You always make amazing videos.
Best weather for reality check - this is what normal life looks like 😄 For me the best selling points are the boring parts, like the fast charging option on DJI, action button shortcuts and front side touch screen. I was excited hearing about wireless mic option on GPH12 - but so far, I haven't seen a single review where this would be functioning as expected. Credit to GP for lowering the price and the 240fps in 2.7K looks significantly better on b-rolls.
Great great video and comparison Tamara, as always. Must have taken a lot of effort to make this one in particular so thanks for that. Image quality aside, I really liked the audio from the A4 much more in all scenarios in this video. That is strange to me because I thought it would be quite similar with both brands.
Yeah, I meant to mention in the video that the audio from the cameras was with an external mic as it was a windy day and the audio from the cameras wouldn’t have been audible. So the H12 was with the MKE 200 and the A4 was the DJI Wireless Mics.
I have the DJI action 3 for moto vlogging and would not go back to gopro, functionality is just so much more convenient, no media mod etc and no dismantling the camera to swap batteries or sd card. The one down side though, is that the power button and record button on the action 3 have literally NO feel to them whatsoever, made worse with a gloved hand. I found voice activation does work ok but there are times when I have to press the buttons to stop start recording. May have to now invest in the 4 to replace my B roll gopro 7.
Couldn’t agree more, I’m still using the original Action on the bars alongside a 3 on my helmet. Much easier to use than my previous GoPros and so much more reliable.
I think that was a wonderful comparison video. And if I had to choose right now I would definitely go for the action for because I just like the look of the video more. Previous videos definitely showed better dynamic range on the GoPro but this video is not even really a comparison. Action 4 is just wiping it. Cheers!
Been waiting for this comparison Ms. Tamara. I agree with everything you mentioned about the GoPro Media Mod! It can be so darn aggravating, but I knew about all that before I got it and just accepted the fact that I would have to "frap around" with it. I don't think it's a fair comparison regarding low light because the A4 has that low light enhancement feature, I wonder what the comparison would be if you turned that off on the A4? I think the H12 on board mic sounded a little better than the A4's, both have great image quality and if I weren't already kind of deep into the GoPro ecosystem I'd more than likely go with the A4 because, as you mentioned at the end, it is easier to use. Great review, as always Ms. Tamara. 💜💜
The only thing I miss on the DJI OA4 is gopros ease to change lenses. I like the ND/cpl filters and the anamorphic lens. If the DJI had a quarter twist lens oid be happy
Awesome video, I'm going to pick up an action 4. Its tough with the pocket 3 potentially coming out soon if the leaks are to be believed but I need something to document my move from Canada to the UK! Cheers!
Thanks for sharing this video! I'm looking for an action camera to vlog about wildlife photography and travel, and the DJI Osmo Action 4 seems to be the best choice.🙏🏻🙂
I live in Los Angeles, so I’m blessed with good weather a lot of the time and that’s why I call my Hero 12, “Sunny”. In good light it’s excellent. Im saving up for a Osmo Pocket 3 for vlogging in darker conditions. I will say that the Action 4 looks amazing. I’m curious about the Insta 360 Ace Pro but I’ve seen too many issues with focusing. I think though, it may be the king of low light action cams. Have you tried it? Also, without any color grading, do you think the Action 4 still beats the GoPro? It looks a little cool to my eye. GoPro seems warmer?
Yeah, the Ace Pro is decent. I haven’t done any like-for-like comparisons though. In terms of the look of the Hero 12 footage vs the Action 4 footage, it’s a very subjective thing as everyone’s taste differs.
Hi Tamara! Is it okay if you could show us some of the preferred settings for Dji action 4? Because Ive been fondling over some of the settings but still not getting what I’ve desired. Especially in low lights😢
These are the settings I tend to use in general when shooting in the Normal colour profile www.tamaragabriel.uk/dji-osmo-action-4-settings. I’ll share more settings for different scenarios soon.
I am considering to get one of these action cameras. I find the background in your videos taken with the GoPro hero 12 more pleasant while the Osmo Action 4 is a little too bright. Maybe this can be fixed in post or via settings. I do like the Osmo audio, low light performance and front touchscreen. There are magnetic mounts for the GoPro so not a deal breaker, though Osmo has it out of the box. I am holding off buying at the moment date due to rumours of dji pocket 3 being released later this year, but we’ll see 😅
the hero 12 has two things going for it. one is that you can have both screens on while filming in high definition. two the gopro cloud storage. both of these features sold me on the hero 12.
