DJI Osmo Action vs GoPro 7: In-Depth Comparison! (4K)
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This is a deep dive image quality comparison test between the DJI #OsmoAction vs #GoPro Hero 7 Black.
Both have unique features, pros and cons, and currently on a level playing field, both are at the exact same price right now, $350! The results surprised me a lot, let me know which you think shoots better quality overall, down in the comments!
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Dude, I love you for doing this. No waste of time with talk, just the comparison between the two cameras.
When it comes to action cam comparison this channel is gold standard
Thank you much!
Yes!
I can sign that.
I have to agree, I'm shopping around currently, and this is almost a one-stop-shop.
Why are you surprised that the footage is shaky with stabilization turned off?
Totally unacceptable, eh. Also the image wasn't as sharp when 4k was switched off.
I have read FAR too many reviews from unhappy gopro owners about all the bugs. Gopro clearly has a little better color, but not worth all the bug headaches. Goin with DJI.
what the bug headache ?
I just wish the Dji Didn’t crop so much when your use rocksteady
Dji has waterproof issues
Using my osmo action in Hawaii at the moment and I must say.... WATCHERS: this is the most honest review on these cameras I have ever seen!!! This is the deal maker review.
The color on my gopro is amazing! the contrast is soft, and the low light recording is a small but significantly better. And I love some of the features of the osmo but it lacks picture quality and abilities in those settings. Bummed but each camera has its own pros and cons but it seems to me that it’s worth losing the front screen for that quality at the moment.
Wow, nice!
So u would rather go with Osmo?
REGATEANDO would you go with the GoPro or the osmo then
Clearly you're going the GP. But what about crashing issues?
who need dji action accessory. I can give away! I am an amazon seller, I need review!
Great Review Ben. A straight up review focusing on the all important 'Picture Quality', unlike the other 3,802 reviews that we've seen in the last week who all got caught up on the front screen, tech specs and other minor features. If the quality is second rate, who cares how we look on the front screen! Im glad that you did the comparison on a sunny day, which is when most owners will take their Action Camera's out to play. Keep up the unbiased, honest reviews with integrity... Cheers.
Haha thanks!
I have given up with GoPros! Far too buggy all the time. I have had them numerous time replaced. Going with Osmo this time, sorry GoPro.
Agreed. The bugs are annoying AF and their software blows to say the least
They are all buggy.
I just returned my Osmo Pocket today and got a GoPro and I love it. The Osmo Pocket has terrible low light quality. That was a deal breaker for me.
just did the same and I bought a new osmo action. The go pro kept overheating, crashing, and corrupting my footage. The osmo has a way more fluid touch screen and is much better imo
This thread makes it hard for me to decide which one I want now lol. Going to record in the hot japanese summer soon not sure which device I want :O
About your remarks on not being able to switch screens...I don't really see the reason for it. I'm a skydiver and snowboarder and I really hate to see wrong framing from my stick (snowboarding) as well as my wrist mount (skydiving) so I give big thumbs up to this front screen and see no reason to switch screens, at least not in this cases.
Interesting comparison. To be fair, if you're filming in broad sunlight then you should expect harsh shadows. That's not really an indicator of what the camera can do. Also, the GoPro SOOC colors are way too oversaturated compared to the Osmo. Wider field of view is also not necessarily a good thing, the distortion looks terrible. Overall the Osmo gives a far more natural look than the GoPro.
I had to experience this myself. I bought both and it’s obvious the GoPro has far better image quality. No oversharpening, no oversaturation, no burned highlights, no crushed blacks, nicer field of view. I really wanted to like the new fresh Osmo Action but in the end image quality is what counts most and with the comparable image stabilization the GoPro won the battle in my own test.
Who need dji action accessory. I can give away! I am an amazon seller, I need review!
best unbiased review because he bought both... he showed things others didn’t even mention
Martin Kulik I agree. I have them both and these are the same issues I’m having that make me think the gopro is still winning.
