So this is the ultimate showdown the brand-new, GoPro Hero 6 versus the Yi 4k plus
I'm Ben from authentic
Let's jump right in so the e 4k plus used to be my favorite action camera hands-down it shoots 4k 60fps
Great stabilization and the price is incredible
only
$300 brand-new on Amazon, but today has Yi officially been dethroned
We'll keep watching to find out so let's start with some bright outdoor sunny blue skies. Let's compare side-by-side 4k video
60fps some things you'll notice right off the bat in most of these shots the new GoPro 6 has really punched up the
contrast and saturation those blue skies green grass and trees really pop off the screen
While the Yi maintains a bit more of a flat shooting color profile this one can be debated for days
Which one is better and honestly it comes down to personal preference?
Do you want an image straight on the camera ready to share or do you enjoy the color grading process for me personally I?
Used to lean towards the flat profile but since becoming a full time youtuber
I honestly don't even have the time to tweak color and white balance anymore in my videos
And I kind of like that extra saturation sharp contrast punch from the GoPro
No color editing needed ok so enough with the saturation debate. Let's move on to other important features
What do you guys think about the 4k?
Rezoned the sharpness image clarity and quality for me in certain shots the Yi actually looked quite a bit better and that
Kind of makes sense since it's recording a much higher bitrate of data a hundred and thirty five megabits per second to be exact
While the GoPro is stuck around sixty or seventy eight megabits per second with protune turned on
either way the Yi is
Recording almost double the bitrate which definitely counts for something and you can see it in a lot of these shots
However in some other footage the GoPro looked really good considering it had that lower bitrate
Now moving on to another test taking 4k 60fps footage from both cameras and slowing down 50% half speed
Here, I noticed that color and saturation punch on the GoPro looks good
But man the quality and detail on the Yi is doing a fantastic job
It really looks much better in my opinion now on to another big test is
stabilization the new GoPro has a much improved six accessed electronic image stabilization
While the Yi 4k plus also has a is only neither camera actually features optical image stabilization
Unfortunately, hopefully we'll see this in future models now neither camera can maintain 4k 60 with stabilization turned on
So here they're both recording at 4k 30 with E is on now in this test
I've got to give it to the GoPro 6 as the clear winner
There's lots of little shake and wobbles in the Yi while the GoPro smooths all that out
And I've said this in recent videos it almost looks like it was captured on a gimbal stabilizer
It looks so smooth another feature in difference to notice I've been really digging the super view ultra
Wide-angle on the GoPro, which thankfully can be turned on while stabilizations turned on as well
And you can notice how much wider perspective we get on the GoPro 6 versus the Yi
It almost makes you feel like you're in the scene right next to the action
And this is my new favorite mode to shoot in on the new GoPro 6 4k 30fps
Super view and image stabilization turned on just watch me ripping through the grass. It's crazy
bumpy and shaky all the movements are
Exaggerated through the selfie stick and all the while that GoPro 6 looks rock-solid smooth
I love it and now onto another
stabilization comparison a
Simple walking test always helps to show how much a camera can reduce walking bounce and shake it
Also shows you the massive color contrast and dynamic range difference between the two the Yi looks good
But I've got to give it to the GoPro for just looking better
Of stabilization of both turned on
Now let's compare some slow motion as I covered in my last GoPro video make sure you check that one out later
the new hero six can capture some amazing
Slow-motion frame rates, here's one major area that Yee falls behind for example the GoPro six can now shoot two point seven K at
120 frames per second the Yi only maxes out at sixty I went and slowed each camera down the exact same
Percentage even though the GoPro is capturing double the amount of frames
So what you'll clearly see is the GoPro shots look buttery smooth
And the Yi is gonna look somewhat glitchy because it only has half the amount of frames make sure you're looking at the differences in
Sharpness clarity and quality of that resolution take note of course the GoPro has a much smoother picture
But the sharpness and detail on the Yi, actually looks very good now. Let's say we freeze-frame and zoom in on the 2.7
K shot we can clearly make out more details on the Yi image very
Interesting my other favorite shooting mode on the GoPro six is 1080p now shoots
240 frames per second and the Yi is half that again only
120 fps I slowed them down to the same speed twelve and a half percent and again
You'll notice there's double the amount of frames on the GoPro
So it looks and buttery smooth and fluid while the Yi is gonna be a little glitchy
Now of course the Yi 120 fps should only be slowed down
25%
Normally on a 30fps timeline, but then the shot would be gone in half the time in this comparison
And I didn't want to give you a blank screen
I hope that makes sense why I did it okay, so again same as the last test the GoPro looks super smooth
But dang that Yi 4k plus looks way sharper and better clarity even though
They're shooting at the exact same
Resolution so it's almost like what would you rather have better clarity and quality or double the framerate for better?
Smooth slow motions now. We're not done yet a final comparison. I want to show you guys with some low-light
Sample shots both are shooting at 4k 60fps with their own respective low-light settings turned on
The reason you shoot at max res and frame rate is due to the nature
That's where most
Often the higher bitrate will be recorded besides neither camera can record 4k xxx with auto low-light turned on now in my thoughts
I'd say the GoPro six looks to be doing a better job in the low-light its
Sharpness and details look better and even though those blues look a tad too cool and saturated
It looks more like a usable shot. They both. Have a fair amount of noise, but neither of which is terrible now of course
They're a ton of other aspects
I just didn't have the time to compare today like voice controls their apps Wi-Fi and manual exposure settings and a whole lot more
the biggest comparison to discuss now is pricing the new GoPro 6 comes in at
500 bucks while the Yi 4k plus is almost half that price at
$300 both on amazon prime we got to remember the Yi is about half a year old now
So I think the GoPro should beat the Yi in most categories the question though is is the higher price worth it I?
personally think if you're using an action camera for weekend adventures or
Capturing just your family and memories
And if you go underwater once in a while then using a waterproof case isn't gonna be a big deal
then the e
4k plus just kind of makes sense it's still a great action camera at a more affordable price point now if you want or need
The best of the best and that extra $200 doesn't break the bank
Then the new GoPro 6 is the way to go the built-in
Waterproof housing is kind of awesome and turns into a major deal if you're venturing under water often
I'm honestly really impressed with the GoPros improved performance overall
I'm not happy though that it costs a hundred bucks more than the GoPro five did
Now if you already have the Hero 5 and you want to see if it's worth the upgrade
I'll give you that link to check out my video down below
Also, make sure you stay tuned for my in-depth hero 6 and fusion 360 review coming soon also consider following me on
Instagram for behind the scenes shots, and thank you guys so much for watching until next time let's live authentic