True. I use gopro11 because auf the cloud storage. If the action5 makes a significant leap in sensor technology and picture quality (5k or 8:7 aspect ratio), i might switch and use an external cloud storage service.
They've both got their good points. Even the older and much cheaper GoPros are extremely comparable in image quality. The latest isn't always the best. That's why I'm not so crazy about the Action 4, or Hero 12.
Hi. I have both. I sold the 3 after comparing it with the 4 (the dynamic range is clearly better) but I keep the 2 because despite its lower quality, the form factor is definitely a huge plus ! For standard shooting, the 2 is still a very nice tool.
Spot on. The GoPro is great at 5.3K... BUT... artifacts show even while trying to vlog in bright conditions at 5.3K/60fps with/without ND Filters.. sadly got the best footage with it on a tripod or on the floor... Nice review. Waiting for the DJI Pocket 3!
Hey. After the latest Update. I have to press rec twice for it to rec wenn its off. And it does not shut down by itself after 3 sec. This is really annoying. Any help ? Thx :)
I watched lots of this comparison and yours Tamara as always are the best, video quality and very clear and directly text. Action 4 for me is the clearly the winner if I choose between dji action and go pro, dji I my first choice. My doubt is between insta360 go 3 and action 4. I want to record my family more and the versatility and easy of use and mount of insta360 go 3 is a big winner for me but the image quality of this camera is not that great. If you choose between go3 and action 4 which one you will chose Tamara?
I’d hands down choose the Action 4 for quality and the GO 3 for convenience. It just depends which you value more. Overall, the Action 4 would be my pick.
I already own the go 3 and action 4. The Go 3 is a great choice for POV shots, but I regret buying it, because I really don't need to shoot too many POV angles to warrant buying one. separate camera. The Go 3 only works well when there is enough light, and it becomes useless when the light is low. In general you will feel like you are limited to the time frame in which you can use your go 3. Meanwhile, for the same amount of money, Action 4 is much more powerful and it can make you want to carry it with you all day. Go 3 will be for those who have enough money and want to improve their filmmaking skills. As for me, simply filming vlogs, Action 4 is the optimal choice in terms of both functionality and cost. I have watched a lot of comparison videos between action 4 and go pro 12 and was just waiting to see Tamara's video to come to a final conclusion. Action 4 is the best camera, and is the friendliest, easiest to use, and most practical for the vast majority of situations. Thanks Tamara for your comparison video! I really like the way you make videos.
❤ your video. I am Planning to buy A4 over G12. One question is it common to see zoomed footage in Go pro 12 or we can adjust that manually as I can see in A4 its completely normal wide videos but in Go pro 12 its too much zoomed on person face.
Yes, you can change the fov. I was shooting in Linear with the H12 to avoid distortion, which is a narrower fov. And shooting in Standard Dewarp with the Action 4.
Very slick comparison! 👍🏻 Action 4 for me - low light & front touchscreen win. I had a fear that you might still be waiting for the GoPro Bluetooth to connect to this day 😆
Dear Tamara, you deserve one million subscribers at least. Great reviews from a normal user. Congrats for such an amazing work you are doing. Although I would chose dji I do not like the dewarp effect it delivers. Specially when panning. Seems like it dewarps from the center of the image to the sides, especially when panning. It’s weird but it gives me motion sickness 😮. Have you notice this? Thx in advance and keep it up!
Thanks for the great comparison, Tamara! I'm looking to upgrade from a GoPro 7. I'm leaning towards the DJI. One thing I've noticed is that the DJI's footage is overall brighter, but not only in dark situations. Often highlights look a bit blown out compared to the GoPro. I wonder if setting the exposure compensation to -.5EV would correct that?
Yeah you can definitely adjust the EV meter to account for that. But for me, as I was under the umbrella most of the time, I preferred it to be a bit 'brighter'. Also, you could just shoot in manual too to really get the best exposure.
