Xiaomi YI 2 4K Action Camera REVIEW vs GoPro (4K)
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- čas přidán 2. 08. 2016
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The YI 2 4K is a fantastic action camera for a great price! I've been using GoPro's for many years, and though they've created a great product and pushed the envelope for development, they've definitely had their recent problems, a couple including an expensive price point, and no built-in screen for it's highest-end model, the Hero 4 Black. (Kinda absurd IMHO.)
The YI 2 has "borrowed" a lot from the GoPro playbook, yet improved on it, created a BETTER product, AND it's MUCH CHEAPER in price!
Here are some of the main specs of the YI 2:
-155 degree wide angle, f/2.8 lens
-1400mAh battery, (~2hr recording time at 4K 30fps), (8hrs standby)
-2.19 inch screen, 16:9 ratio, 330PPI
-Dual-band WiFi
-Dual Microphone
-Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), 6-axis
Watch the video for my full review - side by side comparison shots to the GoPro start at: 1:34 (In my opinion, I'd say the YI 2 footage looks just as good, or slightly better (slightly sharper) than the GoPro. I do miss Protune, but maybe we'll see that with a future update.)
Other negatives or wish list items I forgot to mention:
-I'd love to see a cutout backdoor add on for the housing case, thus I can use the touch screen controls when the case is on (if I'm not going underwater with it of course)
-The Flat color profile seems a little off, maybe it's the White Balance or other settings, but I'd like to see this improved with future firmware updates
-There is no "digital crop-in" or "Narrow FOV" modes - not a big deal, I never used those modes anyway, but just FYI
-The microSD card slot is under the battery compartment door, thus not easily accessible if it's mounted on a tripod
In conclusion, I really like the YI 2 action cam, and IMO it's the new best action camera on the market, for now! (Especially for the price!)
I'm looking forward to see what GoPro has planned for it's next Hero model, and we'll see if it can reign again...
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Didn't know Xiaomi makes action cameras but hey I'm all good with my DJI. Happy.
❤❤ Awesome review !!!! thank you so much for the info, i knew there had to be gopro alternatives out there 💯💯
+Warped Perception - Glad it helped you out!
For all you folks complaining about the Protune comparison, the Yi did NOT have the firmware for flat profile pushed out yet at the time of filming, AND I purposefully placed the gopro in protune over normal so you can see the dynamic range comparison of the two.
Besides, you should watch my NEWER video comparing the GoPro 5 vs Yi 4K: czcams.com/video/uXa49dOj_oY/video.html
AuthenTech - Ben Schmanke how long they last ?
Go pro ....made in china,....and other camera made.....in china.
I have action cameras here 4k that costed me 40 bucks and still would give GO PRO a run for its money.
It's well marketed and people are gullible enough (as always) to take it like hot cakes and buy it.
Michel Linschoten the GoPro does look like it has much better video quality albeit at double the cost.
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Good bye gopro you wont be missed.. this is why I love when companies compete the consumers win.
Considering it took nearly 2 years for the competition to finally match the capabilities of the Hero4 Black (released Sept 2014), I think GoPro is doing fine. Now that they've caught up, the new Hero5 will be released before the end of the year, and it'll take another year or two for the competition to catch up to that. Until a competitor can beat GoPro to market with the *next* gen camera showing a real leap in capabilities (8K, or 4K@60, etc) I don't think GoPro is going away.
One thing that may hamper the Yi is that it's slightly larger form factor makes it incompatible with most handheld and drone mounted gimbals.
nah, next year the yi 3 will come out and fuk go pro up again..
yi 1 came last year, yi 2 this year so next year yi3.
go pro is just overpriced junk for rich kids.
daemn42 Like every technology in the market eventually it will slow down I dont think gopro can innovate to the extend that they can beat other competitors far behind anymore. For a company like Xiaomi they did a remarkable job catching up to gopro and eventually beating gopro in its own game. I knew it wouldnt take them long to do this, Gopro golden day is officially over, however they might have few tricks under their sleeves but i doubt it would make much difference now. This Xiami Yi 2 camera is cheaper and can do twice what Gopro 4 can do.
