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- DJI have just announced their brand new Action 2,
which this is their brand new modular action camera.
And we think it is super comparable to the GoPro HERO10.
Now if you know anything about us and our YouTube channel,
we love creating action camera content.
You know we love taking our action cameras traveling,
for vlogging, for shooting unique action sports,
for putting these cameras in places
that our DSLRs and mirrorless cameras
or cell phones just can't get.
So today in this video,
if you've been thinking about an action camera
to add to your upcoming travel or vacation or holiday,
or you're literally wanting to document
and capture action sports or vlogs,
I thought we'd put these two heavyweights,
the DJI Action 2,
and the GoPro HERO10 to the test to see which one
is more comparable and more beneficial for you.
Let's get stuck into it.
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Things that I really think are important
when it comes to action cameras
are having good photos so that when we do like
to take action sports, we can capture something cool,
but also having the frame rates so that
when we create our video content,
we can really slow down and create nice fun motion images.
There are two of the main areas that I think
is super important,
but then there's also the form factor and mounting
and just ease of use, you know?
In this video, we wanted to run through some
of those use cases.
Like what are the photos like?
What is the user experience like?
What are the things that we like with these cameras?
And what are the things that we dislike?
To begin this video,
we're gonna just test out the side-by-sides
and what the photo quality looks like.
Now I believe the DJI Action 2 has a slightly bigger sensor,
but the GoPro HERO10 has more megapixels.
Let's put them to the test.
We're down here at the beautiful beach.
And there is loads of seaweed.
There's lots of noise in this space,
but let's see what the photo quality is like.
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- I find that each different camera brands
has different color science and it has
a huge effect on the look of your videos
and the look of your photos.
So really excited about trying out the DJI one.
I know I love the GoPro one,
but let's see how this one stands up to the test
and what you think of it.
- When we're talking about color profiles,
we're using the GoPro vibrant color profile,
which is, we think,
most similar to DJI's vibrant color profile.
But when you're using the GoPro,
you do have the option to shoot
in different color profiles.
Flat, I think it's standard and vibrant.
When it comes to photos with these two cameras,
I think GoPro is slightly better.
This is obviously our first time using the DJI Action 2,
but when we're looking at the interface
and the user experience,
GoPro is offering us the ability to shoot in HDR,
super photo, standard, as well as raw.
Whereas we only have these options of like JPEG or raw,
and then we can only really change the field of view.
We also have this ability to shoot in burst and super photo
and HDR photo, which the DJI Action is not offering.
As we said,
most people buy these cameras for their video capabilities.
But if you are looking for a camera to capture bursts
and in the moment photos, well,
GoPro probably takes the win.
Side by side here,
we are shooting on the GoPro HERO10, 24, 4K in wide.
And on the left here, the DJI Action 2,
we're using 4K 24.
That thing looks awesome, in their wide profile.
All right, so I wanted to throw this little test in,
which is, for those of you that may be interested
in using either the DJI Action 2 or the GoPro
for a YouTube set up,
an indoor YouTube set up,
we're using both the camera's natural color profiles, GoPro,
the vibrant color profile, and DJI's,
not their flat profile.
But yeah, what do you think of this kind,
is this something that you would like to use the camera for?
Let me know in the comments section below
which picture profile you like.
Is the DJI one a little bit too saturated?
Is the GoPro one more your type?
Also this is just native audio coming out
of each of the cameras.
- So Jake is gonna do a bit of running right now,
keeping fit and healthy because we're gonna try
on the stabilization of these two cameras.
Mind you, we are turning off rock steady.
We're turning off hyper smooth.
We're just filming with the internal stability
of these cameras.
And of course after we'll compare with those added feature,
but right now let's just keep it raw.
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- Maybe the first thing you'll notice
as soon as you add the EIS,
the electronic image stabilization, it crops in the image.
It's sort of a compromise,
crops it a little bit to give you more stability.
Let's check it out.
Hyper smooth on, rock steady on.