I want to get my 1st vlogging camera as I don’t want to walk with 2x Dslrs for events when I’m doing pics and videos. This comparison will definitely help me except that it mentions nothing about the cropping when stabilization is activated on the O4 vs GP12. Did you stabilize?
think i am almost 100% there on buying the A4 over gp12. i suspect majority of my stuff will be time lapse. videoing as i make stuff. Actually did my first video today with DSLR, but just hate having it in workshop because of all the dust around. think an action cam will hopefully hold up to the harsh conditions. A4 seems to have better battery life, less over heating issues. be kind of hacked off having made something interesting to find the battery went flat part way through or camera over heated
LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, can you do a video on your workflow with the action 4? Like your settings for vlogging, wether you use manual or full auto, etc. Thank you
I saw some action4 footages in other channel which is quite soft when doing selfie. Very similar to the focusing issue in action3. But no problem in your action4 footage. Maybe some quality control problem.
Yeah a couple things that can make the image appear softer is the noise reduction setting being too high, and also potentially not honouring the minimum focusing distance, which I think is 40cm with the Action 4.
Probably a noob question, are the D-Cinelike and D-Log M LUTS in your website compatible with Lumafusion on the iPad Pro? Wasn't sure before I purchase them, Thank you.
I really enjoyed this video mainly because you are really good at getting the best looking footage out of the DJI cameras. I also use the Action 3 and the Action 4 and I like them both. I have watched so many of the comparison videos and most people just can't get the setup right but you do and you also do it on cloudy days which as you mentioned is not the best for action cameras. Not having a good sunny day is less of a problem lately as the cameras get better. The media mod is a nightmare and makes the GP far less desirable. Keep doing what you do, I enjoy getting little details about DJI cameras that help me with my videos. May I ask what country you are in?
Thanks. It’s just something I’ve always had an interest in 😊 But it started with cameras and then getting into gear for filmmaking and creating mini documentaries.
Great comparison video. Hope you can also create a comparison between the GP12, DjiOA4, and GO 3. Keeping in mind the ease of use for casual average users for daily or travel videos. Cheers!
Thanks! Check out this video th-cam.com/video/6hCbIdBBpJI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9VI9JawtZkbinGE0 since there’s not a huge leap between the H11 and the H12, so it’ll give you some idea.
Great video. I agree with you. The image quality os very similar on both cameras but Dji is more pratical with the magnetic mount, the front touch screen is great, better battery life, fast charging and does not overheat. I have a gopro hero 10 but my next camera will be a action 4. Thanks for the review. Greeting from Brazil.
What I forgot to mention in the video is that I was using the Sennheiser MKE 200 with the HERO12 and the DJI Wireless Mic with the Action 4.
I’m using the Fulaim X5 which stands up very well for sound quality too 😊
Were you using a gimbal?
Nope, no gimbal. Though if I was going to film a lot in low light situations I’d use my gimbal for better stabilisation in that scenario.
Great, cos I was gonna comment sound is brighter/clearer on the GP12 😬. In terms of image quality I like both though
Dear Tamara, do you have experience with the Feiyu Pocket 3 ? Thanks a lot!
You're honestly the best camera
reviewer and comparator on all of youtube. Thank you!
Enjoying these videos
Thank you so much, this is really kind of you! 😊
Lol, that’s like not even a £1 donation.
Incredible comparison! I have the GP11 and just purchased the action 4 . Ive had every gopro from hero5. This is my first dji action camera.
Footage-wise I can honestly go back and forth on which one I like more. But for vlogging/lifestyle footage the DJI seems so much more convenient to use.
Right! They're both good but in different scenarios.
Gopro for me is the winner for mountain biking and extreme sports. For simple video recording i just use my samsung ultra s23.
To be honest there are so many good things going for Action 4 that I can’t just let them go for a bit of resolution.
I 100% agree. I’m new to vlogging and had purchased a GoPro 11 earlier this year, because I realised that the DJI Action 3 suited me better. But I didn’t buy the A3, because I thought that the lowlight and underwater videoing needed some improvement and believed that DJI would see to this in their Action 4. So I waited for it’s release and bought it straight away…..and I have absolutely no regrets. The lowlight videoing has improved, as has the underwater videoing. So yes, for me personally, the DJI Action 4 is so much more conventions for my kind of vlogging than the GoPro 12, because DJI really do work on improving their cameras…..& drones! 😃👍
Yep, the Action 4 is just a great camera
préfère go 12 from usa
Both are excellent. But I went with the Action 4. It’s really amazing.
