{"id":4766,"date":"2020-08-19T14:57:51","date_gmt":"2020-08-19T10:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/actiongadgetsreviews.com\/?p=4766"},"modified":"2021-02-08T17:10:29","modified_gmt":"2021-02-08T13:10:29","slug":"dji-osmo-action-vs-gopro-hero8-black","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/actiongadgetsreviews.com\/dji-osmo-action-vs-gopro-hero8-black","title":{"rendered":"DJI Osmo Action vs GoPro Hero8 Black"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are torn between buying the GoPro Hero8 Black<\/a> or the DJI Osmo Action then you are in for a tough choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both cameras feature a similar body design with dual-screen. The front screen on the Osmo Action is a little bigger than what we get with the Hero8 Black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DJI Osmo made its entry in the action camera world early in 2019 with the introduction of Osmo Action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This attempt was to give the T3 award-winning Hero7 Black<\/a> a tough competition. DJI Osmo Action and Hero7 Black have strikingly similar technical specs on paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later in October 2019, GoPro made their Hero8 black announcement which came alongside their 360\u00b0 GoPro MAX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check my GoPro Max vs Hero8 Black comparison<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hero8 Black<\/a> came with facelifted specs like the introduction of HyperSmooth 2.0 and TimeWarp 2.0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, GoPro introduced a Media Mod which will allow you to attach an external microphone, light, and display Mods to your Hero8 Black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will the DJI Osmo Action<\/a> match up with the Hero8 Black in terms of technical specs and performance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this comparison post, I will highlight all important details you need to know including 4K video quality, photo quality, image stabilization, battery life, and many more features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will kick off my DJI Osmo Action vs GoPro Hero8 Black comparison by tabulating their specifications side by side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DJI Osmo Action & GoPro Hero8 Black Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Specs<\/strong><\/td>DJI Osmo Action<\/strong><\/td>GoPro Hero8 Black<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
DESIGN<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Dimensions<\/td>65W \u00d7 42H \u00d7 35D (mm)<\/td>62.3W x 44.9H x 33D (mm)<\/td><\/tr>
Weight (including battery)<\/td>124 grams<\/td>126 grams<\/td><\/tr>
Lens<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Touch Screen<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Memory Storage<\/td>MicroSD; Max. 256 GB<\/td>MicroSD; Max. 256 GB<\/td><\/tr>
Audio<\/td>2 microphones<\/td>3 microphones<\/td><\/tr>
3.5 mm Audio Mic Input<\/td>No, Adapter needed<\/td>No, Media Mod needed.<\/td><\/tr>
LEDs<\/td>2<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Battery<\/td>Removable Lithium Polymer 1300mAh<\/td>Removable Lithium-Ion 1220mAh<\/td><\/tr>
Waterproof<\/td>Yes, up to 11 meters\/36feet <\/td>Yes, up to 5 meters\/16 feet<\/td><\/tr>
USB Port<\/td>USB Type C<\/td>USB Type C<\/td><\/tr>
VIDEO<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Video Resolutions, Aspect Ratio, and Frame Rates.<\/td>4K (16:9) @ 60, 50, 48, 30, 25, 24fps4K (4:3) @ 30, 25, 24fps2.7K (4:3) @ 30, 25, 24fps2.7K (16:9) @ 60, 50, 48, 30, 25, 24fps1080p @ 240, 200, 120, 100, 60, 50, 48, 30, 25, 24fps720p @ 240, 200fps<\/td>4K (16:9) @ 60, 50, 30, 25, 24fps4K (4:3) @ 30, 25, 24fps2.7K (16:9) @ 120, 100, 60, 50, 30, 25, 24fps2.7K (4:3) @ 60, 50, 30, 25, 24fps1080p @ 240, 200, 120, 100, 60, 50, 48, 30, 25, 24fps1440p (4:3) @ 120, 100, 60, 50, 30, 25, 24fps <\/td><\/tr>
Lens Aperture<\/td>f\/2.8<\/td>f\/2.8<\/td><\/tr>
Video Stabilization<\/td>RockSteady<\/td>HyperSmooth 2.0<\/td><\/tr>
Video File Format<\/td>MOV, MP4 (H.264)<\/td>MP4(H.264\/AVC),MP4 (H.265\/HEVC)<\/td><\/tr>
Max Video Bitrate<\/td>100 Mbps<\/td>100Mb\/s in 2.7K & 4K<\/td><\/tr>
Time Lapse Video Intervals<\/td>0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 20, 30 seconds<\/td>0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
ISO Video Range<\/td>100-3200<\/td>100 to 1600<\/td><\/tr>
FOV<\/td>Fixed, 145\u00b0<\/td>SuperView, Wide, Linear, Narrow<\/td><\/tr>
Slow Motion<\/td>Up to 8 times<\/td>Up to 8 times<\/td><\/tr>
PHOTO<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Image Sensor<\/td>12MP 1\/2.3″ CMOS<\/td>12MP 1\/2.3″ CMOS<\/td><\/tr>