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Comparing the GoPro HERO10 audio
to the DJI Action 2 audio without the screen module,
essentially this screen module also
has extra microphones in it.
You may, at some point,
just wanna be testing out what it's like
to vlog with just the DJI Action 2 screen module.
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- One of the main reasons you may be looking
at this video is
because you're looking for a new video camera.
I mean, vlogging has come such a long way
and action cameras have made it very affordable
to have good cameras for vlogging.
So let's face these two cameras
against one another for vlogging.
- One of the most important things you'll probably
be looking for in a vlog camera is good audio.
Right now, we are just testing the internal audio specs
and capabilities of both of these cameras.
- Right now, you're hearing
the GoPro HERO10, say something.
- Right now you're hearing the GoPro HERO10.
Here we go, so if you were wanting to capture this.
Also keep in mind right now
that there's absolutely zero wind.
Like as we're walking here,
there's absolutely zero wind.
- (gasps) And now we have the audio of the DJI.
Is this better?
- So something to keep in mind here also
with the DJI Action 2
is the fact that we're currently vlogging
with the connected module.
You can also choose to vlog on the DJI Action 2
with just top module, just the camera module.
That, however, has a different microphone setup.
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- Welcome to my crib.
(Jake laughs)
- [Jake] Yeah, like one of those kinds of shots,
the banking shot.
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- So this little comparison is gonna be the 4K 120 test.
- Ooh. - Ooh.
- We got a friend for that. - Yeah.
- A brand new friend. Look at that.
(Jake gasps)
Something to note about the 4K 120 on the DJI Action 2.
- Is that you need to update the firmware
before you get access to that option.
So make sure you do that when you get your new DJI Action 2,
if you do decide to purchase it.
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- Okay, this is gonna be the ultimate
- Terrible audio test.
- We're currently on a ferry and we have a mask on.
- There's a motor, there's wind.
- So this is gonna give you a really good idea as
to which camera you would prefer for audio.
Over here on the left, we have the GoPro HERO10.
And on the right, we have the DJI Action 2.
- Can you even hear us? (laughs)
- Keep in mind, the Action 2
just has the single lens mod.
Let's add in the extra mics.
So adding in these now, the extra mics.
Now we have the screen mod on the DJI Action 2
and we have the GoPro HERO10 as is.
I have generally been a big fan
of the GoPro audio, have you?
- Yeah, I think it's pretty good.
It's pretty good at canceling as much wind as it can.
But let's see what the DJI is capable of doing.
All right, so let's get you to the wind,
'cause right now we're protected by the boat.
We're gonna move the camera over here.
All right, drastically the wind would change it like
it feels good behind the camera itself.
So hopefully this gives you a really good example
if you were to buy one of the cameras for travel vlogging,
which one you may prefer.
Just before we strap the DJI Action
and the GoPro to an FPV drone
to test out the cinematics and see what it's like
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Let's go see what this thing flies like.
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So this is our second time we have ever flown this FPV.
And I just wanted to throw this little bit in there.
Obviously the footage probably doesn't do either
of these cameras justice,
nor any FPV pilot skills full stop justice,
because yeah, we suck.
So a side note, if you are interested in FPV flying,
I highly recommend getting a lot of pilot hours on your belt
before you just jump into it.
It's much more difficult than it looks.
But yeah, in terms of mounting,
we bought this little mount off the internet.
I can put a link in the description,
but this FPV drone obviously handles
both cameras super well.
Like there's no problem at all.
Putting the GoPro HERO10 or the DJI.
- One of the things that we focus on in our masterclass
is talking about environment
and where action cameras really can shine.
An example of a place where they usually don't shine
is somewhere that is really low light or leafy or noisy.
And the reason is that these cameras
have really small sensors.
And when there's a lot of information like in
a forest, in a leafy environment,
there's just simply too much for these cameras to pick up
and they tend to be noisy.
So right now we're gonna compare the Action 2
and the GoPro 10 in this super leafy environment,
slightly low light and see how they perform.