Great video, thanks!
I love the ease of use of dji osmo action 4, I’m not super switched on as to settings, but from what I’ve seen so far dji has hit it out of the park in most conditions and I hat the idea of taking a couple of hours just to charge up the battery on the GoPro. Great video, you’ve covered the reasons for your choice concisely. All the best from Australia.
Good comparison, Tamara! I have the original Osmo Action (and still use it!) and more recently I got a Hero 10. Then the Action 4 was announced and I purchased it immediately! Just took it to Vegas, then Miami and loved using it - so easy, great battery life & the footage I’ve looked at so far is outstanding.
Go for the one with better low light performance, you can never underestimate the number of occasions when light is just not enough. By the time you realize, you only have grainy footage.
I'm glad you addressed the access to the sd card and battery .. probably one of the only reasons I'm changing from Gopro to DJI .. trying changing out a battery when it has the media mod and a small tripod while riding a mule in rough country .. I do it but its no fun .. Thanks
Amazing review, my Action 4 is on the way and can't wait to get started with it :)
Nice! 😁 What do you film?
Update 🤔
Hiya! I’ve ditched GoPro and now have the action 4. Love everything from the battery case to the slide off cover to mount the Dji Mike receiver. Great footage in all light conditions and the mag mount is super handy! ❤😮
Real European weather. Great review Tamara, your voice is very relaxing to listen to. I still just don't know which one to buy, i am waiting for a good Black Friday deal.
Best review I got my action 4 and its a powerful camera. I ise to have gopro9 it stopped working. Last year i bought insta x3. Action 4 is much advanced in functioning and quality.
i have owned 2 Gopro - never again .. DJI is my Favorite - LOVE my Action 4
Why?
@@footballboyz15 my Gopro's where freezing up sometimes and I lost some important clips.. that never happens with Dji .. And the Fisheye lens on Gopro is bad .. battery life is also better on the Dji Action 4 so that is why i will only buy Dji from now on
Thank you so much for doing this video, I just ordered a GoPro Hero 12, and I’m so glad I looked at this so I know the features 😊
You’re welcome 😊
Lovely comparison! Thanks for taking the time to make this video and sharing your thoughts with everyone!
Cheers Tamara great video! Well I think this is the one. I've been using mobile phones for the past couple of years since starting my channel and have been hoping an action cam would one day have better low light capabilities. And I want an action cam because of the price and because it can take a knock or two... not to mention the stabilisation 👍
The content we’ve been waiting for 🙌🏻
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Having owned the GoPro 8 when somebody decided to relieve me of it while asleep in a hostel I decided to buy a new cam but after doing a lot of research I decided to go with Action 4 instead of the GoPro 12, and I can say I'm really glad I did, a point that almost nobody mentions is the colour science the DJI looks much more natural to my eyes the GoPro's always look a bit pumped up and slightly orangey/yellowish I know I can mess around with this in an editor but the OA4 just looks good to me straight out of cam, but of course colour grading will make it look even better but lots of times I couldn't be bothered so DJI wins for me, all the rest you've already said so no need to repeat it. Thanks for your excellent review
Great comparison - thanks for sharing. You've made me lean towards the DJI.
Great comparison, Tamara, and much appreciated. Your videos are always honest and thoughtful, unlike so much on TH-cam.
Thanks 😊 I’m glad you enjoyed it.
I recently bought the Action 4 and I love it. The only quibble I have is the warped edges on ultra wide. Is there a way to de squeeze it in post maybe?
Another excellent video Tamara. I would have to Action 4 as well.
Girl you such a boss!!! Loooove this video!! Ahhh! You always make me want to get out a film another video!!! Freaking looooove this video.
Haha. Thanks, Sky. I appreciate it ☺️
That guy was so wholesome! I always love your videos. Expecting your channel to be massive soon:)
Thanks for the video. I have been waiting for the gopro12 to come out before deciding but I think the action4 will be the one I go for..