Exactly 👍
GoPro is doing anything but fine. As of July 2015 the stock price was around $60/share. Today it's around $9/share. The company is losing money every quarter. It's not just Xiaomi that is hurting them. Nikon, Ricoh, everybody either has an action cam for sale or has one in the works. The action cam market is real and viable and there's a ton of competition now. Unless GoPro can diversify into different products of the market and/or really make their next camera vastly superior over everyone else, they are toast. You can't lose money every quarter and stay in business.
Thanks so much for the review. They way you compare these cameras is super helpful. I'll be picking up a yi 4k today.
Good practical review and comparison, thumbs up =)
Thanks
wow clean quick precise review. just what I wanted to know.
Glad it helped you out
Brilliant review, super informative and even a demo inside of 5 mins! Well done man :-)
Great review! I've never been super sold on the GoPro...never been into the hype. This was really informative. Thank you!
Thanks, glad it helped you out
I actually bought one of these in rose gold, and am super happy. After owning multiple GoPro models, it's nice to see some pressure put in gopro to up their game and maybe bring cost down a bit. Also, great review! however I don't share your opinion on the stabilization. I find it VERY effective. I've compared some situations with my Hero 3 and its night and day.
Sweet, thanks for the comment. Yes, I think the competition is healthy. And you're right, the stabilization is still pretty good, I'm just bummed I can't use in 4K
How long and how many times have you used it? I want to get one, but I have read some negative reviews about it.
I have read a few reviews by some buyers on Amazon complaining about the camera not working anymore after just a few times of being used.
Ooo I might get it for Christmas, I love the quality, and could be pretty good for vlogs.
Love yout style man. Your hands on approach makes buying a ton easier. High quality work.
+Raymond Isiah - thank you! I appreciate that
Hi ben, did you test the smaco waterproof case? If yes can you say anything about it? Keep the good work
OOOOWWWNNNNNN... I was looking for a good review about this cam and I can't believe you do that! So amazing and wonderful review like you always do! The price it's better too! Thank you Ben... You are pretty awesome!!!
Yeeessss... Exactly that ;)
This is so cool! I'm gonna get the Yi 2 for recording up my singing cover videos! Thanks bro!
Can you record in 4K AND send video out HDMI at the same time? or send video to a tablet at the same time while recording in 4k?
Thank you for your review. according to your review, It has a pretty good Image quality. When you use a waterproof case, Is this an exothermic process under these conditions? Did you experienced turn offed by heating?
Thanks for the video it's awesome! Does YI 4k have the same lens size as gopro 4 ? I'm asking because of macro lenses and filters compatibility (and strangely no one in any review mentioned that). Thanks and keep up the good work.
Can I use external mic in that Xiaomi Yi?
Very helpful review. Looks like a very nice camera.
Great video, but where the USB ports? I have not see them in any of the photos I have searched. Is there a USB port on the side in the same place as the GoPro?
you are really the best, you answered a lot of questions. i'll take the yi2 right now, too much problems with gopro, it's soo sad! :-(
Your channel is awesome! Very informative and objective. Audio would not be significant for me when deciding on an action camera, so I'm going to get the yi 4k!
Thanks so much!
New Subscriber. Awesome Video. Lots of great information. Can't wait to see more.
Ben Schmanke what about the audio using external mics? Does it works well?
Thanks
Great review. Thx
excellent video. I have several questions:
1) Go Pro Hero5 offer cloud technology to back up videos. Does Yi 4K have that option?
2) Is there a wireless way to transfer the videos from the camera to desktop (ex: Bluetooth)
3) I have noticed that there is an "ULTRA" (example 720 ULTRA 1280 x 720) mode as a resolution option (check 1:09) . What does this mode do? Is the pictures any better on this mode or is it a way to reduce consumption of storage space?
4) I used to have a Canon Vixia HF200 and output files of the videos where on AVCHD mode, which I hated because then I have to sit there and convert them to mp4. What is the output file format of this camera?
5) You mentioned that the Yi does well against Go Pro but does Yi have the software and customer support that comes with a Go Pro?