Buying the products doesn't it make it less biased
Good review. I still wish there were (3) more features with the Osmo Action that GoPro does not offer - 1. The optional date/time stamp displayed on the recorded video (many action cams from China has this feature). 2. A non-distorted field of view for vlogging (i.e. Gitup Git2P 90). 3. A 3.5 mm external mic port (Sony offers this on their action cams)
I get the feeling many of the problems from both of these cameras are from processor restraint. In which case, that'll probably be a main area of improvement. GP2, perhaps.
Looking forward, I have DRAMATICALLY more faith in the integrity and engineering of DJI than GoPro.
Wow! I think Osmo is the way to go pro now 😀
Osmo needs a mic adapter, water on display fix, no lag.
GOPro needs a smaller mic adapter, no freeze, front facing display.
Both need a zoom button and A BIGGER SENSOR FOR LOW LIGHT! We all want this so make it happen!
I’d take the osmo if the display water affect gets fixed and an option for a mic available. I have the hero 7 black and not worth switching yet since my issue is just random freezing 🥶 on the GoPro right now.
*-you noob-*
Action cameras Jeeves.
GoPro 8: front screen, bigger sensor for better low light will not only crush the osmo action but keep it valid for a few years! Also, these features will allow justify a little higher price!
Honestly.. the best and most fair comparison I've watched! And I watched A LOT
Thanks so much for watching
Him: look how much wider the gopro is
Me: look at all that fisheye
you can get rid of it in linear mode and then it's cropped more like the osmo also.
but you throw it in timelapse or 120 and the osmo loses all stabilization.
@@SeanOzz Except when you pit the gopro in linear mode, its stuck in 2.7k
@@SeanOzz Its a bummer to sacrifice stabilization to shoot in 120. I wouldn't mind not having it for a time lapse because I wouldn't want to move the camera during that
Osmo sounds better on a moving motorcycle imo because it reduces the loud wind buffering noise and give you more engine sound.
Love to see an underwater comparison
I have a GoPro HERO7 Black. I only use the "Time Warp" mode, which the Osmo Action doesn't have, so what good is the Osmo to me?
Great review and footage as ever! Perfect Comparison. Good job Ben. Watching from Taipei, Taiwan. You're the King! I love the Go Pro 7!
Thank you Bear Grills
I like that guy
Are you shooting D-CINELIKE on osmo action? Since it looks washed out, I bet it's because of the D-CINELIKE mode, which is a pro of osmo action. You can color grade your footage easily and get more dynamic range
Nah, I was shooting in defaults, it's nice to have that option though
And now the GoPro8 came like a boss today.
whats better the gopro8 or osmo
GREAT VIDEO! thank you bud! Hey just wanted to share my thoughts. I have both and both are fantastic! I have to say though that post production color-correction & grading with the osmo action is so much better. You can push mid tone exposure and highlights way further without damage. straight out of the camera the gopro looks better but I ALWAYS color-grade. and the rock-steady is rediculous! LOL seriously gimbal-like. Also my Gopro is sooooooo glitchy! I miss so many shots and have to force re-takes constantly! The Osmo wins for me. another A+ Video Ben!
Hey, can u please tell me which one of these has better wind noise cancelation, and bankround noise cancelation?
I just ordered a Go-Pro after watching this, Perfect comparison with an excellent job done on the overall review 👍✨
@Sir. Glampsalot Sure we will...
Hi any update regarding with your go pro performance now? Does it crash?
Most honest review I found on the web comparing these 2 cameras. Good Job!!! I thought I have to leave Go Pro but naaah! I'll still stick to it.
This happens to me too. I have the voice activation off and it still drains. This is not supposed to happen
I had doubts which camera should I buy but after this excellent material I chose GoPro! Thank You. Greetings from Poland 👌🏻
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Excellent non-biased comparison video!
Good honest review of DJI flop.
- Rocksteady but at the price of super lag (obviously)
- No HDR + 4K + any at least minimal stablilization at the same time
- No even HDR at 4K
- No HDR at photo
This is the best and real comparison which I have seen for these cameras. Thank you.
Hey I really appreciate that, thanks so much!