Awesome video Tamara. You remind me of me catching trains all the time doing walkthrough videos for my channel too lol. The guy in the end seemed very friendly. Amazing how many people you meet when outdoors vlogging
I don't have the Hero 12 only the 11 but I would also lean more towards the Action 4. It's really fun to use and much more versatile. Great Video!
Thanks. Yeah, I agree, the Action 4 is just such a joy to use.
i prefer the higher quality of the gopro 12 since some of thr footage on the dji looks blotchy if that makes sense? some things in the video looks too digital? and some i guess "outline" of subjects like trees and in low light looked smered if that makes sense, i think the quality of the video looks good..if the camera is close to a subject, or to a person vlogging, distance video quality doesn't look as good! low light is extremely nice though, gopro fails in the lowlight department for sure.
I've been waiting for your video on this subject, as you do a cracking job on reviewing this clobber. Thanks and well done. I can now purchase with confidence 👍
Well, talking about ext. microphone, I use jack 3.5 plug and unfortunately Action 4 does not have the plug, we also need to buy extra adapter.
I was unpacking my new DJI osmo 4 when this popped up, perfect timing...
I like how for all of your tests in this video you actually went out and did real vlogging situations and didn’t do it all in your backyard.
As far as which camera looks better. It would not be a bad idea to get to carry around both cameras. Osmo action looks better during the day. GoPro looks better at night / in low light situations.
Thanks!
Great video. Just reordered a new Action 4. I've owned both the GoPro and DJI action cameras, I find DJI way more reliable. Love your style of videos, just subscribed. Cheers!
Thanks ☺️
Great comparison video.. you hit on some good key points to consider.
Nice one..
4:24 the GoPro has a quarter screw mount which is really fast as well and more consistent with regular traditional cameras. You always make amazing videos.
Yeah it’s a nice addition but it doesn’t solve the Media Mod issue unfortunately.
@@TamaraGabrielUK very true
You’re such a good reviewer. I’m grateful for your videos. Hopefully my vlogs can also look as good as yours very soon. 😊
Best weather for reality check - this is what normal life looks like 😄
For me the best selling points are the boring parts, like the fast charging option on DJI, action button shortcuts and front side touch screen. I was excited hearing about wireless mic option on GPH12 - but so far, I haven't seen a single review where this would be functioning as expected. Credit to GP for lowering the price and the 240fps in 2.7K looks significantly better on b-rolls.
Great great video and comparison Tamara, as always. Must have taken a lot of effort to make this one in particular so thanks for that. Image quality aside, I really liked the audio from the A4 much more in all scenarios in this video. That is strange to me because I thought it would be quite similar with both brands.
Yeah, I meant to mention in the video that the audio from the cameras was with an external mic as it was a windy day and the audio from the cameras wouldn’t have been audible. So the H12 was with the MKE 200 and the A4 was the DJI Wireless Mics.
@@TamaraGabrielUK ahhh, that makes sense now
Why does the DJI videos look over exposed or burnt?
Fantastic review Tamara!! I'll stick to my Action 4 then!! 😍😍👍👍❤️❤️
I have the DJI action 3 for moto vlogging and would not go back to gopro, functionality is just so much more convenient, no media mod etc and no dismantling the camera to swap batteries or sd card. The one down side though, is that the power button and record button on the action 3 have literally NO feel to them whatsoever, made worse with a gloved hand. I found voice activation does work ok but there are times when I have to press the buttons to stop start recording. May have to now invest in the 4 to replace my B roll gopro 7.
Couldn’t agree more, I’m still using the original Action on the bars alongside a 3 on my helmet. Much easier to use than my previous GoPros and so much more reliable.
I'm making outdoor videos: camping and hiking. Still weighing the pros and cons of the two, thx for your input
I think that was a wonderful comparison video. And if I had to choose right now I would definitely go for the action for because I just like the look of the video more. Previous videos definitely showed better dynamic range on the GoPro but this video is not even really a comparison. Action 4 is just wiping it.
Cheers!