Max Resolution<\/td>4000\u00d73000 pixels<\/td>4000\u00d73000 pixels<\/td><\/tr>
Photo Modes<\/td>Single, Countdown, Timed, Burst, and AEB<\/td>Normal photo, Live burst, Burst, and Night.<\/td><\/tr>
Photo Formats<\/td>JPEG\/JPEG+DNG (RAW)<\/td>RAW & Standard (JPG)<\/td><\/tr>
ISO Photo Range<\/td>100 to 3200<\/td>100 to 3200<\/td><\/tr>
OTHER FEATURES<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Voice Control<\/td>Yes, 5 predetermined voices<\/td>Yes, 14 predetermined voices.<\/td><\/tr>
Wi-Fi<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Bluetooth<\/td>Yes, BLE 4.2<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
GPS<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Live stream<\/td>Yes, up to 104 minutes<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Stereo Audio<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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What\u2019s in the Box?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You will get the following items with your retail purchase of the respective camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DJI Osmo Action<\/strong><\/td>GoPro Hero8 Black<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1x DJI Osmo Action Camera unit<\/td>1x GoPro HERO8 Black<\/td><\/tr>
1x USB-C cable<\/td>1x Rechargeable Battery<\/td><\/tr>
1x Battery case with battery and SD card holder<\/td>1x Curved Adhesive Mount<\/td><\/tr>
1x Flat mount<\/td>1x Mounting Buckle<\/td><\/tr>
1x Curved mount<\/td>1x USB-C Cable<\/td><\/tr>
1x Camera cage<\/td>1x Thumb Screw<\/td><\/tr>
1x Attachment screw<\/td>        <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Design & Components<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The two cameras look a bit similar in terms of size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being the first action camera to be manufactured by DJI, the Osmo Action does not have any predecessor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking at the Hero8 Black, on the other hand, we can see that it follows the exact design pattern taken by Hero7 Black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weight and Dimensions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In terms of weight, the Hero8 Black is the heavier brother here with 126 grams<\/strong> including the battery and without any casing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Osmo Action weighs 124 grams<\/strong>, putting it at only 2 grams less than the Hero8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is justifiable to say that the two cameras have a similar weight because 2 grams is not worth a difference to make you hate or love a camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking at the body dimensions, the DJI Osmo Action has 65W \u00d7 42H \u00d7 35D (mm)<\/strong>, whereas the GoPro Hero8 Black measures 62.3W x 44.9H x 33D (mm)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can see that the Hero8 Black has a taller height and more depth than the Osmo Action which took on a larger width.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Touchscreen vs. Dual-Screen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Hero8 Black<\/a>, like the preceding GoPro models, has a touchscreen display at the back of the camera and a small status screen at the front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"GoPro<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The back touch screen is used to change modes, navigate through the different settings of your camera, and give you live monitoring of your footage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The status screen at the front of the Hero8 Black is used to display the shooting mode, recording time, battery status, and the remaining memory card space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the DJI Osmo Action, we get a dual-screen setup similar to what was featured in the Akaso Brave 7 LE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2.24 inch back LCD is the larger compared to the front 1.4 inch LCD which is somewhat equal in size to the main display found in the Insta360 One R<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"DJI<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

It is always very difficult to take a selfie with an action camera mainly because of the lack of a front screen that will give you a real-time view of what you are capturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"DJI<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

With the Osmo Action, taking a selfie is now convenient as you would do with your smartphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are three ways of switching between the back and front screens of the Osmo Action:<\/p>\n\n\n\n