Perfect work i loved how much details you've mentioned about these two cameras in the video..
Thank you!
GoPro nicer image, but come on it's version 7 and it still crashes constantly? That makes it unusable for a lot of people that don't want to risk missing stuff. DJI far better stabiliser which is amazing considering just a few months ago the GoPro 7 blew the competition away in that area. My opinion? Wait for the next versions of both!
Yeah, those crashes, otherwise definitely Gopro.
I have gopro7 but i had a hard time to use without front camera. SO i feel like i want the osmo because of the front camera is amazing
such a great video! and curious osmo action vs osmo pocket too.
I stopped by to check out your take on this because your the best at these types of video's. I just bought the seven black 3 weeks ago so i'm going to pass on the osmo action, instead I picked up an Insta360 one X. Great views Ben.
Nice, that's awesome to hear thanks! The ONE X is so fun to play with
how do they stand up to filming in flat, and being graded?
Excellent comparison between the two.
Osmo action's rocksteady is impressive and strong selling point for many people out there
Yet still Gopro7 is more balanced performer with the price drop I'd say.
Great review! I think you just saved me some $, I'm sitting on my GoPro hero 6 looking to uograde to the DJI based on all the ”DJI gifted to TH-camr reviews”.. Praising every aspect of the camera, your review highlights the honesty of what I was seeing in other reviews but not mentioned, overall the gopro looks like a bitter pic taker, shame the 7 still has freezing issues, that's one reason I wanted to get odd the six, looks like ill be waiting for the 8 :) cheers mate
Lol, glad I could help mate! Cheers
Get the dji. What good is a “better video” if the stupid thing freezes when you need it the most
The amount of freezing and audio issues on the gopro has me wanting to find another camera... especially now that i see the 8 coming out while they havent fixed the 7 yet. total BS. good review.
So if you had to choose only one of these which one would you ultimately narrow it down to? Just asking because I am in the market and both these have pros and cons. I have heard some horror stories on trying to update the software on the Gopro hero 7.
Kudos to the DJI Action Camera for its stabilization....but, over all I give a "thumbs up" to GoPro. GoPro has better color, especially in the shadows, more detail. To equal the Action Camera's stabilization, you can always correct that in post. End results still give the winning camera to GoPro.
It's no good if it does not work due to crashing all the time.
Im so on the fence between the Osmo and GPH7! I'm not a vlogger or do major sports. Mines more for holidays/weekends away and random outdoor activities so waterproof is a must. I've watched so many videos still can't decide. What do you guys think?!
If you can wait a little while longer, the new 8 should release soonish and then the 7's should drop in price
Watching this before purchase. Thank you!
Good video as usual.
More competition in September with the release of Feiyu tech Ricca action camera are you reviewing it there's not much about it on youtube, hope you do.
this vid is great. no bullshit, honest opinions, side by side comparison the whole way and straight up the best comparison I've found.
GoPro should be concerned, DJI is a serious threat. I wonder what they have to GoPro 8? 1" Sensor with a higher bitrate would be very nice! I would also like the ability to take photos while filming, 3.5 mm mic jack, a better mic, dashcam mode and tripod mount on the body itself.
One of the best comparison video I have ever seen.
any comparison between supporting software? I have a Gopro 4 Black and looking to replace, the Gopro app is terrible with it. Is Osmo apps and editing software any good?
GOPRO just pissed me right off, did a bunch of recording, it froze and I lost all the footage! Thinking of jumping to the Osmo.
Knowing how DJI are with updates with the Osmo Pocket it'll be interesting to see what problems they solve with updates with the Action. I'm in the market for a new action camera and am torn between the two. Having the Pocket and Mavic Pro I'm leaning more towards the Osmo Action...
That's true. I have the osmo pocket and it's gotten sooo much better with updates. I have no doubt the osmo action will turn out to change everyone's mind with the next 2 or 3 updates.
I decided on the GP, but hearing about the crashing has put me off.
I got the Osmo Action! The lag hasn't been so annoying. It seems to only be on when rock steady is on. Turning rocksteady off is fine during slow motion mode.
what crashing on your go pro ?