Been waiting for this comparison Ms. Tamara. I agree with everything you mentioned about the GoPro Media Mod! It can be so darn aggravating, but I knew about all that before I got it and just accepted the fact that I would have to "frap around" with it. I don't think it's a fair comparison regarding low light because the A4 has that low light enhancement feature, I wonder what the comparison would be if you turned that off on the A4? I think the H12 on board mic sounded a little better than the A4's, both have great image quality and if I weren't already kind of deep into the GoPro ecosystem I'd more than likely go with the A4 because, as you mentioned at the end, it is easier to use. Great review, as always Ms. Tamara. 💜💜
Hey, TC. Thanks for watching as always ☺️
The only thing I miss on the DJI OA4 is gopros ease to change lenses. I like the ND/cpl filters and the anamorphic lens.
If the DJI had a quarter twist lens oid be happy
I agree with you going with the A4.. planning of getting it in the near future
Nice! What do you film?
Awesome video, I'm going to pick up an action 4. Its tough with the pocket 3 potentially coming out soon if the leaks are to be believed but I need something to document my move from Canada to the UK! Cheers!
imo if you can get both, go for it, having pocket as the main vlogging and action for wider shots.
Thanks for sharing this video! I'm looking for an action camera to vlog about wildlife photography and travel, and the DJI Osmo Action 4 seems to be the best choice.🙏🏻🙂
I live in Los Angeles, so I’m blessed with good weather a lot of the time and that’s why I call my Hero 12, “Sunny”. In good light it’s excellent.
Im saving up for a Osmo Pocket 3 for vlogging in darker conditions. I will say that the Action 4 looks amazing. I’m curious about the Insta 360 Ace Pro but I’ve seen too many issues with focusing. I think though, it may be the king of low light action cams. Have you tried it?
Also, without any color grading, do you think the Action 4 still beats the GoPro? It looks a little cool to my eye. GoPro seems warmer?
Yeah, the Ace Pro is decent. I haven’t done any like-for-like comparisons though.
In terms of the look of the Hero 12 footage vs the Action 4 footage, it’s a very subjective thing as everyone’s taste differs.
Hi Tamara! Is it okay if you could show us some of the preferred settings for Dji action 4? Because Ive been fondling over some of the settings but still not getting what I’ve desired. Especially in low lights😢
These are the settings I tend to use in general when shooting in the Normal colour profile www.tamaragabriel.uk/dji-osmo-action-4-settings. I’ll share more settings for different scenarios soon.
I am considering to get one of these action cameras. I find the background in your videos taken with the GoPro hero 12 more pleasant while the Osmo Action 4 is a little too bright. Maybe this can be fixed in post or via settings.
I do like the Osmo audio, low light performance and front touchscreen.
There are magnetic mounts for the GoPro so not a deal breaker, though Osmo has it out of the box.
I am holding off buying at the moment date due to rumours of dji pocket 3 being released later this year, but we’ll see 😅
Thank you for this excellent comparison. It has helped me to make an informative decision. 😎✌
You’re welcome ☺️
Dji action 4 hands down. I am getting mine. its so pro looking
the hero 12 has two things going for it. one is that you can have both screens on while filming in high definition. two the gopro cloud storage. both of these features sold me on the hero 12.
True. I use gopro11 because auf the cloud storage. If the action5 makes a significant leap in sensor technology and picture quality (5k or 8:7 aspect ratio), i might switch and use an external cloud storage service.
Love you comparison
Thanks ☺️
I got the gopro hero 7 but I think it's Time to upgrade and use it as my secondary camera
Thank you so much Tamara for the video, I am buying action 4 soon
Nice! 😁
They've both got their good points.
Even the older and much cheaper GoPros are extremely comparable in image quality.
The latest isn't always the best.
That's why I'm not so crazy about the Action 4, or Hero 12.
Yeah, definitely. The older GoPros still have good video quality.
I had the Hero 8. Wanted am upgrade an I too picked the Osmo 4. I am thrilled with it.
Nice choice!
I will stay with my Action 2 for a long time i suppose... but the Action 4 is very tempting
Hi. I have both. I sold the 3 after comparing it with the 4 (the dynamic range is clearly better) but I keep the 2 because despite its lower quality, the form factor is definitely a huge plus ! For standard shooting, the 2 is still a very nice tool.
Spot on.
The GoPro is great at 5.3K... BUT... artifacts show even while trying to vlog in bright conditions at 5.3K/60fps with/without ND Filters.. sadly got the best footage with it on a tripod or on the floor...