Thanks for your help Ben as I am trying to narrow down which camera to buy before the Cyber Monday swings around.
Hi AuthenTech, you try to compare this to the hero 4 session? And also can you tell me why a 64gb micro sd card is the best for this camera? Thanks
Where did you shoot this video?
Great tutorial. One question: is a USB output video available to transmit video in "real time"?
Absolutely marvelous review!
Thanks!
It appears from the video that the Yi does not have the fisheye lens? Or at least, the distortion at the frame edges is very minimal compared to my GoPro Hero4 Black. Is that the case?
Nice video....is there a battery eliminator for this camera?
Regarding latency test, that looked pretty fast but it's hard to tell exactly what it is.
Can you film a fast clock (you can use a smartphone stopwatch app) and compare the latency of the actual clock and the clock that shows up on the Wi-Fi preview on the phone?
I've been struggling to find info on whether the Yi 2 can shoot at 24ps in at least 1080p? Do you know if it does?
Hi Ben. hows the performance when connecting or connected to the Yi App? does it load fast? Coz i currently have the Yi Cam 1 but Its very slow when opening/connecting to the app or even browsing the photos.
Is it have microphone from usb plug like gopro ?
By the way AWESOME videos :)
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Thanks for the Review.
What about underwater shooting?
Gopro Flat color is meant for color correction, why compare it in this mode to the yi?
Agreed. You should have used the 'Flat' setting on the Yi if you want a true comparison... or set the gopro to use full colour.
+Ruma Shouldn't it have been turned off on the gopro then? otherwise the comparison is moot
Yeah GoPro Color should have been used, no point using flat and not correcting it.
Yeah protune should have just been turned off altogether.
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I really liked your review on the Yi4K. I just ordered the Olympus TG-Tracker not knowing first hand about the Yi. I haven't received it as yet, and watching some video reviews it doesn't appear to have the IQ of some of it's competitors, but what it does have is 5-axis IS, and for me that is paramount. A couple of questions: Have you had a look at the TG-Tracker, and do you know if there is, or will be a firmware update on the Yi4K to improve IS? Thank you Ben?
Does it work after putting 30 minutes in the freezer or after sitting 90 degree heat? That was my disappointment with my GoPro3. If fail in the cold and head when I needed it. Thanks. I did send in for repair and their service was great but same issue.
2:25 why does 'loop' make it good for dash cams? does that mean it's constantly recording or no? I'm planning to get a camera for my motorcycle helmet but I can't seem to find a good one with a long enough battery life
Does it have video out you can use for
FPV?
Hey Ben. What’s your opinion on the go xtreme action camera Blackhawk 4K would it be similar to the YI? Thank you
I know Yi 4k+ is not waterproof but how about it's water resistance? For example having it mounted on the motorcycle helmet do I have to stop and take it off everytime it rains?
don't know when this was put out, but gopro has the gopro 5 now and it is waterproof without the case, which makes great sense when you consider the case makes sound system sound a little muffled. without the case , it should fix that muffled sound you get with even older gopro cameras.it also has sound activation which I don't think any other camera on the scene offers at this point.
Can I connect an external wireless mic to the YI?
I would like to tell me about the sound. is it good like go pro, similar, worst...? I'm waiting for your answer. thank you.
hey man if you have time could you give me a idea of which to buy, i dont really know which one to buy, this or the hero 5 could you just give me a tip im willing to spend like 600 dollars on it, so whats the best xiaomi or should i go with go pro
what is the widest setting for the Yi and at what resolution and how many degrees wide vs the GoPro?
Great review thank you
Is it the same size as the GoPro meaning will it fit in Gimbels design for the GoPro. if it does that would be a great upgrade camera for my drone. ☺👍
Hello there.. YI 4K is water proof ? What if I use YI 4K while driving in heavy rain ?
How is the mic on this camera? Does it reduce loud noise like my Hero 5 or does it record everything as we hear it. Hero 5 mic sucks.
Hello Thanks for the video ! Question! : Yi available to record on charging ?
Hehe watching this now. There's so much i have really missed
Nice review! I think you've sold me. Maybe I missed it, but wondering if there's GPS overlay capability.
dude, you are the dude ;) thanks a lot, great video, truly informative, helped a bunch! superthumbs up!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the review Ben is it Water Proof?