Which one should I get!? This is my first time buying any action camera and go pro hero 7 black is available for $295.
Such a very informative,full of knowledge video you have made,,thank you so much for this help me choose the right action camera soon
Fairly disappointed that you did not do any post editing with either of these products to determine which could produce the best raw footage. If I've missed future or earlier video where you've touched on this subject I do apologize. But 14 minutes long was a bit long for out of the box opinions.
GREAT REVIEW wich camera has the loudest bips ? Thanks.
Is a new 2020 Osmo Action coming soon ?
First time to watch your video and this review made me subscribe to your channel. You're awesome! ❤️
Awesome comparison. Very well done.
Thanks!
La mejor comparación que he visto, excelente felicitaciones.
I still prefer the DJI osmo over the GoPro and I have a GoPro
Thx for the review, both cams are a no go: freezing on the gopro, minor quality vids on the DJI.
What is 'minor quality vids' supposed to mean?
It's Hard To Choose A Username mediocre quality of the video.
Any updates on the sw to make gopro not crashing ? that supposed to be no.1 feature "not crashing" btw
I agree, and now overheating and draining battery while in off position.
Yes mine always crashes and then has to recover the files
GoPro has massive problems
The fact that I am on my second GP7 due to freezing issues and overheating is sad
thx for the clip the audio comparison I made myself once with the hero 6 to 7. I will skip the DJI Osmo action. Best regards David
Personally I am not happy with the GoPro7, I find my Hero 4 outshone my 7 in some areas. I get the freezing issue and noticed as of late the 7 warming up and killing the battery, so need to remove battery and it seems to stop (also documented). I still am struggling with motion blur and again found the 4 was better. Thanks for the great comparison as I was looking at the Osmo as well....cheers Fred
I really would like to see a side by side test of FILE size of the same footage. And somebody said the GP drains its battery when shut off? Is that true?
rage5606 Yes it does. I thought it was due to having the voice activation on but it does still does it when it’s off. The weird thing is that it doesn’t do this all the time but you have to check before filming to make sure.
@@smokey62productions99 Good to know. I guess you would have to make sure the battery is not installed when traveling long distances or when you store it to preserve the battery. Good to know, thanks. Going to pick one up for my fishing trip.
Great question on file size, I might cover this in my next vid. GP7 supports HEVC, unfortunately Osmo Action does NOT. (Only MOV, MP4 (H.264). So for example, 60sec clip on each camera, the DJI Osmo Action: 720 MB. GoPro: 330 MB.
AuthenTech - Ben Schmanke And the iPad Pro 2018 I use to edit does not recognize frame rates over 30 in H.264, but My Hero 7 using H.265 is no problem. DJI really dropped the ball on this as the Osmo Pocket is H.264 only and we’ve been complaining to them about this since it came out
Good info, I'm shopping for an action cam but still none have wowed me.
Best video comparison I have seen yet! Great job!
Thank you so much, Leo
AuthenTech - Ben Schmanke GoPro is one of the best so far DJI is just getting started so hopefully GoPro will improve overtime. :)
you covered a lot of important topics.
I hope one day there will be a action camera with lenses you can swap, and coming with Fish eye and No distortion lens, which is what I need, and with ND filter like Osmo Action has.
Currently it's possible to get Nd filters for Gopro too, also get No distortion lens, but I don't know if it's possible for the Osmo Action yet.
Nice comparison vid. For what I need it for the second front facing screen makes it a no brainer
I have bought the Go Pro black 7 in order to use it beside my osmo pocket at my last holidays on Gran Canaria. Because I myself also found the picture quality of the Go Pro a little better than of the Osmo action cam, I decided for the Go Pro. But I was by making videos pissed off of the Go Pro because it hang itself up at every footage after 3 - 5 minutes. This problem of freezing in seems to be a general one of the Go Pro how you can read in many forums. I lost on this way many highlight moments for my video. This is an absulute No Go for an action cam. My Osmo Pocket never made any problem.