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- So those of you that are more interested in sort
of action cameras, cinematic productions,
you'd be wanting to shoot in flat.
So we wanted to compare GoPro flat versus
the DJI action cine profile
and add some color grading to it
just to see how those flat profiles color.
I think they're both eight bit color profiles.
They're not 10 bit,
but there's enough in there for you to play around with and
to really like get some good results out of.
Let's give it a go.
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- I think one of the thing that's important to mention
the difference between these cameras is the mounting system.
So obviously with the GoPro,
we have the good old screw-in type of thing.
This one is actually magnetically mounted.
So of course you still have this screw here,
but that's an additional accessory and essentially
you can clip it off.
And if you're worried about that,
if that's something that worries you, its stability,
I mean, I'm shaking it pretty hard.
And I have the pendant here, which is in two parts.
And so you see it clips in like this,
but it's also pretty strong.
Like I wouldn't do crazy action sports just with
a magnetic mount.
I don't think that's very safe,
but if you're just walking around,
biking around and all that, I think that's totally fine.
And it's actually quite sturdy,
a lot more sturdy than the GO 2.
Let us know if you want us to do a review with the GO 2
in the comments below, 'cause we can do that too.
- All right. So summarizing this video,
I wanted to leave you with three pros and three cons
if you were to buy the DJI Action over the GoPro.
Now this is just my opinion,
and I will encourage you to do further research.
Watch other videos and hear what other reviewers have
to say about these products.
However, the three areas that I think are awesome
and the pros to buying the DJI Action 2 are, first of all,
this magnetic mounting system.
I think it is very easy to use.
I was very speculative about it
and slightly just not sure whether it would do it,
but it is fantastic.
It's a simple setup.
Obviously once you have the magnetic mounting hooked
on to whatever mount that you're using,
this mounting system is just superior.
The second pro that I think the DJI Action 2
has over the GoPro HERO10 is its form factor.
Now DJI have done an amazing job
of making something incredibly small
still incredibly powerful.
And the third thing I think is what we have come
to love about action cameras.
And that is that super wide field of view.
Now comparing the DJI Action to the GoPro, yes,
you can use super view with the GoPro,
but if you wanna get the horizon lock,
you need to add the max lens mod accessory,
which is another $100 to the price of the setup.
On the flip side,
what I believe to be a con of the DJI Action 2
over the GoPro is its use underwater.
Now we obviously haven't tested this,
but from our past experience
with these modular action camera magnetic setups
is that they don't perform as well underwater.
We have come to absolutely love the GoPro
for shooting underwater.
And it is a big reason as to why we have this camera.
The second benefit to getting the GoPro over the Action 2
is the fact that the GoPro offers more digital lenses
and color profiles.
So if you were interested in vlogging and you wanted
to shoot some more narrow or linear perspectives,
you can get that with the GoPro,
which you can't get with the DJI Action 2.
And I think when we travel vlog,
we do like to have that less fish-eyed approach.
Obviously if you're a great editor,
you can fix this stuff in post.
However, any family that's just looking for a camera
to pick up and vlog their vacations,
I would choose the GoPro over the DJ Action.
And lastly is its ruggedness.
Obviously by their title and definition,
these action cameras.
If you were wanting to throw around your mount of
the GoPro or the Action 2 to a car and it fell off,
you can change this front lens,
this front lens on the GoPro,
which you can't do with the Action 2.
That summarizes our thoughts and opinions.
And, I guess, lastly, if you're looking at price, right now,
we just did a quick Google search.
The GoPro is being sold at like 380 euros
where the Action 2 with this back screen,
this sort of setup that we have right here is sold at 520.
GoPro wins on price at the moment,
but you never know, these things change.
Guys, thank you so much for checking out today's video.
If you have enjoyed it, punch the Thumbs Up button.
- If you have any questions,
drop them in the comments below.
- And if you wanna know more about the GoPro HERO10,
or the DJI Action 2,
we have extra links on both these cameras
in the description or up here in the cards.
See you guys in the next video.
Peace. - See ya.
Peace.
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