Nice review. Waiting for the DJI Pocket 3!
Hey. After the latest Update. I have to press rec twice for it to rec wenn its off. And it does not shut down by itself after 3 sec. This is really annoying. Any help ? Thx :)
This isn’t something I’ve experienced since updating
@@TamaraGabrielUKFound out that Quick Switch was disabled 🤦
Ha, that’d do it! 🙈
I watched lots of this comparison and yours Tamara as always are the best, video quality and very clear and directly text. Action 4 for me is the clearly the winner if I choose between dji action and go pro, dji I my first choice. My doubt is between insta360 go 3 and action 4. I want to record my family more and the versatility and easy of use and mount of insta360 go 3 is a big winner for me but the image quality of this camera is not that great. If you choose between go3 and action 4 which one you will chose Tamara?
I’d hands down choose the Action 4 for quality and the GO 3 for convenience. It just depends which you value more. Overall, the Action 4 would be my pick.
I already own the go 3 and action 4. The Go 3 is a great choice for POV shots, but I regret buying it, because I really don't need to shoot too many POV angles to warrant buying one. separate camera. The Go 3 only works well when there is enough light, and it becomes useless when the light is low. In general you will feel like you are limited to the time frame in which you can use your go 3.
Meanwhile, for the same amount of money, Action 4 is much more powerful and it can make you want to carry it with you all day. Go 3 will be for those who have enough money and want to improve their filmmaking skills. As for me, simply filming vlogs, Action 4 is the optimal choice in terms of both functionality and cost.
I have watched a lot of comparison videos between action 4 and go pro 12 and was just waiting to see Tamara's video to come to a final conclusion. Action 4 is the best camera, and is the friendliest, easiest to use, and most practical for the vast majority of situations. Thanks Tamara for your comparison video! I really like the way you make videos.
Dear Tamara, do you have experience with the Feiyu Pocket 3 ? Thanks a lot!
Hi 👋🏾 Yes
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❤ your video. I am Planning to buy A4 over G12. One question is it common to see zoomed footage in Go pro 12 or we can adjust that manually as I can see in A4 its completely normal wide videos but in Go pro 12 its too much zoomed on person face.
Yes, you can change the fov. I was shooting in Linear with the H12 to avoid distortion, which is a narrower fov. And shooting in Standard Dewarp with the Action 4.
Very slick comparison! 👍🏻 Action 4 for me - low light & front touchscreen win.
I had a fear that you might still be waiting for the GoPro Bluetooth to connect to this day 😆
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Which of the two cameras is sharper on "close" objects. Or from how far away from the lens it becomes noticeably blurry? Thanks
Action 4, clear winner for me. I bought it 1 week ago, and i love it! 😀
Hello, there is something you don't mention and I would like to know if you have checked it. Which takes better photos?
Dear Tamara, you deserve one million subscribers at least. Great reviews from a normal user. Congrats for such an amazing work you are doing.
Although I would chose dji I do not like the dewarp effect it delivers.
Specially when panning. Seems like it dewarps from the center of the image to the sides, especially when panning. It’s weird but it gives me motion sickness 😮.
Have you notice this?
Thx in advance and keep it up!
Thanks ☺️ It’s not something I’ve really noticed.
Great video TG! May I know on the walk videos were you using Rocksteady in Action4?
Thanks ☺️ Yeah, RockSteady.
I got action 4 but the mega pixel quality really has me perplexed. You can tell when processing on pc
I would like to see an overheating test for both cameras
5:32 now the media model allows you to use both Mics simultaneously, what it should’ve been all the way along
It’s a good feature, but in my opinion the audio from the Media Mod isn’t near as good as the in-built camera mics.
The GoPro has a better picture quality plus the HDR feature
Thanks for the great comparison, Tamara! I'm looking to upgrade from a GoPro 7. I'm leaning towards the DJI. One thing I've noticed is that the DJI's footage is overall brighter, but not only in dark situations. Often highlights look a bit blown out compared to the GoPro. I wonder if setting the exposure compensation to -.5EV would correct that?
Yeah you can definitely adjust the EV meter to account for that. But for me, as I was under the umbrella most of the time, I preferred it to be a bit 'brighter'. Also, you could just shoot in manual too to really get the best exposure.