SOO much freezing on the GoPro
Ben have you ever tried contacting gopro support? I'm suddenly realising buying the GoPro 8 Hero Black was a huge mistake, lagging, crashing and now won't turn on. Support is soooo difficult to get through, just managed today and the service is slow, the guy had zero knowledge and was making mistakes between me and other cases he was obviously dealing with alongside and then when he asked me to upload a video of the camera not working, 4 minutes later the chat disconnected. Now that it's mid day I know from previous experiences i'll never get through and will have to try early tomorrow morning. Seems like it'll be a long and difficult journey trying to get a resolution to my issues :( what a terrible company
Such a great review! That rocksteady eis is amazing but I won't replace my hero 7 black just yet!
Really great unbiased review and I agree with most of it. I also own both of these cameras. Curious if you have ever had overheating issues with the gopro? Have you tried using an external battery with it? My Hero 7 Black overheats and shuts off regularly when it's on external battery power. The Osmo has not had any issues with heat when it's plugged into external battery. I sure wish my GoPro could do that as I like the features better (when they work). But it's unusable when it overheats and shuts off. Very unreliable. Thank you for sharing this review.
I agree with the unreliable gopro
Most of these issues have been resolved by now. You should do another one of these reviews but in todays time.
Its because the OSMO crops at 22% in 4k@60fps where the GoPro only crops at 10%, its double the cropping. At 4k@30 its 18% cropping where the GoPro still has a 10% cropping. That is why the video "looks" better, but in reality the GoPro still out performs it given the crop difference.
I think the OSMO has plenty of room to improve with firmware updates that might make it closer to the GoPro. I personally would go with a GoPro over the OSMO mostly because they are better established. I personally think the GoPro is the better performer, but to an every day user I don't think there is much difference between the two. If you aren't doing production, then either camera would be fine.
Great review and footage. Sent the Osmo Action back. Image quality was disappointing. Will wait for the Hero 8.
Thanks, Peter!
For motorcycle helmet and that Rock stab, osmo win for me.
Now doubt it's why I'm looking at it. Off-Road riding there is a lot of bouncing around.
That's what I was thinking about but there seems to a compromise that needs to be made between really good stabilization that Osmo is offering vs the colours Go Pro is providing and i'm still not sure what to choose. If you have already bought it considering your comment was 3 weeks old, can you please share your opinion? TIA!!
Thanks for this great review. I think I'll stick with my GoPro Hero 7. As a professional videographer the "image" is what it is all about. Do you know of a gimbal for the GoPro which would resolve the slight background movement during the running phase? I once seen a gimbal (can't seem to locate it anymore) for the GoPro (don't think it was a GoPro product) that also had powered pan left/right and tilt up/down that was awesome and wondered if it would resolve all movement wobble? Do you know of these units? Thanks again. Awesome video and very helpful.
I like the GoPro 7 black, will travel the world with it for the next year..
Nice video. Blessings. The gopro 7 footage shakes makes it for a real action moving type feeling. I fly fpv drones for fun. So the movements from the stability on the gopro is fine. I can choose how to cut while editing. Use some scenes where it shakes and some stabilised. Works out fine. Any of both on a standing tripod for those type shots then we look at which image quality is best. So I guess it all leads back to image quality. I prefer use the gopro. Fish eye can be fixed. That's the least. I need to feel like I am moving so some shakes and don't have to turn off eis. It stays stable long enough for my audience to see what I am doing. Action. Again good review. Keep them coming.
Thanks for sharing
Am I the only one not liking the fish-eye look from the Gopro?
Nah, I hate that wide GoPro view. The distortion looks wack, I don't know why people like it.
They have "linear" field of view mode that eliminates the fish eye look since hero 4. I always keep mine on linear.
Matthew Hendrickson Yes, I'm aware. I also shoot on linear, but the limitation of GoPro linear is that it maxes out at 2.7k vs the Osmo Action which allows De-warp at 4k60.
Count me in, I hate the fisheye look, and I refuse to shoot in 2.7 linear mode. However both are great units.
