- Okay, can you guess which one is which?
Maybe this will give it away,
zooming in one times on the iPhone 14 Pro,
zooming in two times on the iPhone 14 Pro,
now right to that telephoto lens.
Okay, yes, the left is the iPhone
and, yeah, that's the GoPro Mini with hypersmooth off.
Who would've thought that a smartphone
could actually outperform a GoPro?
Well, in this video
we are diving in to the unexpected results
of the iPhone 14 Pro versus the GoPro Hero 11 Mini.
Now get ready to be surprised
because when we first set out to compare these two devices,
we actually thought we knew what to expect,
but what we've discovered is pretty shocking,
I'm actually blown away by the results.
So in this video, we're gonna be examining everything
from image quality and stabilization
to low light performance and editing capabilities.
So, if you've been tossing up between upgrading your phone
or buying an action camera, this video was made for you.
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Okay, so comparing the iPhone 14 Pro and the GoPro 11 Mini
may seem like an odd comparison at first glance,
but there's a few reasons why it makes total sense.
First of all, both of these tools
were designed for capturing high quality video footage.
Now, while the iPhone 14 is primarily a smartphone,
it's also marketed as a very powerful video camera
that can also shoot 4K HDR footage with Dolby Vision.
The GoPro Hero 11 Mini on the other hand
is a specialized action camera
that's designed for capturing high quality video
in extreme environments.
Both of these are super popular amongst creators,
the iPhone and the GoPro, they're also quite premium
when it comes to their category of product.
So, I guess the question you have lingering
is ultimately which one's gonna give you
the best value for money?
Let's find out.
The first question you might ask yourself
is how many lenses do I need?
'Cause the GoPro's got one and the iPhone's got three.
Let's just spend a few seconds
reviewing what capabilities each camera offer.
So in terms of capturing video content,
the GoPro Hero 11 Mini doesn't even take photos,
so that's why we're just looking at video.
Now in terms of capturing video content,
the table on the screen
does a pretty good job at summarizing both,
but I'm just gonna mention a few standout points.
Both of these cameras record in 4K at 60 frames a second.
However, the GoPro Mini definitely wins the battle
in terms of frame size and aspect ratio,
offering a maximum of 5.3K 60 frames a second
in a variety of aspect ratios.
But the biggest draw card
is probably the new eight by seven aspect ratio,
this is great for those of you
interested in editing your footage,
both vertically and horizontally.
Now, the GoPro does offer more frames,
but I think it's just important to understand
that 4K is more than sufficient
for internet streaming videos.
Adversely, the iPhone offers
a variety of different lens options.
What is mostly digital on the GoPro,
or just digital with the one lens,
the iPhone 14 has three lenses to capture telephoto,
macro, and also wide angle.
The second aspect I'm super interested in testing
is the camera stability.
GoPro notoriously has been a leader in this field
and I know I've always been blown away
by the stability of a GoPro.
So let's see how this improved eight by seven aspect ratio
plays into this stability.
What I think we are really comparing here though
is the fact that the iPhone has a new sports mode feature,
the iPhone 14 Pro.
The iPhone certainly has the upper hand
when it comes to cinematic features,
offering a cinematic mode
that allows for shallow depth of field.
When it comes to water,
I guess some might say that the iPhone is waterproof
but, come at me, like, who actually jumps into the pool
with their iPhone?
Maybe you do, and maybe I'm just living on another planet,
but I'd be taking a GoPro in the water
because I think it's designed to fully function
at 10 meters underwater without a dive case.
All of this aside,
let's actually put some of these tests into practice.
Jumping in here to let you know
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Now, they have just launched
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What's crazy is that you can recharge your iPhone
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Now, this has a 1400 watt output,
and the other day the power was off here
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The other amazing feature
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Jumping in to look at some side by side,
starting with timelapse.
Now, the Apple camera app allows you
to capture timelapse in 1080P,
you can select any of the digital lens options,
I'm comparing the 0.5 lens with the GoPro wide angle here.
Personally, I think the GoPro Mini does a better job,
as the iPhone camera app
doesn't allow you to set an interval range,
and the 1080P just doesn't seem as good as the GoPro in 4K,
so one point for the GoPro there.