Really good video! Good job, well done!
I have a mi 4c from xiaomi and i love it! It's amazing how xiaomi is able to make such good products with nice build quality and yet the price is lower than the other gadgets from other companies.
hello! I think for my needs 2.7k 60 fps medium (normal not fish eye)view would be ok
is there a camera cheaper then yi 4k that does this?
On gearbest website's Customer FAQ, they say battery is built in and not removable but you have obviously been able to remove the battery on the video. I also saw on different websites that the battery is non-removable. So what is the deal?
xiaomi is connected to the external microphone ??
Nice video 👍🏼
hi, i have bought the yi 4k+ after watching your video. at the moment i am facing the problem, that i dont get any usable content out of the camera. i use 1080p 120fps because i want to do some slo mo shots. but the clips i get out of the camera are more than just bad. i realize, for every clip there are two files, a small one for preview on cam and a big one that contains the real footage. i use the big one. the output is stuttering, laggy and even incredibly blurry. can you tell me what i am doing wrong?
Hey Ben great video, may I ask what phone cover you used in this video for the samsung galaxy s7 edge I guess?
great review, thx for the effort
Can I find gimbl for Yi 4k ???
Do you know why Amazon only sells the US version? I think this is the International Version, right? I'd say this is the one to buy, especially since it has the wide angle lens...
The Hero 4 silver has a screen ? The other comparisons are the accessories available
Own 1 and the firmware support has been amazing. Haven't been this happy with a purchase for a long time hah.
Can i deactivate the display while filming? Can i film longer than 2 hours with a "low" resolution?
nice review, it will be my next camera for my videos👌
I just checked out your video, keep it up and stay blessed !!!
great info, we have an alternative to choose act cam..
thanks so much.,, i need it so much
does it have a 3.5mm headphone jack or anything. for example if I want to mount it on my helmet and talk trhough an external microphone is that possible?
Hi, I just bought the YI 2 camera and I'm searching for the app to have so you can share all videos and photos taken by the camera. What's it called ? (On the Apple store) thx all
Hi! But... it's possible mount the Xiaomi YI at Zenmuse H3-D3?? Or for only Gopro? :( I use Phantom 2....
pls do a full review
id love to know more was gonna buy a gopro but now i dont kniw if its worth to buy this one
can i ask. the yi 2 4k have a input mic external or no like a go pro 4 silver? need some expalin, thanks..
Great review. I like GoPro but the price always leaves me short. Thanks for all the specs and links!
Thanks. I definitely think GoPro has accomplished amazing things in the action cam market (they basically created it ;) but maybe they just got complacent, who knows, and now others are finally starting to catch up and/or surpass..
Ben a idea you should try out the free board or the leif electric skateboard you will be very interested good vid by the way
how would you compare this to the SJ5000 Elite? that cam is only $135 USD and you get quite a bit.
Hi is this recommended for doing vlog? Not really the action type.
Great work bro
cool review. ..at the moment I use a mobious 1 with v2 lenz..never gone for a go pro as they are ridiculously expensive for what they are.
Hi Ben,
Could you please do a comprehensive comparison review of sj6 legend or sj7 star. I like your reviews, they are awesome. It would help me a lot to make a final decision before my purchase.
Thanks in advance!
Hello,
Will a filter for the Hero4 housing fit the Yi 4K housing?
Thank you!
Thanks for your review. So i can decide which is the best action cam. Especially for my pocket :)
Hi, is it compatible with external microphones?
I Love your videos, keep doing what youre doing👌
thanks!
does this come with night lapse mode to click star trails as gopro hero 4?
Can we use the Yi 4k with gopro accessories ?
great review
Can choose between wide angle and regular angel ?
Always fair review by legend 💪
What about the microphone? I've got the Action Yi Cam and the micro is really bad. I use the camera on my Motorbike and the wind noise is terrible, causing distorsion as well. And with the waterproof box it's even worse...
So what about this one???
Would you be able to use this as a webcam if need be?
How about long term usage?