Takes literally a few minutes to stabilize and remove the "fish-eye lens" appearance in modern software...PP, DV Resolve 16, Corel VideoStudio...its not that hard at all. If one doesn't want to edit at all, then, yeah, best go get a camcorder and not an action cam...JAO...
I have got replacement twice due to freezing/battery draining issue on Go Pro Hero 7 Black.... hmm I might give it a go at Osmo...
Haha, GoPro freezes SO often
Osmos freeze too. So don't jump ship solely on that account.
@@krane15 Had gone for go pro and it had similar issues so I had a full refund. What are the odds to get 3 faulty products in a row?? Was only recording it on 1080p. Will just hold on and wait for next gen or something. ( OSMO was not available )
@@UZENI Unless the product design is faulty (extremely unlikely), even two in a row would be high odds. Nevertheless, in cases such as yours, you need to check with the seller to determine if they all came from the same batch.
Alternatively, the manufacturer may offer to inspect the item specifically for that fault before sending it out to you. The third option, and more likely provided there was no recall put out, is user error. Product websites are great places to compare notes, and to see what issues others are having and how they fixed them.
I have the GoPro 6, and it also freezes, but only when I attempt to change resolutions between shots. There's a lot of data going through that tiny form factor which means you need to have a comparable quality recording media -- do you have a good card?
Anyway, so far, mine has never frozen during recording where continuous operation is most critical. Before my GP 6 I had a 3+ and it operated flawlessly even after being dropped multiple times.
@@krane15 These were sent back to Singapore and assessed. (Im in New Zealand) They said had faulty image sensor and unknown issue for last 2 replacements. They said mine heated up from when it's simply turned on. Yes used recommended cards only. Dont get me wrong but my other go pros are fine :) it's just 7 black that has issues. I have never dropped mine nor put it in water so someone was def wrong with the product. Just dont want an action cam that freezes in the middle when it's placed outside of the car. :( Will stick with GP4,5 for now and wait for next gen or something.
Very excited for this video. Just bought a Hero 7 Black for skiing this Spring. It looked amazing and I love all the footage I got. Would like a better mic.
Yea the audio recordings are sometimes a bit lackluster :)
@@AuthenTech GOPRO 8 has much better microphone...release date oct 1
When you invest your own hard earn $ your more willing to state facts and be honest to the products at hand.
Alot of youtubers that got an early release to test and review the dji ALL said the same exact things. Almost as if they were paid to say it.
Clones?
Great extensive review with the comparison. I just invested in a GoPro 7 Black to record videos of my dance classes
Anybody know exactly what the filed of view is with Rocksteady on and Dewarp on? Seems like quite a crop and id be interested to know the exact angle.
Most useful. Defo go pro 7 black. Still waiting on the 8 but 7 looks good enough.
Really good comparison. I received my Action yesterday and I found the exact same observations when compared to my GoPro 7 black. The lag is truly annoying on the Action.
Haha, yea that lag was weird, right? I was very surprised when it first happened
from these two cam actions choose which one you choose?? help me to choose it
You are very kind to compare fairly
Sorry, but that lens distortion of GoPro is unacceptable. BTW, skies looked more natural in Osmo vs GoPro oversaturated. Just walk outside and see, that skies are not that blue. Kind of disappointed with audio of Osmo.
time to see your doc. Last time I checked the sky it was blue, not ill bleached near white cyan
@@jonmar4683 In late summer, yes. In spring - no.
@@olegvorkunov5400 wat? Spring, Summer winter there's no difference. Check your pills.
I heard the Osmo - when the housing is on it blocks the mic , maybe that’s why it was so quiet , As for the GoPro freezing , I just got the seven black and it scared the shyt out of me cause I took it in the pool and it froze like 3 times and I thought it got water in it , guess it’s just a known issue , it was going haywire everytime the water touched the screen if it was in the menus
Amazing review thanks for all the hard work you but in to testing.
Thank you so much
whatever i need to know about action cameras, it's all here!
was leaning towards the dji but your review has high lighted some important facts that have made me reconsider, well done for a good review
Glad it helped bring some fresh insights, thanks