Here's a little vlog comparison example,
if you were thinking of vlogging on your GoPro
or your iPhone shooting in 4K 24, both in wide,
or 0.5 on the iPhone, the wide field of view on the GoPro,
and I've turned off the 10-bit
because I guess sometimes when you're vlogging
you just wanna preserve storage space on your device.
So just a little vlog comparison testing audio.
Bit of a slow motion shot,
but more importantly, this is a comparison with the lenses.
So, I'm matching the wide angle on the GoPro
with the iPhone's 0.5 lens,
but keep in mind that you can also capture details
by using the other two lenses on the iPhone
so, big points here if you are looking for more variety,
closeup shots, and details,
the iPhone is certainly the way to go.
When it comes to stabilization, this shocked me the most,
the new Apple action mode is really impressive.
Given that it only captures 2.8K in 60, 30, or 24 frames,
it actually really shapes up
to the GoPro's fifth generation of hypersmooth.
When it comes to action sports,
I'm probably still gonna stick with the GoPro,
but for everyday filmmaking and travel vlogging,
the iPhone 14 Pro has really stepped up.
When it comes to low light,
one could expect the iPhone to win in this category,
mostly because of the diversity in lens options
but also because the iPhone
has an f/1.78 aperture on its main camera,
whereas the GoPro has a 2.8.
The ultra wide lens on the iPhone has an f/2.2,
which is still slightly lower than the GoPro's,
and the telephoto has the same 2.8.
So unless you're shooting compression in low light,
the iPhone on paper should do a better job.
Overall, the iPhone 14 Pro
is definitely the more user friendly device,
let's be fair, this has a massive screen,
this has two buttons.
Much easier to change the settings of the camera
by just touching a few buttons
rather than going through the menu system
one by one by one by one by one.
However, what I will say is that it's a little harder
if you are in an extreme environment with gloves on
and you're buried deep in snow,
these two buttons would be much more preferable.
So what I have to stress in comparing these two devices
is that this all comes down to the environment
in which you'd like to use the tool.
If you are a video creator capturing extreme environments
and you want the variety of aspect ratios and frame sizes,
then hello, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding.
But if you are just looking for an everyday use case
and you want to really maximize the features
of these three camera lenses,
you can have that variety of shot selection,
macro content, really tight,
as well as, you know, telephoto content, compressed images,
you know, and then your wide angle camera,
like the brand new 0.5 wide angle lens on this
is freaking awesome, and it definitely stacks up
against the wide angle of a GoPro Hero 11.
One more awesome feature about the Bluetti AC180,
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The AC180 is also way lighter
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plus, it also comes with a five year warranty,
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I certainly know this would've been a lifesaver
on our previous van trips
'cause we were constantly having to book powered campgrounds
to charge our laptops and get our work done
whilst on the road.
And, for those of you looking for even more battery power,
the AC180 is expandable,
connecting it to the B80 expansion battery
which will expand its capacity to 1,958 watts.
For my Australian viewers, this battery, the B80,
will be launched around the 1st of June, later this year.
And yes, the AC180 has built-in safety features
which include overcharge protection,
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to ensure that your devices stay safe while charging,
even in rugged outdoor environments.
If you are interested in grabbing one of the AC180s,
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Okay, now here's where I believe these two devices
split hairs, and that is the new cinematic mode
on the iPhone 14 Pro allowing you to create super stable
shallow depth of field shots, equipping you
with a more dynamic toolkit.
Now, for beginner filmmakers,
having this depth of field effect
is a great way to introduce emotion into your work.
The GoPro 11 Mini does an amazing job
of capturing sharp, detailed imagery,
however, it certainly isn't designed
for this style of filmmaking.
And when it comes to editing,
the iPhone 14 Pro also allows you
to further play with the focal point
in choosing what part of the frame
you'd actually like to focus on.
Again, this is where the extra dollars and value
of upgrading a smartphone will come in hand.
I hope that this has given you a more informed decision,
especially with all the examples that we've shared.
And remember, whether you choose an iPhone 14 Pro
to film your videos, or a GoPro,
it really comes down to just getting out there
and enjoying the moment.
Go do that, and if you wanna start editing
some of the content cause you've already upgraded,
then check out this video next.
Thank you guys for sharing the stoke,
I'll see you guys in the next upload.
JR, peace.