Been waiting for this thanks Tamara😂
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I want to get my 1st vlogging camera as I don’t want to walk with 2x Dslrs for events when I’m doing pics and videos. This comparison will definitely help me except that it mentions nothing about the cropping when stabilization is activated on the O4 vs GP12. Did you stabilize?
The Action 4 had RockSteady filmed in the Standard Dewarp fov, the HERO12 was in Linear fov with Hypersmooth on.
@@TamaraGabrielUK what were the aspect ratios in both modes?
think i am almost 100% there on buying the A4 over gp12. i suspect majority of my stuff will be time lapse. videoing as i make stuff. Actually did my first video today with DSLR, but just hate having it in workshop because of all the dust around. think an action cam will hopefully hold up to the harsh conditions. A4 seems to have better battery life, less over heating issues. be kind of hacked off having made something interesting to find the battery went flat part way through or camera over heated
LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, can you do a video on your workflow with the action 4? Like your settings for vlogging, wether you use manual or full auto, etc. Thank you
Yep, it’s in the works 😊
@@TamaraGabrielUK sweet!! Can’t wait thank you
Thank you very much for this comparative. I agree with your conclusions.
No problem 😊
Very good comparison of both! Appreciate your video :)
Osmo action 4 all the way! Great review!
I saw some action4 footages in other channel which is quite soft when doing selfie. Very similar to the focusing issue in action3. But no problem in your action4 footage. Maybe some quality control problem.
Yeah a couple things that can make the image appear softer is the noise reduction setting being too high, and also potentially not honouring the minimum focusing distance, which I think is 40cm with the Action 4.
Probably a noob question, are the D-Cinelike and D-Log M LUTS in your website compatible with Lumafusion on the iPad Pro? Wasn't sure before I purchase them, Thank you.
Yep, they will work in LumaFusion 😊
@@TamaraGabrielUK thank you Tamara🤩
Back and forth…sometimes prefer the GP and sometimes the OA4. Doubt you can do wrong with either, but would lean towards OA4 as did you. Nice review!
Yeah, at the end of the day, whichever you choose you’ll be able to make great content regardless.
Great video. Thank you
Fantastic video. We're you filming w/ the GoPro HDR?
No, I was shooting in Standard.
I really enjoyed this video mainly because you are really good at getting the best looking footage out of the DJI cameras. I also use the Action 3 and the Action 4 and I like them both. I have watched so many of the comparison videos and most people just can't get the setup right but you do and you also do it on cloudy days which as you mentioned is not the best for action cameras. Not having a good sunny day is less of a problem lately as the cameras get better. The media mod is a nightmare and makes the GP far less desirable. Keep doing what you do, I enjoy getting little details about DJI cameras that help me with my videos. May I ask what country you are in?
Thank you 😊 I’m in England, UK.
THX Tamara how does it come you so interest in TECH ?? loving your videos
Thanks. It’s just something I’ve always had an interest in 😊 But it started with cameras and then getting into gear for filmmaking and creating mini documentaries.
Great comparison video. Hope you can also create a comparison between the GP12, DjiOA4, and GO 3. Keeping in mind the ease of use for casual average users for daily or travel videos. Cheers!
Thanks! Check out this video th-cam.com/video/6hCbIdBBpJI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9VI9JawtZkbinGE0 since there’s not a huge leap between the H11 and the H12, so it’ll give you some idea.
Nice comparison, but every video I see comparing the Action 4 to GoPro 12, the Action 4 always looks better.
Это обман вы же понимаете)) картинке в прохе при детальном разборе жирнее намного, вот и думайте шта брать бля
Great video, thanks for making such video!
how about overheating of bouth at sunny day?
Depends on camera settings, duration of filming and how hot it is
Genuinely I'm interested is going to the best for you.
Plug and play for mich
Great video. I agree with you. The image quality os very similar on both cameras but Dji is more pratical with the magnetic mount, the front touch screen is great, better battery life, fast charging and does not overheat. I have a gopro hero 10 but my next camera will be a action 4.
Thanks for the review.
Greeting from Brazil.
Thanks for watching. Greetings, from England 👋🏾
Reviewing DJI Pocket 3?